Ashton VSG Illusion

[beauregard]

Ashton VSG Illusion 6.5 X 54

Construction: 9.5
Burn: 9.5
Flavor: 9.5
Draw: 10
Strength: Medium


This cigar did not have a lot of aroma pre-light. I was concerned, but tons of flavor emerged after I fired it up. Cedar, brown sugar, cloves. Reminds me a lot of the Decade but with a better finish. Sweet and silky smooth. I can tell we are really going to get along.

Would not hold much of an ash. I walked away for about 3 minutes once… never had to relight. Burn perfectly even.

Tons of smoke… easy draw.

1st half no noticeable flavor change. I am really enjoying this.

Last quarter: The sweet aftertaste is starting to build. I can’t tell if it’s getting sweeter or if it’s just overwhelming my taste buds. I also detect a little bit of pepper.

If the Decade is a 95 then this is a 96.

 

[FishNSmoke]

Congratulations on 100 posts! (This smoke is better than any Champagne Perdomo... IMHO...) The VSG is among my top 2...

 

[renton20]

Great review man:tu I loved this smoke as well, though I wish that I could afford it as a daily smoke. BTW, every time I see your tag I crave beer and original recipe.

 

[longknocker]

Sounds delicious! I've got to try one now! Thanks for the review!

 

[beauregard]

every time I see your tag I crave beer and original recipe.

It's from Taledega Nights. I highly recomend that too. "Shake and Bake".

 

[CigarmanTim]

The VSG line is a wonderful cigar....I have bought 2 boxes of enchantments...from experience, let these sit a year. The difference is unbelievable.

 

[gnukfu]

Mmm VSG - smoked one this week - the corona size - have one left - love those cigars!!

Thanks for the review! :ss

 

[jamesb3]

Excellent review. VSG line is an awesome line.:tu

 

[kugie]

Very nice review.
Ashton is a good goto
very rarely disappointing

 

[ja3480]

Great Review!!! VSG UMMMM GOOOD!!!

 

[doubled]

Just picked up a box of these, and I don't know how much longer I can wait until I dive in!

 

[Boobar]

I had one of these not too long after I first started smoking cigars and I wasn't impressed. It's been almost a year now since I had one, I may have to pick up a couple singles off the auction site and revisit them.

Thanks for the review.

 

[ca21455]

Thanks for the review! Love the VSG line. Corona Gorda is my favorite.

 

[zmancbr]

Congratulations on 100 posts! (This smoke is better than any Champagne Perdomo... IMHO...) The VSG is among my top 2...

Ditto.... and I love the perdomo champagne. This cigar is in a whole other league. One of my top 3 for sure and the illusion is the best of the line!!:tu

 

[Corona Gigante]

Thanks for the review.

The VSG Illusion used to be one of my favorite cigars. I haven't had one in a while. Might be time to revisit.