Ashton Cigars
Ashton cigars are world-renowned classics synonymous with unparalleled quality, consistency and exquisite flavor. A cigar exists within the Ashton portfolio to satisfy nearly every profile favored by cigar lovers. Ashton is patiently handcrafted in the Dominican Republic to an exceptional standard by the Fuente family from the finest, aged tobaccos in the world. Irresistible approachability and indulgent satisfaction are inherently present in every cigar created within the Ashton portfolio. Cigar enthusiasts routinely praise Ashton for producing numerous 90+ rated, iconic blends. Savor the aroma of perfection.
CIGARS
Ashton
Price Per Cigar:$3.36 - $17.9044 options availableStrength: MildCountry: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Connecticut Shade99 Reviewsread more
Ashton Aged Maduro
Price Per Cigar:$11.27 - $15.7524 options availableStrength: Mild-MediumCountry: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf36 Reviewsread more
Ashton Cabinet Selection
Price Per Cigar:$11.91 - $26.2533 options availableStrength: Mild-MediumCountry: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Connecticut Shade32 Reviewsread more
Ashton ESG
Price Per Cigar:$23.39 - $29.0015 options availableStrength: Medium-FullCountry: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Dominican27 Reviewsread more
Ashton Gift Packs
Price Per Cigar:$10.25 - $16.757 options availableStrength: Mild-MediumCountry: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Connecticut Shade5 Reviewsread more
Ashton Heritage
Price Per Cigar:$12.11 - $16.0015 options availableStrength: MediumCountry: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Ecuador Habano11 Reviewsread more
Ashton Small Cigars Cameroon
Price Per Cigar:$1.00 - $2.3910 options availableStrength: Mild-MediumWrapper: Cameroon19 Reviewsread more
Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut
Price Per Cigar:$1.00 - $2.3910 options availableStrength: Mild-MediumWrapper: Connecticut Shade45 Reviewsread more
Ashton Symmetry
Price Per Cigar:$14.55 - $17.7515 options availableStrength: FullCountry: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Ecuador Habano18 Reviewsread more
Ashton VSG
Price Per Cigar:$12.58 - $19.7536 options availableStrength: FullCountry: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Ecuador Sumatra49 Reviewsread more
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ASHTON CIGAR BRAND HISTORY
The Ashton cigar brand was founded by Robert Levin in 1985 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ashton cigars are handmade in the Dominican Republic in the Tabacalera A. Fuente factory. Ashton is sold in over 75 countries and is a “Top 5” bestselling brand in the United States market, recognized for quality, consistency and exquisite flavor. Levin’s exposure to the cigar business began during his youth in the 1950s when his father purchased the historic retail cigar store, Holt’s Cigar Company, located in downtown Philadelphia. Levin subsequently took over and expanded the business. Following years of consistent growth with cigar retail and mail order operations, Levin decided to apply his expertise in the cigar world toward developing his own brand, in what would effectively become Ashton Cigars. The Ashton brand debuted in the early 1980s and garnered a notable following within a short period of time. Ultimately, Levin’s decision to partner with the Fuente family to handle all of the brand’s production would prove a perceptive and mutually beneficial move. Well-equipped to accommodate an expanded ceiling for production, the Fuente family’s factory in the Dominican Republic met increased consumer demand while preserving an exceptional level of quality control. By the mid to late 1980s, development of new cigar lines could effectively be undertaken at a seamless pace.
ASHTON BRAND OVERVIEW
Ashton released two new blends, Ashton Aged Maduro and Ashton Cabinet Selection, in 1988. A toothy Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper covers premium Dominican long-filler tobaccos in Ashton Aged Maduro and the blend became a benchmark among Dominican Maduros. Ashton Cabinet Selection is a more refined edition of the original Ashton blend, but the tobaccos are aged longer, for a minimum of five to seven years. Ashton Cabinet is rated 94 points by the critics in Cigar Aficionado and is considered an elite Connecticut Shade blend.
During the Cigar Boom of the 1990s, the Ashton brand flourished thanks to the meticulous production standards of the Fuente family and the implementation of a dedicated Ashton sales force. Several offerings from the original portfolio continue to magnify the brand’s popularity and global reputation for excellence, including Ashton 8-9-8, Magnum, Churchill, Corona, Double Magnum, and Prime Minister. Ashton Cabinet No. 7 and Cabinet No. 8, Ashton Cabinet Pyramid, Ashton Aged Maduro No. 10, and Ashton Aged Maduro No. 40 are also among the brand’s bestselling sizes.
In 1999, one of the first full-bodied cigars to gain widespread attention in the U.S. market was introduced, Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG), which features a hearty Ecuador Sumatra wrapper leaf over a patiently aged recipe of the finest Dominican binder and filler tobaccos available. To this day, Ashton VSG cigars are among the most sought-after full-bodied profiles in the market. A thorough portfolio of formats has made the full-flavored blend accessible to a wide segment of consumers with Ashton VSG Robusto, Ashton VSG Torpedo, and Ashton VSG Spellbound comprising the line’s most requested shapes. While most vitolas in the line are handcrafted in a box-pressed format, Ashton VSG Wizard, Ashton VSG Eclipse and Ashton VSG Pegasus are rolled in a traditional round shape and appeal to cigar lovers accustomed to ring gauges of 52 and higher. Ashton VSG is the recipient of numerous 90+ ratings from Cigar Aficionado and immeasurable praise from cigar lovers around the world.
Ashton Heritage Puro Sol debuted in 2003 and has always enjoyed a sizeable audience thanks to its complex, medium-bodied taste. This 95-rated gem is popular with the critics and cigar lovers thanks to its versatile flavor, aroma, and finish.
In 2005, Ashton introduced its most exclusive cigar, Estate Sun Grown (ESG) to commemorate the brand’s 20th anniversary. ESG is offered in five distinct formats and utilizes a glistening Sun Grown Dominican wrapper. ESG remains one of only a handful of Dominican puros available as its wrapper is grown exclusively on the Chateau de la Fuente estates, a small, private farm where Fuente Fuente Opus X wrappers are harvested. In 2014, Cigar Aficionado awarded Ashton ESG “Top 10 Cigars of the Year” honors with a superb 94-rating.
Years of innovative blending techniques culminate in the brand’s most recent release, Ashton Symmetry. As the first Ashton cigar to include Nicaraguan tobacco in the blend, demand for Symmetry offers an intricate profile of the finest tobaccos. A blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers resides under a Cuban-seed wrapper harvested in Ecuador. Zesty nuances of coffee bean and spices resonate in an impressive and Cubanesque smoke.
With such a diverse portfolio of blends and formats available, cigar lovers interested exploring the Ashton brand often discover numerous favorite cigars that satisfy a wealth of tastes. The Ashton 10-Cigar Sampler and the Ashton 5-Cigar Assortment are excellent options for exploring this celebrated brand. Savor one of the most requested premium brands in the world today when you add Ashton cigars to your humidor.
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