My first review: Illusione 4/2g

quantim0 · 06-12-2010, 11:18 AM

These are my notes from smoking one of these last night. My palette isn't top notch yet, but I did my best.

Appearance: slight veins, very smooth, great consistent brown color
Pre-draw: ceder, light tobacco
Light: toast with torch, finish with matches
First third: light spice through the nose, light tobacco on the finish, roasted nuts, ash slightly loose but holds ok
Second third: spice increases on finish and through nose, leather, toast
Last third: strong leather, mild spice, other minor flavors unable to pick out

Good smoke. A little expensive for what it was. Would smoke again, possible aging candidate. Not a box purchase, would do singles and 5 packs.

Burn mostly self corrected, a few small touch ups. One relight due to the top half going out.

Smoke time: 2 hr 15 min with about 2" left

I'd love to give the length and ring gauge, but I need to get a hold of one of those nifty card with the holes in it that some people here have.

tomc3084 · 06-12-2010, 12:33 PM

Nice review rook

G G · 06-12-2010, 12:42 PM

longknocker · 06-12-2010, 12:45 PM

Nice Review On A Quality Stick!

Wharf Rat · 06-12-2010, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the review!

Those ring gauge tools are cool but, in the meantime, you could probably ballpark it with a ruler since 1 RG = 1/64" (.4 mm).

kaisersozei · 06-12-2010, 02:04 PM

Nice virgin review!

(btw, these are 7½ x 49)

mcmoyer · 06-12-2010, 04:18 PM

Very nice review of a great stick!!

kelmac07 · 06-12-2010, 05:13 PM

DPD6030 · 06-12-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Nice Review On A Quality Stick!

, I've only had one but it was steller. I need to pick up a few more of these.

OHRD · 06-14-2010, 06:16 AM

Well done Andrew, keep 'em coming!

06-12-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	My first review: Illusione 4/2g These are my notes from smoking one of these last night. My palette isn't top notch yet, but I did my best. Appearance: slight veins, very smooth, great consistent brown color Pre-draw: ceder, light tobacco Light: toast with torch, finish with matches First third: light spice through the nose, light tobacco on the finish, roasted nuts, ash slightly loose but holds ok Second third: spice increases on finish and through nose, leather, toast Last third: strong leather, mild spice, other minor flavors unable to pick out Good smoke. A little expensive for what it was. Would smoke again, possible aging candidate. Not a box purchase, would do singles and 5 packs. Burn mostly self corrected, a few small touch ups. One relight due to the top half going out. Smoke time: 2 hr 15 min with about 2" left I'd love to give the length and ring gauge, but I need to get a hold of one of those nifty card with the holes in it that some people here have. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

06-12-2010, 12:33 PM	#2
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: My first review: Illusione 4/2g Nice review rook __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-12-2010, 12:42 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: My first review: Illusione 4/2g

06-12-2010, 12:45 PM	#4
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: My first review: Illusione 4/2g Nice Review On A Quality Stick!

06-12-2010, 01:27 PM	#5
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 780 Trading: (7)	Re: My first review: Illusione 4/2g Thanks for the review! Those ring gauge tools are cool but, in the meantime, you could probably ballpark it with a ruler since 1 RG = 1/64" (.4 mm).

06-12-2010, 02:04 PM	#6
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: My first review: Illusione 4/2g Nice virgin review! (btw, these are 7½ x 49) __________________

06-12-2010, 04:18 PM	#7
mcmoyer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 255 Trading: (25)	Re: My first review: Illusione 4/2g Very nice review of a great stick!! __________________ Not an Aficionado...

06-12-2010, 05:13 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: My first review: Illusione 4/2g __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-14-2010, 06:16 AM	#10
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: My first review: Illusione 4/2g Well done Andrew, keep 'em coming! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.