The 5 Best Ashton Cigars for Beginners

Ashton Classic

The original flagship cigar of this brand, for close to 4 decades, Ashton Classic served as the entry step to premium cigars for new cigar enthusiasts. It has also remained a favorite amongst seasoned cigar lovers long after establishing their palates. 

The Ashton Classic is wrapped in a golden-brown silky smooth Connecticut Shade leaf. The core comprises 3 to 5 years old Dominican grown binders and fillers. The resulting product is a creamy and nutty work of art. The aroma is neither offensive nor overpowering. There are no sharp edges or bitterness. No wonder they have been a force to reckon with for so long.

Ashton Aged Maduro

Maduro is made from a Connecticut Broad-leaf that has been carefully aged and fermented for three years. The resulting oily wrapper is then blended with Dominican binders and fillers. This cigar has a sweet rich flavor profile with notes of dark chocolate, maple, molasses, and black pepper. 

Although, these cigars are a bit closer to the medium-bodied class than the other four cigars on this list. However, their rich flavor profile is subtle and soft, with no bitter aftertaste. These attributes make them perfect for beginners who want to explore different flavor profiles.

Ashton Cabinet Selection

The Cabinet Selection line elevates the taste, aroma, and refinement experience with smoking an Ashton Classic. They are rolled from Dominican-grown binder and filler tobaccos aged for a minimum of five to seven years. The cabinet is then housed in a shining blonde Connecticut Shade wrapper leaf. 

They are made in eleven popular shapes and sizes. These cigars have tasting notes of coffee, almond, cashew, and white pepper. The flavors are very subtle and soft. This line unlocks a new level of refinement and creaminess for the Ashton brand.

Ashton Heritage Puro Sol

The Heritage Puro Sol is a product of an oily Ecuadorian wrapper blended with well-aged premium Dominican fillers and binders. They are versatile and highly rated by experts, with a 94 rating on Cigar Aficionados. 

Although these cigars are medium-bodied and could pack a little more punch, however, the rich flavor of cedar, leather, caramel, and cocoa makes them irresistible to beginners ready to elevate their game.

Ashton Estate Sun Grown (ESG)

Ashton ESG cigars are puro Dominican cigars. Their oily, shiny, and brownish wrappers come from a rare Cuban tobacco seed varietal that is sun-grown. This is unique as growing wrappers in the DR is an uncommon phenomenon. 

Ashton ESG is nicknamed “the Velvet Hammer” due to its sneaky strength profile. They have a mellow start but become more intense as you smoke. They have a complex nutty and creamy taste profile. 

This is the strongest cigar on this list and is best reserved for beginners who have become quite initiated to cigar smoking.