This 7.5-inch figurado from Ashton's Cabinet Series sports a luxurious Connecticut Shade wrapper draped over aged Dominican fillers. The tapered perfecto shape burns for 80+ minutes, delivering medium-strength creaminess that's earned cult status among smooth-smoke seekers. At $19+ per stick, it's not your everyday smoke - but special occasions demand special cigars.
The tapered foot lights easily, releasing billowy clouds of vanilla-laced cream. Almond skins and blanched cedar dominate early, with just a whisper of white pepper tingle on the lips. Construction shines here - razor-sharp burn line, perfect draw resistance.
As the ring gauge thickens, flavors gain density. Hazelnut butter replaces early creaminess while baking spices (cardamom, mace) emerge in the retrohale. Watch for faint floral hints around the band point - some report jasmine tea notes when smoking slowly.
The last third brings textbook Dominican earthiness - think roasted cacao nibs and damp loam. Strength nudges toward medium-full as accumulated oils slightly bitter the finish. Most smokers stop before the nub, though die-hards chase a final burst of maple-sweetened espresso.
Rolled in the Fuente family's Dominican workshops, this blend combines 4-5 year aged Piloto Cubano tobacco with milder San Vicente leaves. The Ecuador-grown Connecticut wrapper undergoes extra fermentation to reduce sharpness - a key reason for the smoke's velvety texture. Unlike heavier Dominican puros, the Cabinet #10 uses select priming leaves from the upper mitad sections for balanced strength.
