Two cigars are smoked for each review. For this review, one of the cigars smoked hot and went squishy three minutes into the smoke. It had a plugged draw and washed out flavors for the remainder of the cigar. The overall score is an average of the performance of the two cigars. Therefore, this cigar didn’t score very high. The second cigar performed better, with primary flavors of coffee, earth, and spices with one transition of an addition of cocoa.
Ashton Cigars was founded in 1985 by Robert Levin, who’s own cigar journey began working in his father’s shop, Holt’s Cigar Company. Soon after opening Ashton’s doors, Levin would partner with the Fuente Family to produce the brand’s entire portfolio. Continuing the tradition of fathers inspiring their sons, Sathya Levin – Robert’s son – took over as CEO in 2019.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano / Binder: Dominican Republic / Filler: Dominican Republic/Nicaragua
Vitola: Toro (Sublime) / Size: 6 x 52
Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia / Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Cinnamon, baked cookie smell
Prunes, earth, pepper
Baker’s spice, prunes, nuts
Coffee, earth, spices
Adds light cocoa, earth / boutique of spices remain
No significant changes
