Ashton cigars are a premium Dominican brand that Robert Levin, who ran his father’s Holt’s Cigar Company shop in Philadelphia, debuted in 1985; they are handmade at the Tabacalera A. Fuente factory in the Dominican Republic. Strength runs from mild to full. The original Ashton (often called Ashton Classic) is a mild Connecticut Shade cigar with typical notes of cream, cedar, coffee bean, almond and cashew. Ashton Cabinet Selection is mild-medium, with almond, cream, coffee bean and white pepper, while Ashton Aged Maduro, in a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, typically leans toward dark chocolate, molasses, maple and black pepper. At the full end, Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) uses an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper and usually shows cedar, earth, espresso, black pepper and leather. If you are new to Ashton, the Classic or Cabinet Selection is an easy first choice; experienced smokers who want more body can start with the VSG.
Ashton Cigars
Ashton Cigars is a prestigious premium cigar brand founded by Robert Levin in the 1980s and handmade in the legendary Tabacalera A. Fuente factory in the Dominican Republic, celebrated for flawless construction, consistency, and refined flavor.
From the smooth, approachable Ashton Classic and Aged Maduro to powerhouse icons like Virgin Sun Grown (VSG), Estate Sun Grown (ESG), and Symmetry, Ashton offers a full spectrum of strength and profile tailored to both new smokers and seasoned connoisseurs.
Shop Ashton premium cigars at Oxford Cigar Company to enjoy expertly aged tobaccos, elegant presentation, and a lineup of cigars that perform beautifully on special occasions or as everyday luxury smokes.
Frequently asked questions about Ashton Cigars
Who makes Ashton cigars and where are they made?
Robert Levin, who ran his father's Holt's Cigar Company shop in Philadelphia, created Ashton and debuted it in 1985, then partnered with the Fuente family to make it. Ashton cigars are handmade at the Tabacalera A. Fuente factory in the Dominican Republic.
How strong are Ashton cigars?
Ashton covers mild to full. Ashton's own site rates the original Ashton (Classic) mild, Cabinet Selection and Aged Maduro mild-medium, and Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) full. Strength is how Ashton describes each blend; it can feel different from one smoker to the next.
Which Ashton cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
Newer smokers usually start with the Classic (Connecticut Shade wrapper; typical notes of cream, cedar, coffee bean, almond and cashew) or the Cabinet Selection (Connecticut Shade; almond, cream, coffee bean, white pepper). The Aged Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and leans toward dark chocolate, molasses, maple and black pepper. The VSG uses an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper and is the full-bodied choice, with typical notes of cedar, earth, espresso, black pepper and leather.
Where can I buy Ashton cigars online?
Oxford Cigar Company lists Ashton on its category page when in stock: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/ashton-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.