Illusione 88 Robusto
 

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Illusione 88 Robusto

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This is a Tex Cigars special!! Thanks Matt for the oppurtunity to try this llttle power house. And that's exactly what you get when you light this puppy up....power! Full bodied and spicy from the start. The Illusione 88 Robusto has a Nicaraquan Corojo wrapper with a Nicaraquan binder and filler. The draw was just a touch loose but not bad. Lot's of smoke.

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The ash did not hold on very long, falling off right about a half inch. From this point through the rest of the cigar it mellowed somewhat. Not wimpy mellow but not near as harsh as from the start. Very complex flavors. Earthy, nutty and spicy. I'm digging this cigar.

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Burn for the most part has been nice and even, up until I started nubbing it and then it went a little askew.

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What a great cigar. I must admit, I'm one lucky guy. Matt has sent me some fantastic cigars. It does help that my pallete is not as particular as some. I tend to enjoy a wide range of flavors and different types of body. But this is a great cigar that I would recommend to anyone with any experience in the hobby. Not for beginners! A little pricey for my blood, but I would spurge on a box of these for those special occasions.

Rockestone's Rating: 90

Thanks for reading.

Re: Illusione 88 Robusto
 

Thanks for the review. I really like this cigar as well. I have got to get me one of those metal cigar stands!

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That was a gift from Hotreds. It has been one of my "go to" accessories.

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Awesome review & pics bro!!! :tu :tu

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I'm having one now,I agree and might add a point or two... :ss

Re: Illusione 88 Robusto
 

That would be great. I'm actually starting to crave another one!!:ss

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Great pic's. I love that.

Re: Illusione 88 Robusto
 

Great review and pics. These are excellent cigars.

Re: Illusione 88 Robusto
 

88 is a great smoke ! Best in the line I think !!!

Re: Illusione 88 Robusto
 

The 88 is my favorite of the line