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Old 01-04-2009, 10:28 PM   #1
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And i didnt even use my new ashtray....



Make: Ashton

Model: Maduro

Size: Robusto

Origin: DR

Time: 50 minutes

Drink: H2o





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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





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Old 01-04-2009, 10:29 PM   #2
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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.




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Old 01-04-2009, 10:30 PM   #3
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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.


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Old 01-04-2009, 10:42 PM   #4
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Nice Review, Absolutely beautiful pictures. glad you enjoyed the cigar!. If i may ask what camera are you using?
Thanks for the review,
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Old 01-04-2009, 10:46 PM   #5
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wow, looks like a hell ova cigar.
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Old 01-04-2009, 10:49 PM   #6
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Very nice review!!! Great photos!!!

Now I want to try this one!!! Thanks!!!
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Old 01-04-2009, 10:56 PM   #7
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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
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Old 01-04-2009, 11:10 PM   #8
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Nice Review, Absolutely beautiful pictures. glad you enjoyed the cigar!. If i may ask what camera are you using?
Thanks for the review,
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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..

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Old 01-04-2009, 11:11 PM   #9
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BTW... i got the cutter on Cbid for like 5 bucks.. never seen one work better...
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Old 01-04-2009, 11:15 PM   #10
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Not a big fan of Ashton, other then the VSGs and the ESGs, but your pictures were fantastic and glad you enjoyed the smoke
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thanks for the camera info, those pictures are beautiful.
PS: they say hella out in Ohio?
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Old 01-05-2009, 12:50 AM   #12
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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!
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thanks for the camera info, those pictures are beautiful.
PS: they say hella out in Ohio?
I have alot of friends in Cali, haha
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Very nice review!!! Great photos!!!

Now I want to try this one!!! Thanks!!!
Found one in my Vinotemp!!! How cool is that!!!
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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!!
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thanks for sharing...cool cutter
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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!!!
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Nice Review. Great Pics. Reminds me of the AVO Maduro.
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