Ashton
Esquire
Ashton Esquire is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 4¼ × 32 to 4¼ × 32.
- Maker
- Ashton
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 2 · 4¼ × 32 to 4¼ × 32
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAshton Esquire 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 45 minutes to 1 h 5 min for a 4.25-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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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What does Ashton Esquire taste like?
Ashton Esquire 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 Esquire?
Ashton Esquire is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Ashton Esquire 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 Esquire made?
Ashton Esquire is made in Dominican Republic at Arturo Fuente / Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Ashton Esquire use?
Ashton Esquire 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 Esquire come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Esquire (Maduro) (4¼ × 32) and Esquire (Natural) (4¼ × 32). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Ashton Esquire?
For a 4.25-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 5 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 Esquire?
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 Esquire?
Cigars with a similar build include Argyle Maduro, Ferio Tego Metropolitan Maduro and Nat Sherman Metropolitan Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.