Ashton VSG

How highly is the Ashton VSG ranked by aficionados?
Since its emergence on the scene, Cigar aficionados the world over have consistently rated the Ashton VSG as one of the very best non-Cuban cigars, anywhere. The VSG is highly touted for its deep and rich color which derives from its sun-grown tobacco.

What are the basic facts about Ashton VSG cigars?
It has a powerful, rich, and complex flavor that comes from an Ecuadorian wrapper surrounding Dominican binder and filler.

Is this a premium cigar?
Most would either describe it as a fine or very good cigar. Some people instantly take to it as their all-time, new-found favorite.

Is this a mild, medium, or full-bodied smoke?
It is a full-bodied smoke that is generally appreciated more by veteran smokers who want a complex blend of flavors and aromas. It is definitely a more powerful smoke for those who appreciate the virtues of strength, although it also has a creamy flavor that many also notice and absolutely adore.

What specifics can you tell us about the flavor?
Many have described this as an elegant cigar with an intoxicating flavor. In the beginning, just after lighting it, you will notice floral notes and flavors that remind you of plum.

There is a distinctive taste of natural tobacco. There are also hints of spice, clove, and cinnamon. Towards the middle an Ashton VSG, it is less dry; with some saying there is a leathery component that adds sense and sensibility to the smoke. Some also report a cedar sweetness that begins to form on the taste buds. This continues all through the duration of the third stretch of the smoke, with a note of raw peanuts being added along the way.

What accounts for the uniqueness in flavor?
The Ecuadorian wrapper has a great deal to do with it. It is grown by the Oliva family in Ecuador exclusively for the Fuente Family. The leaf comes from the matures and higher primings that are sunlight filtered through this part of the world’s cloud covering. This unique wrapper has made the Ashton VSG the most in demand cigar on the market today.

What is the burn on this cigar?
The Ashton VSG is respected for its slow, even burn. It leaves a medium gray ash, which often lasts through the midpoint before it falls. This is due thanks to an even and firm construction.

What is the size and appearance of the Ashton VSG?
It has a distinctively square shape that it has become known form, with a dark and oily wrapper to give it extra flavor and aroma. There are also round cigars you can buy if you prefer. The most common size is the 55 ring-size Torpedo. Ashton also makes this blend in ring sizes of 44, 46, and 52.