Ashton:
Premium Cigars of Exceptional Quality

From Philadelphia to the World: The Origins of Ashton
What began as a modest retail business has evolved over the years into a globally operating empire, now run by Robert’s children, Sathya and Meera Levin. Together, they preserve and strengthen the legendary reputation of the company for producing premium cigars of exceptional quality. The shared ambition of the Levin and Fuente families to create the finest cigars in the world forms the foundation of this significant partnership.

A Matter of Timing: Robert Levin and the Shift to Premium Cigars
It was by no means a given that Ashton would one day become one of the industry’s heavyweights—nor that cigar veteran Robert Levin would eventually be inducted into the prestigious Cigar Journal Hall of Fame and honored for his life’s work. It all began in the 1970s, when Robert Levin completed his degree in »Communication and Media«. Although he had other plans, he followed his father's wishes and joined the family-owned Holt’s Cigar Company, a cigar shop in Philadelphia, eventually taking it over. It’s easy to imagine that he grew to love his profession—otherwise, he likely wouldn’t have remained so loyal to the business for so many years.

A Milestone in Cigar History: The Birth of the Ashton Brand
Robert Levin recognized the signs of the times and made a timely shift to hand-rolled cigars. In the mid-1980s, he launched his first own cigar under the name »Ashton«. These were among the first super-premium cigars on the American market.

Craftsmanship at Its Finest: Production at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia
Since 1988, all Ashton blends have been produced at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia under the watchful eyes of the Fuente family, with whom the Levins share a close friendship and an unwavering commitment to quality to this day.