Ashton · Aged Maduro
New WorldEverydayAshton Aged Maduro No. 20
The Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20 is a mild-medium 5.5 x 44 Dominican cigar under an oily Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper, with cocoa, cedar, and sweet spice.
The short answer
The Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20 is approachable and beginner-friendly — a Dominican Republic corona with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Expect cocoa, cedar, and sweet spice.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Earthy · Roast
The verdict
The Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20 is approachable and beginner-friendly from Ashton's Aged Maduro line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) corona wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf at 5.5 in × 44.
On the palate, expect cocoa, cedar, and sweet spice, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 55 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Ashton Aged Maduro takes the smooth, easygoing Ashton character and dresses it in a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. The No. 20 is the slim 5.5 x 44 corona of the line, a great size to taste the wrapper's sweetness up close. Ashton ferments and ages that broadleaf slowly, never rushed, which is where the deep color and gentle character come from.
What it tastes like
Despite the dark wrapper this is a mild-to-medium smoke, not a powerhouse. Look for cocoa, cedar, a sweet-spicy note, coffee, and a touch of earth, all wrapped in the silky, oily texture that good broadleaf gives. The Dominican fillers and binder keep it smooth and balanced, so you get maduro flavor without the heaviness some darker cigars carry.
Who it is for
It is a perfect bridge for smokers who want to explore maduro without jumping to a full-bodied stick, and a relaxed everyday option. If you are curious how a dark wrapper differs from Ashton's golden shade leaf, read Maduro vs Connecticut for the full breakdown.
Track it and rate it in the Casa DNC app. For a longer, slightly rounder maduro in the same blend, try the Ashton Aged Maduro No. 50.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20 — frequently asked
- Is the Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20 a good cigar for beginners?
- Yes — it sits on the gentle side of medium, which makes it a comfortable, low-risk choice for newer smokers.
- How strong is the Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20?
- The Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20 is Mild-Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20 taste like?
- Expect cocoa, cedar, and sweet spice, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20?
- It pairs well with espresso and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's mild-medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20?
- Plan on about 55 minutes for the corona — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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