Ashton Maduro --- I got it to stand up on it's ash

[s15driftking]

And i didnt even use my new ashtray....

Make: Ashton
Model: Maduro
Size: Robusto
Origin: DR
Time: 50 minutes
Drink: H2o


Backstory:

The Cigar was given to me recently and i wanted to let it sit for a little bit. I have never smoked an ashton before, but was very familiar with the "lore" of how good people think they taste and are made.

I would like to point out that this is the second finest crafted stick that i have ever seen (first nicest construction would be the Drew estate Liga Privada).

There's something to be said about quality, and it showed through in every aspect of this stogie. The other part was that i cut it and the cut head was as tight as the area in which you would see when you vut a torpedo. So tight and consistent. MAybe its the brand new cutter... i bet its a combination.

BTW, i got it to stand up on its 3 inch ash... look at the last pics!!!


Here are some prelit pics:














Look at that thick head... just kidding, but it really is super consistent.


Closeup


and the new Credit Card cutter.... deff. my new go-to!!!



The first punch:

Super flavor, no icky start. Just plain damn good smokin! So much smoke, perfect draw, not bitter. perfect burn, easy lighting. I sense a citrus floral twang with a chocolate undertone.

[s15driftking]

Smoke from both sides!








A little further in:
The flavor explodes to a much more woodsy cinsistent chocolate tone. The aftertase is wonderful.







Halftime:
Same consistent chocolate medium (in my opinion) body goodness with a little bit more of a powerful draw starting to claim king.







The Finish:
Quite possibly the best cigar i have had to date. The peppery intense finish left my mouth tingling wanting more. The aftertaste was perfect even 1 hour after smoking.

[s15driftking]

I got the cigar to stand up on its ash.

[Cigar Man Andy]

Very Nice.

[Tredegar]

Sweet pics. I really enjoy the Ashton Maduros. They are well worth the price.

[scottw]

Great pics!!

[mrreindeer]

Another really great review & set of pics Bob!

And that's no great feat, I can stand on my ash too!

(very cool)

btw, nice Cubist!

[DarHin]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Another really great review & set of pics Bob!

And that's no great feat, I can stand on my ash too!

(very cool)

btw, nice Cubist!

I tend to sit on my ash!

[HAZMAN]

Sweet!

[Thrak]

How come most of your cigars have smoked and shared here have the cherry showing 3/4 the way into the ash? You must really suck these things down to get the cherry that far up in there.

[GrantAJohnson]

A cherry 3/4 of the way in the ash is that an entendre?

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by Thrak

How come most of your cigars have smoked and shared here have the cherry showing 3/4 the way into the ash? You must really suck these things down to get the cherry that far up in there.

this question is often psoed to me. i like cigars to be very very hot. thus why i smoke them very fast. Teh average churchill will last me less than 90 minutes... or right around there.

[Thrak]

did you start with cigarretts?

[s15driftking]

yeah, i was a cigg smoker for about 4 years prior during most of my college career... now i only smoek ciggs on the weekends when i drink.

[Thrak]

so in essence you smoke the stogie like a cigg...

slow down, enjoy it!