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| ASHTON AGED MADURO No. 20 |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: U.S.A./Conn. Broadleaf
Strength: Mild-Medium
SCORE: 91 |
Size: Corona
Ring Gauge: 44
Length: 5 1/2"
Price: $6.75
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: October 2008 |
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Notes: A dark, veiny cigar that draws well, emanating a distinctly floral aroma as it burns. Flavors start out sweet and savory but turn a bit dry with a short finish. |
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| ASHTON CABINET SELECTION PYRAMID |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: U.S.A./Conn. Shade
Strength: Mild-Medium
SCORE: 88 |
Size: Figurado
Ring Gauge: 52
Length: 6"
Price: $9.65
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: October 2007 |
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Notes: A big blond torpedo with a silky wrapper. It burns very well, producing a creamy, woody smoke with some vanilla notes and a papery finish. A simple mild- to medium-bodied cigar. |
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| ASHTON HERITAGE PURO SOL DOUBLE CORONA |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Cameroon
Strength: Medium
SCORE: 89 |
Size: Churchill
Ring Gauge: 52
Length: 7"
Price: $11.25
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: August 2008 |
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Notes: This oily cigar draws well for such a big size. It is toasty and creamy with some spiciness and a wheaty finish. A medium-bodied smoke. |
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| ASHTON MAJESTY |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: U.S.A./Conn. Shade
Strength: Mild-Medium
SCORE: 86 |
Size: Corona Gorda
Ring Gauge: 56
Length: 6"
Price: $9.50
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: April 2008 |
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Notes: A thick, golden-brown cigar with a well-made cap and overly easy draw. It shows a solid tobacco core with earth notes and papery flavors, but there is a sweetness that tastes artificial. |
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| ASHTON VIRGIN SUN GROWN BELICOSO No. 1 |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Equador
Strength: Full
SCORE: 91 |
Size: Figurado
Ring Gauge: 52
Length: 5 1/4"
Price: $8.50
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: February 2007 |
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Notes: A dark, oily mini-torpedo with an even draw and burn. It starts with a complex range of leather, earth and nougat flavors before a long, spicy finish. |
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| ASHTON VIRGIN SUN GROWN CORONA GORDA |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Equador
Strength: Full
SCORE: 89 |
Size: Corona Gorda
Ring Gauge: 46
Length: 5 3/4"
Price: $9.50
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: April 2008 |
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Notes: A dark, oily cigar that draws easily, imparting a leathery cedary smoke complemented by spicy, earthy notes. |
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| ASHTON VIRGIN SUN GROWN SPELLBOUND |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Equador
Strength: Full
SCORE: 90 |
Size: Double Corona
Ring Gauge: 54
Length: 7 1/2"
Price: $13.00
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: June 2008 |
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Notes: Dark and slightly box pressed with almost no veins on the wrapper. Smokes well for a double corona, maintaining a balance of pepper and leather. The finish is also leathery. |
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| ASHTON VIRGIN SUN GROWN TORPEDO |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Equador
Strength: Full
SCORE: 93 |
Size: Figurado
Ring Gauge: 55
Length: 6 1/2"
Price: $10.50
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: April 2007 |
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Notes: Dark and slightly box pressed with almost no veins on the wrapper. Smokes well for a double corona, maintaining a balance of pepper and leather. The finish is also leathery. |
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| ASHTON VIRGIN SUN GROWN TRES MYSTIQUE |
Country: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Equador
Strength: Full
SCORE: 92 |
Size: Petit Corona
Ring Gauge: 44
Length: 4 1/2"
Price: $7.50
Source: Cigar Aficionado
Reviewed: June 2007 |
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Notes: An attractive corona with a dark wrapper and great draw. It is toasty and sweet with cedary tobacco notes and a spicy finish. A lot of flavor for a petite cigar. |
