Ashton ESG
Nicknamed 'the velvet hammer' for its smooth but building strength.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Ashton |
|---|---|
| Made in | Dominican Republic |
| Maker | Ashton (made by Tabacalera A. Fuente) |
| Wrapper | Dominican sun grown |
| Binder | Dominican Republic |
| Filler | Dominican Republic |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Sun grown (bold, earthy) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Independent / family |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: blindmanspuff.com, cigaraficionado.com, famous-smoke.com, kohnhed.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Ashton ESG use?
The Ashton ESG uses a Dominican sun grown wrapper, with a Dominican Republic binder and Dominican Republic filler.
How strong is the Ashton ESG?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Ashton ESG made?
In Dominican Republic.
If I like the Ashton ESG, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Davidoff Millennium (92%), Ashton VSG (92%), E.P. Carrillo Encore (83%), Foundation El Güegüense (81%). For something less well known, try the Caldwell Long Live the King.
