Ashton ESG

Adriftpanda · 06-15-2009, 06:14 PM

It's a nice day out and I figured I needed to get out of the house, so instead of running errands, I ended up at my local B&M. Here is my story...

I didn't know what to grab so I just grabbed whatever was near me, and it happened to be the Ashton ESG Estate Sun Grown.

Appearance
This is is beaut. from the wrapper to the label. Had little veins, very smooth looking stick, with light oily wrapper. After I decided to punch the thing, I did took a pre-light draw... this is going to be a good smoke.

The smoke

After lighting this beaut up, I found this stick to be a bit more mellow and a hint of cream to it. I didn't find it to be as peppery/spicy as I thought. After smoking the first half of this stick, I detected a leathery taste, something that I expected from this stick. Toward the half way mark on this stick, I was surprisingly hit with many flavors. I'm getting flavors such as: nuts, cinnamon, and a little pepper. What a great blend! The complexity of this stick is something to smoke for, though it's turning to be a bit on the mild-med bodied, something I'm not use to.

Conclusion

Even though this smoke is suppose to be their top of the line cigar, I thought the VSG is just as equally the same. If you are looking to smoke something that will knock you off your feet, this is not the stick for you. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this cigar and I'd smoke it again but this is a little out of the norm for me to smoke something mild-med. For the price, you can find something else either just as good or better. Hope you enjoyed this review. Cheers.

06-15-2009, 06:17 PM

Very nice pics... and a great review!!!

kelmac07 · 06-15-2009, 06:22 PM

Nice pic and great review.

BradNC · 06-15-2009, 06:55 PM

Which B&M did you go to?

Scottw · 06-15-2009, 06:59 PM

nice review and a great stick but for half the price I'll grab the VSG anyday.

DoctaJ · 06-15-2009, 07:10 PM

I have always wondered about this cigar as well. I smoked my 1st VSG about a month ago and loved it. I really couldn't see a cigar that was about $10 more from the same company being that much better (considering the price point of the VSG already) and it seems that this may be the case. Thx for the review and pictures!

Adriftpanda · 06-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottw

nice review and a great stick but for half the price I'll grab the VSG anyday.

Yeah I agree, but nothing wrong with trying the ESG out... but yeah I do agree with you on going with the VSG

Adriftpanda · 06-15-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradSacramento

Which B&M did you go to?

I was at Tobacco Republic out in Loomis. Which one do you usually go to?

BUCASmoker · 06-15-2009, 09:23 PM

When this cigar came out, I was obsessed with getting my hands on one. I went to 3 different B&Ms and couldnt get a hold of one for the life of me. Then I kind of gave up cigar smoking for a while and never got a chance to try one.

I'll have to go pick one up (now that they're not so rare). Thanks for the review.

Azpostal · 06-16-2009, 03:09 AM

Thanks for the review.

06-16-2009, 09:29 AM

Nice review. I had one ESG so far and absolutely loved it. The flavor did it for me. I need to revisit the VSG soon to see how they stack up.

DrDubzz · 06-16-2009, 11:08 AM

this is one of my favorite cigars, but yeah, the price point is a bit high

06-16-2009, 11:55 AM

Bought a box of the OR churchills when they first came out and split them with another CA member. I still have a few left, and may have to revisit them when I have the time to devote to one.

ade06 · 06-16-2009, 11:58 AM

I had a churchill recently and enjoyed it very much. It was not as strong as I expected, but it was very tasty and flavorful!

Pat1075 · 06-16-2009, 12:19 PM

I'm a big fan of these. especially the churchill.

NickyTeen · 06-16-2009, 12:34 PM

Smoked one of these recently that I received in a NC MAW/PIF from hotreds. Really enjoyed it .( Thanks Hugh

) As Huy said not a strong cigar but great flavors and nice complexity. By the way Huy, thanks for the review!

06-16-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickyTeen

Smoked one of these recently that I received in a NC MAW/PIF from hotreds. Really enjoyed it .( Thanks Hugh

) As Huy said not a strong cigar but great flavors and nice complexity. By the way Huy, thanks for the review!

That's actually surprising as they had been given the nickname the Velvet Hammer. So smooth you don't realize how strong they are until you stand up.

BradNC · 06-16-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

I was at Tobacco Republic out in Loomis. Which one do you usually go to?

