Ashton Cigar Sampler

Ashton Cigar Sampler- Pack of 10
Heritage Puro Sol
This is one of the most popular blends in our Ashton cigar sampler pack of 10. It was introduced to the market in 2003 and became instantly popular. This was because it was the first Ashton blend to use an African Cameroon sun-grown wrapper around 100 percent Dominican filler. This is a medium-bodied cigar that discriminating smokers simply love.

Belicoso
This very hard to come by cigar is included in our Ashton cigar sampler. It is blended by Carlos Fuentes himself using very small-batch Dominican long filler that has been aged up to 5 years. The wrapper comes from and exclusive, very private estate in Ecuador.

Corona Gorda
This is reputed to be one of the best in the Ashton sampler pack, and indeed the world, in terms of both size and shape. The draw is excellent. The full-bodied smoke has a leathery flavor touched by sweetness, cedar wood, and a hint of chocolate.

Ashton Classic Magnum
The Magnum is a Mild to medium bodied cigar.

Ashton Classic 8-9-8
The 8-9-8 is renowned for its Dominican tobacco that takes 3 to 4 years to age. It is characterized by medium body and hints of peppery spice. The draw is just right for any smoker, anytime, anyplace.
The Aged Maduro The Aged Maduro has a full, sweet, and complex strength that comes from a Connecticut wrapper and Dominican filler.Virgin Sun Grown: Robusto
This is a VSG addition to the Ashton cigar sampler with a Dominican sun grown wrapper. It is a straight cigar (in terms of shape) and has a nice full bodied strength to it.

Virgin Sun Grown: Sorcerer
This is a full bodied, straight cigar in a full-bodied Dominican Republic wrapper.

Cabinet: #8
This is a medium, rich cigar with a Connecticut wrapper and Dominican filler and binder. It has a very nice and complex taste. It has been called the “White Burgundy” of the cigar world because of its special aging process in French Oak Barrels.

Pyramid This is medium body strength with a Colorado wrapper. It is pyramid in shape, hence its name.

Ashton Sample Pack of 5

Sorcerer
This is a double corona size cigar has mocha hints mixed with vanilla. It also has some deep roasted notes to its taste. The flavors are consistent throughout, and it has a nice construction.

Torpedo
This torpedo-shaped cigar in our VSG Ashton cigar sampler measures 6 1/2 inches in 55 ring guage. It has exceptionally high ratings.

Corona Gorda
This is a special size of the Heritage Puro Sol. It is said to be a very well-made cigar. It has an even burn and a good flavor to its smoke. It starts out mild and evolves toward a medium strength. It is 100 percent sun grown.

Robusto
This is a great smoke for a new smoker because it has a mild strength with toasty notes and it is not so big in size.

Our VSG Ashton cigar sampler also includes Belicoso No. 1 so you can have that rare cigar anytime you like.

Ashton Maduro

What are the basic facts about Ashton Maduro cigars?
They have a full, sweet taste and complex aroma. They are made with fine Dominican filler, a Dominican binder, and a Connecticut shade-grown wrapper.

Because the Connecticut broad-leaf tobacco that is used to make the wrapper is available in only limited quantities, the Ashton Maduro is an extremely rare form of cigar.

You describe the flavor as full. Does that mean it is strong?
No. Fullness here refers to complexity, not harshness. Cigar reviews of the past have noted that the Ashton Maduro is a remarkable example of how fullness is different from strength. Fullness is about the pleasure derived from tasting and smelling the cigar. Strength, on the other hand, refers to the power of the cigar’s nicotine content. One of the things that makes this such a truly fine cigar is you don’t get that punch to adrenalin that could ruin a relaxing moment. Instead, you get something that goes down smooth like a neat scotch—or even better, with one—and can be equally appreciated by cigar veterans and neophytes alike.

What specifics can you tell us about the flavor?
When you first light up an Ashton Maduro, the first taste of it is very sweet. As you progress, the flavor transforms into a very rich and nutty flavor. There are also subtle hints of apple, and a finish that many cigar experts have referred to as creamy in cigar guides and reviews.

This shifting of flavors is as smooth as the draw of the smoke, and is never a shock to your palette. It is there thanks to the fermentation and aging of the Connecticut-shade wrapper in Sherry finished, French oak barrels.

Why are the wrappers fermented with such painstaking care?
There is a good reason for this. The aging process used here makes the wrapper exceptionally oily. If you are new to the world of cigars, please understand the importance of this. An oily wrapper, contrary to what you may assume in comparison to other oily things in the world, is a PREMIUM WRAPPER. Dry wrappers do not burn as evenly, nor do they taste as good.

Is the filler in an Ashton Maduro equally premium in quality?
Yes. Not only is it an exceptional quality of tobacco in and of itself, but it is carefully rolled by hand by only the most experienced torcedores at the Fuente factory.

You mentioned the easy draw of the Ashton Maduro. What does this mean?
When the filler is evenly distributed and properly contained within the binder and the wrapper, it is smooth and firm within your grip. It will be tight enough to not fall apart on you, but not so tight that you cannot easily draw smoke from the end. Easy draw, then, more than anything else, comes from impeccable construction

Is this a cigar you should smoke everyday?
If you choose to invest in a premium cigars for daily use, why not? However, most smokers consider the Ashton Maduro to be a cigar for special occasions due to their premium quality and justifiably higher price.

Either way, this blend is well worth the money you spend on quality regardless of the quantity you buy.