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The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is famous for many contributions to the United States and the world.  Some of these contributions include it being the site of the first Continental Congress in 1774 and it being home to the Liberty Bell. In addition to these historical facts, that are significant to the birth of the United States, there are a number of other noteworthy Philadelphia associations. Those associations include the Philadelphia Flyers, a team within the National Hockey League, the Philly cheese steak, William Penn, the architect of the city of Philadelphia and the meaning of the name of the city interpreted as brotherly love. In the cigar world, another affiliation with the city of Philadelphia is Robert Levin. Levin is the founder of the Ashton cigar company.

Background of the Ashton Cigar Company

The Ashton Cigar Company was established in 1985. This enterprise was manifested from the heart of Robert Levin who, himself, enjoyed the experience of a fine cigar.  In addition to being an aficionado of cigars, Levin was no stranger to the world of tobacco products. This combination of appreciation and business knowledge combined to form the Ashton Cigar Company. To round out the partners associated with the Ashton Cigar Company, the partnership includes the respected Fuentes family. This family has a reputation, in the cigar manufacturing world, of providing the utmost integrity when producing fine cigars. This combination has served the Ashton Cigar Company well as they are globally recognized for being a company that is associated with the production of exquisite cigars.

The popularity and quality of an Ashton cigar, like any other manufacturing company, is based upon the quality of the product and the care taken in manufacturing that product.  The quality of the Ashton cigar is reflected through the blending of various leafs that brings out the finest tastes and aromas for the cigar smoking experience. The three components to a cigar are the filler, binder and the wrapper. To distinguish the Ashton cigar the best leafs are used for the filler and binder. These unsurpassed leafs are grown in the Dominican Republic. 

To complete the Ashton cigar process the cigars are wrapped with a quality tobacco leaf that is known for its rich texture and fine oily properties. This particular leaf is called the Connecticut Shade and is harvested from the rich soils of Ecuador. This combination of tobacco leafs, different climates and production from a variety of growing soils provides the perfect blend to ensure an excellent smoking opportunity. There are five unique offerings of cigars that carry the Ashton cigar label. They are the Ashton, the Cabinet Selection, the Ashton Ages Maduro, the Aston VSG and the Asthon Heritage Puro Sol.  Each of these cigars carries a taste that is unique, but guaranteed to be created with the utmost care and offered to be part of a pleasurable encounter.