Meet the Ashton Senoritas - your new 20-minute escape pod disguised as a cigar. These 3.25" x 20 ring gauge miniatures come pre-cut with a Cameroon wrapper that feels like well-worn leather. At under $2 per stick in 50-count boxes, they're the Dominican Republic's answer to coffee breaks.
The pre-light sniff reveals cedar shavings dipped in honey. Cold draw brings that signature Cameroon floral tickle. These burn almost too perfectly - razor-sharp ash holds for the first third despite the slender format.
First puffs: Cream explosion with cashew butter texture. No pepper, just sweet cedar and graham cracker crust. Smoke output feels surprisingly dense for the ring gauge.
Mid-section: Baking spices emerge - cinnamon toast with hazelnut spread. The Dominican filler shows its creamy core. Retrohale brings faint lavender water notes.
Final stretch: Earthiness creeps in around the nub. Not bitter, but signals quitting time. Lasts 18-23 minutes depending on pace.
Perfect companion for black coffee - cuts through caffeine jitters without overwhelming taste buds. The tapered end fits comfortably between teeth during laptop typing marathons.
Construction rarely falters - maybe 1-2 tight draws per box. Not for nicotine seekers. The Cameroon sweetness plays hide-and-seek in humidors below 65% RH. Keep your expectations to "pleasant diversion" rather than flavor bomb.
