Illusione Singulare

[hscmit]

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Construction: 6x50 toro size cigar with a beautiful wrapper, even bunching, no soft spots and has a nice heft to it

Prelight: very light taste of grass on the draw

First Third: starts out with a nice taste of leather and light coffee

Draw: easy

Burn: good

Ash/Smoke: ash is a bit on the flaky side and I know it off to keep it off my lap. plenty of smoke on each and every draw

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Second Third: second third builds on the first the coffee taste persists and leather/cedar play well together. as the cigar passes the halfway point some spice/pepper starts to build

Final third: the final third is more pepper/spice and leather and the strength really builds as it closes

Strength: Medium

Flavor: Full

Overall Impression: really good the flavors mix and change and build throughout. I had heard that these were more on the mild side and that is not the case, it is a solid medium strength

Scoring

Construction: 9/10
Prelight: 5/5
First Third: 13/15
Draw: 10/10
Burn: 8/10
Ash / Smoke: 8/10
Second Third: 8/10
Final Third: 9/10
Overall impression: 18/20
Total Score: 88/100

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[longknocker]

Great Review & Pics, James!:tu

[hscmit]

had these on my camera for over a week, and talking about the line tonight inspired me to transcribe the review from my notes to the interwebs

[kaisersozei]

First I've heard of these, thanks for the review!

[elderboy02]

I had one of these on Friday. It was great! :tu

[jitzy]

I really loved these and thought they were one of the better cigars to come out last year

[jdawg]

Nice review on a great line! :tu

[68TriShield]

Good cigar,I agree.

[kelmac07]

Nice review!!

[hscmit]

I really loved these and thought they were one of the better cigars to come out last year

I agree

was the ash on yours flaky?

[srduggins]

The first one I had did nothing for me, and I love everything Dion makes. Hopefully, the next one will be better.

[smokinpeace]

I really need to try these.

[mcmoyer]

Thanks for the review! I've picked up a couple but have yet to fire one up.

:tu

[Christiel49]

Have you tried the Illusione Phantom? Was gonna pick up a few tomorrow. Heard great things!

[Adriftpanda]

Have you tried the Illusione Phantom? Was gonna pick up a few tomorrow. Heard great things!

This cigar IS the Phantom. Illusione Singulare "Phantom."

Nice review, I really enjoy these. Wish I had more than 1 box.

[Christiel49]

This cigar IS the Phantom. Illusione Singulare "Phantom."

Nice review, I really enjoy these. Wish I had more than 1 box.
Oh, thanks for clearing that up. That is what I heard, and I really want to try them!!!!

[Adriftpanda]

If you can still find them, give them a try. These are great, 2nd to the Epernay.

[Christiel49]

They just got them in @ my local B&M. Told them to hold a few, but you know how that goes....... Epernay?

[hscmit]

This cigar IS the Phantom. Illusione Singulare "Phantom."

Nice review, I really enjoy these. Wish I had more than 1 box.

there has only been one release of the singulare series, so I didnt think it necessary to include the phantom name, sorry if I confused anyone

[full count]

Thanks for the review. Only 1000 boxes made (15 count). The word is that Illusione will release an LE every year, but each one will be a different sized cigar. I think it is an exceptional smoke.

[muncy]

nice review, these are really good smokes

[Adriftpanda]

They just got them in @ my local B&M. Told them to hold a few, but you know how that goes....... Epernay?

Yes, Epernay. Try them, they are great.

[Christiel49]

Yes, Epernay. Try them, they are great.
I will definately add to my list. Which seems to be growing by the day :) Thanks!

[alpha8a]

I have only had one of these but loved it.

[CRIMPS]

I would love to get my hands on one of these. High on the "to try" list.

:tu

[ajacobs]

I likewise enjoy this smoke.

[icehog3]

Thanks for the review. Only 1000 boxes made (15 count). The word is that Illusione will release an LE every year, but each one will be a different sized cigar. I think it is an exceptional smoke.

The owner of the B&M I was at yesterday confirmed this.

Smoked one today, and it was an enjoyable cigar. Started with some pepper, but quickly smoothed out to cedar and leather flavors.

[Sin]

nice review on a very enjoyable stick; thanks

[MurphysLaw]

nice review and pics, would love to get my hands on one of these, i'm a total illusione whore