Illusione 88

tuxpuff · 05-18-2009, 11:02 PM

Size - 5 x 52
Shape - Robusto
Wrapper - Nicaragua
Filler - Nicaragua
Binder - Nicaragua

This 88 has about 1 year of age on it. Beautiful chocolate wrapper with solid construction.

First third - Great initial draw. Starts out strong and right out of the gate it has complex flavors of cocoa, leather, and toasted nuts. Burn is slightly uneven but fixes itself up rather quickly. The taste stays consistent and complex.

Second third - Now picking up some decent peppery spice which is complimented by a sweetness to the smoke. Cocoa, leather and tobacco all combine to produce a creamy and very smooth smoke.

Last third - Spice continues to increase as does the depth of flavor. There are just a ton of tastes which are coming through...very enjoyable. Finishes very strong with a rich coffee and mocha aftertaste.

I love Nicaraguan puros and Illusione are certainly at the top of my list. The 88 is a great smoke full of amazing flavors. Recommended!

Swampper · 05-18-2009, 11:23 PM

Great review. Thanks!

Bruzee · 05-19-2009, 12:08 AM

One of my absolute favorites. Thanks for the review.

mash · 05-19-2009, 12:17 AM

Thanks for the review. I really enjoy these too.

05-19-2009, 12:20 AM

Thanks for the review. It may push me to actually try my first Illusione.

Catfish · 05-19-2009, 04:39 AM

Awesome review. Thanks!

huero71 · 05-19-2009, 04:51 AM

Great review, great cigar.

Rockestone · 05-19-2009, 05:13 AM

Thanks for the review. I do like the Illusione's.

68TriShield · 05-19-2009, 05:44 AM

I agree,this is a great cigar.

Skywalker · 05-19-2009, 07:34 AM

Wonderful review!!!

Great photos!!!

This cigar is one of my favorites!!!

GreekGodX · 05-19-2009, 08:02 AM

I'm gonna make sure to try one of these this week. I have been too stuck on the cg4 to try any other Illusione's.

skullnrose · 05-19-2009, 08:16 AM

Nice review. Quality photos!

kelmac07 · 05-19-2009, 09:33 AM

Thanks for the review...now I am gonna have to add this to my list of GET ONE!!

LookAtBigErn82 · 05-19-2009, 09:36 AM

Nice review and pics. Got a fiver of these in a box split with Bruzee. Smoked one and wasn't that impressed but the second I had blew my mind. Hopefully the rest will be the same.

05-19-2009, 09:42 AM

Starchild just reviewed a Illusione cg4 from the blind taste test

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...kie#post378672

Should give an idea of another good stick from the Illusione line-up.

One of my favs as well.
I would like to see this blend produces in the corona size.
Anyone try some of the others lately?

kelmac07 · 05-19-2009, 10:01 AM

Again...I gotta try some of these...reviews make this stick sound tasty.

05-19-2009, 10:06 AM

Great review. I enjoyed the one I tried too, and you are spot on with the flavours.

Homebrewer · 05-19-2009, 10:15 AM

I went camping for five days and I smoked about 15 good cigars. The Illusione 88 stands out as the best cigar of my trip.

longknocker · 05-19-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Size - 5 x 52
Shape - Robusto
Wrapper - Nicaragua
Filler - Nicaragua
Binder - Nicaragua

This 88 has about 1 year of age on it. Beautiful chocolate wrapper with solid construction.

First third - Great initial draw. Starts out strong and right out of the gate it has complex flavors of cocoa, leather, and toasted nuts. Burn is slightly uneven but fixes itself up rather quickly. The taste stays consistent and complex.

Second third - Now picking up some decent peppery spice which is complimented by a sweetness to the smoke. Cocoa, leather and tobacco all combine to produce a creamy and very smooth smoke.

Last third - Spice continues to increase as does the depth of flavor. There are just a ton of tastes which are coming through...very enjoyable. Finishes very strong with a rich coffee and mocha aftertaste.

