Ashton VSG Belicoso #1 Review

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

The Ashton VSG Belicoso #1 recently scored the highest in the 2005 Stogie Fresh Annual Cigar Ratings.

However, I did not have the honor of reviewing the cigar. One of my other Stogie Fresh raters did. So, I decided to give it a try, just to confirm the score don'tcha know.

All I can say is WOW! What a great smoke. This cigar definitely earned it's position at the top.

This cigar kicked my a$$, and I mean that literally. I had to go lay down for a couple hours after smoking it I was so looped. They should put a warning label on that thing that says, "Eat food before smoking, moron." Or something like that.

The wrapper was nice looking and aromatic, the construction and burn were magnificent (see photo). The flavor was woody, coffee and tobacco. If the magnetic strip on my credit card wasn't about to fall off from all my holiday purchases, I would go out and buy a box.

The Doc

[shakespeare]

Hmmmmm.

My brother spoke to me about these... he´s dying to get his hands on a few. After seeing and hearing so much about these... I think I´m going to fall into the same boat....

From the ash it looks like the stick you smoked had a superb construction. Great pic! Must´ve been a great experience!

Next time eat first.....

[partagaspete]

I had the PC version of the VSG and I love it. next time I'am in the States I am going to try this one with a nice wiskey. I rate these and the PAN 1964's right up there with many cubans. The problem is availablity. Iwas going to try one in Nov (home for a wedding) but the only shop I got to go to didn't have any. I did score a PAN though.

T

[Ivory Tower]

I'm sold. Where'd you get yours?

[UP IN SMOKE]

I have some at home will be smoking them this weekend. Nice!

[fitter4570]

Saw them for the first time last weekend,but like Stoogie my money belt is beyond its capacity.Maybe after the holidays,I'll indulge in one or two.Thanks for the summary.

[Dogwatch Dale]

Ok Doc, you pushed me over the top too. I've been wanting to try one of these and now I just have to do it!

[thebiglebowski]

am i thinking about the wrong cigar? i had one of these, about a month ago, expecting great things - spicy, full bodied and more.

it was none of that. The cigar was well made, well consructed with an even burn - and QUICK! smoked way too fast and, for my tastes, way too mild! has anyone else experience this? did i somehow get a "dud"??? anyone else have a less than favorable review of this smoke?

[ShawnP]

Man I have 2 of these resting in my Humi as I type this.


Can't wait to try one now

[KnightKrusher]

Great review Dr and yes a Great cigar.

[TypeO-]

The Ashton VSG line is one of my favorites. They are pretty strong, medium to full-bodied. I've got a box of the Robusto and Illusions and a handfull of Corona Gorda. All are great smokes. Nice aroma, even burn and a beautiful ash. I haven't had the Belicoso #1. I hadn't thought about finding one until I saw it mentioned here. I looked it up on CA's web site. It's rated a 93, best of the VSG line. I've gotta find a box.

[jaxf250]

I had my first VSG Belicoso in November... it was darn tasty... reading the Doc's post here makes me want to stock up on some more, like, soon!

[King James]

I had one tonight, it was rather good

[Lance]

VSG is tied for my favorite "premium" NC. The other contender is the Anejo.

I dont think you can go wrong with this cigar at all.