Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo

elderboy02 · 01-27-2011, 08:03 PM

Date: 1/27/11

Cigar: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo (6 x 52)

Cost: I don't remember

Drink: Coke (The best cola)

Appearance: This cigar comes in a metal tube. The wrapper is a bit rough. I am giving the appearance a 5/10.

Pre-Light: I get a bit of cocoa on the pre-light draw.

Construction: The draw was pretty loose. When I cut the head, the wrapper cracked around the head which is strange because I store my cigars at 65% RH and I never have this problem

Taste of the cigar: I tasted a little bit of chocolate and it also tasted a little bit nutty. The flavor seemed to be lacking. I smoked about 1.5" and then I put it out.

Strength: This is a medium bodied cigar.

Summary: I have never cared for Ashton VSG's. I have tried so hard to like them because a lot of people like them. These in my opinion are not worth the cost. There are so many better smokes out there that cost a lot less. I am never going to buy this cigar again. I give this cigar a 2/10.

kelmac07 · 01-27-2011, 08:06 PM

I feel the same way about the VSGs Dan...I try like hell to like 'em. But I can't.

Zeuceone · 01-27-2011, 08:10 PM

I had the same issue with the head. I actually cut up the wrapper from another cigar up so I could "patch" it. That gave me a better draw but want perfect.

hscmit · 01-27-2011, 08:10 PM

more for me

I havent tried this particular size, but am sorry you didnt enjoy it

x man · 01-27-2011, 08:22 PM

I smoked it at 1st release, i liked it but it was a bit underfilled.
11.00 msrp, i think.

01-27-2011, 08:28 PM

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it. With the VSGs, I happen to think the Spellbound size is miles ahead of the rest of them for some reason. I did try the Eclipse once and did enjoy it, however. Different strokes for different folks, if you don't like them you don't have to force it. We all have different tastes. I for one am not a fan of the Padron 64s natural (maduros are a bit better), most people would label me crazy, but it's my preference.
btw. what would rather smoke for the price? I'll give it a try.

sobranie10 · 01-27-2011, 08:48 PM

VSG are a excellent cigar they can be a little bit harsh and strong if fresh, but longer you let them sit for a month or years they marry flavors and smooth out to a nutty, express coffee with a bit of citrus flavor very yummy.

hscmit · 01-27-2011, 08:54 PM

and I like them fresh

different strokes for different folks

sobranie10 · 01-27-2011, 09:08 PM

Fresh or Aged brothers and sisters they are very well made and very consistent.

CRIMPS · 01-27-2011, 10:08 PM

The one I have, I enjoyed. This seems like a polarizing smoke...

elderboy02 · 01-27-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingJaffeJoffer

...what would rather smoke for the price? I'll give it a try.

In what price range? Tatuaje Petit Cazadore, My Father, El Triunfador No. 1, VR Famoso, Bolivar Corona Extra, Dirty Rat, etc.

01-27-2011, 10:57 PM

For about what you paid for the VSG. Thanks! I'll give some of those a try.

elderboy02 · 01-27-2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingJaffeJoffer

For about what you paid for the VSG. Thanks! I'll give some of those a try.

No problem man

Also, check out a Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ Maduro and a Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic.

Krish the Fish · 01-28-2011, 12:29 AM

I've never had a VSG myself... Never really saw the appeal when I could have an Anejo for the same price(ish).

This is putting it farther back on my "to try" list.

Bruzee · 01-28-2011, 12:35 AM

That is too bad you didn't like the VSG. It is one of my all time favorites. I have to agree that the spellbound is probably the best size. Thanks for the review.

x man · 01-28-2011, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sobranie10

Fresh or Aged brothers and sisters they are very well made and very consistent.

Man i havnt seen a Balkan can since 1974

Bill86 · 01-28-2011, 03:29 AM

Sorry to hear, I've yet to try a VSG but this makes me never want to look for one. I had a VERY similar experience with a Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto No. 5 today. Good size stick, smelled good, but flavorless and muted.

longknocker · 01-28-2011, 04:56 AM

Sorry To Hear Your Disappointment, Dan. How Long Had This One Rested? Do You Think A Year Or So Of Rest Would Help?

01-28-2011, 05:04 AM

Hate to hear the experience didn't go well. I smoked my first VSG a few years ago and thought it was awful, ended up giving a ton away as I wasn't going to be smoking them. But, my tastes have changed (a number of times) and can't even keep any in the humi I enjoy them so much now.

elderboy02 · 01-28-2011, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Sorry To Hear Your Disappointment, Dan. How Long Had This One Rested? Do You Think A Year Or So Of Rest Would Help?

