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New WorldEverydayAshton Cabinet Selection No. 8
The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 8 is a mild-medium 7 x 49 Dominican Churchill under an aged Connecticut Shade wrapper, smooth and nutty with a long, even burn.
Flavor profile
Creamy · Roast · Spice
The Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 8 is the classic 7 x 49 Churchill of Ashton's most patiently aged line. It carries the same blend that built the Cabinet's reputation: select Dominican long-fillers and binder aged for years, dressed in an aged Connecticut Shade wrapper that gets a bonus year of rest before it is rolled.
What it tastes like
This is a smooth, mild-to-medium smoke with cashew, almond, coffee bean, cream, and a light dusting of white pepper. The full Churchill length gives the flavors plenty of room to evolve, and the elegant ring gauge keeps things refined rather than heavy. Like the rest of the Cabinet line it stays cool and even, with a velvety mouthfeel that comes straight from all that aging.
Who it is for
It is made for relaxed, hour-plus sessions and for anyone who wants a long, sophisticated smoke without much strength. The Cabinet Selection has earned high Cigar Aficionado ratings, and the No. 8 is a benchmark of the smooth Dominican Churchill. If you also enjoy stronger Dominican smokes, compare it against the full-bodied Ashton VSG Sorcerer to feel the range Ashton covers.
Log it, rate it, and organize your humidor with the Casa DNC app. For a shorter Cabinet, the Ashton Cabinet Selection No. 3 is a fine choice.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
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