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ESG (Estate Sun Grown)

Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Dominican Estate Sun-Grown (Chateau de la Fuente) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5¼ × 52 to 6¾ × 49.

Maker
Ashton
Wrapper
Dominican Estate Sun-Grown (Chateau de la Fuente)
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 5¼ × 52 to 6¾ × 49

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

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Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) questions

How strong is Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown)?

Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) made?

Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) is made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) use?

Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) uses a Dominican Estate Sun-Grown (Chateau de la Fuente) 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 ESG (Estate Sun Grown) come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: 24 Year Salute (6⅝ × 48), 20 Year Salute (6¾ × 49), 21 Year Salute (5¼ × 52), 22 Year Salute (6 × 52) and 23 Year Salute (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown)?

For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.