I picked this one up at the B&M last month. I have also smoked some aged ones, but I didn't care for those either. Besides, you age Cubans, I don't see why us as consumers should have to age NC's

It seems Ashton should age them another year or so on their end if a lot of people like them with some age.

01-27-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo Date: 1/27/11 Cigar: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo (6 x 52) Cost: I don't remember Drink: Coke (The best cola) Appearance: This cigar comes in a metal tube. The wrapper is a bit rough. I am giving the appearance a 5/10. Pre-Light: I get a bit of cocoa on the pre-light draw. Construction: The draw was pretty loose. When I cut the head, the wrapper cracked around the head which is strange because I store my cigars at 65% RH and I never have this problem Taste of the cigar: I tasted a little bit of chocolate and it also tasted a little bit nutty. The flavor seemed to be lacking. I smoked about 1.5" and then I put it out. Strength: This is a medium bodied cigar. Summary: I have never cared for Ashton VSG's. I have tried so hard to like them because a lot of people like them. These in my opinion are not worth the cost. There are so many better smokes out there that cost a lot less. I am never going to buy this cigar again. I give this cigar a 2/10.

01-27-2011, 08:06 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo I feel the same way about the VSGs Dan...I try like hell to like 'em. But I can't. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-27-2011, 08:10 PM	#3
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo I had the same issue with the head. I actually cut up the wrapper from another cigar up so I could "patch" it. That gave me a better draw but want perfect.

01-27-2011, 08:10 PM	#4
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo more for me I havent tried this particular size, but am sorry you didnt enjoy it

01-27-2011, 08:22 PM	#5
x man Opus lover since 1995 Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: X Location: usa Posts: 866 Trading: (24)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo I smoked it at 1st release, i liked it but it was a bit underfilled. 11.00 msrp, i think.

01-27-2011, 08:28 PM	#6
KingJaffeJoffer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it. With the VSGs, I happen to think the Spellbound size is miles ahead of the rest of them for some reason. I did try the Eclipse once and did enjoy it, however. Different strokes for different folks, if you don't like them you don't have to force it. We all have different tastes. I for one am not a fan of the Padron 64s natural (maduros are a bit better), most people would label me crazy, but it's my preference. btw. what would rather smoke for the price? I'll give it a try.

01-27-2011, 08:48 PM	#7
sobranie10 Living the Dream Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: ron Location: MI Posts: 221 Trading: (0)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo VSG are a excellent cigar they can be a little bit harsh and strong if fresh, but longer you let them sit for a month or years they marry flavors and smooth out to a nutty, express coffee with a bit of citrus flavor very yummy.

01-27-2011, 08:54 PM	#8
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo and I like them fresh different strokes for different folks

01-27-2011, 09:08 PM	#9
sobranie10 Living the Dream Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: ron Location: MI Posts: 221 Trading: (0)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo Fresh or Aged brothers and sisters they are very well made and very consistent.

01-27-2011, 10:08 PM	#10
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo The one I have, I enjoyed. This seems like a polarizing smoke... __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

01-27-2011, 10:57 PM	#12
KingJaffeJoffer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo For about what you paid for the VSG. Thanks! I'll give some of those a try.

01-28-2011, 12:29 AM	#14
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo I've never had a VSG myself... Never really saw the appeal when I could have an Anejo for the same price(ish). This is putting it farther back on my "to try" list.

01-28-2011, 12:35 AM	#15
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo That is too bad you didn't like the VSG. It is one of my all time favorites. I have to agree that the spellbound is probably the best size. Thanks for the review. __________________

01-28-2011, 03:29 AM	#17
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo Sorry to hear, I've yet to try a VSG but this makes me never want to look for one. I had a VERY similar experience with a Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto No. 5 today. Good size stick, smelled good, but flavorless and muted.

01-28-2011, 04:56 AM	#18
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo Sorry To Hear Your Disappointment, Dan. How Long Had This One Rested? Do You Think A Year Or So Of Rest Would Help?

01-28-2011, 05:04 AM	#19
Kingantz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo Hate to hear the experience didn't go well. I smoked my first VSG a few years ago and thought it was awful, ended up giving a ton away as I wasn't going to be smoking them. But, my tastes have changed (a number of times) and can't even keep any in the humi I enjoy them so much now.