Review: Ashton VSG ER

[aquarich]

Well, I'll be popping my cherry with this review. I smoked the VSG ER on a clean palate. The cigar was accompanied by water, so as to not introduce any outside flavors. The first thing I noticed about this cigar was the unbelievably yellow cello. I have never seen anything like it. The band has also yellowed considerably because of the oils.This cigar has an awesome pre-light smell. I carefully clipped and lit this cigar. No issues here. The wrapper on this cigar is pretty ugly, like a 15 year old boys pimpled face. Immediate first impression is of a light Opus flavor and a strong Ashton background. The draw is perfect and remains so throughout. Through the first 1/3 I lose all Opus flavor and realize that this is truly an Ashton cigar. I can't pin down the dominant flavor, but it is sweet and coats the roof of my mouth. The first ash falls at 3/4" and is the largest ash of the smoke. The next 1/3 continues with the creamy Ashton flavor and introduces a raisin-like flavor. A bit of salt is also something I pick up in this portion of the cigar. The last 1/3 is the same and finishes without a bang. My conclusion is, this is a very good cigar on the downward side of it's flavor profile. I enjoyed very much and will enjoy the others that I have. I would say, smoke these soon. You don't want to lose any more of the flavor that these sticks have. I give this stick an 8.

 

[ctaylor]

Very cool. Thanks for the review and pics. I have wondered how these were, sounds like a bit of the ESG mixed with a VSG. I'll have to track one down and give them a shot. Great review bro
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[podman28]

Very nice Rich. Glad I was there to witness the smoking of one great, rare cigar.

 

[jwyatt55]

Thanks for the review Rich. Maybe you could do a few on those sticks you got bombed today! :sarcastic

 

[aquarich]

Thanks for the review Rich. Maybe you could do a few on those sticks you got bombed today! :sarcastic

Well, that's easy. I don't need my note pad to tell you they suck!! LOL :stickbeat

 

[Kurtdesign1]

If I had to offer up an opinion based upon your descriptions, I would guess that the cigars you bought were stored far to humid throughout their life. The last ER I smoked (a year or so ago) was barely yellowed (band & cello) and had plenty of legs left. HOPEFULLY the others you procured are better specimens. :thumbsup:

 

[terrantheman]

I'm going to have to agree with Craig on this one... I've had 16yo+ 858 that weren't even close to that yellow. I've had OR opus that weren't that yellow, that is some weird yellow IMHO. Where did you acquire these specimens? I would ask a few question from the seller. From some of the guys I know on the boards they will tell you VSG ER's are some of the best cigars Fuente has EVER produced and they are STILL smoking phenominally. I'm just saying you should know how your seller stored these for sure especially cuz these probably went for $50 and up.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Rich, thanks for the review and pic's, wish you had enjoyed it more though.

 

[Gokian]

Great Review!!

 

[lafayettelauren]

Man look at that cello. Awesome. Thanks for the review.

 

[daniyal]

Thanks for the review and great pics!

 

[kockroach]

Thanks for the pics and great review. VSG ER?? You lucky SOB!

 

[Alwayslit]

I was wondering about that cello myself.Glad you were able to experience such a rare cigar.

 

[dpmrpa]

Thanks I like the VSG better than the ESG.

 

[Benzopyrene]

It's different than an esg yo! I haven't smoked one but have also heard tummies that they may be on their way downhill flavor profile wise. Will have to light one up in January and find out for myself.

 

[Alwayslit]

It's different than an esg yo! I haven't smoked one but have also heard tummies that they may be on their way downhill flavor profile wise. Will have to light one up in January and find out for myself.

......wow.... first the millenniums now this...interesting

 

[SanCristobal]

I smoked one the weekend of halloween and while the spice was a little toned down from the other ER's I've smoked, I don't think these cigars have hit their peak year yet.

 

[ciggy]

I am letting the one I have sit for as long as I can...You really are making that tough for me...lol...great review!!! :thumbsup:

 

[aquarich]

I'm going to smoke another soon. I would like to see if my impression of the first is the same or not. I will post those thoughts when the deed is done.

 

[Kurtdesign1]

I'm going to smoke another soon. I would like to see if my impression of the first is the same or not. I will post those thoughts when the deed is done.

Tomorrow, I'd be happy to participate with this as much as possible :headroll: