Ashton vsg

Messick

Smoked one today. Very earthy flavor. I was hoping that it would wow me but it was just ok. I prefer the AF sun grown. Just my opinion.

AugustWest

The more I get into cigars, the more I realize the subjectivity of taste. I think the VSG is an outstanding cigar. Very earthy, tobacco-y taste that I love. What do you like about the AF sun grown? I've never had one.

kuzi16

if it makes you feel better the VSG has never really impressed me either. im not mad at it but it doesnt wow me either.

docbp87

Yeah, VSG doesn't do it for me either, at least not like plenty of other AF made cigars, or even other Ashtons.

jj20030

ESG,, YEAYA!

spindrift

I actually prefer the VSG over the ESG...IMO, simliar flavors, but the VSG's are more pronounced...The VSG is in my top ten...

fuentejps

agreed. esg way better for me than vsg. try the del sol. i love it.

jj20030:

ESG,, YEAYA!

jj20030

fuentejps:

agreed. esg way better for me than vsg. try the del sol. i love it.

jj20030:

ESG,, YEAYA!

del sol?

gmill880

ESG ... Uummmmmmmm !!!

j0z3r

jj20030:

fuentejps:

agreed. esg way better for me than vsg. try the del sol. i love it.

jj20030:

ESG,, YEAYA!

del sol?

I'm guessing he's talking about either the San Cristobal Seleccion del sol which is an Ashton cigar made by DPG, or perhaps the Ashton Heritage Puro Sol and got a word wrong? I don't know, just guessing.

jj20030

j0z3r:

jj20030:

fuentejps:

agreed. esg way better for me than vsg. try the del sol. i love it.

jj20030:

ESG,, YEAYA!

del sol?

I'm guessing he's talking about either the San Cristobal Seleccion del sol which is an Ashton cigar made by DPG, or perhaps the Ashton Heritage Puro Sol and got a word wrong? I don't know, just guessing.

yea, i was thinking he meant the san cris.or the puro ?

NightHawk

esg's are great, something about the fuente wrapper flavor i love

Messick

AugustWest:

The more I get into cigars, the more I realize the subjectivity of taste. I think the VSG is an outstanding cigar. Very earthy, tobacco-y taste that I love. What do you like about the AF sun grown? I've never had one.

AF sun grown was a little less earth for me and had a little nutty taste that I prefer.

Messick

AugustWest:

The more I get into cigars, the more I realize the subjectivity of taste. I think the VSG is an outstanding cigar. Very earthy, tobacco-y taste that I love. What do you like about the AF sun grown? I've never had one.

AF sun grown was a little less earth for me and had a little nutty taste that I prefer.

AugustWest

Cool -- will have to try and snag one.

fuentejps

Brain backfire. the ashton heritage puro sol.

j0z3r:

jj20030:

fuentejps:

agreed. esg way better for me than vsg. try the del sol. i love it.

jj20030:

ESG,, YEAYA!

del sol?

I'm guessing he's talking about either the San Cristobal Seleccion del sol which is an Ashton cigar made by DPG, or perhaps the Ashton Heritage Puro Sol and got a word wrong? I don't know, just guessing.

j0z3r

Well, that clears that up. And I agree, the Heritage is awesome. Didn't much care for the ESG myself, but that was based on a single experience and I have another resting up that I'll give a go one of these days.

lcpleel

j0z3r:

Well, that clears that up. And I agree, the Heritage is awesome. Didn't much care for the ESG myself, but that was based on a single experience and I have another resting up that I'll give a go one of these days.

I've had good experience.

beatnic

I like the VSG in the narrow ring gauges. The Tres Mystique is a great little cigar. But those bigger ESGs rule.

rwheelwright

The Robusto was the best size for me so far. I have a few more sizes that I haven't tried but the others were just OK. Not sure if I had the smaller ring guages though.

phobicsquirrel

docbp87:

Yeah, VSG doesn't do it for me either, at least not like plenty of other AF made cigars, or even other Ashtons.

DOC... really...? wow, thought it would be up your alley.

The VSG, is yeah... earthy. Have you had the ESG? I find that many people like one or the other. I personally don't like the esg.

Russ55

I like the corona gorda quite a bit. It doesn't come across as earthy to me though. More savory, almost meaty, with some spice in the back. Great, complex aroma as well. This is one I tend to smoke alone.

I have some esgs laying around that I still need to try.

lcpleel

Ashton VSG ER was a great smoke.

415

lcpleel:

Ashton VSG ER was a great smoke.

unfortunately i dont remember the one i smoked. one of the many reasons i smoke black&milds when im really drunk