Review Notes: I bought this on a bid site for $7 and let it sit for 9 months. Fired it up first thing this morning. The cold smell was disconcerting since the wrapper smelled very faintly of cat pee. However, with the first puff I got definite wheaty, sourdough notes in the smoke. It was a bit reluctant to stay lit (probably due to the extremely easy draw), but I prefer multiple relights to a tight draw any day. The sourdough flavor was followed by a leathery black pepper taste. That graduated to a peppery meat flavor (steak au poivre?) that continued on to the end. The other notable thing was the amount of thick smoke this rascal produced--most impressive. I thoroughly enjoyed it, although I would have enjoyed it more if I'd paid less than $7 at auction. But I might be tempted to do it again, and for sure at a lower price.

Review Notes: This is my first Illusione and it started out similar to a Don Pepin but became more. I punch cut this and it offered plenty of smoke. When I squeezed it, it was soft toward the foot and it tended to tunnel but only required one touch up midway thru. It started off spicey with strong pepper and wood. I picked up some leather into the 2nd third which pulled together the spice and wood nicely while adding nuts and coffee. The pepper faded but it did move into the full body range here for me. The final third brought all these flavors together as the nic buzz appeared. It was quite satisfying for me.

Review Notes: Veriy nice, smooth medi smoke

Review Notes: An excellent cigar with great burn characteristics and outstanding flavor.

Review Notes: This smoke is dark and chocalatey and gives off a lot opf smoke. I can kinda see the similarities to Padron, but I'll need some more of these to make a true comparison. The flavors are really unique. The burn wasn't razor straight but who cares? Lots of smoke, flavor and just enough of a kick. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!