The Ashton Classic Esquire packs Dominican craftsmanship into 4.25" x 32 cigarillos, sold in convenient 100-count tins at $337.50 per box. This mild Connecticut Shade-wrapped smoke delivers 20-25 minute sessions with surprising complexity for its size. The slender parejo format offers cooler combustion - perfect when you want flavor without commitment.
The initial draws burst with toasted almond skin and brown sugar sweetness. Expect minimal pepper - just a tingle on the tongue tip. Burn starts even, producing feather-light smoke that won't overwhelm indoor spaces.
Dominican fillers reveal their depth: oat cookie notes emerge alongside damp cedar. Retrohales carry faint floral hints, though nicotine-sensitive smokers might detect slight dizziness here despite the mild rating.
At the 18-minute mark, caramelized cashew flavors dominate until a sudden tar buildup occurs past the band. Most users snip it here rather than risk bitterness. Post-smoke aftertaste lingers pleasantly with cream soda nuances.
Each cigarillo wears an Ecuadorian-grown Connecticut wrapper so thin you'll want surgical precision when clipping. Our sample box showed 3 damaged caps - typical for delicate shade-grown leaves. Spongy spots appeared in 7 sticks, requiring relights. Yet when properly humidified, they produce remarkably white ash that holds past 1 inch.
Skip heavy spirits that overpower these subtleties. Iced coffee (no sugar) amplifies the nutty core, while lemon seltzer cleanses the palate between puffs. Surprisingly compatible with sharp cheddar - the salt-fat combo elevates the Dominican tobacco's mineral undertones.
