Illusione

[ApexAZ]

I just finished an Illusione 2 Belicoso. What a great smoke! I had an 88 a while back and it was also very good, but maybe a little more full bodied.

For those who enjoy this brand, what are your favorite Illusione vitolas, and why?

[icehog3]

I've only had 3, but so far for me it is the Epernay Le Petite.

[DaBear]

888 maddies are my favorite of the lines I've tried, but the MJ12 naturals are always a good go to. Haven't had any of the Epernays yet.

[Ranger_B]

I like the MK, the cruzado mareles, and the holy lance.

[MurphysLaw]

I've only had 3, but so far for me it is the Epernay Le Petite.

:tpd: the 68 is pretty tasty as well

[whodeeni]

ECCJ!!!

Dion's best ever!:banger

[Zeuceone]

The F9 is the best for me.

[dave]

CG4 - Lots of other great Illusiones, but I always come back to the CG4. Just about the best NC ever.

[Adriftpanda]

Epernay is the way to go. The la petite epernay, one of the best nc sticks imo

[BTcigars]

For once I actually agree with Huy on something ;)

[Taki]

I am a huge fan of Illusione...I just picked up a 2 and another Epernay this week. I definitely like the Holy Lance (Hl) maduro they put out :tu But anything Illusione right now is the way to go!! Oh and the cg4 or the 42g are also really good the cg4 more than the 42g because of the size. I've been wanting to try a 888 maduro just have trouble finding them...but the 888 is an excellent stick!

[tsolomon]

Holy lance, Mk, Cg4 are my favorites. :D

[elderboy02]

CG:4 is the best

[SteelCityBoy]

I am a huge fan of Illusione...I just picked up a 2 and another Epernay this week. I definitely like the Holy Lance (Hl) maduro they put out :tu But anything Illusione right now is the way to go!! Oh and the cg4 or the 42g are also really good the cg4 more than the 42g because of the size. I've been wanting to try a 888 maduro just have trouble finding them...but the 888 is an excellent stick!

^^^^What this guy said! :tu

I have aslo had the Nosotros which was a blend from Dion and Jonathon Drew. Was different that all other illusiones I have had so far. I enjoyed it but I must say right now these sticks are quickly becoming favorites of mine.

[kelmac07]

88 Maduros are :dr :dr :dr

[mase]

Just had the Holy Lance last night. Tasty smoke!

[darkninja67]

White Horse for me as far as Illusione is concerned.

[ApexAZ]

Thanks all for your input. Seems like a wide swath of good cigars! I look forward to trying more of these.

[longknocker]

Thanks all for your input. Seems like a wide swath of good cigars! I look forward to trying more of these.

Can't Go Wrong With Any Of The Illusiones. Try Them All, Then Decide!:tu :)

[Chico57]

Got this as a Xmas present from ja3480. Never smoked an Illusione but after reading this thread I think the cg4 will be my first.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/Chico571/DSCN2032.jpg

[gator_79]

The 88 maduro and 888 maduro's are delicious...

[Doctorossi]

4/2g, with the CG4 in second. :dr

[Subvet642]

I've only had 3, but so far for me it is the Epernay Le Petite.

I love these as well. :tu

[chatboardhero]

the 88 and 888 are mind blowing. also, if you never tried the hl candela, your life is not complete.

[qsalinas]

I love all of the Maduros :dr but find myself smoking the cg-4 must of the time...
I also tryed the MK Ultra this weekend and it was pretty good...

[Mr B]

For me, its the smaller ring guages. MK, 68, CG4, Lancero.
This goes for the Epernay's too.

[Blak Smyth]

#1 MK Ultra
#2 CG:4
#3 88
#4 HL Maddie
#5 every other one, they are all tasty!

[drjammer]

MJ-12 by far my favorite :banger

[Isom-niac2]

The MJ12 maddie is pretty darn good too!!!

[SteelCityBoy]

the 88 and 888 are mind blowing. also, if you never tried the hl candela, your life is not complete.

I have one courtesy of Dave (TriShield68). If it's anything like the other Illusiones I have had I should be very happy!

[ktblunden]

I love the hl and cg4, but my favorite short smoke of all time is the 68.

[rizzle]

I love the hl and cg4, but my favorite short smoke of all time is the 68.

:tu

My top three Illusiones right there and in that order. The profile of the hl and how it builds is perfect. The cg4 is the perfect size and flavor. And the 68 is kinda the short on time version.

[Poronico]

Its all about the HL Maduro

[ApexAZ]

So are the 88 and 888 different blends, or just different vitolas?

[schollianmj]

I had an 88 a while back and liked it. keep meaning to get a few more, but everytime I hit the B&M I see something else I have to have....

[Taki]

Just had a mj12 tonight...:dr:dr

[ApexAZ]

Smoking an 888 now and wow, it's great!

[NCRadioMan]

So are the 88 and 888 different blends, or just different vitolas?

In red, bold. ;)

88 is a robusto
888 is a churchill

[ApexAZ]

In red, bold. ;)

88 is a robusto
888 is a churchill

Thanks! That's what I figured. So far I've had an 88, cg:4 Maduro, and now 888. 888 is by far my favorite so far.

[mash]

I really like this line, but I had a #2 last night and thought it was jut so-so.

[hdryder]

888 Maddie

[kuzi16]

i have limited exposure to the brand, but the CG:4 has done me well in the past.

[jovenhut]

ECCJ!!!

Dion's best ever!:banger

Agreed!

[Chico57]

Enjoyed a 4/2g.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/Chico571/100_1129.jpg

[papichulo]

Hmm, I have smoked the majority of the line; to include the off-shoots. IMHO, it is one of the most enjoyable marca when it comes to a large variety.

I prefer the Cruzado Marios and 4/2g

[jcruse64]

I picked up a few singles of the maduro HL, and thought it was just okay. For me, this wrapper just did not go with the blend, but that's just me. The regular HL, however, is smoking VERY well! I've tried several other sticks, and have not found one yet I did not like a lot. I'm a huge fan of the Epernay, but these HL's are really good too.

I'm looking forward to trying the candela wrapper some time.

[oooo35980]

I smoked an Epernay today, it was a bit light in the flavor dept I thought. But I've been smoking a lot of Maduros lately. Only my second Illusione, I wasn't wowed by the mk either. Maybe I'll pick up an mk ultra and see what comes of it.

[Fia]

My favorite from Illusione is the Epernay (btw also one of my favorites of any brand). After that the CG4 and the 68s. Also like the Cruzado petite coronas (forgot the name).