Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG)
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Origin/Country
Dominican Republic -
Wrapper Type
Ecuador, Sumatra -
Binder
Dominican Republic -
Filler
Dominican Republic -
Made
HM -
Flavored
Natural
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Belicoso No. 1
Belicoso 5 1/4 x 52 |
Box of 24 In Stock |
US$ 390.00
US$ 350.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Corona Gorda
Toro 5 3/4 x 46 |
Box of 24 In Stock |
US$ 378.00
US$ 339.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Eclipse Tube
Toro 6 x 52 |
Box of 24 In Stock |
US$ 480.00
US$ 431.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Enchantment
Perfecto 4 3/8 x 60 |
Box of 22 In Stock |
US$ 390.50
US$ 350.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Illusion
Lonsdale 6 1/2 x 44 |
Box of 24 In Stock |
US$ 380.40
US$ 341.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Pegasus
Robusto 5 x 54 |
Box of 20 In Stock |
US$ 336.00
US$ 301.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Robusto
Robusto 5 1/2 x 50 |
Box of 24 In Stock |
US$ 384.00
US$ 344.95 |
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Box of 10 In Stock |
US$ 160.00
US$ 143.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Sampler
Assorted Assorted x Assorted |
Box of 5 In Stock |
US$ 91.00
US$ 80.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Sorcerer
Churchill 7 x 49 |
Box of 24 Only 4 left |
US$ 414.00
US$ 371.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Torpedo
Torpedo 6 1/2 x 55 |
Box of 24 Only 3 left |
US$ 450.00
US$ 404.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Tres Mystique
Petit Corona 4 5/8 x 44 |
Box of 24 In Stock |
US$ 360.00
US$ 323.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Wizard
Toro 6 x 56 |
Box of 37 In Stock |
US$ 703.00
US$ 631.95 |
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Spellbound
Double Corona 7 1/2 x 54 |
Box of 24 Out of Stock |
US$ 476.40
US$ 427.95 |
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VITOLA
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Belicoso No. 1
Belicoso • 5 1/4 x 52
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Box of 24
In Stock -
US$ 390.00
US$ 350.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Corona Gorda
Toro • 5 3/4 x 46
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Box of 24
In Stock -
US$ 378.00
US$ 339.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Eclipse Tube
Toro • 6 x 52
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Box of 24
In Stock -
US$ 480.00
US$ 431.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Enchantment
Perfecto • 4 3/8 x 60
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Box of 22
In Stock -
US$ 390.50
US$ 350.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Illusion
Lonsdale • 6 1/2 x 44
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Box of 24
In Stock -
US$ 380.40
US$ 341.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Pegasus
Robusto • 5 x 54
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Box of 20
In Stock -
US$ 336.00
US$ 301.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Robusto
Robusto • 5 1/2 x 50
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Box of 24
In Stock -
US$ 384.00
US$ 344.95
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Box of 10
In Stock -
US$ 160.00
US$ 143.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Sampler
Assorted • Assorted x Assorted
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Box of 5
In Stock -
US$ 91.00
US$ 80.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Sorcerer
Churchill • 7 x 49
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Box of 24
Only 4 left -
US$ 414.00
US$ 371.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Torpedo
Torpedo • 6 1/2 x 55
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Box of 24
Only 3 left -
US$ 450.00
US$ 404.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Tres Mystique
Petit Corona • 4 5/8 x 44
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Box of 24
In Stock -
US$ 360.00
US$ 323.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Wizard
Toro • 6 x 56
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Box of 37
In Stock -
US$ 703.00
US$ 631.95
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Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) Spellbound
Double Corona • 7 1/2 x 54
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Box of 24
Out of Stock -
US$ 476.40
US$ 427.95
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About Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG)
Ashton VSG (Virgin Sun Grown) completely redefined the landscape of full-bodied Dominican cigars when it was released in 1999, reigning ever since as one of the most powerful and highly rated blends on the market. Master Blender Carlos Fuente Jr. developed this highly sought-after masterpiece specifically for brand owner Robert Levin to answer the growing demand for heavier, richer profiles. The absolute star of the show is its proprietary Ecuador Sumatra wrapper, harvested from a private estate where delicate cloud cover acts as a natural sunlight filter. Once harvested, the Fuente family ferments the leaf extensively until it achieves a dark, oily, and intensely flavorful sheen.
When you light up this full-bodied powerhouse, the tasting notes offer a heavy, commanding, and incredibly complex experience. The lustrous Ecuadorian wrapper perfectly complements a dense core of vintage Dominican binder and filler tobaccos. The initial draw unleashes a wave of rich earth, heavy cedar, and robust espresso beans. As the burn progresses perfectly down the barrel, the Master Blender’s expert use of heavy ligero pushes forward thick leather and rich, warming spices that coat the entire palate. The retrohale is undeniably spicy and sharp, making it an engaging, slow-burning smoke from start to finish without ever turning bitter.
