Creamy Connecticut
Ashton Classic
Ashton Classic is the brand’s Connecticut Shade expression built on Dominican binder and filler and listed in the mild strength lane. Official and editorial tasting notes emphasize cream, coffee bean, almond, cashew and cedar, and the line is widely praised for a soft, creamy smoke and dependable construction across sizes.
Sizes
- Churchill (7.5" x 52)
- Sovereign (6.75" x 55)
- Double Magnum (6.0" x 50)
- Corona (5.5" x 44)
- Panatela (6.0" x 36)
- Crystal Belicoso (6.0" x 49)
- Prime Minister (6.875" x 48)
- Majesty (6.0" x 56)
- Cordial (5.0" x 30)
- 898 (6.5" x 44)
Strength
MildCountry of Origin
Dominican RepublicWrapper
Connecticut ShadeBinder
DominicanFiller
Dominican long-fillerFlavor Profile
Cream, coffee bean, almond, cashew, cedarThe Classic is Ashton’s disciplined Connecticut‑shade stick: a golden‑blond wrapper over aged Dominican tobaccos that favors texture and polish over boldness. Early draws bring graham‑like sweetness and light coffee, then toastier nuts and cedar settle into a smooth, even midpalate. Strength is gentle, though larger formats will give the profile more presence; across the range the cigar stays balanced and approachable. Tight packs, steady combustion and predictable transitions make this a go‑to for mornings or easy afternoons when a buttery, nutty Connecticut is what the humidor needs.
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