A pleasant shopping experience begins with praising Pandacigar for limiting the purchase of this cigar, allowing more friends to enjoy this cigar.
This cigar burns for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, allowing me to enjoy the pepper and cinnamon scents characteristic of the Don Pepin within a relatively short period of time.
Overall smoking experience: Unlike many other brands of small cigars, this cigar has a rich and pure smoke, with its distinctive pepper aroma providing me with a great sense of satisfaction in a short period of time. At the middle stage of combustion, there is a distinct cinnamon aroma and a slight leather scent. The overall performance is quite good.
Product Summary
Ashton VSG Spellbound embodies a powerful yet elegant fusion in a grand 7 1/2 × 54 size. The rich, spicy Sumatra wrapper adds a dramatic layering to its large size.
Main Specifications
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Dimensions: 7 1/2 × 54 (Double Corona)
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Wrapper: Sumatra, Ecuador
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Cigarette sleeve: Dominican Republic
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Eggplant core: Dominican Republic
Flavor characteristics
The opening notes are intense with black pepper and coffee; the middle notes feature delicate progressions of cedar and cocoa; and the base notes are broad and mellow with dried fruit and leather, leaving a magnificent aftertaste.
Origin and wrapper information
Limited edition made by Fuente workshop in the Dominican Republic. The Sumatra wrapper is full of spiciness, and the Double Corona size presents a grand picture.
Recommendation reason
In 2004, Cigar Aficionado ranked the Spellbound 7th in his Top 25, awarding it 93 points and describing it as "deep and magnificent." Halfwheel also praised its precise burning and consistent craftsmanship. Its overall style is grand and substantial, yet elegant in its details. Industry experts generally consider the Spellbound to be the most visually and stylistically impactful specification in the VSG series, suitable for long, immersive experiences by seasoned enthusiasts, and a classic piece for collectors due to its historical significance.