Ashton Maduro -- hella pics..

s15driftking · 01-04-2009, 10:28 PM

And i didnt even use my new ashtray....

Make: Ashton

Model: Maduro

Size: Robusto

Origin: DR

Time: 50 minutes

Drink: H2o

Backstory:

The Cigar was given to me recently and i wanted to let it sit for a little bit. I have never smoked an ashton before, but was very familiar with the "lore" of how good people think they taste and are made.

I would like to point out that this is the second finest crafted stick that i have ever seen (first nicest construction would be the Drew estate Liga Privada).

There's something to be said about quality, and it showed through in every aspect of this stogie. The other part was that i cut it and the cut head was as tight as the area in which you would see when you vut a torpedo. So tight and consistent. MAybe its the brand new cutter... i bet its a combination.

BTW, i got it to stand up on its 3 inch ash... look at the last pics!!!

Here are some prelit pics:

Look at that thick head... just kidding, but it really is super consistent.

Closeup

and the new Credit Card cutter.... deff. my new go-to!!!

s15driftking · 01-04-2009, 10:29 PM

The first punch:
Super flavor, no icky start. Just plain damn good smokin! So much smoke, perfect draw, not bitter. perfect burn, easy lighting. I sense a citrus floral twang with a chocolate undertone.

Smoke from both sides!

A little further in:

The flavor explodes to a much more woodsy cinsistent chocolate tone. The aftertase is wonderful.

s15driftking · 01-04-2009, 10:30 PM

Halftime:
Same consistent chocolate medium (in my opinion) body goodness with a little bit more of a powerful draw starting to claim king.

The Finish:

Quite possibly the best cigar i have had to date. The peppery intense finish left my mouth tingling wanting more. The aftertaste was perfect even 1 hour after smoking.

I got the cigar to stand up on its ash.

01-04-2009, 10:42 PM

Nice Review, Absolutely beautiful pictures. glad you enjoyed the cigar!. If i may ask what camera are you using?
Thanks for the review,
Derek

01-04-2009, 10:46 PM

wow, looks like a hell ova cigar.

Skywalker · 01-04-2009, 10:49 PM

Very nice review!!! Great photos!!!

Now I want to try this one!!! Thanks!!!

ActionAndy · 01-04-2009, 10:56 PM

First review I've seen that made me want to go out and buy an Asthon...Not that I think they'd be bad, but usually reviews don't actually make me check my clock to see if the B&M is still open haha

s15driftking · 01-04-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kondour

Nice Review, Absolutely beautiful pictures. glad you enjoyed the cigar!. If i may ask what camera are you using?
Thanks for the review,
Derek

Kodak Easyshare z710 point and shoot (about 220.00)

midrange, nothing special.. just gotta know how to use it.

I would reccomend an easyshare (with functions, not the small ones) to anyone.... honestly.. iwas shocked 3 years ago by my GF's... so i went to Bestbuy and bought one...

i could NOT be happier. its lasted me 3 years and i've taken probably 10,000 pics with it..

http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQueri...&pq-path=10000

s15driftking · 01-04-2009, 11:11 PM

BTW... i got the cutter on Cbid for like 5 bucks.. never seen one work better...

Clampdown · 01-04-2009, 11:15 PM

Not a big fan of Ashton, other then the VSGs and the ESGs, but your pictures were fantastic and glad you enjoyed the smoke

01-05-2009, 12:46 AM

thanks for the camera info, those pictures are beautiful.
PS: they say hella out in Ohio?

Sauer Grapes · 01-05-2009, 12:50 AM

I don't think there were enough pictures of the cigar sitting on the ashtray. Next time fix that.

Seriously though, thanks for the review and nice pics!

s15driftking · 01-05-2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kondour

thanks for the camera info, those pictures are beautiful.
PS: they say hella out in Ohio?

I have alot of friends in Cali, haha

Skywalker · 01-06-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Very nice review!!! Great photos!!!

Now I want to try this one!!! Thanks!!!

Found one in my Vinotemp!!! How cool is that!!!

s15driftking · 01-07-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Found one in my Vinotemp!!! How cool is that!!!

