Meet the Ashton Classic Cordial - a 5x30 petit corona bursting with Dominican charm at $230.63 per box of 25. This slim parejo sports a golden Connecticut Shade wrapper that's been aging 3-4 years, promising a mild smoke perfect for your coffee break. Rolled at Fuente's factory, it's the go-to when you want luxury without the time commitment.
The pre-light sniff reveals fresh hay and cedar shavings. Cold draw brings sweetened almond butter with zero resistance - that Fuente roll knows its craft.
Opening salvo: Creamy cashew notes wrapped in vanilla wafer sweetness. Retrohale carries faint cinnamon sparkle. Burn line stays razor-straight despite the thin format. Ash holds firm for 1.5" before dropping.
Mid-section introduces roasted coffee beans and a hint of clove. Sweetness dials down to honey-drizzled wheat toast. Smoke output remains moderate - no fog machine effect here. Oily wrapper glistens under good lighting.
Last act features damp cedar and white pepper tingle on the tongue. Temperature stays cool until the nub thanks to the 30 ring gauge. No bitterness intrudes, though complexity doesn't ramp up either. Ends clean after 40 minutes.
