Cruzado & Illusione

02-15-2009, 01:53 PM

I had a Cruzado a couple weeks back. I thought it was one dimensional but constructed well. Not very exciting. Maybe they were too fresh.

Illusione is in my regular rotation. I was pumped about Cruzado but felt a little let down(sorry Dion).

My B&M sells the Cruzado for about $2.50 more than the Illusione, $10.50.

What are your thoughts inmates

groogs · 02-15-2009, 02:24 PM

They both seem very similar to me, but the Cruzados does seem to pick up after the half way point. If I had to choose one or the other I would go with the Cruzado.

02-15-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dillio

I had a Cruzado a couple weeks back. I thought it was one dimensional but constructed well. Not very exciting. Maybe they were too fresh.

Illusione is in my regular rotation. I was pumped about Cruzado but felt a little let down(sorry Dion).

My B&M sells the Cruzado for about $2.50 more than the Illusione, $10.50.

What are your thoughts inmates

I feel the exact same way about the Cruzado line. Between the 2 for me, Illusione wins.

02-15-2009, 04:41 PM

Cruzado is a pretty good cigar overall. I don't think it's a superior stick to the regular line (MK is my fave from Illusione), but by no means a bad stick.

Definitely try it again if you thought it was too fresh.

rizzle · 02-15-2009, 06:01 PM

So far, the Illusiones I've had have been underwhelming to say the least. I've had a 68, and an mk, and have found myself hoping that each would develop as I smoked them. I've got a couple of hl's and a cg4 resting. I'm hoping for the best or other wise I'm probably done with that line.

Weird too, because I've heard sooooo many people speak highly of them. I haven't gotten around to a Cruzado yet.

elderboy02 · 02-15-2009, 06:43 PM

I like the Illusione's better.

Skywalker · 02-15-2009, 09:40 PM

Please don't ask me to make a decision!!!

I enjoy both equally!

BryanB · 02-16-2009, 12:49 PM

Cruzados are awesome until you compare them to Illusione.

renton20 · 02-16-2009, 02:47 PM

Love em' both but I gotta give the nod to the cruzado. Lately I've been enjoying more sticks that don't have a big nic kick with all the flavor of their more powerful brethren. The cruzado fits that bill perfectly for me

02-16-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by renton20

Love em' both but I gotta give the nod to the cruzado. Lately I've been enjoying more sticks that don't have a big nic kick with all the flavor of their more powerful brethren. The cruzado fits that bill perfectly for me

Ratters · 02-16-2009, 05:35 PM

Wow, I smoke both but I LOVE the Cruzado. I find the Marelas to be incredibly tasty and complex. Some of the larger sizes less so. As for the Illusiones I prefer the no. 2 followed by the cg4. Funny thing is I found the Cruzado to be more powerful than the Illusiones.

vudu9 · 02-16-2009, 07:10 PM

Great comments one and all. It all comes down to personal preference.

Cruzado = Criollo blend
illusione = Corojo blend

Dion

jwintosh · 02-16-2009, 07:17 PM

tough choice. i've only had a couple of the cruzados and loved them! i thoroughly enjoy the illusiones, with the HL being my fav.... i think i'll light one up!

mcmoyer · 02-20-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jwintosh

tough choice. i've only had a couple of the cruzados and loved them! i thoroughly enjoy the illusiones, with the HL being my fav.... i think i'll light one up!

I just broke open a box of the HL's & spent an hour and a half with one...what a great smoke!!

Skywalker · 02-20-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmoyer

I just broke open a box of the HL's & spent an hour and a half with one...what a great smoke!!

One of my favorites... if not the favorite!!!

02-15-2009, 01:53 PM	#1
dillio Guest Posts: n/a	Cruzado & Illusione I had a Cruzado a couple weeks back. I thought it was one dimensional but constructed well. Not very exciting. Maybe they were too fresh. Illusione is in my regular rotation. I was pumped about Cruzado but felt a little let down(sorry Dion). My B&M sells the Cruzado for about $2.50 more than the Illusione, $10.50. What are your thoughts inmates

02-15-2009, 02:24 PM	#2
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Cruzado & Illusione They both seem very similar to me, but the Cruzados does seem to pick up after the half way point. If I had to choose one or the other I would go with the Cruzado.

02-15-2009, 04:41 PM	#4
ChINaMaN1472 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cruzado & Illusione Cruzado is a pretty good cigar overall. I don't think it's a superior stick to the regular line (MK is my fave from Illusione), but by no means a bad stick. Definitely try it again if you thought it was too fresh.

02-15-2009, 06:01 PM	#5
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Cruzado & Illusione So far, the Illusiones I've had have been underwhelming to say the least. I've had a 68, and an mk, and have found myself hoping that each would develop as I smoked them. I've got a couple of hl's and a cg4 resting. I'm hoping for the best or other wise I'm probably done with that line. Weird too, because I've heard sooooo many people speak highly of them. I haven't gotten around to a Cruzado yet.

02-15-2009, 06:43 PM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Cruzado & Illusione I like the Illusione's better.

02-15-2009, 09:40 PM	#7
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Cruzado & Illusione Please don't ask me to make a decision!!! I enjoy both equally! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-16-2009, 12:49 PM	#8
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Cruzado & Illusione Cruzados are awesome until you compare them to Illusione. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

02-16-2009, 02:47 PM	#9
renton20 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 212 Trading: (13)	Re: Cruzado & Illusione Love em' both but I gotta give the nod to the cruzado. Lately I've been enjoying more sticks that don't have a big nic kick with all the flavor of their more powerful brethren. The cruzado fits that bill perfectly for me

02-16-2009, 05:35 PM	#11
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Cruzado & Illusione Wow, I smoke both but I LOVE the Cruzado. I find the Marelas to be incredibly tasty and complex. Some of the larger sizes less so. As for the Illusiones I prefer the no. 2 followed by the cg4. Funny thing is I found the Cruzado to be more powerful than the Illusiones.

02-16-2009, 07:10 PM	#12
vudu9 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, NV. Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: Cruzado & Illusione Great comments one and all. It all comes down to personal preference. Cruzado = Criollo blend illusione = Corojo blend Dion

02-16-2009, 07:17 PM	#13
jwintosh i have a confirmation #!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Jeffrey Location: San Diego Posts: 1,239 Trading: (15)	Re: Cruzado & Illusione tough choice. i've only had a couple of the cruzados and loved them! i thoroughly enjoy the illusiones, with the HL being my fav.... i think i'll light one up! __________________ Surf's Up!