ITs amazign what you can forget what you bought or were gifted isn't it? I was gifted a 4 year old ashton (not this one) and forgot that i had it, i cannot wait to smoke it!

Enjoy your though skywalker, i know i did!!

karmaz00 · 01-07-2009, 01:05 PM

thanks for sharing...cool cutter

Skywalker · 01-07-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s15driftking

ITs amazign what you can forget what you bought or were gifted isn't it? I was gifted a 4 year old ashton (not this one) and forgot that i had it, i cannot wait to smoke it!

Enjoy your though skywalker, i know i did!!

This one was a gift!!!

I'm smoking it right now and it is everything you said it was!!!

I could see this one becoming a regular!!!

Mr B · 01-07-2009, 05:53 PM

Nice Review. Great Pics. Reminds me of the AVO Maduro.

01-04-2009, 10:28 PM	#1
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. And i didnt even use my new ashtray.... Make: Ashton Model: Maduro Size: Robusto Origin: DR Time: 50 minutes Drink: H2o Backstory: The Cigar was given to me recently and i wanted to let it sit for a little bit. I have never smoked an ashton before, but was very familiar with the "lore" of how good people think they taste and are made. I would like to point out that this is the second finest crafted stick that i have ever seen (first nicest construction would be the Drew estate Liga Privada). There's something to be said about quality, and it showed through in every aspect of this stogie. The other part was that i cut it and the cut head was as tight as the area in which you would see when you vut a torpedo. So tight and consistent. MAybe its the brand new cutter... i bet its a combination. BTW, i got it to stand up on its 3 inch ash... look at the last pics!!! Here are some prelit pics: Look at that thick head... just kidding, but it really is super consistent. Closeup and the new Credit Card cutter.... deff. my new go-to!!! __________________ diamonds/guns

01-04-2009, 10:29 PM	#2
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. The first punch: Super flavor, no icky start. Just plain damn good smokin! So much smoke, perfect draw, not bitter. perfect burn, easy lighting. I sense a citrus floral twang with a chocolate undertone. Smoke from both sides! A little further in: The flavor explodes to a much more woodsy cinsistent chocolate tone. The aftertase is wonderful. __________________ diamonds/guns

01-04-2009, 10:30 PM	#3
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. Halftime: Same consistent chocolate medium (in my opinion) body goodness with a little bit more of a powerful draw starting to claim king. The Finish: Quite possibly the best cigar i have had to date. The peppery intense finish left my mouth tingling wanting more. The aftertaste was perfect even 1 hour after smoking. I got the cigar to stand up on its ash. __________________ diamonds/guns

01-04-2009, 10:42 PM	#4
Kondour Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. Nice Review, Absolutely beautiful pictures. glad you enjoyed the cigar!. If i may ask what camera are you using? Thanks for the review, Derek

01-04-2009, 10:46 PM	#5
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. wow, looks like a hell ova cigar.

01-04-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. Very nice review!!! Great photos!!! Now I want to try this one!!! Thanks!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-04-2009, 10:56 PM	#7
ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. First review I've seen that made me want to go out and buy an Asthon...Not that I think they'd be bad, but usually reviews don't actually make me check my clock to see if the B&M is still open haha

01-04-2009, 11:11 PM	#9
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. BTW... i got the cutter on Cbid for like 5 bucks.. never seen one work better... __________________ diamonds/guns

01-04-2009, 11:15 PM	#10
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. Not a big fan of Ashton, other then the VSGs and the ESGs, but your pictures were fantastic and glad you enjoyed the smoke

01-05-2009, 12:46 AM	#11
Kondour Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. thanks for the camera info, those pictures are beautiful. PS: they say hella out in Ohio?

01-05-2009, 12:50 AM	#12
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. I don't think there were enough pictures of the cigar sitting on the ashtray. Next time fix that. Seriously though, thanks for the review and nice pics!

01-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#16
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. thanks for sharing...cool cutter

01-07-2009, 05:53 PM	#18
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Ashton Maduro -- hella pics.. Nice Review. Great Pics. Reminds me of the AVO Maduro.