Ashton Cabinet Selection Belicoso Cigar Review
- Brand Name: Ashton Cabinet Selection Belicoso
- Length: 5.25 inches
- Ring Size: 52
- Overall Score: 4/5
General Information
The Ashton Cabinet Selection Belicoso is from the Dominican Republic. It has a Belicoso shape, with a size of 5 1/4 x 52. The wrapper is Connecticut Shade, filler is Dominican, and binder is also Dominican. It's hand - made. Each cigar costs about $13.75, and a box of 25 costs $200.
Appearance
It has a cappuccino - colored wrapper with minimal veining, almost appearing seamless. The label is classic Ashton and well - done. Appearance rating: 4/5.
Construction
The slightly sweet - smelling tobacco is well - packed, making the cigar firm. The draw is good, and it lights easily with a wonderful tobacco smell. It's well - rolled. The burn line is slightly wavy and needs minor corrections. The grayish - white ash holds for a couple of inches. Construction rating: 4/5.
Flavor
- Pre - light: A light sweetness and tobacco.
- First third: Creamy, with copious smoke, nutty and a tiny bit of woodiness. Retro - hale has a slight spice after the first inch.
- Second third: Still very creamy.
- Final third: More peppery, almost cayenne - like with oaky notes. Flavor rating: 4/5.
Value
At almost $14 per cigar, it's expensive for daily smoking. But it's suitable for those who don't smoke often or like to indulge. Value rating: 3.5/5.
The Dominican filler is aged at least four to five years, and the wrapper is aged one year longer. Ashton claims at least six different fillers in the cigar, and it takes seven years from seed to cigar. It's recommended for special occasions or a break from full - flavored cigars.
