Illusione CG:4

ZenSilk · 10-02-2009, 12:46 PM

Not a bad stick.

My beverage: Coffee (very nutty), with a dash of cream and a stick of cinnamon in the cup.

Pre-Light: Sweet tobacco and a sweet spiced cocoa. Smells great!

Upon Lighting: Sweet spiced cocoa and mild tobacco undertones, mild spicy tingle on the throat and through the nose. Very thick and creamy smoke, coats the palate very well, excellent mouth-feel.

1st 3rd: Well, it hasn't changed, a bit spicier with the additions of sweet cinnamon and nutmeg, but still the base of cocoa and sweet tobacco.

2/3: Very sweet cocoa, stronger cinnamon, still the spiciness.

3/3: Went out! Relight - Heavier tobacco, heavier cocoa, spices still lingering. Damp earth at the end of the last third after the band, let it go out about 1" away from tip.

Over-all: A very enjoyable smoke, a bit lighter than I thought it would be but tasty as heck nonetheless. I'll have to try one of these with a Mexican style spiced hot cocoa.

Mr B · 10-02-2009, 01:09 PM

Nice review of a very Yummy stick.

Skywalker · 10-02-2009, 01:12 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

These are one of my favorites!!!

ZenSilk · 10-02-2009, 01:12 PM

Yeah, it was good enough where as I finished it and the coffee, very lively buzzed, I thought "oh yeah, I'm hungry!".

elderboy02 · 10-02-2009, 01:14 PM

I love CG:4's

OHRD · 10-02-2009, 01:15 PM

Great review, I haven't had an Illusione; how would you rate the strength on this stick? Do they make a mild-medium?

ZenSilk · 10-02-2009, 01:21 PM

For me I'd go with Medium-partial Full , Full because of the Nicotine buzz mostly.. I don't believe I know of a Mild-medium in the original line, but they have a couple other lines I havn't (and don't think i will) ventured into which I think may be medium.

Kreth · 10-02-2009, 01:22 PM

I just got one of these in the NST, really looking forward to smoking it.
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rizzle · 10-02-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenSilk

For me I'd go with Medium-partial Full , Full because of the Nicotine buzz mostly.. I don't believe I know of a Mild-medium in the original line, but they have a couple other lines I havn't (and don't think i will) ventured into which I think may be medium.

That's about right.

WyGuy · 10-02-2009, 03:06 PM

One of my favorite smokes right now, thanks for the review!

10-02-2009, 05:49 PM

I'm with others on this cigar,,I love them and they are one of the best sticks out there.

e-man67 · 10-02-2009, 06:02 PM

Very damn good! I think I like the 88's the best though...if you can get your hands on a fresh Cruzado...very flavorful!

10-02-2009, 06:14 PM

Another excellant cigar by Dion!

My favorite has always been the MK!

ZenSilk · 10-02-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinsFanLarry

Another excellant cigar by Dion!

My favorite has always been the MK!

MK is my favorite too.

Adriftpanda · 10-02-2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks for the review! I did enjoy the MK as well but I would have to say the Epernay or the MJ 12 is my favorite Illusione.

kelmac07 · 10-03-2009, 01:23 AM

Thanks for sharing!!

acarr · 10-05-2009, 11:01 PM

I have only had two of these and the first one was probably one of the best cigars I ever tried. The second was was mediocre at best. I will have to try out a couple more of them.

Ratters · 10-06-2009, 12:53 AM

Nice review. I like them.

pfm721 · 10-06-2009, 07:19 AM

Love em. Favorites in the line are the 888 or the F9

10-06-2009, 09:45 AM

Nice review. I had one Illusione and loved it. I need to get a box of these or the 88s.

10-02-2009, 12:46 PM	#1
ZenSilk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 106 Trading: (8)	Illusione CG:4 Not a bad stick. My beverage: Coffee (very nutty), with a dash of cream and a stick of cinnamon in the cup. Pre-Light: Sweet tobacco and a sweet spiced cocoa. Smells great! Upon Lighting: Sweet spiced cocoa and mild tobacco undertones, mild spicy tingle on the throat and through the nose. Very thick and creamy smoke, coats the palate very well, excellent mouth-feel. 1st 3rd: Well, it hasn't changed, a bit spicier with the additions of sweet cinnamon and nutmeg, but still the base of cocoa and sweet tobacco. 2/3: Very sweet cocoa, stronger cinnamon, still the spiciness. 3/3: Went out! Relight - Heavier tobacco, heavier cocoa, spices still lingering. Damp earth at the end of the last third after the band, let it go out about 1" away from tip. Over-all: A very enjoyable smoke, a bit lighter than I thought it would be but tasty as heck nonetheless. I'll have to try one of these with a Mexican style spiced hot cocoa.

10-02-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Illusione CG:4 Nice review of a very Yummy stick.

10-02-2009, 01:12 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Illusione CG:4 Thanks for the review!!! These are one of my favorites!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

10-02-2009, 01:12 PM	#4
ZenSilk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 106 Trading: (8)	Re: Illusione CG:4 Yeah, it was good enough where as I finished it and the coffee, very lively buzzed, I thought "oh yeah, I'm hungry!".

10-02-2009, 01:14 PM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Illusione CG:4 I love CG:4's

10-02-2009, 01:15 PM	#6
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Illusione CG:4 Great review, I haven't had an Illusione; how would you rate the strength on this stick? Do they make a mild-medium? __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-02-2009, 01:21 PM	#7
ZenSilk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 106 Trading: (8)	Re: Illusione CG:4 For me I'd go with Medium-partial Full , Full because of the Nicotine buzz mostly.. I don't believe I know of a Mild-medium in the original line, but they have a couple other lines I havn't (and don't think i will) ventured into which I think may be medium.

10-02-2009, 01:22 PM	#8
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Illusione CG:4 I just got one of these in the NST, really looking forward to smoking it. Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2009, 03:06 PM	#10
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: Illusione CG:4 One of my favorite smokes right now, thanks for the review!

10-02-2009, 05:49 PM	#11
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione CG:4 I'm with others on this cigar,,I love them and they are one of the best sticks out there.

10-02-2009, 06:02 PM	#12
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Illusione CG:4 Very damn good! I think I like the 88's the best though...if you can get your hands on a fresh Cruzado...very flavorful!

10-02-2009, 06:14 PM	#13
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione CG:4 Another excellant cigar by Dion! My favorite has always been the MK!

10-02-2009, 08:41 PM	#15
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Illusione CG:4 Thanks for the review! I did enjoy the MK as well but I would have to say the Epernay or the MJ 12 is my favorite Illusione. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

10-03-2009, 01:23 AM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Illusione CG:4 Thanks for sharing!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-05-2009, 11:01 PM	#17
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Illusione CG:4 I have only had two of these and the first one was probably one of the best cigars I ever tried. The second was was mediocre at best. I will have to try out a couple more of them.

10-06-2009, 12:53 AM	#18
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Illusione CG:4 Nice review. I like them.

10-06-2009, 07:19 AM	#19
pfm721 I bleed Orange and Blue Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Patrick Location: Naples, FL Posts: 101 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione CG:4 Love em. Favorites in the line are the 888 or the F9

10-06-2009, 09:45 AM	#20
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione CG:4 Nice review. I had one Illusione and loved it. I need to get a box of these or the 88s.