Ashton VSG torpedo

Don Fernando · 10-14-2010, 12:19 PM

From the early days of my cigar smoking career I have been a fan of the Ashton VSG series and noticed that I only reviewed the scorcerer, so when I saw this torpedo in my humidor I knew I had to smoke and review it. I bought this stick in a local shop and it has a price tag of 10 euro.

The nice oily wrapper has a lot of small thin veins and has a leathery look and is quite dark. The construction, which is box pressed, feels good and the predraw gives the right amount of resistance. I taste some raisin while I smell a firm barnyard smell.

I taste a strong coffee flavor with some earth. The flavors are sticky and mild spicy. After two inch I can't taste the coffee anymore, just earth and herbs, still spicy but no longer sticky.

Halfway I also get a very mild cacao flavor on the background. The earth flavor gets stronger.

The smoke time of this cigar is 95 minutes and during that time I got a fine draw, fine burn and a nice amount of smoke. The light colored ash is firm. This cigar is both full bodied and full flavored.

Would I buy this cigar again? Nah, I prefer the scorcerer

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 8 / 10
Draw: 8 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 8 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

10-14-2010, 01:10 PM

Cool review

I have been wondering about ashton vsg's for a while. I guess I'll have to try em on my next B&M single sticks pick up

hscmit · 10-14-2010, 05:05 PM

one of my favorites

Mr B · 10-14-2010, 06:30 PM

Had the Illusion size yesterday. 1 of my favorites!

Scottw · 10-14-2010, 06:30 PM

Nice review bro. Great pics.

Ferrari5180 · 10-14-2010, 06:59 PM

Thank you for the review as usual dude. Those look delicious. Got to get me some of them to at least try. It can't hurt

TheDudeAbides · 10-14-2010, 07:19 PM

Phenomenal review, my friend. I'm in toatl agreement with you: not only do I have a longtime soft-spot for the VSG's, but the Sorceror is definately my favorite size.
-Dude

kelmac07 · 10-14-2010, 07:53 PM

Another fine review Ferdie!!

bigdix · 10-15-2010, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr B

Had the Illusion size yesterday. 1 of my favorites!

The Tres Mystique is a great short smoke too. Same RG as the Illusion, just a good bit shorter.

SNKBYT · 10-15-2010, 04:50 AM

hard to beat a VSG......1 of my favorite smokes....got a few in the humi, they go good w/rum

10-15-2010, 05:05 AM

Thanks for the review, making it harder to resist the Torp I have had sitting for 6 months.

STEVE S · 10-15-2010, 08:55 AM

As always another great review, of one of my favorite cigars. I'm hoping to meet you on November 6th, when you get together with the south Florida group.

lenguamor · 01-25-2012, 08:24 PM

I had one of these in the "assorted" tray for a few years (around 2005-6) and decided to fire it up.

All the usual flavor and complexity, although I have had the flu for over a week now and it's dulling my sense of smell. I did make out one overriding impression, though, and it was far from the usual: a definite impression of cola. I thought that was kind of funny.

A little sour/bitter at the end, but that just might be my impaired palate.

All in all, my favorite by far in this line is the Enchantment, but this was an enjoyable interlude.

10-14-2010, 12:19 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Ashton VSG torpedo From the early days of my cigar smoking career I have been a fan of the Ashton VSG series and noticed that I only reviewed the scorcerer, so when I saw this torpedo in my humidor I knew I had to smoke and review it. I bought this stick in a local shop and it has a price tag of 10 euro. The nice oily wrapper has a lot of small thin veins and has a leathery look and is quite dark. The construction, which is box pressed, feels good and the predraw gives the right amount of resistance. I taste some raisin while I smell a firm barnyard smell. I taste a strong coffee flavor with some earth. The flavors are sticky and mild spicy. After two inch I can't taste the coffee anymore, just earth and herbs, still spicy but no longer sticky. Halfway I also get a very mild cacao flavor on the background. The earth flavor gets stronger. The smoke time of this cigar is 95 minutes and during that time I got a fine draw, fine burn and a nice amount of smoke. The light colored ash is firm. This cigar is both full bodied and full flavored. Would I buy this cigar again? Nah, I prefer the scorcerer Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-14-2010, 01:10 PM	#2
gijoey959 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo Cool review I have been wondering about ashton vsg's for a while. I guess I'll have to try em on my next B&M single sticks pick up

10-14-2010, 05:05 PM	#3
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo one of my favorites

10-14-2010, 06:30 PM	#4
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo Had the Illusion size yesterday. 1 of my favorites!

10-14-2010, 06:30 PM	#5
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo Nice review bro. Great pics. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-14-2010, 06:59 PM	#6
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo Thank you for the review as usual dude. Those look delicious. Got to get me some of them to at least try. It can't hurt

10-14-2010, 07:19 PM	#7
TheDudeAbides I got an awesome sound... Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Curtis Location: Silverton Posts: 208 Trading: (27)	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo Phenomenal review, my friend. I'm in toatl agreement with you: not only do I have a longtime soft-spot for the VSG's, but the Sorceror is definately my favorite size. -Dude __________________ Vegetarians are cool. All I eat are vegetarians - except for the occasional mountain lion steak. -Uncle Ted

10-14-2010, 07:53 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo Another fine review Ferdie!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-15-2010, 04:50 AM	#10
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo hard to beat a VSG......1 of my favorite smokes....got a few in the humi, they go good w/rum __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

10-15-2010, 05:05 AM	#11
Tashaz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo Thanks for the review, making it harder to resist the Torp I have had sitting for 6 months.

10-15-2010, 08:55 AM	#12
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo As always another great review, of one of my favorite cigars. I'm hoping to meet you on November 6th, when you get together with the south Florida group.

01-25-2012, 08:24 PM	#13
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Ashton VSG torpedo I had one of these in the "assorted" tray for a few years (around 2005-6) and decided to fire it up. All the usual flavor and complexity, although I have had the flu for over a week now and it's dulling my sense of smell. I did make out one overriding impression, though, and it was far from the usual: a definite impression of cola. I thought that was kind of funny. A little sour/bitter at the end, but that just might be my impaired palate. All in all, my favorite by far in this line is the Enchantment, but this was an enjoyable interlude. __________________