Ashton VSG Robusto vs La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel
How do Ashton VSG Robusto and La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chiselstack 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 VSG Robusto and La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel sit at a similar full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Full
- Full
- Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Dominican Republic
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Sumatra
- Ecuador Sumatra
- Binder
- Dominican
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Dominican
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Chisel (Figurado)
- Size
- 5.5 in × 50
- 6 in × 54
- Rating
- —
- 93/100 · 2018
- Flavor
- EspressoCedarBlack pepperLeatherRaisin
- EspressoLeatherBlack pepperEarthCedar
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel carries the published pedigree (93 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel if
roast notes appeal to you.
See La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel →Ashton VSG Robusto vs La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel — FAQ
- Is the Ashton VSG Robusto or the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel better for beginners?
- They're a similar full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Ashton VSG Robusto brings espresso and cedar, the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel espresso and leather.
- What's the difference between the Ashton VSG Robusto and the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel?
- The Ashton VSG Robusto is a full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper; the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel is a full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Ashton VSG Robusto or the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel?
- Ashton VSG Robusto: no published critic score yet. La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel: Cigar Aficionado 93/100.