Ashton Aged Maduro No. 20

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.