Ashton Virgin Sun Grown Pegasus

This Ashton series was developed in collaboration with Carlos Fuente himself, who selected specific leaves for this Ashton VSG series. The wrapper, incidentally, is Sun Grown, which means that whilst the tobacco plants were growing in the fields, they were not covered by a protective cloth and therefore received the full force of the sun on their leaves. This gives the cigar an aromatic intensity which, in this size, is expertly controlled. An experience in a league of its own!

Dominican Republic

Ecuador, Dominican Republic

12.7

45 – 60 minutes

A smoky and peaty whisky

Robusto

Leather

Tasting menu

Notes

Its rich, velvety texture sets the tone with sweet and peppery notes. Starting off gently, the initial aromas are dominated by cedar and precious woods, with a hint of white pepper. On the nose, teak and toast dance between elegance and indulgence. You can tell this is a heavyweight, but a good one! As you taste it, it evolves gently towards leather and earthy notes before offering increasingly indulgent flavours with an almost satisfyingly creamy finish.

Pairing

After a meal with a Caol Ila Distiller's Edition

Momentum

After a meal

About Ashton

Robert Levin, who grew up and worked in his father’s cigar shop in Philadelphia during the 1950s and 1960s, took over the family business in the 1970s. Having successfully expanded beyond the city limits, he decided it was time to produce his own cigars.

It was in 1985 that Ashton was founded. Following a brief meeting with the Fuente family, the decision was made. Carlos, Carlito and Robert would work together to create the brand’s first cigars.

Today, Robert’s son Sathya has joined the venture and shares his father’s ambition to produce the finest cigars in the world.