Just finished an Ashton San Cristobal Classico that I bought from my B&M today. I normally try to let new cigars rest for at least a week, preferably a month or more, because the B&M keeps them wetter than I like, but I just couldn't hold back on this one. It was all right, but it was very obviously too fresh. It burned uneven enough that I had to dip my finger in my water a few times to slow down one side and I touched it up twice, but I attribute that to being too wet. It was VERY spicy, hot spice dominated the whole cigar. It was definitely full-bodied and pretty strong in the nicotine department - I have a fair nic buzz going, but not getting sick or anything. Construction was perfect, with a nice, easy draw and tons of white smoke. That smoke was harsh - it stung my eyes and burned when I inhaled more than a tiny bit of it (reminded me of fresh AF SG's in that regard). IMO it has potential, and I will be buying several of each size my B&M puts out to let rest and try again later. Hopefully with a few months, the moisture will even out, the spice will tone down a little, and some other flavors will come into the picture.
