Ashton
Aged Maduro
Ashton Aged Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7½ × 52.
- Maker
- Ashton
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 50 to 7½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAshton Aged Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
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What does Ashton Aged Maduro taste like?
Ashton Aged Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Ashton Aged Maduro?
Ashton Aged Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Ashton Aged Maduro good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Ashton Aged Maduro made?
Ashton Aged Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Ashton Aged Maduro use?
Ashton Aged Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Ashton Aged Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: No. 20 (5½ × 44), No. 30 (6¾ × 44), No. 50 (7 × 48), No. 10 (5 × 50), No. 40 (6 × 50), Pyramid (6 × 52), No. 60 (7½ × 52) and No. 56 (6 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Ashton Aged Maduro?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Ashton Aged Maduro?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Ashton Aged Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Diamond Crown Maduro, Macanudo Inspirado Black and Bucanero Clasico Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.