There are several cigars by Ashton that I haven't yet reviewed, including the VSG (which is residing in my humidor). This ESG is a first smoke for me today. It comes with a hefty price tag, so my expectations are fairly high. It is a puro that has been blended by master blender, Carlos Fuente Jr.
The pre-light smell gives off a hint of coffee. Clip. Toast. Easy draw and some nice clouds of smoke on the light. I've chosen to pair up with a nice glass of Boulevard Bully! Porter.
1/3: Dried leaves and almond. Mild and smooth smoke in the 1st third. The ash is quite nice looking. It is practically seamless and light gray in color. Good burn line.
2/3: Some cedar is apparent here. The start of the 2nd third is ultra mild with some nice complexity, but as I get into this third, it kicks itself into medium strength and body. I'm noticing coffee bean flavor, and at one point, a touch of rum. The ash is a little flaky at this time.
3/3: Similar flavors in the final third, with the addition of nutmeg. The cigar is strengthening some too. Nice, crisp finish.
Size: 6-1/4 x 52
Wrapper: Dominican (grown on the Chateau de la Fuente farm - exclusive to this cigar)
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
The pre-light smell gives off a hint of coffee. Clip. Toast. Easy draw and some nice clouds of smoke on the light. I've chosen to pair up with a nice glass of Boulevard Bully! Porter.
1/3: Dried leaves and almond. Mild and smooth smoke in the 1st third. The ash is quite nice looking. It is practically seamless and light gray in color. Good burn line.
2/3: Some cedar is apparent here. The start of the 2nd third is ultra mild with some nice complexity, but as I get into this third, it kicks itself into medium strength and body. I'm noticing coffee bean flavor, and at one point, a touch of rum. The ash is a little flaky at this time.
3/3: Similar flavors in the final third, with the addition of nutmeg. The cigar is strengthening some too. Nice, crisp finish.
Size: 6-1/4 x 52
Wrapper: Dominican (grown on the Chateau de la Fuente farm - exclusive to this cigar)
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
