Ashton VSG Eclipse 6″ x 52

Dark, coffee-leaning flavor and a firm spice edge set the tone for the Ashton VSG Eclipse. This is the Eclipse vitola from the Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) line, made in the Dominican Republic and typically presented in a protective black tube.

An Ecuadorian sun-grown Sumatra-seed wrapper covers Dominican binder and filler tobaccos. The VSG blend is built around Dominican tobaccos aged four to five years, with the Ecuador-grown wrapper adding the line’s signature sun-grown character.

The flavor usually starts with cedar and espresso, then black pepper settles in early. The profile often shifts into earth and leather through the middle, with dark cocoa and roasted flavors showing up late; a slower cadence tends to keep the spice steady. A good match after dinner or for an evening unwind, and a strong fit for smokers who like full-bodied Dominican cigars or want a richer step-up from medium blends; a simple straight cut is a clean option for this round toro.

Sparkling mineral water keeps the espresso, cedar, and pepper character clear through the smoke.

Pairs well with bourbon, espresso, or tawny port.