Illusione 888

macpappy · 01-07-2009, 01:30 PM

I just smoked my second Illusione 888 and decided to go ahead and do a quick review.

The first one I smoked couple of weeks ago was an okay smoke that had burn issues - mainly uneven burning that I had to keep retouching. I had used a V-cut on this one. I wasn't that impressed so I waiting to try another one before offering my thoughts on it.

This one had been sitting in my humidor for about a week longer at 65%. I also used a cutter to just barely shave to cap off. Excellent pre-light draw that showed no signs of tightness. This one burned almost perfectly with only one uneven spot about 2/3 way through the smoke. The ash held on until almost the halfway mark.

I didn't find much spice in this one but that may be because I've been smoking a lot of Pepin's lately. This one had a hint of spice and a slight sweet, chocolate taste that was enhanced by the black coffee I was drinking.

I usually smoke robustos or toros. I've just found my go to Churchill.

01-07-2009, 01:39 PM

These are some good sticks. I am fond of them.

sofaman · 01-07-2009, 03:50 PM

The 888 is my favorite Illusione

MikeyC · 01-07-2009, 03:59 PM

I really enjoy the 888. I have yet to meet an Illusione that I didn't like, but I haven't tried them all . . . at least yet.

Thanks for the review!

jitzy · 01-07-2009, 04:05 PM

I really do like these too just loaded with flavor

Skywalker · 01-07-2009, 04:53 PM

Wonderful review!!! I'm glad you gave it a second try!!!

UPHOTO · 01-08-2009, 10:31 AM

Hmmmm....one of the few Illusiones I haven't tried.

Need to soon.

shvictor · 01-08-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UPHOTO

Hmmmm....one of the few Illusiones I haven't tried.

Need to soon.

Really? You live right there and you haven't tried all the Illusiones? Slacker

Green Lantern · 01-08-2009, 11:53 AM

Great Review! I've had the Illusione 888 a few times and I wasn't a huge fan of it, great cigar but the "mk" and the "2" have smoked better for me imo. I'm still searching for the "23" and the "hl".

UPHOTO · 01-08-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by shvictor

Really? You live right there and you haven't tried all the Illusiones? Slacker

hehehehe...

I knew you would give me a hard time on that one.

Hate to admit it BUT I have never had either the 888, f9, M7, 2 or 1....

I know, I know........

I keep getting distracted by the great tatuaje selection there.

I think next time i'm in there I'll pick up at least the 888 and 2 for now.

01-08-2009, 01:25 PM

The ~888~is my "fall back" to Illusione, my first choice is the ~4/2g~...I do love the ~888~ though...AWESOME REVIEW

hsmunoz · 01-09-2009, 09:34 AM

i tried one that was in the humi for serveral months
I really liked it. It did tail of in the end, but definitely something that will occupy space in my box.

01-09-2009, 12:24 PM

I keep hearing about these cigars..I should poke around and see if i can get my hands on a few of them.

vudu9 · 01-12-2009, 04:14 PM

888's are usually my go-to cigar when I have the time to smoke that much cigar - usually out on the golf course playing whack-a-mole. Great review.

Dion

Dooge · 01-12-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottishSmoker

The ~888~is my "fall back" to Illusione, my first choice is the ~4/2g~...I do love the ~888~ though...AWESOME REVIEW

Awesome cigars, great review!

ActionAndy · 01-12-2009, 04:50 PM

Sounds like something I'll try. I've had the CG8 but wasn't ecstatic about it, but have been interested in other Illusiones. Thanks for the review.

Homebrewer · 01-12-2009, 08:36 PM

I like the 888 and the 88. Just good stuff. I need to find an excuse to pay a visit to Dion sometime.

Scottw · 01-12-2009, 09:52 PM

nice review!

01-07-2009, 01:30 PM	#1
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Illusione 888 I just smoked my second Illusione 888 and decided to go ahead and do a quick review. The first one I smoked couple of weeks ago was an okay smoke that had burn issues - mainly uneven burning that I had to keep retouching. I had used a V-cut on this one. I wasn't that impressed so I waiting to try another one before offering my thoughts on it. This one had been sitting in my humidor for about a week longer at 65%. I also used a cutter to just barely shave to cap off. Excellent pre-light draw that showed no signs of tightness. This one burned almost perfectly with only one uneven spot about 2/3 way through the smoke. The ash held on until almost the halfway mark. I didn't find much spice in this one but that may be because I've been smoking a lot of Pepin's lately. This one had a hint of spice and a slight sweet, chocolate taste that was enhanced by the black coffee I was drinking. I usually smoke robustos or toros. I've just found my go to Churchill. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

01-07-2009, 01:39 PM	#2
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione 888 These are some good sticks. I am fond of them.

01-07-2009, 03:50 PM	#3
sofaman Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dubois,PA Posts: 604 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione 888 The 888 is my favorite Illusione __________________ http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...80#post1461280

01-07-2009, 03:59 PM	#4
MikeyC member of the CA MINYAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,782 Trading: (11)	Re: Illusione 888 I really enjoy the 888. I have yet to meet an Illusione that I didn't like, but I haven't tried them all . . . at least yet. Thanks for the review! __________________ I think Pandora's box was actually a humidor!

01-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#5
jitzy Illusione Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Windermere Fl Posts: 306 Trading: (17)	Re: Illusione 888 I really do like these too just loaded with flavor __________________

01-07-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Illusione 888 Wonderful review!!! I'm glad you gave it a second try!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-08-2009, 10:31 AM	#7
UPHOTO . Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Reno, NV Posts: 279 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione 888 Hmmmm....one of the few Illusiones I haven't tried. Need to soon.

01-08-2009, 11:53 AM	#9
Green Lantern of Sector 2814 Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Alex Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione 888 Great Review! I've had the Illusione 888 a few times and I wasn't a huge fan of it, great cigar but the "mk" and the "2" have smoked better for me imo. I'm still searching for the "23" and the "hl". Last edited by Green Lantern; 01-08-2009 at 11:57 AM. Reason: sp

01-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#11
ScottishSmoker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione 888 The ~888~is my "fall back" to Illusione, my first choice is the ~4/2g~...I do love the ~888~ though...AWESOME REVIEW

01-09-2009, 09:34 AM	#12
hsmunoz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 142 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione 888 i tried one that was in the humi for serveral months I really liked it. It did tail of in the end, but definitely something that will occupy space in my box.

01-09-2009, 12:24 PM	#13
Killjoy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione 888 I keep hearing about these cigars..I should poke around and see if i can get my hands on a few of them.

01-12-2009, 04:14 PM	#14
vudu9 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, NV. Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione 888 888's are usually my go-to cigar when I have the time to smoke that much cigar - usually out on the golf course playing whack-a-mole. Great review. Dion

01-12-2009, 04:50 PM	#16
ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione 888 Sounds like something I'll try. I've had the CG8 but wasn't ecstatic about it, but have been interested in other Illusiones. Thanks for the review.

01-12-2009, 08:36 PM	#17
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: Illusione 888 I like the 888 and the 88. Just good stuff. I need to find an excuse to pay a visit to Dion sometime.

01-12-2009, 09:52 PM	#18
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: Illusione 888 nice review! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."