Ashton ESG 23 Year Salute - Pack of 5

Released as one of the later expressions in Ashton’s Estate Sun Grown series, the Ashton ESG 23 Year Salute pairs the line’s rare sun-grown Dominican wrapper from Chateau de la Fuente with the polished construction long associated with the Fuente factory. It is a substantial 6 1/4 x 52 vitola, giving this cigar a composed, unhurried character that suits the blend’s richer profile without making size the whole story.Expect a medium to full-bodied smoke built around earth, leather, warm spice, and pepper, with a creamy undercurrent and touches of cocoa and cinnamon adding refinement rather than sweetness. The 23 Year Salute is best approached as a special-occasion cigar, not because of flashy presentation, but because the blend’s scarcity and depth reward a slower pace; most smokers can expect about 75 to 100 minutes of smoking time.Within the ESG lineup, this release stands out for combining the series’ signature strength and rare wrapper pedigree with a broad-gauge format that lets its savory, layered profile settle in naturally. For smokers who appreciate Ashton’s fuller side and want one of the brand’s more limited, conversation-worthy offerings, this is a cigar with real presence.