Ashton Symmetry Robusto vs E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel
How do Ashton Symmetry Robusto and E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequelstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The Ashton Symmetry Robusto and E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Dominican Republic
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Habano
- Connecticut Havana seed
- Binder
- Dominican
- Ecuador
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaragua
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Robusto
- Size
- 5 in × 50
- 5 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 98/100 · 2020
- Flavor
- CreamCocoaCedarCinnamon spiceRoasted coffee
- Black pepperDark cocoaEspressoSpicy oakBlack cherry
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel carries the published pedigree (98 points from the critics).
- Flavor
- Ashton Symmetry Robusto leans creamy; E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel leans spice. Pick the profile that calls to you.
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Ashton Symmetry Robusto vs E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel — FAQ
- Is the Ashton Symmetry Robusto or the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Ashton Symmetry Robusto brings cream and cocoa, the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel black pepper and dark cocoa.
- What's the difference between the Ashton Symmetry Robusto and the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel?
- The Ashton Symmetry Robusto is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Habano wrapper; the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Connecticut Havana seed wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Ashton Symmetry Robusto or the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel?
- Ashton Symmetry Robusto: no published critic score yet. E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel: Cigar Aficionado 98/100.