Cedar and Spice
Ashton Symmetry
Ashton Symmetry pairs an Ecuadorian Habano (Rosado) wrapper with Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers and was produced by Arturo Fuente for Ashton. Launched in 2014, the line sits in the medium–to‑full/full strength lane and is commonly described as cedar‑forward with notes of cinnamon, coffee, Turkish fig and black pepper.
Sizes
- Sublime (6.0" x 52)
- Prestige (6.75" x 49)
- Robusto (5.0" x 50)
- Belicoso (5.25" x 52)
- Prism (5.625" x 46)
Strength
Full
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano (Rosado)
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler
Built in collaboration with Arturo Fuente, Symmetry brings a Rosado Habano wrapper together with both Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers for a sturdier Ashton silhouette. The smoke often opens with pepper or spice that settles into a warm cedar and cinnamon spine, layered with coffee and a Turkish‑fig sweetness underneath. Mouthfeel runs creamy and generous; transitions move from an assertive opening into broader woodier and sweeter thirds, finishing with a black‑pepper tang. The Nicaraguan elements give the line a slightly earthier, more peppered tilt while preserving Ashton’s hallmark cedar and sweetness, which helps explain its favorable reception among critics.
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Articles & Reviews
Ashton Symmetry – Cigar Reviews | Beer Pairings
A hands‑on tasting that describes the Symmetry’s pre‑light, burn and flavor progression—cedar and sweet notes dominate the midsection, with pepper and honey in the finish—plus notes on wrapper appearance and soft box‑press characteristics.
Ashton Symmetry | Cigar Review – Cigar Reviews by the Katman
A hands-on tasting that emphasizes Symmetry’s peppery opening and clear transitions into cream, coffee and a sour‑cherry/black‑chocolate underside. The review also details draw, burn and the soft prism box‑press, making it useful for judging daily-drinker reliability.
Ashton Announces Symmetry (Update)
Industry reporting on Symmetry’s launch that lays out Arturo Fuente’s role in production, the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, and the Dominican/Nicaraguan sourcing. The piece also covers the timeline to IPCPR 2014 and the five sizes announced for the line.
Ashton Ships Symmetry
Follow‑up coverage on Symmetry’s initial shipments that details pricing, box counts and retail distribution challenges. The article confirms the blend basics while noting production didn’t initially meet retailer demand—helpful context for availability and early market reception.
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60 SECOND CIGAR REVIEW - Ashton Symmetry
Ashton Symmetry Cigar Review
Ashton Symmetry (Full Review)
Ashton Symmetry Prestige Cigar Review