Let's talk about the Ashton VSG Torpedo - that 6.5" x 55 figurado packing Dominican fire under an Ecuadorian Sumatra cloak. At $384.48 per box of 24, these dark oily torpedoes deliver full-bodied punches that'll make your taste buds sit up straight. Perfect for when you want to feel alive without needing a defibrillator.
The cold draw serves earthy sweetness with cedar whispers. Light up and get smacked by espresso beans dunked in 85% dark chocolate - that bitter-sweet opening salvo. Leather undertones emerge like your grandpa's favorite armchair, sprinkled with fresh-ground cinnamon.
White pepper enters stage left, arm-in-arm with dried figs. Roasted almonds crunch between tobacco teeth while cherrywood smoke curls around your palate. The draw stays smooth if you kept these at 60-65% humidity - rookie mistake otherwise.
Here's where the VSG gets cocky. Umami bomb lands with black licorice shrapnel. Mineral earthiness creeps in like good mold on cheese. Nicotine buzz builds - seasoned smokers nod approvingly while newbies white-knuckle their lounge chairs.
That oily wrapper? Grown under Ecuadorian cloud cover to develop solar armor. Dominican binder/filler tobaccos from Fuente's private stock aged 2-5 years - Carlos Jr. doesn't play. Volcanic soil minerals give the earthy backbone while Dominican leaf keeps sweetness in the fight.
Pro Tip: Smoke slow (90+ minutes) or miss the flavor evolution. Pair with espresso martinis - the bitterness tangoes with VSG's sweet spice.
