Ashton VSG
VSG stands for Virgin Sun Grown. Launched in 1999, it uses filler and binder aged four to five years.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Ashton |
|---|---|
| Made in | Dominican Republic |
| Maker | Ashton (made by Tabacalera A. Fuente) |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian sun grown |
| Binder | Dominican Republic |
| Filler | Dominican Republic |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Sun grown (bold, earthy) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Independent / family |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: cigardojo.com, famous-smoke.com, halfwheel.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
If you like the VSG, try
Millennium
Medium–FullEcuadorian wrapper · Dominican Republic
reviewed by 4 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
94% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Dominican Republic · Dominican Republic filler
E.P. CarrilloEncore
Medium–FullNicaraguan wrapper · Dominican Republic
reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
83% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · rolled in Dominican Republic · shared notes: earth
FoundationEl Güegüense
Medium–FullNicaraguan wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
Hidden gem77% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · shared notes: spice
Joya de NicaraguaCuatro Cinco
Medium–FullNicaraguan wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
77% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · shared notes: spice
A lesser-known pick
Common questions
What wrapper does the Ashton VSG use?
The Ashton VSG uses a Ecuadorian sun grown wrapper, with a Dominican Republic binder and Dominican Republic filler.
How strong is the Ashton VSG?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Ashton VSG made?
In Dominican Republic.
If I like the Ashton VSG, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Davidoff Millennium (94%), E.P. Carrillo Encore (83%), Foundation El Güegüense (77%), Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco (77%). For something less well known, try the Caldwell Long Live the King.
