Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar)

Trace63 · 05-27-2009, 12:43 AM

So, does anybody know if Ashton has any "seconds" like other manufacturers do? I would specifically be looking for a VSG second.

I know chances of that happening are 1 in a million so, does anybody have any other alternative to the VSG ( smooth chocolaty, slightly spicy stick ) ?

GodOfFire · 05-27-2009, 12:51 AM

I have never ever heard of this

Raralith · 05-27-2009, 01:14 AM

I'm pretty sure any top shelf cigar is not going to have seconds.

Bax · 05-27-2009, 06:42 AM

I'd be in on that if you ever find one!

05-27-2009, 07:55 AM

The Ashton VSG is made by Fuente and fuente has a distinct policy of NOT having any seconds. Anything that is mismade or veiney is either destroyed or smoked by the employees.

St. Lou Stu · 05-27-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DougBushBC

The Ashton VSG is made by Fuente and fuente has a distinct policy of NOT having any seconds. Anything that is mismade or veiney is either destroyed or smoked by the employees.

OK, so where are the applications?

longknocker · 05-27-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

OK, so where are the applications?

gnukfu · 05-27-2009, 05:21 PM

Doesn't Fuente have Opus and Anejo seconds?

joetownhound · 05-27-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

OK, so where are the applications?

05-27-2009, 07:56 AM

Unless you consider the 99 Rounds VSGs to be "seconds" since they were a frak up by Fuente in overfilling and thus left round.

Trace63 · 05-27-2009, 08:40 AM

LOL, thanks guys. I didnt think so but I thought I would give it a shot.

So any other cigars that are similar?

Raralith · 05-27-2009, 01:46 PM

To the VSG? Not really. Maybe another sun grown? Rocky Partel has a line I believe but I've never tried it.

Trace63 · 05-27-2009, 02:42 PM

I like Rockys Sun Growns. They dont compare though.

Bruzee · 05-27-2009, 03:53 PM

I have never had anything like the VSG. This is my favorite stick, so I too have been looking for something comparative.

WildBlueSooner · 05-27-2009, 03:57 PM

There is nothing too similar that I have tried...but Rockys Sungrown are very good sticks and worth trying!

SeanGAR · 05-27-2009, 04:06 PM

A unique cigar, I haven't had anything close either.

05-29-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

There is nothing too similar that I have tried...but Rockys Sungrown are very good sticks and worth trying!

I don't care what Famous sez (or is it CI), the seconds are not as good as the firsts. They taste greener, stronger, and unbalanced IMHO. The firsts are a very good cigar.

Trace63 · 06-01-2009, 08:36 PM

I tried a Taboo HSG the other night. While not the same as a VSG, or close for that fact. It was a kickass stick.

I love my sweet chocolaty cigars.

05-27-2009, 06:10 PM

No they don't have seconds for either of them... Lemme find the link on Vitolas.net

Edit: Fuente also is ripped off frequently by less than reputable distributors who claim to have Arturo Fuente factory seconds. “There absolutely are no Fuente seconds,” Suarez said. “ If they don’t measure up to Arturo Fuente standards, they are destroyed at the factory or given to employees to smoke.” http://vitolas.net/displayimage.php?...ch&cat=0&pos=1

neoflex · 05-27-2009, 08:13 PM

Not a VSG but have you smoked any of the Fuente Sungrown line? The best vitola IMHO is the Cuban Beli. Again, not a VSG but at $5-$6 a stick they are pretty great.

05-27-2009, 12:43 AM	#1
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) So, does anybody know if Ashton has any "seconds" like other manufacturers do? I would specifically be looking for a VSG second. I know chances of that happening are 1 in a million so, does anybody have any other alternative to the VSG ( smooth chocolaty, slightly spicy stick ) ? __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

05-27-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
GodOfFire Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jackie Location: Georgia Posts: 287 Trading: (10)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) I have never ever heard of this

05-27-2009, 01:14 AM	#3
Raralith Death to the Unbelievers Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 475 Trading: (24)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) I'm pretty sure any top shelf cigar is not going to have seconds.

05-27-2009, 06:42 AM	#4
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) I'd be in on that if you ever find one! __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

05-27-2009, 07:55 AM	#5
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) The Ashton VSG is made by Fuente and fuente has a distinct policy of NOT having any seconds. Anything that is mismade or veiney is either destroyed or smoked by the employees.

05-27-2009, 05:21 PM	#8
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) Doesn't Fuente have Opus and Anejo seconds? __________________ Curious George

05-27-2009, 07:56 AM	#10
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) Unless you consider the 99 Rounds VSGs to be "seconds" since they were a frak up by Fuente in overfilling and thus left round.

05-27-2009, 08:40 AM	#11
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) LOL, thanks guys. I didnt think so but I thought I would give it a shot. So any other cigars that are similar? __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

05-27-2009, 01:46 PM	#12
Raralith Death to the Unbelievers Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 475 Trading: (24)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) To the VSG? Not really. Maybe another sun grown? Rocky Partel has a line I believe but I've never tried it.

05-27-2009, 02:42 PM	#13
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) I like Rockys Sun Growns. They dont compare though. __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

05-27-2009, 03:53 PM	#14
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) I have never had anything like the VSG. This is my favorite stick, so I too have been looking for something comparative. __________________

05-27-2009, 03:57 PM	#15
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) There is nothing too similar that I have tried...but Rockys Sungrown are very good sticks and worth trying! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

05-27-2009, 04:06 PM	#16
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) A unique cigar, I haven't had anything close either. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

06-01-2009, 08:36 PM	#18
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) I tried a Taboo HSG the other night. While not the same as a VSG, or close for that fact. It was a kickass stick. I love my sweet chocolaty cigars. __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

05-27-2009, 06:10 PM	#19
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) No they don't have seconds for either of them... Lemme find the link on Vitolas.net Edit: Fuente also is ripped off frequently by less than reputable distributors who claim to have Arturo Fuente factory seconds. “There absolutely are no Fuente seconds,” Suarez said. “ If they don’t measure up to Arturo Fuente standards, they are destroyed at the factory or given to employees to smoke.” http://vitolas.net/displayimage.php?...ch&cat=0&pos=1 Last edited by DougBushBC; 05-27-2009 at 06:11 PM. Reason: Addition

05-27-2009, 08:13 PM	#20
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Ashton VSG seconds? (Similar) Not a VSG but have you smoked any of the Fuente Sungrown line? The best vitola IMHO is the Cuban Beli. Again, not a VSG but at $5-$6 a stick they are pretty great. __________________