# Splurged - The Lounge Group

Easily the most I've ever spent for a non-Cuban cigar: $26

I've had Ashton before and know it is a quality brand so I decided to splurge and snag up this ESG Robusto. The construction, smoke, draw, ash and burn were top-notch. Posted in The Lounge by Gindy on December 9 2024 11:12:24 AM

- **Group:** [The Lounge Group](https://www.cigarworld.com/groups/the-lounge/)
- **Posted by:** Gindy
- **Date:** December 9, 2024

Easily the most I've ever spent for a non-Cuban cigar: $26

I've had Ashton before and know it is a quality brand so I decided to splurge and snag up this ESG Robusto.

The construction, smoke, draw, ash and burn were top-notch.

The flavors were around a peppery, graham cracker, burnt toast (in a good way) kind of flavor. Mine smoked closer to Medium than Full but danced around elements that kept it interesting. I smoked this thing to nub partly because of the cost but also because it was enjoyable.

Finally a winter day I could enjoy a cigar outside. I chose the top of the stack in the humidor and wasn't disappointed.

This wasn't easy to come by either, most shops don't carry this ESG. One guy kept telling me I was talking about the VSG (which is also a good smoke).

The only negative is the cost. It's at that range that you can pick up a few sticks for the price of just one and probably would be satisfied and content with the cheaper cigars. It's good though...