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New WorldEverydayAshton Cabinet Selection No. 3
The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 3 is a mild-medium Dominican perfecto under an aged Connecticut Shade wrapper, smooth and nutty with notes of cashew and coffee.
The short answer
The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 3 is approachable and beginner-friendly — a Dominican Republic perfecto with a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Expect cashew, almond, and white pepper.
Flavor profile
Creamy · Spice · Roast
The verdict
The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 3 is approachable and beginner-friendly from Ashton's Cabinet Selection line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) perfecto wrapped in Connecticut Shade at 7 in × 46.
On the palate, expect cashew, almond, and white pepper, leaning creamy. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso and chardonnay. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Cabinet Selection is Ashton's obsession-with-aging line, sometimes called the White Burgundy of cigars, and the No. 3 is one of its most graceful shapes. Blended by the Fuente family, it leans on Dominican long-fillers and binder that are matured for several years, wrapped in an aged Connecticut Shade leaf with a soft chestnut hue. The wrapper itself gets an extra year of age before it ever touches a roller.
What it tastes like
This is a refined, mild-to-medium smoke with notes of cashew, almond, a little white pepper, coffee bean, and cream. Compared with the entry-level Classic, the Cabinet adds depth and a velvety texture thanks to all that extra aging, while staying smooth and approachable. The tapered perfecto shape concentrates the flavor as it opens up.
Who it is for
It suits smokers who want elegance and complexity without a big strength hit, and it makes a lovely after-dinner cigar. The line has earned strong Cigar Aficionado scores over the years. If you are deciding between this and a darker wrapper, our Maduro vs Connecticut comparison lays out the trade-offs.
Rate it and keep your tasting notes in the Casa DNC app. For a fuller-bodied Cabinet experience in a toro, see the Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 3 — frequently asked
- Is the Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 3 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 Cabinet Selection No. 3?
- The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 3 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 Cabinet Selection No. 3 taste like?
- Expect cashew, almond, and white pepper, leaning creamy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 3?
- It pairs well with espresso and chardonnay. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's mild-medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 3?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the perfecto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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