Ashton Cabinet VSG

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09-03-2005, 09:36 PM
Corona Gigante

Ashton Cabinet VSG

I just smoked one of these beauties--I think the lonsdale--generously laid on me by a C/S member and true BOTL.

This cigar was beautifully constructed, with a nice box press on it, and beautifully conditioned. The comparison that first came into my mind is that if my beloved BBF is a Graham cracker, dry and flavorful, then the Ashton Cabinet VSG is a chocolate brownie, moist and dark. I normally prefer an EMS-type wrapper and so I approached this dark beauty with a certain amount of trepidation. I needn't have worried. The bitterness I normally associate with the maduro wrapper was completely absent.

The flavor was rich and full with a pronounced fruitiness which persisted for the length of the smoke, complemented by a pleasant woodiness that came into focus about half way in. Did I read somewhere that the wrapper leaf is fermented in brandy casks? That would account for the fruitiness. My one minor disappointment was that the cigar went out with an inch or so still to go. I would have gladly scorched my fingertips on this one.

Too rich for an everyday smoke, IMO, but it made for a very enjoyable change of pace.
09-04-2005, 09:29 AM
superman78

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Originally Posted by Corona Gigante

I just smoked one of these beauties--I think the lonsdale--generously laid on me by a C/S member and true BOTL.

This cigar was beautifully constructed, with a nice box press on it, and beautifully conditioned. The comparison that first came into my mind is that if my beloved BBF is a Graham cracker, dry and flavorful, then the Ashton Cabinet VSG is a chocolate brownie, moist and dark. I normally prefer an EMS-type wrapper and so I approached this dark beauty with a certain amount of trepidation. I needn't have worried. The bitterness I normally associate with the maduro wrapper was completely absent.

The flavor was rich and full with a pronounced fruitiness which persisted for the length of the smoke, complemented by a pleasant woodiness that came into focus about half way in. Did I read somewhere that the wrapper leaf is fermented in brandy casks? That would account for the fruitiness. My one minor disappointment was that the cigar went out with an inch or so still to go. I would have gladly scorched my fingertips on this one.

Too rich for an everyday smoke, IMO, but it made for a very enjoyable change of pace.

Nice review ,makes me want to go out and try one,thanks :smiley20:
09-04-2005, 03:13 PM
cigar no baka

The Ashton Cabinet series is my personal favorite out of their whole line. I am particularly fond of the double corona, it's a little pricey for me but about once a month I splurge and get one. Starts out smooth, gets spicier as you go on, lights and burns perfectly, beautiful ash, you can't do much better.
09-13-2005, 09:59 AM
JakeKnight

Which cabinet number?

The very first box of cigars I ever had (actually a Christmas gift) was a box of Ashton VSG Cabinet # 3's. Little things, something like 5.5 X 42 (I'm guessing). But very, very nice. The wrapper felt like silk (and still feels like silk, 3 years later). Still have a couple in my humidor.

I'd like to try some other cabinet's. If you know the specific number (or just the size), please post it!
09-13-2005, 11:24 AM
cigar no baka

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Originally Posted by JakeKnight

Which cabinet number?

The very first box of cigars I ever had (actually a Christmas gift) was a box of Ashton VSG Cabinet # 3's. Little things, something like 5.5 X 42 (I'm guessing). But very, very nice. The wrapper felt like silk (and still feels like silk, 3 years later). Still have a couple in my humidor.

I'd like to try some other cabinet's. If you know the specific number (or just the size), please post it!

I don't know the number, but I do know it is the double corona.
09-14-2005, 08:47 AM
Corona Gigante

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeKnight

Which cabinet number?

The very first box of cigars I ever had (actually a Christmas gift) was a box of Ashton VSG Cabinet # 3's. Little things, something like 5.5 X 42 (I'm guessing). But very, very nice. The wrapper felt like silk (and still feels like silk, 3 years later). Still have a couple in my humidor.

I'd like to try some other cabinet's. If you know the specific number (or just the size), please post it!

If you were asking me, I think it was the Illusion. Now I just have to figure out where to get some more.

