Ashton VSG Torpedo

06-08-2009, 08:34 PM

I purchased some nice VSGs from our very own Mastershogun (Great trade, thanks for the expediency) this past weekend, and I am excited to say that I smoked the VSG Torpedo for the first time tonite. All in all, an AMAZING smoke. I really love the construction of every VSG I have ever smoked. This was no exception, the burn was RAZOR sharp, and I got more than 2/3 through it before any ash fell, and this is a big smoke! The volume of the smoke was extremely generous. The flavor was classic VSG, earthy, deep, aromatic. I know that the VSG gets a lot of hype, but I dare-say that it is worth every ounce of it. I love Opus X, I love Anejo, I love Master Blends, but buck for buck, the VSGs might top all in my book.

I smoked this one with a tall (very tall) Mount Gay and Diet, which is my go to alcoholic cigar pair. Wow is all I have to say about this beautifully constructed masterpiece.

Bax · 06-08-2009, 08:36 PM

VSG's are some awesome smokes. Haven't had a bad one yet.

tuxpuff · 06-08-2009, 09:05 PM

I've had one and it was very tasty. Thanks for the review!

TripleF · 06-08-2009, 09:12 PM

Great thoughts and review Doug!!

06-08-2009, 09:39 PM

Thanks tripple, right before this one I smoked your Reserva Miraflor... Unique smoke to say the least

Trace63 · 06-08-2009, 10:26 PM

VSGs are gods gift to man IMO

Azpostal · 06-09-2009, 03:33 AM

I agree VSG's deserve all the hype!

BORIStheBLADE · 06-09-2009, 07:32 AM

Ya, you can't go wrong with a Ashton VSG.

huero71 · 06-09-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

Ya, you can't go wrong with a Ashton VSG.

06-09-2009, 08:22 AM

Lotta vsg love here. Anyone find any good deals on them lately and want to do a box split?
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e-man67 · 06-09-2009, 08:24 AM

This is one of my top 5 sticks...NEVER had a bad VSG no matter the size!

06-09-2009, 08:36 AM

never had one. Had a heritage puro sol that was very good. Cameroon wrapper

lenguamor · 09-19-2009, 05:43 AM

Just smoked one of these I had around for about 4-5 years.

Wonderful, rich, meaty flavors through the first half. The burn started to go decidedly south after halfway, not only canoeing but channeling. It was a bear to correct, and in the process the flavors turned a bit charry.

The finish was on the sweet side, with clouds of thick smoke and a touch of that charriness until about the 3/4 mark when I finally let it go out.

Not a bad smoke at all, but the burn challenge was a little stressful while driving...not what I'm looking for in the smoking experience.

09-20-2009, 10:08 AM

Love VSG's, they are a great cigar.

09-20-2009, 08:01 PM

I bought a VSG Sorc from my B&M and I was surprised to see nearly every VSG box mostly full. Saving it for my Birthday which is a few months off.

06-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#1
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Ashton VSG Torpedo I purchased some nice VSGs from our very own Mastershogun (Great trade, thanks for the expediency) this past weekend, and I am excited to say that I smoked the VSG Torpedo for the first time tonite. All in all, an AMAZING smoke. I really love the construction of every VSG I have ever smoked. This was no exception, the burn was RAZOR sharp, and I got more than 2/3 through it before any ash fell, and this is a big smoke! The volume of the smoke was extremely generous. The flavor was classic VSG, earthy, deep, aromatic. I know that the VSG gets a lot of hype, but I dare-say that it is worth every ounce of it. I love Opus X, I love Anejo, I love Master Blends, but buck for buck, the VSGs might top all in my book. I smoked this one with a tall (very tall) Mount Gay and Diet, which is my go to alcoholic cigar pair. Wow is all I have to say about this beautifully constructed masterpiece.

06-08-2009, 08:36 PM	#2
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 Torpedo VSG's are some awesome smokes. Haven't had a bad one yet. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

06-08-2009, 09:05 PM	#3
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo I've had one and it was very tasty. Thanks for the review!

06-08-2009, 09:12 PM	#4
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo Great thoughts and review Doug!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

06-08-2009, 09:39 PM	#5
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo Thanks tripple, right before this one I smoked your Reserva Miraflor... Unique smoke to say the least

06-08-2009, 10:26 PM	#6
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo VSGs are gods gift to man IMO __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

06-09-2009, 03:33 AM	#7
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo I agree VSG's deserve all the hype!

06-09-2009, 07:32 AM	#8
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo Ya, you can't go wrong with a Ashton VSG. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

06-09-2009, 08:22 AM	#10
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo Lotta vsg love here. Anyone find any good deals on them lately and want to do a box split? Posted via Mobile Device

06-09-2009, 08:24 AM	#11
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo This is one of my top 5 sticks...NEVER had a bad VSG no matter the size!

06-09-2009, 08:36 AM	#12
dpmrpa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo never had one. Had a heritage puro sol that was very good. Cameroon wrapper

09-19-2009, 05:43 AM	#13
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo Just smoked one of these I had around for about 4-5 years. Wonderful, rich, meaty flavors through the first half. The burn started to go decidedly south after halfway, not only canoeing but channeling. It was a bear to correct, and in the process the flavors turned a bit charry. The finish was on the sweet side, with clouds of thick smoke and a touch of that charriness until about the 3/4 mark when I finally let it go out. Not a bad smoke at all, but the burn challenge was a little stressful while driving...not what I'm looking for in the smoking experience. __________________

09-20-2009, 10:08 AM	#14
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo Love VSG's, they are a great cigar.

09-20-2009, 08:01 PM	#15
Aldebaran Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG Torpedo I bought a VSG Sorc from my B&M and I was surprised to see nearly every VSG box mostly full. Saving it for my Birthday which is a few months off.