Ashton
Small Cigars Connecticut
Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Cameroon binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 3¼ × 20 to 4⅛ × 37.
- Maker
- Ashton
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Cameroon
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 3¼ × 20 to 4⅛ × 37
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAshton Small Cigars Connecticut 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 40 minutes to 55 minutes for a 3.75-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 Small Cigars Connecticut taste like?
Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut 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 Small Cigars Connecticut?
Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut 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 Small Cigars Connecticut made?
Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut use?
Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Mini Cigarillos (3¼ × 20), Cigarillos (3¾ × 26), Senoritas (3½ × 30) and Half Corona (4⅛ × 37). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Ashton Small Cigars Connecticut?
For a 3.75-inch size, plan on about 40 minutes to 55 minutes. 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 Small Cigars Connecticut?
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 Small Cigars Connecticut?
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.