Ashton ESG 21-Year Salute 5 1/4″ * 52

Released as part of the Estate Sun Grown line, the Ashton ESG 21-Year Salute is a 5 1/4 x 52 perfecto crafted in the Dominican Republic. The tapered head and foot concentrate the opening draws before expanding into a fuller core, a shape that defines how this vitola develops from start to finish. It is part of a limited, allocation-based series created to commemorate the Ashton brand’s 20th anniversary.

The blend features a Dominican sun-grown wrapper cultivated specifically for the ESG line, laid over Dominican binder and fillers. The wrapper leaf was aged extensively prior to production. The profile commonly opens with cedar and sweet spice, then shifts toward roasted nuts, leather, and a deeper natural sweetness as the cigar reaches its wider midpoint. Body falls in the medium to medium-full range, with strength building gradually rather than sharply.

This size suits smokers who appreciate a shorter format with evolving intensity due to the perfecto shape. It works well after dinner and also fits collectors seeking a limited Dominican release with clearly defined aging. For those who gravitate toward richer Dominican profiles, this stands as a more robust option within that tradition.

Pair with a pour of aged cognac or a dry sherry.