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New WorldEverydayAshton Cabinet Selection No. 7
The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7 is a mild-medium Dominican toro under an aged Connecticut Shade wrapper, creamy and nutty with cashew, coffee, and cedar.
The short answer
The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7 is approachable and beginner-friendly — a Dominican Republic toro with a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Expect cashew, almond, and coffee bean.
Flavor profile
Creamy · Roast · Spice · Earthy
The verdict
The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7 is approachable and beginner-friendly from Ashton's Cabinet Selection line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) toro wrapped in Connecticut Shade at 6.2 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cashew, almond, and coffee bean, leaning creamy. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso and aged white rum. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7 is the toro of Ashton's extensively aged Connecticut Shade line. At roughly 6.2 x 52 it gives you a generous, modern format while keeping the Cabinet's signature smoothness, the result of Dominican fillers and binder aged for years and a wrapper that rests an extra year before rolling.
What it tastes like
Expect a creamy, mild-to-medium smoke with cashew, almond, coffee bean, a little white pepper, and gentle cedar. The wider ring gauge of the toro rounds everything out and delivers a cool, leisurely burn, with that polished, slightly buttery character the Cabinet line is known for. It is refined rather than powerful, all about balance and texture.
Who it is for
This is a great pick for smokers who love the larger toro size but do not want a strong cigar, and it shines as a relaxed afternoon or after-dinner smoke. The Cabinet Selection has long been a Cigar Aficionado favorite. Newer to bigger ring gauges? The cigar strength guide helps you understand why a mild blend can still feel substantial in a toro.
Track it and rate it in the Casa DNC app. For the Churchill in the same blend, try the Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 8.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7 — frequently asked
- Is the Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7 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. 7?
- The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7 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. 7 taste like?
- Expect cashew, almond, and coffee bean, leaning creamy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 7?
- It pairs well with espresso and aged white 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 Cabinet Selection No. 7?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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