This dark-hued figurado packs serious firepower in its compact 4 3/8" frame. The Ashton Virgin Sun Grown Enchantment sports a thick 60 ring gauge that belies its concentrated flavor delivery - think espresso grounds smashed together with a cinnamon stick. At $15.50 per cigar (box of 22 for $341.55), it's positioned as an affordable luxury for Dominicana devotees.
The oily wrapper cracks open with black pepper blasts that settle into earth tones. Smoke output stays moderate - no thick plumes here. Retrohale reveals cedar shavings dipped in dark chocolate.
At 20-minute mark, espresso beans dominate. Draw tightens slightly requiring relights. Noticeable nicotine buzz develops, paired with coffee ground bitterness at the back palate.
Last inch brings leather and charred oak. Tar accumulates rapidly in nub zone - better to quit at 45-minute mark before ashy aftertaste sets in. Post-smoke mouthfeel requires immediate hydration.
The triple cap holds firm but wrapper veins become visible when burning past band. Our box from 2022 showed slight tunneling issues - keep humidity below 65% for optimal combustion.
