| istory of Illusione is truly impressive, indeed. | | | | The "68" and the "CG:4" both scored a 92. |
| The company was founded with one thing in | | | | F9 |
| mind—to recreate the flavor, character, and | | | | This has been called a perfectly balanced smoke by |
| quality of pre-Sandinista Nicaraguan tobacco. This was | | | | many. It has a medium to full bodied strength. |
| necessary, because the Sandinistas had a terrible | | | | "88", and the "F9" (pictured) all scored 90 |
| impact on the cigar industry. Previously fertile fields | | | | 88 |
| fell fallow, followed by years of painful neglect. | | | | This Illusione tastes of leather and spice. It is also rich |
| Fortunately for this big beautiful world of ours, this | | | | with a flavor of Earth and is noted for its medium to |
| was not irreversible. The cigar master grower Arcenio | | | | full bodied strength. |
| Ramos of Cuba arrived in Nicaragua just in time to | | | | "88” and the "F9" (pictured) all scored 90 |
| re-cultivate the legendary fields of the Jalapa Valley | | | | 2/3 |
| and the Esteli region. His partners in enterprise, | | | | This is called a social smoke. It has a mild to medium |
| Chandito and Cuban agronomist Jacinto, form an | | | | strength that is rich in character. |
| impeccable team of cigar makers that have | | | | CG4 |
| resurrected the old fields to their former glory. | | | | Also called the white horse, this Illusione has been |
| Every Illusione is made from first generation Corojo | | | | called clean, bold, bright, and superbly complete. |
| ’99 and Criollo ’98 seed tobaccos. | | | | MJ12 |
| Everyone is wrapped in Café Colorado | | | | This is called the Majestic, and it has tastes of |
| wrappers and triple-capped in the old Cuban style. | | | | leather, cinnamon, and a long finish that make it a |
| This makes this brand a favorite of veteran smokers | | | | classic connoisseur’s cigar. |
| who still favor the old Cuban blends, and also a rising | | | | 2 |
| favorite of new smokers. | | | | This Illusione has a sweet, soulful taste of earth. |
| In 2007, Illusione was rated number 7 cigar of the | | | | 1 |
| year in Cigar Aficionado’s top 25. | | | | Known also as the Dark Prince, this cigar is balanced |
| There are a many blends from which to choose. | | | | and elegant. It has a complex, progressive strength |
| 888 | | | | that makes for an absolutely fine cigar. |
| This is a medium to full-bodied cigar. It tastes of | | | | And only the No. "1" scored an 89. |
| spice and earth, and it has a long finish. Cigar | | | | MK |
| Aficionado rated it at 91. | | | | This is a classic cigar for connoisseurs. It has hints of |
| 4/2 G | | | | leather, cinnamon, and a long finish. There is a sweet |
| This is a full body cigar by Illusione with a mature | | | | touch to it as well due to the high caliber of Viso |
| character. | | | | used in this Illusione blend. |
| Cigar Aficionado gave this cigar a 91. | | | | HL |
| 68 | | | | Short for the Holy Lance, you can expect a rich floral |
| This is another full bodied cigar that gives an earthy | | | | and something of a mild exotic spicy aroma and a |
| taste which is also somewhat peppery and sweet. | | | | good, comfortable, medium finish on the palate. |
| The "68" scored a 92 with Cigar Aficianado. | | | | The History of Illusione is Truly Impressive |
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| This has been called a perfectly balanced smoke by | | | | The history of Illusione is truly impressive, indeed. |
| many. It has a medium to full bodied strength. | | | | The company was founded with one thing in |
| The F9 scored a 90. | | | | mind—to recreate the flavor, character, and |
| 88 | | | | quality of pre-Sandinista Nicaraguan tobacco. This was |
| This Illusione tastes of leather and spice. It is also rich | | | | necessary, because the Sandinistas had a terrible |
| with a flavor of Earth and is noted for its medium to | | | | impact on the cigar industry. Previously fertile fields |
| full bodied strength. | | | | fell fallow, followed by years of painful neglect. |
| The scored a 90 with Cigar Aficianado. | | | | Fortunately for this big beautiful world of ours, this |
| 2/3 | | | | was not irreversible. The cigar master grower Arcenio |
| This is called a social smoke. It has a mild to medium | | | | Ramos of Cuba arrived in Nicaragua just in time to |
| strength that is rich in character. | | | | re-cultivate the legendary fields of the Jalapa Valley |
| CG4 | | | | and the Esteli region. His partners in enterprise, |
| Also called the white horse, this Illusione has been | | | | Chandito and Cuban agronomist Jacinto, form an |
| called clean, bold, bright, and superbly complete. | | | | impeccable team of cigar makers that have |
| Cigar Aficianado rated the CG4 at a 92. | | | | resurrected the old fields to their former glory. |
| MJ12 | | | | Every Illusione is made from first generation Corojo |