This line is notoriously sought-after because it successfully achieves intense, full-bodied strength while maintaining the flawless construction and elegant smoothness that the Tabacalera A. Fuente is famous for. A fantastic detail about the Ashton Virgin Sun Grown is how the natural cloud filtration in Ecuador thickens the wrapper leaf, allowing it to withstand heavy fermentation without losing its essential oils. To protect this world-class wrapper, we bypass traditional middlemen. Through our factory-fresh sourcing model and strict 70/70 climate control, we ship every box straight from our Dominican aging room directly to your door.
More Blend Details
Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera Arturo Fuente
Available Sizes: Perfecto (4 3/8 x 60), Petit Corona (4 5/8 x 44), Robusto (5 x 54, 5 1/2 x 50), Belicoso (5 1/4 x 52), Corona Gorda (5 3/4 x 46), Toro (6 x 52, 6 x 56), Lonsdale (6 1/2 x 44), Torpedo (6 1/2 x 55), Churchill (7 x 49), Double Corona (7 1/2 x 54)
Packaging: Boxes of 5 (Sampler), Boxes of 10, 20, 22, 24, and 37
Ratings: Cigar Aficionado awarded the VSG cigar with multiple 83+ point ratings, including a massive 94-point score.
Pairing & Recommendations
To beautifully complement the heavy earth, rich espresso beans, and bold spice tasting notes of this full-bodied smoke, we highly recommend pairing it with a high-proof Kentucky straight bourbon or a heavy, dark stout. The natural caramel sweetness of the bourbon or the roasted malt of the stout will perfectly balance the intense spice of the Dominican filler, allowing the oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper to truly shine on your palate. This is a powerful, assertive companion, making it the perfect celebratory smoke for a late evening session after a hearty, savory meal.
Given the deeply fermented, oily nature of the Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, use a razor-sharp double-guillotine cutter to cleanly remove the cap, taking special care with the tapered heads of the Belicoso, Torpedo, and Enchantment vitolas to avoid tearing the leaf. Toast the foot patiently with a soft flame or hold your torch lighter a few inches away to avoid shocking the dense volcanic tobaccos. Maintain a slow, rhythmic drawing cadence; smoking too fast will cause the heavy Dominican core to overheat, which can easily mask the subtle leather and cedar nuances that make this bold blend so spectacular.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you'll find answers to frequently asked questions for both first-time and experienced smokers
Is Ashton VSG a good cigar?
Yes, it is widely considered one of the finest and most legendary full-bodied cigars in the world. Blended by Carlos Fuente Jr., it redefined the market for powerful Dominican profiles upon its release in 1999. If you read any reputable Ashton VSG review, experts consistently highlight its flawless construction, intense strength, and complex tasting notes of rich spice and espresso beans that never turn harsh.
What are the key differences between Ashton VSG and ESG cigars?
The Ashton VSG (Virgin Sun Grown) utilizes a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Dominican fillers to deliver a very robust, full-bodied, and spicy flavor profile. It is known for its heavy strength and dark espresso notes. The Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown), however, is a 100% Dominican puro using an ultra-rare wrapper grown on the Chateau de la Fuente estate. It offers a slightly softer medium-to-full bodied profile focused on elegant complexity, cedar, and graham cracker notes rather than sheer power.
What is the price of an Ashton VSG cigar?
The Ashton VSG price represents an excellent value for a legendary, highly rated blend. A standard 24-count box of Robustos is typically priced around $344.95, while the larger Wizard Toro comes in a massive 37-count box for roughly $631.95. This pricing reflects the immense agricultural effort required to cultivate the unique Ecuadorian wrapper under natural cloud cover and the extensive fermentation process it undergoes at the Fuente factory.
Are the Ashton VSG cigars high-end?
Yes, they are unequivocally high-end, super-premium cigars. The VSG by Ashton line is famous for utilizing ultra-premium reserve tobaccos and undergoing a rigorous quality control process at the legendary Tabacalera A. Fuente. The consistent 90+ ratings from Cigar Aficionado validate its status as a top-tier luxury smoke designed specifically for the experienced, discerning aficionado.
Where can I buy Ashton VSG cigars?
You can purchase authentic Ashton Virgin Sun Grown cigars directly from us right here at Cigar Country. By skipping the traditional middlemen, we guarantee that your boxes are shipped factory-fresh straight from our Dominican facilities. Every order is meticulously maintained under ideal conditions so your premium cigars arrive ready to be enjoyed.
(850) 655-0350