Ashton VSG Corona Gorda

DAFU · 01-14-2009, 09:59 PM

I was visiting family in SC over the New Years and visited Charleston for a couple days. Anyway to make a long story short I forgot to take any cigars with me, but luckily there ended up being a Tinder Box/ Club Habana next door to the Motel we were staying.
I excused myself after dinner for an hour or so and found a cigar I haven't smoked recently; the Ashton VSG Corona Gorda. The store keeper made me feel at home with some fresh brewed coffee and good conversation as I puffed on this fine cigar. Nicely constructed and kept well, this cigar was a treat from the get go! The first puff produced an enormous cloud of delicious grey smoke. Tasting of earth and tobacco just like a cigar should, it delivered a bold but not ovebearing tasteiness. Just right for an after dinner treat! As the cigar progressed I was duly impressed with the whole smoking experience. An even burn, perfect draw, and hints of indescribable spicyness complimenting the bold earthy tobacco exceded my expectations for the next 3/4 hour. I don't smoke many Dominicans, but I will be sure to pick up some more of these. Highly reccomended and rated a solid 9/10. If you find yourself stuck on CCs or Nics I suggest you give the VSG a try! Might open your eyes to something you/ve been missing!

MikeyC · 01-14-2009, 10:12 PM

The VSG's are some of my favorite NC's and the Corona Gorda is my favorite VSG.

icehog3 · 01-15-2009, 12:22 AM

Excellent review, Dave!

rizzle · 01-15-2009, 08:11 AM

I picked up a handful of these before the end of the year and got around to smoking one a couple of weeks ago. I had the same experience as you and plan on keeping some of these around. It was the perfect size, and to be honest, the first cigar I've nubbed in a while. That pitch was right in my wheelhouse.

Thanks for the review.

zmancbr · 01-15-2009, 10:33 AM

Nice review! :TU

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyC

The VSG's are some of my favorite NC's and the Corona Gorda is my favorite VSG.

I feel the same way. I love the VSGs and the Corona gorda and Illusion are my two favs...

Boobar · 01-15-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyC

The VSG's are some of my favorite NC's and the Corona Gorda is my favorite VSG.

Mine too.

Smokin Gator · 01-15-2009, 02:29 PM

I bought a 5er of the VSG corona gordas a while back and they have been resting. I may just have to break one out this weekend!!

Thanks for the review.

GTsetGO · 01-15-2009, 06:57 PM

i had the VSG Illusion today. First time. I was very pleased with it. Awesome smoke.

yourchoice · 01-15-2009, 07:03 PM

Great review. I like these too. Last one I had was on the beach this summer...it's 19 degrees here now, why did I say beach? Ugh.

01-14-2009, 09:59 PM	#1
DAFU Duke of Prunes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Duchess oven Posts: 1,452 Trading: (35)	Ashton VSG Corona Gorda I was visiting family in SC over the New Years and visited Charleston for a couple days. Anyway to make a long story short I forgot to take any cigars with me, but luckily there ended up being a Tinder Box/ Club Habana next door to the Motel we were staying. I excused myself after dinner for an hour or so and found a cigar I haven't smoked recently; the Ashton VSG Corona Gorda. The store keeper made me feel at home with some fresh brewed coffee and good conversation as I puffed on this fine cigar. Nicely constructed and kept well, this cigar was a treat from the get go! The first puff produced an enormous cloud of delicious grey smoke. Tasting of earth and tobacco just like a cigar should, it delivered a bold but not ovebearing tasteiness. Just right for an after dinner treat! As the cigar progressed I was duly impressed with the whole smoking experience. An even burn, perfect draw, and hints of indescribable spicyness complimenting the bold earthy tobacco exceded my expectations for the next 3/4 hour. I don't smoke many Dominicans, but I will be sure to pick up some more of these. Highly reccomended and rated a solid 9/10. If you find yourself stuck on CCs or Nics I suggest you give the VSG a try! Might open your eyes to something you/ve been missing! __________________ Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over: Frank Zappa(1940-1993)

01-14-2009, 10:12 PM	#2
MikeyC member of the CA MINYAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,782 Trading: (11)	Re: Ashton VSG Corona Gorda The VSG's are some of my favorite NC's and the Corona Gorda is my favorite VSG. __________________ I think Pandora's box was actually a humidor!

01-15-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,885 Trading: (60)	Re: Ashton VSG Corona Gorda Excellent review, Dave! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-15-2009, 08:11 AM	#4
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Ashton VSG Corona Gorda I picked up a handful of these before the end of the year and got around to smoking one a couple of weeks ago. I had the same experience as you and plan on keeping some of these around. It was the perfect size, and to be honest, the first cigar I've nubbed in a while. That pitch was right in my wheelhouse. Thanks for the review.

01-15-2009, 02:29 PM	#7
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Ashton VSG Corona Gorda I bought a 5er of the VSG corona gordas a while back and they have been resting. I may just have to break one out this weekend!! Thanks for the review. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

01-15-2009, 06:57 PM	#8
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Ashton VSG Corona Gorda i had the VSG Illusion today. First time. I was very pleased with it. Awesome smoke. __________________ Modded Mustangs

01-15-2009, 07:03 PM	#9
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,106 Trading: (36)	Re: Ashton VSG Corona Gorda Great review. I like these too. Last one I had was on the beach this summer...it's 19 degrees here now, why did I say beach? Ugh.