Ashton VSG Illusion

tuxpuff · 08-20-2009, 04:01 PM

Size - 6 1/2 x 44
Shape - Lonsdale
Wrapper - Ecuador
Filler - Dom. Rep.
Binder - Dom. Rep.

Pretty rough appearance on this stick. One pronounced vein. Splotchy wrapper. It was firm with no soft spots.

First third - Initial draw had ample smoke. Primarily tobacco flavor but with a lot of complexity. Flavors were present which I couldn't quite put my finger on. Very smooth smoke leaving a creamy texture on the palate. The ash was quite flaky and fell quickly. Quite spicy on the nose exhale. Some notes of a smooth and delicious cedar taste coming through.

Second third - Tobacco, cedar, and coffee flavors emerge. Staying very smooth with just a hint of mocha aftertaste. Picks up in strength of flavor near the end of the third. Strong aftertaste of tobacco and leather paired with the light mocha flavors.

Last third - Flavors continue to evolve in complexity and strength picks up. Still staying very smooth and delicious. Great burn and draw throughout.

A great smoke full of complexity. Recommended!

08-20-2009, 04:01 PM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Ashton VSG Illusion Size - 6 1/2 x 44 Shape - Lonsdale Wrapper - Ecuador Filler - Dom. Rep. Binder - Dom. Rep. Pretty rough appearance on this stick. One pronounced vein. Splotchy wrapper. It was firm with no soft spots. First third - Initial draw had ample smoke. Primarily tobacco flavor but with a lot of complexity. Flavors were present which I couldn't quite put my finger on. Very smooth smoke leaving a creamy texture on the palate. The ash was quite flaky and fell quickly. Quite spicy on the nose exhale. Some notes of a smooth and delicious cedar taste coming through. Second third - Tobacco, cedar, and coffee flavors emerge. Staying very smooth with just a hint of mocha aftertaste. Picks up in strength of flavor near the end of the third. Strong aftertaste of tobacco and leather paired with the light mocha flavors. Last third - Flavors continue to evolve in complexity and strength picks up. Still staying very smooth and delicious. Great burn and draw throughout. A great smoke full of complexity. Recommended!