Ashton ESG, worth $25.00?

[zackly]

I'm going out tonight with two cigar loving buddies for drinks, dinner & several cigars. The restaurant has an outdoor bar that allows smoking.
I want to finish the evening with an exceptional cigar. I'll have a few cocktails in me so I probably want a stronger cigar. I have a few Opus X, RP Decades, Camacho Selects & various Pepin Garcia sticks in my box but I was wondering if I should pick up an Ashton ESG @ my local cigar store. I've never smoked one but I've had their VSG which I found a bit lacking in strength.
The ESV costs $25.00 @ this store. Is it worth the price?

[gehrig97]

Originally Posted by zackly

I'm going out tonight with two cigar loving buddies for drinks, dinner & several cigars. The restaurant has an outdoor bar that allows smoking.
I want to finish the evening with an exceptional cigar. I'll have a few cocktails in me so I probably want a stronger cigar. I have a few Opus X, RP Decades, Camacho Selects & various Pepin Garcia sticks in my box but I was wondering if I should pick up an Ashton ESG @ my local cigar store. I've never smoked one but I've had their VSG which I found a bit lacking in strength.
The ESV costs $25.00 @ this store. Is it worth the price?

No. I'm a huge fan of Ashton products (the VSG Spellbound makes my top-5 list)--the ESG, for me, is one-dimensional and not worth the price. If your B&M carries them, pick up a few Tatuajes--I have a feeling they'll give you that strength/flavor profile you're looking for (I know, not the most original recommendation around here, but damn they're good)..

[hdroadking]

agree. what you already have is as good, and in most cases better, than the esg and especially at that price. i like the tatuaje idea. maybe an rc233 or a reserva a uno if you want something special!

[zackly]

Thanks,

I do love the Tatuajes but I've only smoked the red banded ( Havana, I think it's called) & white banded (not nearly as good). The black label has a cult-like following here. I'd love to get my hands on one.

[volum]

Pass on the ESG and grab a Tatuaje RC184...way better, and cheaper to boot.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by zackly

I'd love to get my hands on one.

Keep watching they are available to buy every once in a while, but they are pricey

[mugen910]

Originally Posted by volum

Pass on the ESG and grab a Tatuaje RC184...way better, and cheaper to boot.

Don't listen to Justin...he's crazy...Tat's are horrible! ...



Seriously though...$25 for a stick is a bit crazy IMHO..unless of course it's a Davi.

[BamBam]

A night like that with dinner and drinks calls for a nice maduro cigar.

[JGIORD]

No cigar is worth $25

I'm a cheap SOB.

[hotreds]

I love ESGs, but $25 is a bit steep, frankly!

[rockyr]

Originally Posted by hotreds

I love ESGs, but $25 is a bit steep, frankly!

I can get them for around $20.00 here and that is still too steep. Maybe worth it for a VERY special occasion cigar.

[68TriShield]

Originally Posted by JGIORD

No cigar is worth $25

and you might not like it.The reviews on the ESG run the gamut.

[NCRadioMan]

Only you can tell if you like it. I don't think they are worth the jack. I'll buy three or four Pepins for $25.

[zackly]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Only you can tell if you like it. I don't think they are worth the jack. I'll buy three or four Pepins for $25.

And I listened to their sage advice.

I didn't stop for a ESG.
I just packed my pocket case with:

A Rocky Patel Signature
A RP Decade
An Opus X
I'll smoke the Signature before dinner because it's milder then one of the other two afterwards.
A couple of Tangueray & tonics, sauteed soft shell crabs, lots of eye candy & great cigars with good friends.
Life is good! Well most of the time anyway.
Have a great weekend & thanks for your advice.....

[Mystophales]

Nope