Ashton VSG Torpedo - BOX OF 24

A 94-rated full-bodied torpedo built for serious smokers who demand complexity from first light to final third.

The Ashton VSG Torpedo is among the most decorated premium cigars in the world. VSG stands for Virgin Sun Grown, referring to the rare oily Ecuadorian wrapper grown on a private estate at the foothills of the Andes, fermented extensively by the Fuente family, and rolled entirely by hand at Chateau de la Fuente in the Dominican Republic. Launched in 1999 and rated 94 points by Cigar Aficionado, it has held its place at the top of the full-bodied handmade cigars category for over two decades.

The Torpedo is a figurado shape with a tapered head that concentrates smoke and sharpens flavor definition. This Cedar Chest of 24 is the standard box format and a genuine humidor investment.

The blend includes:

1. Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed virgin sun grown wrapper, grown on the private Oliva family estate
2. Dominican Republic binder, aged 4 to 5 years at Chateau de la Fuente
3. Dominican Republic filler, aged 4 to 5 years on the Fuente Farm

From the first draw, you will notice:

1. Red pepper and spice on the open
2. Rich espresso and coffee bean notes through the first third
3. Roasted nuts, aged cedar and leather in the middle third
4. Dark chocolate and walnut building in the final third
5. A creamy, smooth finish that runs throughout despite the full body

Each Torpedo measures 6.5 inches with a 55 ring gauge, with a smoking time of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Slow, measured draws every 30 to 45 seconds keep the temperature down and preserve the more refined flavor notes that emerge as the cigar progresses.

Compared to other full-bodied handmade cigars:

1. Flavor complexity and construction consistency sit above most competitors at this price point
2. Extended 4 to 5 year tobacco aging eliminates harshness without reducing strength
3. Oily sun grown wrapper delivers richer aroma and flavor presence than shade-grown alternatives
4. 94-point rated, Top 25 Cigars of 2023

Compared to other Ashton VSG vitolas:

1. Torpedo (6.5 x 55): figurado shape, full flavor evolution, 1.5 to 2 hour smoke
2. Robusto (5.5 x 50): same blend, shorter session, slightly more accessible
3. Sorcerer (7 x 49): longest smoke, suited for extended evening sessions
4. Enchantment (4.75 x 50): short and intense, flavor bomb format

This product is best suited for:

1. Experienced smokers who enjoy full-bodied, complex handmade cigars
2. Long session smokers who want flavor that evolves across multiple thirds
3. Collectors and humidor builders investing in a consistently top-rated blend

Key Features

1. Brand: Ashton
2. Line: VSG (Virgin Sun Grown)
3. Vitola: Torpedo (figurado)
4. Length: 6.5 inches
5. Ring Gauge: 55
6. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed, virgin sun grown
7. Binder: Dominican Republic, 4 to 5 year aged
8. Filler: Dominican Republic, 4 to 5 year aged
9. Production: Handmade at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia., Dominican Republic
10. Strength: Full
11. Flavor Profile: Espresso, red pepper, cedar, roasted nuts, leather, dark chocolate, walnut
12. Smoking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
13. Rating: 94 points, Cigar Aficionado Top 25 of 2023
14. Packaging: Cedar Chest of 24