| This is called the Majestic, and it has tastes of | | | | ’99 and Criollo ’98 seed tobaccos. |
| leather, cinnamon, and a long finish that make it a | | | | Everyone is wrapped in Café Colorado |
| classic connoisseur’s cigar. | | | | wrappers and triple-capped in the old Cuban style. |
| 2 | | | | This makes this brand a favorite of veteran smokers |
| This Illusione has a sweet, soulful taste of earth. | | | | who still favor the old Cuban blends, and also a rising |
| 1 | | | | favorite of new smokers. |
| Known also as the Dark Prince, this cigar is balanced | | | | In 2007, Illusione was rated number 7 cigar of the |
| and elegant. It has a complex, progressive strength | | | | year in Cigar Aficionado’s top 25. |
| that makes for an absolutely fine cigar. | | | | There are a many blends from which to choose. |
| Cigar Aficianado scored the "1" at an 89. | | | | 888 |
| MK | | | | This is a medium to full-bodied cigar. It tastes of |
| This is a classic cigar for connoisseurs. It has hints of | | | | spice and earth, and it has a long finish. Cigar |
| leather, cinnamon, and a long finish. There is a sweet | | | | Aficionado rated it at 91. |
| touch to it as well due to the high caliber of Viso | | | | 4/2 G |
| used in this Illusione blend. | | | | This is a full body cigar by Illusione with a mature |
| HL | | | | character. |
| Short for the Holy Lance, you can expect a rich floral | | | | Cigar Aficionado gave this cigar a 91. |
| and something of a mild exotic spicy aroma and a | | | | 68 |
| good, comfortable, medium finish on the palate. | | | | This is another full bodied cigar that gives an earthy |
| Illusione-BLOG | | | | taste which is also somewhat peppery and sweet. |
| The history of this superb company is impressive, to | | | | The "68" scored a 92 with Cigar Aficianado. |
| say the least. | | | | F9 |
| Illusione was founded with one thing in | | | | This has been called a perfectly balanced smoke by |
| mind—to bring back the flavor, character, and | | | | many. It has a medium to full bodied strength. |
| quality of pre-Sandinista Nicaraguan tobacco. This had | | | | The F9 scored a 90. |
| to be done, because the Sandinista regime had a | | | | 88 |
| terrible impact on the cigar industry. However, this | | | | This Illusione tastes of leather and spice. It is also rich |
| was not irreversible. The cigar master grower Arcenio | | | | with a flavor of Earth and is noted for its medium to |
| Ramos of Cuba came to Nicaragua to re-cultivate the | | | | full bodied strength. |
| legendary fields of the Jalapa Valley and the Esteli | | | | The scored a 90 with Cigar Aficianado. |
| region. His partners in the venture, Chandito and | | | | 2/3 |
| Cuban agronomist Jacinto, form an impeccable team | | | | This is called a social smoke. It has a mild to medium |
| of cigar makers that have resurrected these | | | | strength that is rich in character. |
| previously neglected fields to their former glory. | | | | CG4 |
| All Illusione’s are made from first generation | | | | Also called the white horse, this Illusione has been |
| Corojo ’99 and Criollo ’98 seed | | | | called clean, bold, bright, and superbly complete. |
| tobacco. All are wrapped in Café Colorado | | | | Cigar Aficianado rated the CG4 at a 92. |
| wrappers and triple-capped in the old Cuban style. | | | | MJ12 |
| This makes them a favorite of veteran smokers | | | | This is called the Majestic, and it has tastes of |
| who prefer the old Cuban blends, but they are also a | | | | leather, cinnamon, and a long finish that make it a |
| rising favorite of new smokers. In 2007, Illusione was | | | | classic connoisseur’s cigar. |
| rated number 7 cigar of the year in Cigar | | | | 2 |
| Aficionado’s top 25. | | | | This Illusione has a sweet, soulful taste of earth. |
| There are a number of blends to choose from. | | | | 1 |
| 888 | | | | Known also as the Dark Prince, this cigar is balanced |
| This is a medium to full-bodied cigar. It tastes of | | | | and elegant. It has a complex, progressive strength |
| spice and earth and has a long finish. It has been | | | | that makes for an absolutely fine cigar. |
| called necessary and sufficient. Cigar Aficionado gave | | | | Cigar Aficianado scored the "1" at an 89. |
| this cigar a 91. | | | | MK |
| 4/2 G | | | | This is a classic cigar for connoisseurs. It has hints of |
| This is a full body cigar by Illusione with a mature | | | | leather, cinnamon, and a long finish. There is a sweet |
| character. | | | | touch to it as well due to the high caliber of Viso |
| Cigar Aficionado gave this cigar a 91. The "4/2G", the | | | | used in this Illusione blend. |
| "888", and the "M7" all scored a 91. | | | | HL |
| 68 | | | | Short for the Holy Lance, you can expect a rich floral |
| This is another full bodied cigar with an earthy taste | | | | and something of a mild exotic spicy aroma and a |
| that is somewhat peppery and sweet. | | | | good, comfortable, medium finish on the palate. |