![]() Overall, the cigar isn’t particularly complex in the sense that it is heavily nuanced. Unlike oak, it’s not heavy, but balanced and fragrant. Additionally, we have a woody component, which I would liken to rosewood. What was cacao nib before is now really much more chocolatey. Its flavours deliver a nice dose of caramel syrup and cacao. The final third ventures further into the medium-bodied territory. Overall, it’s very easy to smoke and has a pleasantly creamy mouthfeel. That being said, we’re starting to edge a little bit more towards medium. It’s evolved quite nicely, but we’re still in the mild to medium range. And then a hint of molasses rounds out the flavours with some potency to the second third. We also have some cacao nib that adds depth to the overall bouquet as a gourmand property. Instead, we have bay leaf, which retains the previous herbaceous aromatic quality. The terracotta, charred thyme and nutmeg elements have pretty much subsided. It’s just around the halfway point that we start to experience an evolution in flavour. The mouthfeel is light but smooth and velvety. The body is mild to medium so far and leaning more towards mild. While not very overt, the note is certainly there and it adds a pleasant substance to the overall experience in the first third. As with the dry draw, it’s reminiscent of the renowned Cuban mustiness. In terms of flavour profile, we’re looking at quite a pleasant and balanced bouquet of some nutmeg spice, charred thyme and then there’s a little hint of terracotta dried clay. Meanwhile, the ash is fantastic and holds well to showcase its off-white colour. The burn line is perfectly straight at first, but it gets a little wavy after the first half-inch. ![]() Notes: Nutmeg, Charred Thyme, Terracotta.This note of dried clay is reminiscent of perhaps cigars from Cuba, although it’s definitely not a Cuban cigar. We’re looking at a combination of buttercream, some cinnamon just as was detected on the nose of the foot and some terracotta. The flavours are much richer than what I smell on the foot. Aromas: Cinnamon, Buttercream, Terracotta.They were monitored with a Boveda Butler. Like all the cigars we review, the Ashton Heritage Puro Sol was stored in a large Boveda acrylic humidor for a period of three weeks at 69% RH. As for the veins, they are mostly on the refined side, but you can occasionally get some subtle ones.Īs for the aromas on the foot, I’ve noted cinnamon, barnyard and a hint of tonka bean quite mild overall. Meanwhile, the sheen that it delivers doesn’t reveal many oils although there is a slight glimmer. And we have firm spring when the cigar is pinched. There may be the occasional soft spot, but it’s nothing disconcerting. The cigar features dried clay-coloured wrapper and the body of the cigar generally has a nice, even role. However, the blend is also available in robusto, gordo, Churchill, and belicoso vitolas. This review was conducted using the 7 x 52 Double Corona.
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