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Illusione 88

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3	1678	Sun February 17, 2008

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100% of reviewers	None indicated	9.0

Description:

Illusione 88 Robusto 52 x 5

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
MSRP: $6-7/cigar

This vitola is fairly new and is made with tobacco from the Jalapa and Esteli regions of Nicaragua. I’ll preface this review by saying I just received a sampler of these a few days ago so the cigar has only been resting for a short period of time. Normally I would let cigars sit for some time prior to smoking; however, I was very eager to try this marca.

Pre light
The cigar is covered with a rich, Colorado wrapper and is finished with a triple cap. The cigar cuts easily with aromas of leather and coffee bean.

1 Third
The cigar starts with rich leather and coffee flavors with a hint of spice. It yields a generous amount of smoke, which is pleasant to the senses.
It is definitely a full-bodied cigar.

2 Third
The ash is firm and holding well. The cigar has required a couple of minor touch-ups. The flavors are staying consistent with an additional hint of earthiness. The burn is cool. I’m not detecting any harshness or bitterness at all.

Last third
There is a slight build in the spicy character. The burn has evened out at this point. Flavors are still rich and consistent.

Over all impression:
A well-constructed, beautiful cigar with rich, bold flavors throughout. The uneven burn can be attributed to the lack of rest on my part. It will be interesting to see how these cigars mellow with some time. This cigar is one of the best non-Cubans I’ve smoked and reminded me a great deal of the classic Tatuaje line.

Rating:
4/6 smoke rings (a good cigar that should improve with rest)

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Author

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Registered: July 2007
Location: frederick, md
Posts: 467

Review Date: Mon November 19, 2007

Would you recommend this to someone? Yes | Price you paid? In US$: None indicated | Rating: 9

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this is my favorite of the illusiones.

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Jimmie The Mum

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Registered: November 2007
Location: Middletown NJ
Posts: 58

Review Date: Sun November 25, 2007

Would you recommend this to someone? Yes | Price you paid? In US$: None indicated | Rating: 9

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Very nice review. An excellent smoke and is also one of my favorites

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Jimmie The MUM

elmomac

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Registered: January 2008
Location: Kingsport Tn
Posts: 924

Review Date: Sun February 17, 2008

Would you recommend this to someone? Yes | Price you paid? In US$: None indicated | Rating: 9

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I have found even ones that are rested have a somewhat uneven burn. I did not tough up and it eventually righted itself. Also think storage at aroung 65%rh instead of 70% helps.
Over all good review!!

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