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Ashton VSG with Hennessy XO
XO cognac softens VSG's power with mature fruit and rounded oak.
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Cigar
Ashton
VSG / Enchantment
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- Full
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Size
- 4.4" x 60
Spirit
Hennessy
XO
- Category
- Brandy
- Type
- Cognac
- Region
- Cognac
- Proof
- 80 proof
Why It Works
The cigar has enough spice to avoid disappearing under the cognac's plush texture. Candied fruit and oak stretch the finish.
Tasting Notes
- candied orange
- walnut spice
- soft leather
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