Ashton
Cabinet Selection
Ashton Cabinet Selection is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Connecticut Shade (aged 5-7 years) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 11 sizes, from 4⅜ × 42 to 9 × 52.
- Maker
- Ashton
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade (aged 5-7 years)
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 11 · 4⅜ × 42 to 9 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAshton Cabinet Selection uses a Connecticut Shade (aged 5-7 years) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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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What does Ashton Cabinet Selection taste like?
Ashton Cabinet Selection uses a Connecticut Shade (aged 5-7 years) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Cabinet Selection?
Ashton Cabinet Selection is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Ashton Cabinet Selection good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Ashton Cabinet Selection made?
Ashton Cabinet Selection is made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Ashton Cabinet Selection use?
Ashton Cabinet Selection uses a Connecticut Shade (aged 5-7 years) 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 Cabinet Selection come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 11 sizes: Trés Petite (4⅜ × 42), No. 4 (5¾ × 46), No. 3 (6 × 46), No. 2 (7 × 46), No. 8 (7 × 49), No. 6 (5½ × 50), Belicoso (5¼ × 52) and Pyramid (6 × 52), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Ashton Cabinet Selection?
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 Cabinet Selection?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Cabinet Selection?
Cigars with a similar build include Diamond Crown Classic, Cuesta-Rey Centenario and Don Diego Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.