Ashton Type 5
(2.50)
Aged in old whiskey barrels for one month, this mixture of dark red Virginia, Maryland burley and black cavendish is then blended with an extract made from smoked American hickory nuts and flavoured with the essence of tropical fruits. The very cool, extra mild and rich taste of this tobacco could prove to be your undoing.
Details
| Brand | Ashton |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Orlik Tobacco Assens |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Maryland, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus, Nuts / Beans |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 01, 2015 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
I believe that due to all the black cavendish, this blend has a lot more body than strength. The Maryland leaf was off in the background and the Virginia had a hard time being the lead singer. Thus, a rather weird smoke for me. I liked the overall presentation okay, but it just didn't ever get past the unnaturally sweet stage and that was the deal breaker for me.
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 19, 2004 | Mild | Very Strong | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Sometimes, social considerations dictate that I have to smoke an aromatic. Having forgotten that I have a large tin of Ashton 6 in the office, I bought some Ashton 5 on my way to a social event where I have been informed that latakia blends will lead to my ostracism :). I've outgrown aromatics in general, but this one is not all that bad. It is kind of a refined version of Mixture #79 (which should be called mixture #69 because it ***ks you in the mouth!) - it has a pronounced fruit flavor, but not one that is reminiscent of candy or Erinmore :). No real tongue bite, but it smokes awfully wet and it gums up pipes.
This tobacco is one that I'll keep around for smoking in the office or at parties where my English mixtures would be objectionable, and I'd highly recommend it for that or for those who like aromatics, but can't stand tongue bite.
This tobacco is one that I'll keep around for smoking in the office or at parties where my English mixtures would be objectionable, and I'd highly recommend it for that or for those who like aromatics, but can't stand tongue bite.
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