Ashton Estate Sungrown

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

5 - One & done. I'm gonna be harder on this review than some others, simply because the flavor profile and draw vs the price point of this stick ($23 I think i paid) do not align. First off, the draw was so tight i thought I was going to fully snip the cap clean off. I damn near used a perfect draw on it which really hampered my enjoyment. Secondly, the profile was very one note. Got a bit more spicy on the retro in the second third, but that was it. The final third feel off so much, it just wasnt enjoyable. For me, there are way better sticks for a much better price 1 - End of Days (98 -100) 2 - Buy a box (90 - 97) 3 - Buy a five-packer (74 - 89) 4 - Bargain-buy (55 - 73) 5 - One & done (35 - 54) 6 - Life is too short (15 - 34) 7 - Strait to jail (0 -14)

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

Tooooo peppery. Did not enjoy.

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

Don’t know if it was the sweet pairing or the cigar, but only flavor from the cigar was leather and pepper. Good burn and draw but would not smoke again because of the flavor

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

this was a solid cigar from Ashton. Lots of floral notes and some citrus as well with nuts. This was a pleasant cigar. It wasn’t my favorite due to my palate but I do suggest people try this cigar.

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

Rating 4.5. Great cigar.

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

Rating 5. Gingerbread, molasses, cedar, black pepper

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

My was a bit dry. Medium-high nicotine. Nothing special, average, overrated

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

Very very smooth. Started out cedar and nutty, nice creamy transition to second third, hit of spice, then it just builds to the finale (which is full-bodied, molasses with the hint of cedar that was present throughout except for the transition in the middle). Excellent draw, burn line remained razor's edge perpendicular throughout, good smoke volume and the ash never dropped on its own. Definitely belongs in the upper tier. VSG seems a little rough around the edges, comparatively, but they're both very good. Worth having around for those occasions when you get to take a victory lap.

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

A wonderful blend with an immediate kick of black pepper. It pulled back a little on the pepper and presented creamy crackers and a touch of sweet earth and wood. The strength is definitely there and the smoke was dense and chewy. My only complaint is with the construction. I expected a little more form Ashton. The burn was terrible and required touchups throughout. The ash was brittle and held less than an inch at a time. I definitely plan to pick up a few more with hopes that they will burn better.