Illusione Nosotros Corona Larga
 

Illusione Nosotros Corona Larga Factory Sample

This was gift from Dion Giolito, when I visited Fumare in July! I cannot kid you! I wanted to try this one as soon as I found out about it!!!

Shape: Double Corona
Size: 6 x 46
Wrapper: Corojo 99
Filler: Nicaraguan
Binder: Connecticut Habano
Strength: Medium/Full

As advertised:
The Illusione Nosotros Cigars are rolled by Drew Estates in Nicaragua and are the latest creation from Illusione. Unlike most cigars made by Drew Estates, these cigars are not infused cigars but rather a blend of fine tobaccos from Nicaragua with a Corojo '99 wrapper, Nicaraguan fillers, and Connecticut Habano binder. Because "Nosotros" means "us" this is symbolic of Illusione and Drew Estates joining forces to produce another fantastic cigar. Dion Giolito of Illusione says that these cigars are best described as. “Spicy and clean on the palate with richness and power that really sneaks up on you. The blend is well out of my comfort zone and very nonpareil to my other lines. As it turned out, the first combination of tobaccos that we experimented with wound up being the final blend".

Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a big fan of Illusione Cigars!!! I couldn't wait to try this latest creation. The construction on this cigar is a little rougher than the other Illusiones I have had. The wrapper is also oiler. I took a picture of it next to an ~F9~ for comparison. I'll show that later on.
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8189/nosotros01.jpg

The pre-light draw was easy. I toasted it and the aroma was divine! The first few puffs were flavorful with a distinct caramel note!!! A little into this and I was beginning to pick up an acrid feeling in the back of my throat but this didn't last long and the caramel continued!
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9633/nosotros02.jpg

The burn on this was perfect and needed no correcting for the entire experience. The ash was mostly white with a little zebra stripe. The ash held very long, and did not flake when it fell off! The other illusione cigars I have had were similar in this regard.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4570/nosotros03.jpg

The hints of caramel stayed throughout the experience, however at about the halfway point the complexity changed to become a bit more spicy (not peppery) and I began to detect I hint of almond in the background!
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/148/nosotros05.jpg

This cigar had a very long and flavorful finish! At the very end I was getting an almost toffee flavor, which was very enjoyable especially at the end of a cigar! I paired this cigar with Iced Coffee but I never picked up hints of coffee in this cigar at all.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1889/nosotros06.jpg

I know that this one was a factory sample but I couldn't have asked for a better cigar!!! I would smoke this one again in a heartbeat!!! When these become available do yourself a favor and try them!

Total smoke time took 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Construction/Appearance: 9 out of 10
Flavor Balance: 10 out of 10 (Nice complexity!)
Strength: Full (This one does sneak up on you!)
Over all experience: 9.5 out of 10
Value: This was gifted but I would expect to pay more than $10.00 per stick.

Thank you Dion for a fantastic gift!!!

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Picture of the Nosotros next to an Illusione ~F9~:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6112/66631169.jpg

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Great review. I will definatly be seeking these out when they become available. :dr:dr:dr

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Thanks for the great review and pictures. :tu

I can't wait to try these ... the caramel flavor sounds very interesting

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Great review, Darrell! Lucky bastid.

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Looks good! I saw a video of Dion talking this one up & am really looking forward to the release!

:ss

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WOW, great review Darrell! That thing looks :dr
Cant wait to try one.
Awesome pics too.

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Nice review and thanks for making me want to spend money!!!

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Thanks for the review and pics.

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Did it taste similar to a Liga Privada #9 ?

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Nice review Darrell, I'll have to start looking for these. :D

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Great review...thanks for sharing.

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Thanks for the sweet review Dice:tu


**Side note** That is a b!tchin ashtray!!! Where did you get it?

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Thanks for the review Darrell. Looks like a great cigar.

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I have not tried the Liga Privada!!! Sorry!!!

Thanks! I picked it up at the cigarette shop behind my house!!!

I paid too much!!!

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I'll give you a liga privada for one for these? Sucker...

Where's mine at Darrell?

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Great review Darrell!! Thanks for sharing. These sound awesome. I think Dion should send you a box.:banger

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I got some news on this, Mark told me that he placed an order on these and should be getting them soon. As for the date, I don't want you guys to know because I'm going to buy all them up so no one can try em.

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Okay, fine, I'll be nice... sometimes in Oct.

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I can't wait!!! These are fantastic!!!:dr

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Thanks for the review and pictures. That cigar sounds good!

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Looks like we're gonna have to wait a little longer for this one!!!

They are well worth the wait!!!:tu

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Thanks for the review!!!

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Nice review Darrell, definitely on the must try list.

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Darrell, Nice review and pic's my brother!

But it looks like the rest of us will be waiting just a little longer to get one though.....

Illusione Nosotros Release Date Pushed Back- The release date for one of the most anticipated cigar releases of the year, the Illusione Nosotros, has been pushed back until November of this year, according to Dion Giolito of Illusione Cigars. Says Dion (via Twitter) "Thinner Capa needs low and slow fermentation to keep the specific color/flavor profile I want. Don't want to rush it."

This information was provided by BrooksW at Smokingstogie.com

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Wow, these sound amazing! I've not sampled all of Dions stuff yet, but the ones I've had I really loved. And with his Liga Privada line, Drew has really proven himself to be a master blender as well. I'm VERY excited for this one!!

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Pushed back to sometimes November as far as the date I'm not sure just know it's pused back till Nov.

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Oops didn't see that Larry had posted that already.

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I had one of these this weekend. I did not know what to expect taste wise, but I did know that it was a combination effort between Drew Estates and Illusione.

I would say that this cigar is EXACTLY that. A combination of the two makers. I usually get a chalky taste with Illusione's (except for the HL). And with the Liga Privada's I get too much bell pepper spice and not enough tobacco flavor.

With this cigar the chalkness was replaced by the bell pepper spice from Drew and the overwhelming Spice I usually get from Liga's was replaced by a nice Nicaraguan tobacco flavor. All in all I say it takes the best of both cigar lines, and removes the unwanted characteristics, while blending well with each other.

I think the price point is a bit high, so to me that makes them not as nice. But it was still a great cigar and I would recommend it.