Tell me about illusione

REV · 03-11-2012, 12:01 PM

Where I work, people keep asking about illusione cigars and we dont cary them (yet). Show me what were missing out on, price points reviews and pics! I'm working on the boss to carry undercrown so might as well see what else we can sneak in.

kelmac07 · 03-11-2012, 12:16 PM

Wasn't a big fan of Illusione cigars until they released the maduro line. The CG4 and Eperenay are very solid sticks. But when they released the 88 Maduro...made me a big fan!!

dwoodward · 03-11-2012, 12:28 PM

Shouldn't the fact you have had multiple people ask about the sticks be reason enough to order in a few boxes?

Maybe that's just me.

REV · 03-11-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Shouldn't the fact you have had multiple people ask about the sticks be reason enough to order in a few boxes?

Maybe that's just me.

I'm not the orderer, lol, but the boss does occasionally listen to us peons. they are good guys and generally take heed, I just want to know what they are all about in case they ask! I like to know

BlindedByScience · 03-11-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by REV

I'm not the orderer, lol, but the boss does occasionally listen to us peons. they are good guys and generally take heed, I just want to know what they are all about in case they ask! I like to know

Tell the boss to get a couple boxes in, even if he has to pay retail for them. Smoke a couple, maybe even give a few out to regular customers. A great way to build good will with your good customers, and a quick way to build some excitement and get some feedback.

Seems pretty simple to me....

T.G · 03-11-2012, 01:02 PM

If you search the Island (The other ones) Reviews forum for "illusione", you'll find about 100 related threads, most of which are reviews, of the various illusione cigars.

lenguamor · 03-12-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

If you search the Island (The other ones) Reviews forum for "illusione", you'll find about 100 related threads, most of which are reviews, of the various illusione cigars.

deaster25 · 03-11-2012, 01:12 PM

I always wondered about them myself, I don't know anywhere to get them except online.

elderboy02 · 03-11-2012, 01:15 PM

I freaking love Illusione

03-12-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I freaking love Illusione

Agreed! They are no nonsense, and don't get caught up in the ridiculous limited edition production insanity that is wreaking havic in the cigar industry. They just produce quality Cuban influenced smokes for the every day consumer!

The HL Maduro is one of my top ten!

tsolomon · 03-13-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatch83

Agreed! They are no nonsense, and don't get caught up in the ridiculous limited edition production insanity that is wreaking havic in the cigar industry. They just produce quality Cuban influenced smokes for the every day consumer!

The HL Maduro is one of my top ten!

From what I have read, Dion was trying to replicate Nicaraguan cigars from the pre-Sandinistas era in the 1970's. I'm a big Illusione fan and like the mk, HL and CG4s the best. Just started smoking the maduro variety of these, but still prefer the originals.

papichulo · 03-18-2012, 07:02 AM

hmmm, you really need to visit his shops up in Reno, NV and take the world tour. IMHO, he uses some of the best non-cub tobacco from Tropical. I really enjoy this line. You cannot go wrong with MK or the Dantes Marios. The "A" was 2 hours of bliss.

03-19-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tsolomon

From what I have read, Dion was trying to replicate Nicaraguan cigars from the pre-Sandinistas era in the 1970's. I'm a big Illusione fan and like the mk, HL and CG4s the best. Just started smoking the maduro variety of these, but still prefer the originals.

"The idea behind Illusione was to create a cigar that was would appeal to modern day cigar smokers, but also reflected a specific taste profile of past years. Illusione is made from tobacco from the Somoza fields in Nicaragua, and was made to replicate cigars from the pre-Sandinistas era in the 1970's. Master grower Arcenio Ramos of Cuba has overseen the Illusione crop in order to make sure quality is assured. These fields that were once barren have now been re-grown to their fullest potential.

Illusione cigars are made from first generation Corojo ‘99 and Criollo ‘98 seeds. The cigars are then wrapped with a premium Colorado wrapper and finished with a triple cap in the premier Raices Cubanas factory. The Illusione is not a flavored cigar, but for the smoker who desires something that comes closer to a Cuban cigar than most Cubans now-a-days. Dion is making sure that production on Illusione is going to be limited, so don’t wait, buy a box now and see what all the hype is about, before they’re gone for good!"

icehog3 · 03-11-2012, 01:20 PM

Like all of them I have smoked, and love the Epernay line, especially the Le Petite.

