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- Dec 10, 2009
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I've been a big fan of the Ashton VSG series. I love the bold peppery flavors and complexity. So I was anxious to try the ESG torpedo - to me, adding "estate" should automatically add superior quality.
Prelight draw was pleasant and woody with hints of sweetness. I thought, "This is a good sign!" Upon lighting, there was an awesome blast that lasted for several puffs. Unfortunately, that's probably the highlight of this cigar for anyone who loves bold flavors and spice.
Once the spice died down, the flavor did too. While remaining pleasant, the stick kept its slight coffee flavor in the background and it was pretty one-dimensional throughout. There were a few spice blasts toward the end, but nothing dramatic or interesting.
Basically, this is a pleasant enough smoke. But for a premium cigar, I feel like it should have a lot more complexity and power.
Final score: 85
Prelight draw was pleasant and woody with hints of sweetness. I thought, "This is a good sign!" Upon lighting, there was an awesome blast that lasted for several puffs. Unfortunately, that's probably the highlight of this cigar for anyone who loves bold flavors and spice.
Once the spice died down, the flavor did too. While remaining pleasant, the stick kept its slight coffee flavor in the background and it was pretty one-dimensional throughout. There were a few spice blasts toward the end, but nothing dramatic or interesting.
Basically, this is a pleasant enough smoke. But for a premium cigar, I feel like it should have a lot more complexity and power.
Final score: 85
