Ashton ESG opnion

[Mtmouse]

Originally Posted by silentjon

I agree Frank. The ESG is very good, but for about half the price you can get a VSG.

I'll 'third' that opinion.

[DBCcigar]

Good, but over-priced.

[poriggity-cl]

I thought it was horrible... I'd rather have a VSG any day. I'll never buy one.
Scott

[JonDot]

You could smoke it now,but they are better with some age on them.I let mine set for 6 months or longer.

[Wingfan13-cl]

Originally Posted by Mtmouse

I'll 'third' that opinion.

Whaaaaat ? You dont like the VSG's

[sofaman]

I have yet to try one but the VSG is one of my favorite smokes!!!

[penguinva-cl]

YEAH! VSG BABY! Like the VSG's better and at about half the price, it's no contest.:helloooo:

[Research-Colin-cl]

There is really no comparing the VSG and ESG. They are completely different blends designed for different flavors. I think they're both good cigars with the ESG being more subtle and the VSG being peppery and fuller bodied.

As for the Torpedo, it will be coming out nearer the end of the year. Manny, Sales Director at Ashton said that he hopes it will be out by Christmas. They are a bit behind on production of the new sizes.

[LkyLindy]

It's amazing how tastes vary-
I have to say the esg is good but dollar for dollar the vsg is my go to smoke-never had a bad one-- personally I would say the vsg is mild to medium but smooth as silk

[Mtmouse]

Originally Posted by Wingfan13

Whaaaaat ? You dont like the VSG's

They're alright............

[thegraduate-cl]

I have that VSG sitting in my humi right next to the ESG. the VSG has been in there for quite sometime now. looking forward to taking that one out soon

[Mustang7302-cl]

I loved the one VSG I was able to get my hands on (a petit-corona from memory), though didn't find it hardy spicy. The Aged Maduro, also from Ashton, was spicier to me than the VSG was.

I would say smoke the ESG in the near future. Even if it is still a little too young, its bound to be a nice smoke for sure.

[thegraduate-cl]

how do you guys factor in shelf life? would be good to hear from a vendor. how long do sticks usually sit on the shelf?

[Cigary]

Originally Posted by JonDot

You could smoke it now,but they are better with some age on them.I let mine set for 6 months or longer.

Ditto this as I have smoked these very fine cigars and enjoy them right out of the box but much better when they are aged 6 months to a year ( if you can wait that long ) Well worth the money.

[thegraduate-cl]

Originally Posted by StinkiMonki

Very spicy and usually produce a bit of tar/oil on the smoking end. The robusto is easy, it's the churchill that I have wrangled with from time-to-time. Expensive. Good construction and even burn. I've never had a plugged one or experienced any canoe trips. Smoke the one you have. If you find it's too young, I'll send you a back up you can put down for awhile.

Geoff

Finally smoked in on sat cause it was an amazing day in CT, not to hot a nice breeze...literally perfect. And boy so was the cigar, what a great smoke. Perfect strength and construction was flawless. Another great smoke by Ashton. Geoff, no need to send me a backup, however if you are itching you do some damage I know someone who wouldn't mind it...someone new to the forum/cigars. Thanks for the offer though.