I haven't been to any yet actually. I've heard good things about TR.

Brad

NickyTeen · 06-16-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanger

That's actually surprising as they had been given the nickname the Velvet Hammer. So smooth you don't realize how strong they are until you stand up.

Definately smooth, but the hammer did not make an appearance.

06-16-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradSacramento

I haven't been to any yet actually. I've heard good things about TR.

Brad

They have events there just about every weekend. Lots of people show up.

06-15-2009, 06:14 PM	#1
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Ashton ESG It's a nice day out and I figured I needed to get out of the house, so instead of running errands, I ended up at my local B&M. Here is my story... I didn't know what to grab so I just grabbed whatever was near me, and it happened to be the Ashton ESG Estate Sun Grown. Appearance This is is beaut. from the wrapper to the label. Had little veins, very smooth looking stick, with light oily wrapper. After I decided to punch the thing, I did took a pre-light draw... this is going to be a good smoke. The smoke After lighting this beaut up, I found this stick to be a bit more mellow and a hint of cream to it. I didn't find it to be as peppery/spicy as I thought. After smoking the first half of this stick, I detected a leathery taste, something that I expected from this stick. Toward the half way mark on this stick, I was surprisingly hit with many flavors. I'm getting flavors such as: nuts, cinnamon, and a little pepper. What a great blend! The complexity of this stick is something to smoke for, though it's turning to be a bit on the mild-med bodied, something I'm not use to. Conclusion Even though this smoke is suppose to be their top of the line cigar, I thought the VSG is just as equally the same. If you are looking to smoke something that will knock you off your feet, this is not the stick for you. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this cigar and I'd smoke it again but this is a little out of the norm for me to smoke something mild-med. For the price, you can find something else either just as good or better. Hope you enjoyed this review. Cheers.

06-15-2009, 06:17 PM	#2
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton ESG Very nice pics... and a great review!!!

06-15-2009, 06:22 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Ashton ESG Nice pic and great review.

06-15-2009, 06:55 PM	#4
BradNC Formerly BradSacramento Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Brad Location: Roseville Posts: 264 Trading: (9)	Re: Ashton ESG Which B&M did you go to?

06-15-2009, 06:59 PM	#5
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Ashton ESG nice review and a great stick but for half the price I'll grab the VSG anyday. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

06-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#6
DoctaJ Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 135 Trading: (5)	Re: Ashton ESG I have always wondered about this cigar as well. I smoked my 1st VSG about a month ago and loved it. I really couldn't see a cigar that was about $10 more from the same company being that much better (considering the price point of the VSG already) and it seems that this may be the case. Thx for the review and pictures!

06-15-2009, 09:23 PM	#9
BUCASmoker Where the sun never sets Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Vadim Location: Newport Posts: 267 Trading: (9)	Re: Ashton ESG When this cigar came out, I was obsessed with getting my hands on one. I went to 3 different B&Ms and couldnt get a hold of one for the life of me. Then I kind of gave up cigar smoking for a while and never got a chance to try one. I'll have to go pick one up (now that they're not so rare). Thanks for the review.

06-16-2009, 03:09 AM	#10
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Ashton ESG Thanks for the review.

06-16-2009, 09:29 AM	#11
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton ESG Nice review. I had one ESG so far and absolutely loved it. The flavor did it for me. I need to revisit the VSG soon to see how they stack up.

06-16-2009, 11:08 AM	#12
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: Ashton ESG this is one of my favorite cigars, but yeah, the price point is a bit high

06-16-2009, 11:55 AM	#13
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton ESG Bought a box of the OR churchills when they first came out and split them with another CA member. I still have a few left, and may have to revisit them when I have the time to devote to one.

06-16-2009, 11:58 AM	#14
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Ashton ESG I had a churchill recently and enjoyed it very much. It was not as strong as I expected, but it was very tasty and flavorful!

06-16-2009, 12:19 PM	#15
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Ashton ESG I'm a big fan of these. especially the churchill.

06-16-2009, 12:34 PM	#16
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: Ashton ESG Smoked one of these recently that I received in a NC MAW/PIF from hotreds. Really enjoyed it .( Thanks Hugh ) As Huy said not a strong cigar but great flavors and nice complexity. By the way Huy, thanks for the review!