Ashton VSG Illusion

tuxpuff · 08-20-2009, 03:01 PM

Size - 6 1/2 x 44
Shape - Lonsdale
Wrapper - Ecuador
Filler - Dom. Rep.
Binder - Dom. Rep.

Pretty rough appearance on this stick. One pronounced vein. Splotchy wrapper. It was firm with no soft spots.

First third - Initial draw had ample smoke. Primarily tobacco flavor but with a lot of complexity. Flavors were present which I couldn't quite put my finger on. Very smooth smoke leaving a creamy texture on the palate. The ash was quite flaky and fell quickly. Quite spicy on the nose exhale. Some notes of a smooth and delicious cedar taste coming through.

Second third - Tobacco, cedar, and coffee flavors emerge. Staying very smooth with just a hint of mocha aftertaste. Picks up in strength of flavor near the end of the third. Strong aftertaste of tobacco and leather paired with the light mocha flavors.

Last third - Flavors continue to evolve in complexity and strength picks up. Still staying very smooth and delicious. Great burn and draw throughout.

A great smoke full of complexity. Recommended!

Blindjimme · 08-20-2009, 03:09 PM

Nice review and pics. VSG

08-20-2009, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

I've really enjoyed the VSGs that I've smoked.

I'm looking forward to trying this size.

GTsetGO · 08-20-2009, 03:38 PM

probably my favorite VSG and favorite smoke.

got me a box of them sitting in the humi right now.

kydsid · 08-20-2009, 03:39 PM

You are on a role today. Nice work on all of the reviews.

mcmoyer · 08-20-2009, 04:28 PM

Great review of a great smoke...thanks!!

Kreth · 08-20-2009, 04:45 PM

Nice review, thanks. I had one of these a while back when Taboo offered a mixed sampler of their smokes and some premiums. It was great!

Smokin Gator · 08-20-2009, 04:49 PM

I guess I have the proverbial palette of a goat... I have had quite a few VSGs and they just don't do it for me. I'm glad you guys like them though!!

Azpostal · 08-20-2009, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the great review and pics. VSG's are one of the best!

08-20-2009, 11:38 PM

best of the VSGs ive smoked! nice review!

08-23-2009, 08:50 AM

Thanks for the review and pictures. I have enjoyed the ones that I have smoked.

08-20-2009, 03:01 PM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Ashton VSG Illusion Size - 6 1/2 x 44 Shape - Lonsdale Wrapper - Ecuador Filler - Dom. Rep. Binder - Dom. Rep. Pretty rough appearance on this stick. One pronounced vein. Splotchy wrapper. It was firm with no soft spots. First third - Initial draw had ample smoke. Primarily tobacco flavor but with a lot of complexity. Flavors were present which I couldn't quite put my finger on. Very smooth smoke leaving a creamy texture on the palate. The ash was quite flaky and fell quickly. Quite spicy on the nose exhale. Some notes of a smooth and delicious cedar taste coming through. Second third - Tobacco, cedar, and coffee flavors emerge. Staying very smooth with just a hint of mocha aftertaste. Picks up in strength of flavor near the end of the third. Strong aftertaste of tobacco and leather paired with the light mocha flavors. Last third - Flavors continue to evolve in complexity and strength picks up. Still staying very smooth and delicious. Great burn and draw throughout. A great smoke full of complexity. Recommended!

08-20-2009, 03:09 PM	#2
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion Nice review and pics. VSG

08-20-2009, 03:10 PM	#3
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion Thanks for the review!!! I've really enjoyed the VSGs that I've smoked. I'm looking forward to trying this size.

08-20-2009, 03:38 PM	#4
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion probably my favorite VSG and favorite smoke. got me a box of them sitting in the humi right now. __________________ Modded Mustangs

08-20-2009, 03:39 PM	#5
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion You are on a role today. Nice work on all of the reviews. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-20-2009, 04:28 PM	#6
mcmoyer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 255 Trading: (25)	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion Great review of a great smoke...thanks!! __________________ Not an Aficionado...

08-20-2009, 04:45 PM	#7
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion Nice review, thanks. I had one of these a while back when Taboo offered a mixed sampler of their smokes and some premiums. It was great! __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-20-2009, 04:49 PM	#8
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion I guess I have the proverbial palette of a goat... I have had quite a few VSGs and they just don't do it for me. I'm glad you guys like them though!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-20-2009, 11:36 PM	#9
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion Thanks for the great review and pics. VSG's are one of the best!

08-20-2009, 11:38 PM	#10
azcards83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion best of the VSGs ive smoked! nice review!

08-23-2009, 08:50 AM	#11
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ashton VSG Illusion Thanks for the review and pictures. I have enjoyed the ones that I have smoked.