Ashton Cabinet VSG

[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.

[superman78]

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

[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.

[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!

[cigar no baka]

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.

[Corona Gigante]

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.

Still a great smoke.

[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 :)

[Corona Gigante]

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?