I'm smoking one now (Ashton Magnum) and it's not too bad. It's no "real" Ashton but it'll do for now. I can remember my first Ashton like it was yesterday. It was then and still is the smoothest cigar that I've ever had. It was almost creamy it was so smooth. I can remember that I had to take the band off of it to finish it that's how good it was. Haven't had a cigar that good since. I've had Ashtons but none compare to that particular one. Is that something that happens from time to time, having a box of cigars with one cigar, or several for that matter, that are better than the rest? Man, I've just about smoked this A.M. Alternative down to the band and it's still going pretty good. I'm gonna smoke one of my Tampa Sweethearts tomorrow. I'll give a report... Simp