I love Nicaraguan puros and Illusione are certainly at the top of my list. The 88 is a great smoke full of amazing flavors. Recommended!

My First Illusione was an 88! Probably my all-time fav. Illusione!

Nice Review!

Starscream · 05-19-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

I agree,this is a great cigar.

05-18-2009, 11:02 PM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Illusione 88 Size - 5 x 52 Shape - Robusto Wrapper - Nicaragua Filler - Nicaragua Binder - Nicaragua This 88 has about 1 year of age on it. Beautiful chocolate wrapper with solid construction. First third - Great initial draw. Starts out strong and right out of the gate it has complex flavors of cocoa, leather, and toasted nuts. Burn is slightly uneven but fixes itself up rather quickly. The taste stays consistent and complex. Second third - Now picking up some decent peppery spice which is complimented by a sweetness to the smoke. Cocoa, leather and tobacco all combine to produce a creamy and very smooth smoke. Last third - Spice continues to increase as does the depth of flavor. There are just a ton of tastes which are coming through...very enjoyable. Finishes very strong with a rich coffee and mocha aftertaste. I love Nicaraguan puros and Illusione are certainly at the top of my list. The 88 is a great smoke full of amazing flavors. Recommended!

05-18-2009, 11:23 PM	#2
Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione 88 Great review. Thanks! __________________ Flying like a cement kite.

05-19-2009, 12:08 AM	#3
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Illusione 88 One of my absolute favorites. Thanks for the review. __________________

05-19-2009, 12:17 AM	#4
mash Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 435 Trading: (2)	Re: Illusione 88 Thanks for the review. I really enjoy these too.

05-19-2009, 12:20 AM	#5
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione 88 Thanks for the review. It may push me to actually try my first Illusione.

05-19-2009, 04:39 AM	#6
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Illusione 88 Awesome review. Thanks! __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

05-19-2009, 04:51 AM	#7
huero71 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 297 Trading: (2)	Re: Illusione 88 Great review, great cigar. __________________ I.B.E.W. Local 47

05-19-2009, 05:13 AM	#8
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: Illusione 88 Thanks for the review. I do like the Illusione's. __________________

05-19-2009, 05:44 AM	#9
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Illusione 88 I agree,this is a great cigar.

05-19-2009, 07:34 AM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Illusione 88 Wonderful review!!! Great photos!!! This cigar is one of my favorites!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

05-19-2009, 08:02 AM	#11
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Illusione 88 I'm gonna make sure to try one of these this week. I have been too stuck on the cg4 to try any other Illusione's. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

05-19-2009, 08:16 AM	#12
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Illusione 88 Nice review. Quality photos!

05-19-2009, 09:33 AM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Illusione 88 Thanks for the review...now I am gonna have to add this to my list of GET ONE!!

05-19-2009, 09:36 AM	#14
LookAtBigErn82 Munson, Roy E.?? Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 178 Trading: (12)	Re: Illusione 88 Nice review and pics. Got a fiver of these in a box split with Bruzee. Smoked one and wasn't that impressed but the second I had blew my mind. Hopefully the rest will be the same. __________________ Finally, Big Ern is above the law!!

05-19-2009, 09:42 AM	#15
Lensjockie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione 88 Starchild just reviewed a Illusione cg4 from the blind taste test http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...kie#post378672 Should give an idea of another good stick from the Illusione line-up. One of my favs as well. I would like to see this blend produces in the corona size. Anyone try some of the others lately?

05-19-2009, 10:01 AM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Illusione 88 Again...I gotta try some of these...reviews make this stick sound tasty.

05-19-2009, 10:06 AM	#17
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione 88 Great review. I enjoyed the one I tried too, and you are spot on with the flavours.

05-19-2009, 10:15 AM	#18
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: Illusione 88 I went camping for five days and I smoked about 15 good cigars. The Illusione 88 stands out as the best cigar of my trip.