Illusione Burn churchill

quantim0 · 01-03-2011, 07:27 PM

Intro: this blend is exclusive to Rocky Patels new lounge in Naples, "Burn". They can only be purchased from the lounge in person. I got the Churchill on Brooks recommendation, as I trust his opinions. I happened to be in Ft Myers for Christmas visiting family. I made a trip to Burn just to purchase these. The lounge itself was very nice and worth the trip if you are in the area. This is my second public review, I hope you enjoy.

Price: $10.25

Purchased: 12/26

Pre-light: beautiful wrapper and construction as always from Illusione. Nice reddish hue to the wrapper and it has minimal veins, perfect triple cap.

The prep: punched with my Xikar and toasted with my Xikar EX.

First third: nice hit of spice through the nose, not black pepper, more of a cinnamon/nutmeg tingle Sweet tobacco finish. Large volume of smoke with little effort. Salt and pepper ash. Spice fading to a toasty tobacco finish. Towards the end of the third, a little more of the toasty flavor and leather is coming through, very enjoyable start, very smooth flavors. Salt and pepper ash, a bit flaky, but holds for almost an inch.

Second third: leather coming to the front, spice almost gone. Leather starting to dominate. Minimal spice through the nose. Spice starting to increase on finish. Going out a little, quick relight and back on track. Still producing tons of smoke. Nutty flavor appearing.

Final third: flavor strengthening, no major changes. Perfect burn for the duration. Ash still flakey, but holding well. Leather dominating.*Final third a continuation of the first.

Conclusion: good smoke from Illusione yet again. I would like a little more complexity and definition of flavor. I'll be resting these for 6 months or so and revisit to see what has changed.

Score: 90

T.G · 01-03-2011, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the review.

I know these cigars are exclusive to the Rocky Patel Burn lounge, but do you happen to know the price point of the cigars?

quantim0 · 01-03-2011, 07:35 PM

They are $10.25 each for the Churchill. I think the other vitolas were within a few cents.

cigarlvr · 01-03-2011, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the review looks like a great one

T.G · 01-03-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

Thanks for the review.

I know these cigars are exclusive to the Rocky Patel Burn lounge, but do you happen to know the price point of the cigars?

Nevermind. Looks like you edited the review to include pricing and location info along with some pictures after I posted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantim0

They are $10.25 each for the Churchill. I think the other vitolas were within a few cents.

Thanks.

Skywalker · 01-03-2011, 09:55 PM

Sweet review!!!

Looks like one for the wish list!!!

kelmac07 · 01-03-2011, 10:01 PM

Nice review...thanks for sharing.

01-05-2011, 02:24 PM

Makes me want to make my way to Florida.

688sonarmen · 01-05-2011, 02:32 PM

Love the Illusiones!

Krish the Fish · 01-05-2011, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the review!

UPHOTO · 01-06-2011, 09:33 PM

Or you can make a trip to Reno, NV and pick some up from his store.

Skywalker · 01-06-2011, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UPHOTO

Or you can make a trip to Reno, NV and pick some up from his store.

Ahbroody · 01-06-2011, 11:53 PM

So then they are not exclusive to the rocky lounge in florida and be gotten from his shop?

longknocker · 01-07-2011, 03:51 AM

Great Review, Andrew!

UPHOTO · 01-07-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

So then they are not exclusive to the rocky lounge in florida and be gotten from his shop?

Yep.

01-03-2011, 07:27 PM	#1
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Illusione Burn churchill Intro: this blend is exclusive to Rocky Patels new lounge in Naples, "Burn". They can only be purchased from the lounge in person. I got the Churchill on Brooks recommendation, as I trust his opinions. I happened to be in Ft Myers for Christmas visiting family. I made a trip to Burn just to purchase these. The lounge itself was very nice and worth the trip if you are in the area. This is my second public review, I hope you enjoy. Price: $10.25 Purchased: 12/26 Pre-light: beautiful wrapper and construction as always from Illusione. Nice reddish hue to the wrapper and it has minimal veins, perfect triple cap. The prep: punched with my Xikar and toasted with my Xikar EX. First third: nice hit of spice through the nose, not black pepper, more of a cinnamon/nutmeg tingle Sweet tobacco finish. Large volume of smoke with little effort. Salt and pepper ash. Spice fading to a toasty tobacco finish. Towards the end of the third, a little more of the toasty flavor and leather is coming through, very enjoyable start, very smooth flavors. Salt and pepper ash, a bit flaky, but holds for almost an inch. Second third: leather coming to the front, spice almost gone. Leather starting to dominate. Minimal spice through the nose. Spice starting to increase on finish. Going out a little, quick relight and back on track. Still producing tons of smoke. Nutty flavor appearing. Final third: flavor strengthening, no major changes. Perfect burn for the duration. Ash still flakey, but holding well. Leather dominating.Final third a continuation of the first. Conclusion: good smoke from Illusione yet again. I would like a little more complexity and definition of flavor. I'll be resting these for 6 months or so and revisit to see what has changed. Score: 90 __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell Last edited by quantim0; 01-03-2011 at 07:36 PM.*

01-03-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,543 Trading: (37)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill Thanks for the review. I know these cigars are exclusive to the Rocky Patel Burn lounge, but do you happen to know the price point of the cigars?

01-03-2011, 07:35 PM	#3
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill They are $10.25 each for the Churchill. I think the other vitolas were within a few cents. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

01-03-2011, 07:42 PM	#4
cigarlvr Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Trading: (11)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill Thanks for the review looks like a great one

01-03-2011, 09:55 PM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill Sweet review!!! Looks like one for the wish list!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-03-2011, 10:01 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill Nice review...thanks for sharing. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-05-2011, 02:24 PM	#8
ajacobs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione Burn churchill Makes me want to make my way to Florida.

01-05-2011, 02:32 PM	#9
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill Love the Illusiones!

01-05-2011, 03:04 PM	#10
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill Thanks for the review!

01-06-2011, 09:33 PM	#11
UPHOTO . Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Reno, NV Posts: 279 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill Or you can make a trip to Reno, NV and pick some up from his store.

01-06-2011, 11:53 PM	#13
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill So then they are not exclusive to the rocky lounge in florida and be gotten from his shop?

01-07-2011, 03:51 AM	#14
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,114 Trading: (82)	Re: Illusione Burn churchill Great Review, Andrew!