Ashton Aged Maduro No. 40 is a handcrafted Dominican Toro distinguished by its deeply coloured, naturally fermented Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Measuring 6 inches with a 50 ring gauge, this elegant cigar delivers a smooth, balanced and flavourful Maduro experience with exceptional refinement.
The rare Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper is slowly fermented for up to three years, a patient process that develops its dark appearance, natural sweetness and remarkable depth. Beneath the wrapper, a Dominican binder and mature Dominican long-filler tobaccos create a creamy, complex core with consistent construction and a measured mild-to-medium body.
The profile opens with natural sweetness and develops into rich notes of dark chocolate, cocoa, molasses, maple, almond, roasted nuts, espresso, earth and black pepper. The smoke is smooth and rounded, balancing the wrapper’s darker, sweeter characteristics with a clean, subtly spicy finish.
The 6 x 50 Toro format provides a comfortable draw, generous smoke production and ample time for the blend’s layers to unfold. Ashton Aged Maduro No. 40 is an excellent choice for smokers who enjoy refined Maduro cigars with a smooth texture, mature Dominican character and a naturally sweet Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper.
Box of 25 cigars
Paul Papadopoulos –
Strong molasses on the cold draw. That molasses note was slight but throughout the session. Cocoa, roasted coffee beans and a slight sweetness. Paired well with Dr Pepper. I believe this makes for a perfect cigar to test whiskey or rum pairings. Some suggested rums from our regular viewers included Bumbu and Matusalem. For a single malt I would suggest a Speyside malt, like my favourite, Dalwhinnie.