Corona Gorda Ashton VSG
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Sun‑Grown Flagship

Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG)

Cedar, Espresso, Pepper

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About Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG)

Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) is Ashton’s full‑strength, sun‑grown flagship introduced in 1999. It pairs an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper with Dominican binder and filler aged several years, producing a thick, velvety smoke with cedar, espresso/dark chocolate, black pepper and leather—steady development across vitolas and a signature Ashton statement.

  • Made in Dominican Republic
  • Full
  • Ecuador Sumatra
  • Cedar, espresso, black pepper, earth, leather

Full-Bodied Sumatra

Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG)

Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) wears an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper over Dominican binder and filler aged four to five years and is placed in the full‑strength lane. The blend emphasizes cedar, espresso, black pepper, earth and leather and has been frequently recognized by critics since its 1999 debut.

Sizes

  • Sorcerer (7.0" x 49)
  • Spellbound (7.5" x 54)
  • Trés Mystique (4.375" x 44)
  • Enchantment (Perfecto) (4.375" x 60)
  • Pegasus (round) (5.0" x 54)
  • Belicoso No.1 (5.25" x 52)
  • Robusto (5.5" x 50)
  • Corona Gorda (5.75" x 46)
  • Eclipse Tubo (6.0" x 52)
  • Wizard (6.0" x 56)
  • Illusion (6.5" x 44)
  • Torpedo (6.5" x 55)

Strength

Full

Country of Origin

Dominican Republic

Wrapper

Ecuador Sumatra

Binder

Dominican

Filler

Dominican filler (aged 4–5 years)

Year Released

1999

Flavor Profile

Cedar, espresso, black pepper, earth, leather

VSG is Ashton’s answer when a smoker wants density and polish: a dark Ecuador Sumatra leaf over multi‑year‑matured Dominican binder and fillers that produces thick, velvety smoke with a firm core. Expect cedar and espresso to lead, with savory earth and leather tucked into the midpalate and pepper or baking‑spice accents riding in the background. The cigar favors controlled heft rather than raw power — transitions stay deliberate and the texture is often described as dense and polished. The specific Sumatra wrapper and extended tobacco maturation are the details that give VSG its sun‑grown intensity and consistent high marks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

VSG is defined by its Ecuador Sumatra (Sumatra‑seed) wrapper sourced from a private Ecuadorian estate; that darker, sun‑matured leaf combined with extended fermentation gives VSG a denser, espresso/cedar forward profile compared with Ashton’s milder cabinet blends.