Ashton
Classic
Ashton Classic is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 13 sizes, from 5 × 30 to 7½ × 52.
- Maker
- Ashton
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 13 · 5 × 30 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 Classic uses a Connecticut Shade 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: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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 Classic taste like?
Ashton Classic uses a Connecticut Shade 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 Classic?
Ashton Classic is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Ashton Classic 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 Classic made?
Ashton Classic is made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Ashton Classic use?
Ashton Classic uses a Connecticut Shade 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 Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 13 sizes: Cordial (5 × 30), Panetela (6 × 36), Corona (5½ × 44), 8-9-8 (6½ × 44), Crystal No. 1 (6½ × 44), Prime Minister (6⅞ × 48), Crystal Belicoso (6 × 49) and Double Magnum (5 × 50), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Ashton Classic?
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 Classic?
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 Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Macanudo Cafe and The Griffin's Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.