My first Ashton VSG

[bhaney]

Had a nice warm evening out last night so I decided to sit outside and enjoy a good smoke. I pulled an Ashton VSG that I purchased at my local shop a few weeks back for 9.50 or so. I lined up my cut and it ended up to be a perfect cut. So I thought, hey this is going to be a good night. Pre light draw was perfect for me, not too loose, not too tight. I took my time and got a good light on the foot. Let it rest for a minute and then took that first draw. I was not blown off my feet by any means but I was sort of wow'ed. I tasted cedar and pepper with a hint of spice. The flavors lasted throughout the whole smoke. The burn was unbelieveable. Perfect till the end and not one problem touching up. I am not sure if it was because of the way I was drawing off of it or just superb contruction. Over all I was impressed. Was it worth the 10 bucks, ehh not for me. Would I buy them again, probably, but not a box of them. Maybe I was just still missing some taste after just getting over this head cold, so I am going to give it another a whirl on another day. I felt fulfilled when it was over so it was a successfull night. I just wanted to share my evening, thanks for the listen.

 

[BrownDevil]

Thanks for the review. I'd wait until you're not sick anymore before firing up one of these sticks. They are definitely a great smoke :thumbs:

 

[Mephiston]

One of the best NC cigars out there. :thumbs:

 

[opusxfiles]

Thanks for the review...I have had a few of these and have always enjoyed them. The ones I've had have had the best draw around.

 

[cigardawg]

Thanks for the review. I'd wait until you're not sick anymore before firing up one of these sticks. They are definitely a great smoke :thumbs:

[snapback]177982[/snapback]​

One of the best NC cigars out there. :thumbs:

[snapback]178037[/snapback]​

Ditto on both counts. The Ashton VSGs have been a favorite of mine since they were released. I (unlike most I am sure) place these in the same high places as the Opus X and Padron 1964/1926. Great cigars.

Thanks for the review. Looking forward to more.

 

[MonkeyK]

I had one of these recently with some Casillero Del Diablo Merlot (gotta let that stuff breath for at least an hour). They complimented each other quite nicely.

 

[Islesfan]

The whole line is excellent. The only problems I've ever had with VSG's is the wrappers are very delicate and can get damaged easily.

 

[Pyre]

These are interesting cigars. When I first tried them I loved them, and smoked them all the time. As I started trying more cigars, I found I enjoyed the VSG's less. I still have one from time to time.

 

[mrjinglesusa]

Had a Tres Mystique to start the day Saturday when we went to Baltimore for a little herf. Fantastic little cigar. It's band would be in my sig along with the OpusX, Anejo, and Padron Anniversarios but I thought it would make it too big. :thumbs: