A Value Priced Gem

rhmalone · 07-29-2010, 02:02 PM

A couple of weeks back I was able to attend an Ashton event at my local B&M. To be honest, I've not done much with Ashton, so needless to say I was quite excited for the opportunity to try some new smokes and maybe learn a little bit.

While the majority of the folks at the event were puffing away on VSG's and whatnot, I came across the Benchmade. Costing me all of $4.00 for the churchill I wasn't about to complain.

Today when I lit her up, I instantly realized I'd made a wonderful investment.

I share this with you all, in case there is someone out there like myself who hasn't heard of/is not aware Ashton makes a value cigar that smokes like a premium.

It was fantastic in every way. I can't wait till I get over to the B&M again, as I'll certainly be picking up a fist full of these gems.

kelmac07 · 07-29-2010, 02:03 PM

I've been itching to pull the trigger on a box of the toros...20 for $ 54.00.

dwoodward · 07-29-2010, 02:04 PM

Smoke what you like. I have not had an Ashton VSG yet, but the ashton I did have didn't impress me at all.

BFallehy · 07-29-2010, 02:05 PM

I agree completly. The Benchmade is a great value stick, easily as good as smokes that are priced double them. I picked up a box of them a while back and have enjoyed them plenty.

lbowles2 · 07-29-2010, 02:27 PM

Another

for the Benchmade. A B&M in the area here had an event just for the Benchmade. I liked it so much I bought a box. The may not be long filler but with the double binder the ash tend to hold together pretty well. In case anybody is curious the Ashton rep told me that they consist of remnants from San Cristobal, Pepin Blue Label and Tat black. I'm not too sure about the Tat black but the darn things are tasty. It will be a regular in my humi.

07-29-2010, 02:28 PM

These are a mixed filler made by Pepin. One of my go to value cigars. I also recommend trying the Tabacos Baez Serie SF.

Bax · 07-29-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwoodward

Smoke what you like. I have not had an Ashton VSG yet, but the ashton I did have didn't impress me at all.

Then you NEED to try a VSG. One of the best out there IMHO.

Smokin Gator · 07-29-2010, 02:44 PM

I have really enjoyed the dozen or so Benchmades I have smoked.

JJG · 07-29-2010, 03:17 PM

a guy lit one of these next to me at a July 4th party and it stunk like sh#t. I was really sick though, with a fever and everything so I don't want to judge these based on that experience alone, but it left a lasting impression I still can't shake.

Gophernut · 07-29-2010, 03:22 PM

Benchmade are a very good smoke and an excellent value.

jledou · 07-29-2010, 03:24 PM

A good cigar. I had a robusto on the way to work this morning.

BFallehy · 07-29-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newlifetaxidermy

These are a mixed filler made by Pepin. One of my go to value cigars. I also recommend trying the Tabacos Baez Serie SF.

I actualy have a box of each.

shilala · 07-29-2010, 03:25 PM

I'll even give Benchmade two thumbs up, and I'm a cnob.

e-man67 · 07-29-2010, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bax

Then you NEED to try a VSG. One of the best out there IMHO.

Yup..one of the few NC's I smoke and look forward to smoking..very unique.

rhmalone · 07-29-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bax

Then you NEED to try a VSG. One of the best out there IMHO.

while the price is a bit much for me personally, the couple I've had are well worth it.

themoneycollector · 07-29-2010, 04:47 PM

I agree on a pretty good value smoke. I smoked through a box of churchills. The first one I smoked I almost gave up at the first 1/3, but they pick up after that. Maybe the smaller sizes would be better.

07-29-2010, 11:04 PM

i've gotten strong espresso and rich tobacco from the couple that i've smoked!

Chingas · 07-29-2010, 11:53 PM

Last one I had was a long time ago, ok so months, and I remember it being good but not blown away. For whatever reason I didnt write it down or anything about it.

Thanks for the thread. I'll be revisiting this stick shortly.

On a side note. The Ashton Heritage series is a fantastic stick.

Don Fernando · 07-30-2010, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I've been itching to pull the trigger on a box of the toros...20 for $ 54.00.

pull it, awesome cigars for a small price

Chemyst · 07-30-2010, 07:51 PM

I may try these. ALL of the other Ashtons are A1...
Puro Sols, Cabinets, Heritage, VSGs, San Cristobals
and Aged Maduros. All very fine smokes.

Chemyst

07-29-2010, 02:02 PM	#1
rhmalone Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: R. Harrison Location: Indiana Posts: 208 Trading: (5)	A Value Priced Gem A couple of weeks back I was able to attend an Ashton event at my local B&M. To be honest, I've not done much with Ashton, so needless to say I was quite excited for the opportunity to try some new smokes and maybe learn a little bit. While the majority of the folks at the event were puffing away on VSG's and whatnot, I came across the Benchmade. Costing me all of $4.00 for the churchill I wasn't about to complain. Today when I lit her up, I instantly realized I'd made a wonderful investment. I share this with you all, in case there is someone out there like myself who hasn't heard of/is not aware Ashton makes a value cigar that smokes like a premium. It was fantastic in every way. I can't wait till I get over to the B&M again, as I'll certainly be picking up a fist full of these gems. __________________ R. Harrison Malone The Ring Gauge Review

07-29-2010, 02:03 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: A Value Priced Gem I've been itching to pull the trigger on a box of the toros...20 for $ 54.00. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-29-2010, 02:04 PM	#3
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: A Value Priced Gem Smoke what you like. I have not had an Ashton VSG yet, but the ashton I did have didn't impress me at all.

07-29-2010, 02:05 PM	#4
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Re: A Value Priced Gem I agree completly. The Benchmade is a great value stick, easily as good as smokes that are priced double them. I picked up a box of them a while back and have enjoyed them plenty.

07-29-2010, 02:27 PM	#5
lbowles2 Luv me some broadleaf!! Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Topeka KS Posts: 887 Trading: (84)	Re: A Value Priced Gem Another for the Benchmade. A B&M in the area here had an event just for the Benchmade. I liked it so much I bought a box. The may not be long filler but with the double binder the ash tend to hold together pretty well. In case anybody is curious the Ashton rep told me that they consist of remnants from San Cristobal, Pepin Blue Label and Tat black. I'm not too sure about the Tat black but the darn things are tasty. It will be a regular in my humi. __________________ Larry

07-29-2010, 02:28 PM	#6
newlifetaxidermy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Value Priced Gem These are a mixed filler made by Pepin. One of my go to value cigars. I also recommend trying the Tabacos Baez Serie SF.

07-29-2010, 02:44 PM	#8
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: A Value Priced Gem I have really enjoyed the dozen or so Benchmades I have smoked. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

07-29-2010, 03:17 PM	#9
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: A Value Priced Gem a guy lit one of these next to me at a July 4th party and it stunk like sh#t. I was really sick though, with a fever and everything so I don't want to judge these based on that experience alone, but it left a lasting impression I still can't shake.

07-29-2010, 03:22 PM	#10
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: A Value Priced Gem Benchmade are a very good smoke and an excellent value.

07-29-2010, 03:24 PM	#11
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: A Value Priced Gem A good cigar. I had a robusto on the way to work this morning.

07-29-2010, 03:25 PM	#13
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: A Value Priced Gem I'll even give Benchmade two thumbs up, and I'm a cnob. __________________

07-29-2010, 04:47 PM	#16
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: A Value Priced Gem I agree on a pretty good value smoke. I smoked through a box of churchills. The first one I smoked I almost gave up at the first 1/3, but they pick up after that. Maybe the smaller sizes would be better.

07-29-2010, 11:04 PM	#17
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Value Priced Gem i've gotten strong espresso and rich tobacco from the couple that i've smoked!

07-29-2010, 11:53 PM	#18
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: A Value Priced Gem Last one I had was a long time ago, ok so months, and I remember it being good but not blown away. For whatever reason I didnt write it down or anything about it. Thanks for the thread. I'll be revisiting this stick shortly. On a side note. The Ashton Heritage series is a fantastic stick. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

07-30-2010, 07:51 PM	#20
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: A Value Priced Gem I may try these. ALL of the other Ashtons are A1... Puro Sols, Cabinets, Heritage, VSGs, San Cristobals and Aged Maduros. All very fine smokes. Chemyst