Ashton Cigars

Brand History

Founded in 1985 by Robert Levin, this iconic brand quickly rose to prominence thanks to a historic partnership with the legendary Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic. By trusting a world-renowned master blender and an army of veteran cigar rollers to handle their manufacturing, the brand secured access to the finest tobacco reserves in the world. This absolute dedication to quality control is exactly what separates them from ordinary boutique lines, ensuring a perfect ring gauge and an impeccable construction standard across their entire portfolio. We proudly source these highly sought-after boxes factory-direct, passing the savings and absolute freshness directly to you.

The overall flavor profile of an Ashton cigar spans an incredibly wide spectrum, catering to both novice smokers and seasoned veterans looking for heavy complexity. The classic, milder blends rely on delicate seco leaves and silky shade-grown wrappers to produce creamy tasting notes of vanilla, toasted almond, and subtle cedar. Conversely, the more robust, full-bodied lines utilize powerful ligero primings to blast the palate with heavy dark chocolate, espresso, and black pepper. Regardless of the strength level you select, every stick rests extensively inside a cedar-lined aging room, guaranteeing a smooth, well-rounded smoke straight from our 70/70 climate control facility.

An interesting fun fact about the company is that the founder, Robert Levin, actually grew up sweeping the floors and working behind the counter at his father’s historic tobacco shop in Philadelphia. Long before he ever launched a global luxury brand, his extensive retail background gave him a distinct advantage in understanding exactly what everyday smokers wanted in a premium box. This grassroots retail foundation is the exact reason why the brand remains perfectly tuned to consumer palates decades later. 

Featured Blends & Ratings

Ashton Classic: Offering a pristine mild strength profile, this iconic blend utilizes a silky Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over premium Dominican binder and filler tobaccos to deliver gentle tasting notes of cream, toasted almond, and subtle cedar in a beautifully rolled vitola. Available in sizes such as Corona, Panatela, Belicoso, Lancero, Toro, Cigarrillo, Pyramid, Robusto, and Churchill.

Ashton Aged Maduro: Boasting a highly approachable mild-medium strength profile, this dark cigar features a naturally sweet Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Dominican binder and filler core to impart tasting notes of dark cocoa, maple, and black pepper. Cigars in this blend have earned more than 87 points from Cigar Aficionado. Produced in Robusto, Corona, Lonsdale, Toro, Churchill, Gordo, Double Corona, and Pyramid vitolas.

Ashton Cabinet Selection: Delivering a refined medium strength profile, this elegant cigar utilizes a heavily aged Connecticut Shade wrapper atop Dominican binder and filler leaves to provide tasting notes of vanilla, cashews, and rich oak. This blend consistently earns ratings above 85 points from Cigar Aficionado. Offered in Robusto, Corona, Toro, Churchill, Pyramid, Petit Corona, Perfecto, and Belicoso dimensions.

Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG): Offered in medium and medium to full-strength profiles, this blend pairs a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with Dominican binder and filler tobaccos to produce rich notes of espresso, earth, and bold spice. Consistently rated above 93 points by Cigar Aficionado, it is commonly available in Robusto, Churchill, Pyramid, Toro, and Perfecto vitola.  

Ashton Heritage Puro Sol: Available in strength profiles ranging from mild to medium-full, this sun-grown vitola features a spicy Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over matching Dominican binder and filler leaves, producing tasting notes of roasted nuts, cedar, and sweet leather. The blend includes cigars rated above 90 points by Cigar Aficionado and is commonly available in Robusto, Corona Gorda, Double Corona, Toro, and Churchill sizes. 

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG): Engineered with a complex, full-strength profile, this highly sought-after cigar utilizes a rare Dominican sun-grown wrapper over premium Dominican binder and filler tobaccos to yield profound tasting notes of graham cracker, baking spice, and white pepper. This blend has earned more than 87 points from Cigar Aficionado. Select from Belicoso, Perfecto, Lonsdale, Robusto, Torpedo, Petit Corona, Double Corona, Toro, or Churchill sizes. 

Ashton Symmetry: Offering a remarkably balanced medium-full strength profile, this flawless vitola highlights an Ecuadorian wrapper covering a unique blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan binder and filler leaves to produce tasting notes of dried fruit, cinnamon, and earth. This blend consistently earns ratings above 90 points from Cigar Aficionado. Manufactured in Robusto, Churchill, Corona, Toro, and Belicoso sizes.

Ashton Small Cigars: Providing a mild-medium strength profile, these compact smokes utilize premium Cameroon and Connecticut wrappers over Dominican filler tobaccos to deliver quick tasting notes of cream and light wood. Available in handmade and machine-made formats, this blend includes cigars rated over 92 points from Cigar Aficionado. Offered in Cigarrillo and half corona formats.  

Ashton Samplers: Delivering an assorted strength profile ranging from mild to full, these curated collections feature a variety of wrappers over premium Dominican binder and filler tobaccos to provide a comprehensive tour of the brand’s best tasting notes. Commonly available in 5-pack, 10-pack, and assorted vitolas.