Oh yeah, and it's not a maduro and it's the A/F Añejo Shark that has the wrappers aged in cognac barrels. And they seem to be either out of stock or 150% msrp and up everywhere I try. :smiley19:

Still a great smoke.
09-15-2005, 06:37 AM
Yeagermeister

Awesome review, man. I have been a fan of the Asthon series for a while now, but these days the cabinet series has been out of my budget. But you've just given me an incentive to put some money aside :)
09-15-2005, 09:24 AM
Corona Gigante

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Originally Posted by Yeagermeister

Awesome review, man. I have been a fan of the Asthon series for a while now, but these days the cabinet series has been out of my budget. But you've just given me an incentive to put some money aside :)

Thanks. I've seen them as low as $10.40. Still a bit steep for me for a daily smoke but well within the range for a special occasion. I wonder if there would be enough interest in do a box split?
09-18-2005, 02:04 PM
8-5-8

Tried a Tres Mystique last night... good smoke, but a bit overpowering. May have been due to the size, as this is a fairly short cigar. I've got another I may let rest awhile before trying it again.
09-24-2005, 07:47 PM
The Master

The Ashton VSG is a different line of cigars than the Ashton Cabinet series.

The VSG is a strong full bodied cigar with an Ecaudorian sun grown wrapper. The Ashton Cabinet is a Conneticut shade mild to medium cigar that has a real buttery characteristic to it.

Both are made by the Fuente family in the Dominican Republic. Both are on the high end price wise, but they are both well made top of the line smokes.
09-27-2005, 10:07 AM
Corona Gigante

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Master

The Ashton VSG is a different line of cigars than the Ashton Cabinet series.

I didn't know that Ashton was a Fuente brand. I just smoked my first Opus X the other day and the closest comparison I could make to something I've smoked before was to the Ashton VSG. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other sizes.
09-27-2005, 10:12 AM
CoventryCat86

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Originally Posted by Corona Gigante

I didn't know that Ashton was a Fuente brand. I just smoked my first Opus X the other day and the closest comparison I could make to something I've smoked before was to the Ashton VSG. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other sizes.

Yep, just keep posting away like nothing ever happened, maybe everyone will just forget what a complete POS you are. :smiley20:
09-27-2005, 12:23 PM
Kayakinboy

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Originally Posted by CoventryCat86

Yep, just keep posting away like nothing ever happened, maybe everyone will just forget what a complete POS you are. :smiley20:

:smiley36:

The cabinet are great, IMHO. #3, is my favorite size! The #3 is similar to a Signature in the Hemingway line.

Also, the DC sized perfecto that the Cabient line makes, is very similar to a Masterpiece. :smiley20:
09-27-2005, 07:51 PM
rpb67

The Spellbound is great at a barbeque. It is a long lasting one.
10-03-2005, 09:33 PM
Krautle87

I just picked up a VSG for about 8 bucks, I think its a double corona or a lonsdale (It's thin and 6')
01-23-2006, 10:52 PM
bigtoys

Just bought some Ashton cabinets on the recommendation of the owner of Cigar King in Skokie, IL. He said they'd go well with Scotch; that got me. Plan to open either my Talisker 175th anniversary single malt or Pappy van Winkle 23 yr old bourbon ($200 bottle, very limited supply)
01-23-2006, 11:08 PM
MarkF150

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krautle87

I just picked up a VSG for about 8 bucks, I think its a double corona or a lonsdale (It's thin and 6')

Sounds like an Illusion.

Look like this?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43...0/PDRM0183.jpg
01-23-2006, 11:56 PM
ggiese

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtoys

Just bought some Ashton cabinets on the recommendation of the owner of Cigar King in Skokie, IL. He said they'd go well with Scotch; that got me. Plan to open either my Talisker 175th anniversary single malt or Pappy van Winkle 23 yr old bourbon ($200 bottle, very limited supply)

Hmmmm.... Cigar King in Skokie - that would mean you're in the Chicago area... Maybe you could meet up with our group of chuckleheads when we next herf... :smiley2:
02-01-2006, 03:34 AM
heftysmokes

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Master

The Ashton VSG is a different line of cigars than the Ashton Cabinet series.

The VSG is a strong full bodied cigar with an Ecaudorian sun grown wrapper. The Ashton Cabinet is a Conneticut shade mild to medium cigar that has a real buttery characteristic to it.

If this is the case, why does it say Ashton Cabinet VSG? Are there two different Cabinet lines? Just curious. If anyone could clear this up for me, I'd appreciate it:smiley1: