1997 - A few months before my 20th birthday. Best friend was getting married...figured we had to have cigars for the bachelor party. Some crappy Tinder Box brand but I enjoyed the experience. He asked me what I wanted as my best man gift so I asked for a good cigar. He bought me an Ashton.....rest is history
The marriage ended in 2017..ironically a few months before they hit 20 years.....but I'm still smoking good cigars
