Size: 5 1/8″ x 42
Vitola: Corona
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Colorado
Origin: Nicaragua
We have a hot one here folks! Illusione Cigars is a hot new brand that’s been getting the hype similar to LGC during the boom and more recently brands like Tatuaje and Don Pepin.
They use Corojo ’99 and Criollo ’98 seeds to create this interesting cigar. Yes, some of the presentation and mystique surrounding this cigar is similar to Tatuaje, but that’s where the similarities end.
The ~mk~ aka “The Teaching Machine” is a classic corona that has a throwback flavor. This cigar is very rustic in presentation and taste. The draw is slightly tight, but that’s OK for a corona, but the construction is perfect. The dark tight ash holds as long as you want it to and you are rewarded with bountiful smoke and one hell of a kick. This is not your daddy’s cigar.
Rich pepper and spice abound with hints of leather and anise. This cigar is a powerhouse, both full in body and very full in strength. I bought an extra one so that I could put it down for a year. Can’t wait to see how this little firecracker will do with some age!
Rating: 88 (B+)
I’m going to ask Larry to dig a couple of these out for me tonight.
Ask nicely…
I smoked it tonite, and to be honest I agree with many of your tasting notes on this one, but didn’t prefer the spicyness. It seemed to overwhelm the complexity of the rest of the smoke. I am going to let one ride for a while as well. Thanks!
This is my current favorite NC cigar! Dion has outdone himself with this little gem. I have been smoking (and loving) them fresh, but I have a few OR’s on the way. Nice review(s) guys.