Ashton Distributors (Fuente) · Connecticut Shade · medium strength · 2026

How much does a Ashton cigar cost?

Ashton cigars run $20.06–$23.16 per single depending on the line, with boxes of 20 at $364.95. Made in Dominican Republic by Ashton Distributors (Fuente), the brand spans 5 lines with a Connecticut Shade wrapper.

Average single

$15.85

per cigar

Box of 20

$364.95

$18.25 per cigar · save $-47.95

Cheapest line

$20.06

Classic

Line by line

Every Ashton line and what each costs.

5 lines, with 2026 national average single and box pricing.

Line	Single	Box (20)	Per cigar	Notes
Classic	$20.06	$341.02	$17.05	The medium-bodied definition of a Connecticut Shade smoke.
VSG	$20.66	$351.22	$17.56	A full-bodied blend with a sun-grown Ecuadorian wrapper.
Aged Maduro	$21.35	$362.95	$18.15	An extremely limited Connecticut Broadleaf maduro.
Symmetry	$23.16	$393.72	$19.69	Blended by Carlito Fuente Jr, the Cigar Aficionado #6 of 2017.
Cabinet	$21.00	$357.00	$17.85	The 'White Burgundy' of cigars with 4-5 year old Dominican filler.

Cost breakdown

What a Ashton habit costs over time.

Per single, per box, per year, and lifetime at Ashton prices.

Per single

$15.85

$medium strength, Connecticut Shade

Per box of 20

$364.95

$18.25/cigar

Yearly (1/day)

$5,785

$15.85/cigar × 365

30-year total

$173,558

Before compounding

Monthly (30 cigars)

$476

2/day yearly

$11,571

2/week yearly

$1,648

About the brand

About Ashton cigars.

Manufactured by Ashton Distributors (Fuente), made in Dominican Republic.

Rolled by the Fuente family in the Dominican Republic, Ashton covers the medium-bodied Classic, the 'White Burgundy' Cabinet, the full-bodied VSG and Symmetry (blended by Carlito Fuente), and rare Aged Maduro.

Wrapper

Connecticut Shade

Strength

Medium

Where it’s made

Dominican Republic

Flavor notes

Cream, Cedar, Nuts, Toast

Head to head

How does Ashton compare to other brands?

Ashton side-by-side with the 3 closest brands by single price.

Brand	Single	Box	Per cigar	Strength	Origin
AshtonTHIS BRAND	$15.85	$364.95	$18.25	Medium	Dominican Republic
Montecristo	$15.64	$211.14	$10.56	Medium	Nicaragua
Dunbarton	$13.09	$168.56	$8.43	Full	Nicaragua
Plasencia	$13.07	$165.33	$8.27	Medium	Nicaragua

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Your questions, answered

Ashton cigar FAQ.

The most common questions about Ashton pricing and value.

Frequently asked questions about Ashton cigars

Ashton cigars cost $20.06 to $23.16 per single depending on the line, with the flagship $Classic running $20.06 and the top $Symmetry running $23.16. The brand average sits around $15.85 a stick, and a box of 20 runs $364.95. Prices vary by state and retailer because of differences in state cigar excise taxes. Ashton is a medium-strength brand made by Ashton Distributors (Fuente).

A box of 20 Ashton cigars costs $364.95 on average, or $18.25 per cigar. Buying the box saves about $-47.95 versus buying 20 singles at the average single price — a per-cigar discount of roughly $-2.40. The cheapest line to buy by the box is Classic at $341.02; the priciest is Symmetry at $393.72. Boxes need a properly humidified humidor to stay fresh.

The cheapest Ashton line is Classic at $20.06 per single and $341.02 per box of 20. the medium-bodied definition of a Connecticut Shade smoke. It is the natural entry point for trying the brand, though the higher lines are where Ashton's reputation is built.

Ashton is Ashton Distributors (Fuente), and its reputation is built on 5 distinct lines spanning medium strength in a Connecticut Shade wrapper. The brand's character runs from the Classic ($20.06) to the Symmetry ($23.16), with flavor notes of cream, cedar, nuts, toast. Whether it's "any good" depends on taste — mild, wrapper-forward profiles suit newer smokers, while the fuller lines reward experienced palates.

At 1 cigar per day, a Ashton habit at the average $15.85 per stick runs about $5,785 per year — $476 a month, or $173,558 over 30 years before compounding. At 2 per day that doubles to roughly $11,571 a year. If you smoke a few a week instead of daily, the annual number drops by more than half. Use our free quit-smoking calculator to see the full compound cost of your personal habit.

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About this data

Prices are 2026 national averages sourced from atlantic cigar (atlanticcigar.com) product listings 2026; convenience store, smoke shop, and online retailer pricing. Actual in-store prices vary by state, retailer, and local cigar excise taxes. Manufacturer: Ashton Distributors (Fuente). Source URL: https://www.ashton.com/. Last reviewed: 2026-08-01. All prices are estimates for informational purposes only. SmokeCalc is an educational tool, not a commercial price tracker. All trademarks belong to their respective owners; SmokeCalc is not affiliated with or endorsed by any cigar manufacturer.

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