Ashton Monarch Cigar Review and Price Range
By Mariana Heredia
Ashton Classic debuted in 1985, the very first line of cigars from Ashton. The brand has been consistent with its Ashton Classics flavors, tastes, and strength profiles. One of the Ashton classic cigars that will take you back to the early days of smoking rawness is the Ashton Monarch. Read this review of the blend and price range before you commit to a whole box of Ashton Monarch cigars!
This cigar features the golden silky Connecticut Shade wrapper fortified with fully-aged Dominican fillers and binders from the renowned Fuente family’s estate farm. The tobaccos complement themselves to give an unmatched creaminess. You will be treated to notes of roasted almonds, cream, herbs, and spices from the stogie.
Features
- Country of origin: Dominican Republic
- Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
- Wrapper shade: Natural
- Binder: Dominican
- Filler: Dominican
- Size: Churchill (6× 50)
- Shape: Parejo Toro (Tube)
- Strength: Mild
Ashton Monarch Cigar Price Range
Ashton Monarch cigars could be considered a bit high in price. The 5-pack of the stogie costs about $60, and a cedar box of 24 costs about $320. The price, taste, and flavor profile, and class make it perfect for a celebration or as a gift to important individuals who love mellow smokes.
Ashton Monarch Cigar Review
I had a long day at work and needed something to relax. I opened my humidor to pick an Ashton Monarch. The white-golden tube it was enclosed in was elegant. It looked relaxing, which was exactly what I wanted.
As I opened the tube, I was struck by the silky golden-brown wrapper that was smooth, free of blemishes and soft spots, and had a uniform color. The pre-light draw had herbal, nutty, and tart flavors.
The first few puffs were filled with nutty and creamy flavors as I lit it up. I could smell a little bit of oakwood, almond, and herbal spices in the background, perfectly complementing one another to give a relaxing, mellow experience. The cigar burned uniformly, giving firm peppery ash that revealed an elegant cone when tapped off.
My Ashton Classic Monarch started with a smooth, creamy flavor. So far, the cigar has been flavorful with cream, oakwood, and almond nuts. I got bits of sweetness as I moved toward the second third of my smoking session. The smoke was still dense with cream, oakwood, and almond, plus hints of spices added up. The ash is becoming firm and forming a perfectly shaped cone.
The final third is here; up to this point, the burn, flavor, smoke, and notes have been well-balanced. I wasn’t expecting the notes of ground coffee I was getting here, but it was a good note to round off with.
Ashton Classic Monarch has all it takes to get relaxed after a long day. It has the taste and strength necessary to get by a hard day. It is well-balanced, full-flavored, and complex. You can pair it with cognac, whiskey, or brandy to have a perfect evening.
About Cigar Country
Established in 2000, Cigar Country has risen to the position of Dominican Republic’s premier Tobacconist and Cigar Expert. Dedication, passion, and amazing customer service make us the default place to buy from either on a visit to DR or online. With a vast portfolio of premium cigars and accessories like cutters, lighters, and humidors, we have kept our customers coming back for more than 2 decades. Moreover, we offer the best prices in the market with our price match policy. Cigar Country guarantees you premium cigars from the factory to your doorstep, in perfect condition.