Skywalker · 03-11-2012, 01:24 PM

Missing???

One of the best cigars out there!

cobra03 · 03-11-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I freaking love Illusione

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Like all of them I have smoked, and love the Epernay line, especially the Le Petite.

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Missing???

One of the best cigars out there!

Powers · 03-11-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Like all of them I have smoked, and love the Epernay line, especially the Le Petite.

One of my favorite brands

DaBear · 03-11-2012, 02:16 PM

The naturals have a nice meaty/leathery flavor profile with a nice spice that lingers around. The maduros are just flat out delicious, lots of earthy sweet goodness. The candelas are the only candela I've ever enjoyed, surprisingly maintains a decent bit of spice. Never been a fan of the Epernays, too pricey for what I got out of em.

Silound · 03-11-2012, 02:21 PM

There's something about the Epernay line, the rustic tobacco taste that just appeals to me. I never cared much for many of the regular Illusione lines (just the HL and MK), but I always found the Epernay lines to be perfectly balanced for a regular smoke.

Price points run in the $7-15 range, depending on the size and your local tobacco tax, so they're well priced.

RichardW · 03-11-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Silound

There's something about the Epernay line, the rustic tobacco taste that just appeals to me. I never cared much for many of the regular Illusione lines (just the HL and MK), but I always found the Epernay lines to be perfectly balanced for a regular smoke.

Price points run in the $7-15 range, depending on the size and your local tobacco tax, so they're well priced.

03-11-2012, 12:01 PM	#1
REV Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: David Location: Charleston SC Posts: 66 Trading: (1)	Tell me about illusione Where I work, people keep asking about illusione cigars and we dont cary them (yet). Show me what were missing out on, price points reviews and pics! I'm working on the boss to carry undercrown so might as well see what else we can sneak in.

03-11-2012, 12:16 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Tell me about illusione Wasn't a big fan of Illusione cigars until they released the maduro line. The CG4 and Eperenay are very solid sticks. But when they released the 88 Maduro...made me a big fan!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-11-2012, 12:28 PM	#3
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Tell me about illusione Shouldn't the fact you have had multiple people ask about the sticks be reason enough to order in a few boxes? Maybe that's just me.

03-11-2012, 01:02 PM	#6
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,553 Trading: (37)	Re: Tell me about illusione If you search the Island (The other ones) Reviews forum for "illusione", you'll find about 100 related threads, most of which are reviews, of the various illusione cigars.

03-11-2012, 01:12 PM	#8
deaster25 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Missouri Posts: 192 Trading: (4)	Re: Tell me about illusione I always wondered about them myself, I don't know anywhere to get them except online. __________________ A man with a beard never sleeps alone.

03-11-2012, 01:15 PM	#9
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,498 Trading: (133)	Re: Tell me about illusione I freaking love Illusione

03-18-2012, 07:02 AM	#12
papichulo Diablo Canoso Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burque Posts: 344 Trading: (2)	Re: Tell me about illusione hmmm, you really need to visit his shops up in Reno, NV and take the world tour. IMHO, he uses some of the best non-cub tobacco from Tropical. I really enjoy this line. You cannot go wrong with MK or the Dantes Marios. The "A" was 2 hours of bliss. __________________ it is all about the onion

03-11-2012, 01:20 PM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,778 Trading: (60)	Re: Tell me about illusione Like all of them I have smoked, and love the Epernay line, especially the Le Petite. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-11-2012, 01:24 PM	#15
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Tell me about illusione Missing??? One of the best cigars out there! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-11-2012, 02:16 PM	#18
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Tell me about illusione The naturals have a nice meaty/leathery flavor profile with a nice spice that lingers around. The maduros are just flat out delicious, lots of earthy sweet goodness. The candelas are the only candela I've ever enjoyed, surprisingly maintains a decent bit of spice. Never been a fan of the Epernays, too pricey for what I got out of em.

03-11-2012, 02:21 PM	#19
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Tell me about illusione There's something about the Epernay line, the rustic tobacco taste that just appeals to me. I never cared much for many of the regular Illusione lines (just the HL and MK), but I always found the Epernay lines to be perfectly balanced for a regular smoke. Price points run in the $7-15 range, depending on the size and your local tobacco tax, so they're well priced. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!