Illusione 88 Robusto

Rockestone · 02-22-2009, 06:43 AM

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Illusione 88 Robusto

This is a Tex Cigars special!! Thanks Matt for the oppurtunity to try this llttle power house. And that's exactly what you get when you light this puppy up....power! Full bodied and spicy from the start. The Illusione 88 Robusto has a Nicaraquan Corojo wrapper with a Nicaraquan binder and filler. The draw was just a touch loose but not bad. Lot's of smoke.

The ash did not hold on very long, falling off right about a half inch. From this point through the rest of the cigar it mellowed somewhat. Not wimpy mellow but not near as harsh as from the start. Very complex flavors. Earthy, nutty and spicy. I'm digging this cigar.

Burn for the most part has been nice and even, up until I started nubbing it and then it went a little askew.

What a great cigar. I must admit, I'm one lucky guy. Matt has sent me some fantastic cigars. It does help that my pallete is not as particular as some. I tend to enjoy a wide range of flavors and different types of body. But this is a great cigar that I would recommend to anyone with any experience in the hobby. Not for beginners! A little pricey for my blood, but I would spurge on a box of these for those special occasions.

Rockestone's Rating: 90

Thanks for reading.

Homebrewer · 02-22-2009, 07:51 AM

Thanks for the review. I really like this cigar as well. I have got to get me one of those metal cigar stands!

Rockestone · 02-22-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Homebrewer

Thanks for the review. I really like this cigar as well. I have got to get me one of those metal cigar stands!

That was a gift from Hotreds. It has been one of my "go to" accessories.

TripleF · 02-22-2009, 08:32 AM

Awesome review & pics bro!!!

68TriShield · 02-22-2009, 09:11 AM

I'm having one now,I agree and might add a point or two...

Rockestone · 02-22-2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

I'm having one now,I agree and might add a point or two...

That would be great. I'm actually starting to crave another one!!

Skywalker · 02-22-2009, 09:21 AM

Very nice review!!!

The 88 was my first Illusione!!! I have tried so many but I always come back to the 88!!!

vudu9 · 03-01-2009, 06:46 PM

Great pic's. I love that.

mash · 03-01-2009, 09:57 PM

Great review and pics. These are excellent cigars.

03-03-2009, 09:20 PM

88 is a great smoke ! Best in the line I think !!!

shvictor · 03-03-2009, 09:40 PM

The 88 is my favorite of the line

02-22-2009, 06:43 AM	#1
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Illusione 88 Robusto Saturday, February 21, 2009 Illusione 88 Robusto This is a Tex Cigars special!! Thanks Matt for the oppurtunity to try this llttle power house. And that's exactly what you get when you light this puppy up....power! Full bodied and spicy from the start. The Illusione 88 Robusto has a Nicaraquan Corojo wrapper with a Nicaraquan binder and filler. The draw was just a touch loose but not bad. Lot's of smoke. The ash did not hold on very long, falling off right about a half inch. From this point through the rest of the cigar it mellowed somewhat. Not wimpy mellow but not near as harsh as from the start. Very complex flavors. Earthy, nutty and spicy. I'm digging this cigar. Burn for the most part has been nice and even, up until I started nubbing it and then it went a little askew. What a great cigar. I must admit, I'm one lucky guy. Matt has sent me some fantastic cigars. It does help that my pallete is not as particular as some. I tend to enjoy a wide range of flavors and different types of body. But this is a great cigar that I would recommend to anyone with any experience in the hobby. Not for beginners! A little pricey for my blood, but I would spurge on a box of these for those special occasions. Rockestone's Rating: 90 Thanks for reading. __________________

02-22-2009, 07:51 AM	#2
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: Illusione 88 Robusto Thanks for the review. I really like this cigar as well. I have got to get me one of those metal cigar stands!

02-22-2009, 08:32 AM	#4
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Illusione 88 Robusto Awesome review & pics bro!!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

02-22-2009, 09:11 AM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Illusione 88 Robusto I'm having one now,I agree and might add a point or two...

02-22-2009, 09:21 AM	#7
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Illusione 88 Robusto Very nice review!!! The 88 was my first Illusione!!! I have tried so many but I always come back to the 88!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-01-2009, 06:46 PM	#8
vudu9 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, NV. Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione 88 Robusto Great pic's. I love that.

03-01-2009, 09:57 PM	#9
mash Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 435 Trading: (2)	Re: Illusione 88 Robusto Great review and pics. These are excellent cigars.

03-03-2009, 09:20 PM	#10
ja3480 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione 88 Robusto 88 is a great smoke ! Best in the line I think !!!

03-03-2009, 09:40 PM	#11
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Illusione 88 Robusto The 88 is my favorite of the line __________________