The Ashton Cabinet Selection Belicoso hits that sweet spot for cigar lovers craving complexity without throat-punch intensity. This figurado-shaped stogie measures 5.25" with a 52 ring gauge, packing 4-5 year aged Dominican fillers under an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Priced around $12.50 per stick in 25-count boxes, it's positioned as Ashton's premium daily smoke rather than ultra-luxury.
Cold draw gives cedar and white pepper. Initial puffs deliver roasted almonds and faint creaminess. Combustion stays even with medium smoke output. Watch the tight draw - cut deeper than usual through the tapered cap.
Caramel sweetness emerges alongside cardamom spice. Baking chocolate notes surface at the 40% mark. Ash holds firm in inch-long segments. Perfect pairing with black coffee here.
Cinnamon takes over with toasted bread undertones. Mineral saltiness appears in retrohale. Smoke gets slightly warmer but never harsh. Stop at 80% to avoid bitterness - nicotine buildup stays manageable.
Hand-rolled at Fuente's Dominican factory using their signature triple-cap technique. The Ecuadorian wrapper shows thinner veins than typical Connecticuts. Box code dating allows proper aging tracking - 2018 or newer boxes smoke best according to forum feedback.
