Illusione ~mj12~

Don Fernando · 05-25-2010, 12:25 PM

This cigar is named after the Majestic 12, a committee of scientists, military leaders, and government officials that had the task to investigate UFO's. The Illusione ~mj12~ is a toro grande, 6x54 and a Nicaraguan puro, from first generation criollo 98 and corojo 99 tobacco. The cigar are produced in Honduras.

The packaging of the cigar is quite unique, it is completely wrapped in tin foil. Now I am not sure, but it could be a reference to the tin foil hats and the name sake of the cigar. Once unwrapped I see a nice dark and oily wrapper with just 2 veins. The construction feels good and after punching I get a great predraw that tastes like straw and raisins.

I taste earth and coffee with some sweetness. The flavors are medium strong but smooth and friendly. After two inch the coffee disappears and I taste sweet herbs and earth. The sweetness is dominant.

Halfway the aftertaste is herbal without the sweetness. The main flavor still has the sweetness. After ¾ I get some leather in the background and at ⅔ I also taste some wood.

The smoke time of the 6x54 toro gordo is about 80 minutes. I got a lot of thick smoke and a good draw. I have no complaints about the burn too. The ash is light colored and firm. This cigar is medium flavored and medium to full bodied.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I would like a few more of these

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 7 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

Don Fernando · 05-25-2010, 12:33 PM

Forgot to say, this one was gifted to me by the owner of Pheasant Cigars in Las Vegas who shared a box of these with everybody at E.L.V.I.S. in june 2009

Mr B · 05-25-2010, 12:45 PM

I liked the MJ12. The only problem I got was after the first 1/3 there was not much change and it got a little boring. I seem to prefer the smaller R.G. Illusiones and Epernays. just my

BeerAdvocate · 05-25-2010, 01:10 PM

One of my favorite Illusione - Nice review!!!

MedicCook · 05-25-2010, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the review Ferdie. I have enjoyed the few I have smoked.

srduggins · 05-26-2010, 11:47 AM

Nice review, I think it's time for me to spark up another one of these. Thanks for the inspiration.

05-26-2010, 12:42 PM

I had one last night, it was the newer one not wrapped in foil. I enjoyed it, pretty consistent throughout, nice draw, good even burn but has mentioned above didn't change much, it ended the way it started. I have one more to smoke but not sure if I would pay 9 dollars again. The dark look and the wonderful smell made me pick them out.

e-man67 · 05-26-2010, 02:14 PM

I didn't think I would like these due to the larger ring gauge but they are actually really good.

Partagaspete · 05-26-2010, 05:11 PM

Funny, I just think they taste like a ring ding with some cedar. F-ing delicious! but as said above it really doesn't change much but they sure are tasty.

I tried the small one (38 or 68) and that was one lil' firecracker.

ie reviw Ferdie.

kelmac07 · 05-26-2010, 05:53 PM

Another fine review Ferdie. I wasn't impressed with the two I had.

05-26-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I would like a few more of these

Nice review, I'm smoking one as I type this.

05-25-2010, 12:25 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Illusione ~mj12~ This cigar is named after the Majestic 12, a committee of scientists, military leaders, and government officials that had the task to investigate UFO's. The Illusione ~mj12~ is a toro grande, 6x54 and a Nicaraguan puro, from first generation criollo 98 and corojo 99 tobacco. The cigar are produced in Honduras. The packaging of the cigar is quite unique, it is completely wrapped in tin foil. Now I am not sure, but it could be a reference to the tin foil hats and the name sake of the cigar. Once unwrapped I see a nice dark and oily wrapper with just 2 veins. The construction feels good and after punching I get a great predraw that tastes like straw and raisins. I taste earth and coffee with some sweetness. The flavors are medium strong but smooth and friendly. After two inch the coffee disappears and I taste sweet herbs and earth. The sweetness is dominant. Halfway the aftertaste is herbal without the sweetness. The main flavor still has the sweetness. After ¾ I get some leather in the background and at ⅔ I also taste some wood. The smoke time of the 6x54 toro gordo is about 80 minutes. I got a lot of thick smoke and a good draw. I have no complaints about the burn too. The ash is light colored and firm. This cigar is medium flavored and medium to full bodied. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I would like a few more of these Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 7 / 10 Aroma second part: 7 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

05-25-2010, 12:33 PM	#2
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Illusione ~mj12~ Forgot to say, this one was gifted to me by the owner of Pheasant Cigars in Las Vegas who shared a box of these with everybody at E.L.V.I.S. in june 2009 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

05-25-2010, 12:45 PM	#3
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Illusione ~mj12~ I liked the MJ12. The only problem I got was after the first 1/3 there was not much change and it got a little boring. I seem to prefer the smaller R.G. Illusiones and Epernays. just my

05-25-2010, 01:10 PM	#4
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Illusione ~mj12~ One of my favorite Illusione - Nice review!!! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

05-25-2010, 09:48 PM	#5
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione ~mj12~ Thanks for the review Ferdie. I have enjoyed the few I have smoked. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

05-26-2010, 11:47 AM	#6
srduggins Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: steve Location: So. Cal. No More Posts: 504 Trading: (37)	Re: Illusione ~mj12~ Nice review, I think it's time for me to spark up another one of these. Thanks for the inspiration.

05-26-2010, 12:42 PM	#7
MarioF Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione ~mj12~ I had one last night, it was the newer one not wrapped in foil. I enjoyed it, pretty consistent throughout, nice draw, good even burn but has mentioned above didn't change much, it ended the way it started. I have one more to smoke but not sure if I would pay 9 dollars again. The dark look and the wonderful smell made me pick them out.

05-26-2010, 02:14 PM	#8
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Illusione ~mj12~ I didn't think I would like these due to the larger ring gauge but they are actually really good.

05-26-2010, 05:11 PM	#9
Partagaspete I Do Medical Things Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The 1st State Posts: 676 Trading: (8)	Re: Illusione ~mj12~ Funny, I just think they taste like a ring ding with some cedar. F-ing delicious! but as said above it really doesn't change much but they sure are tasty. I tried the small one (38 or 68) and that was one lil' firecracker. ie reviw Ferdie.

05-26-2010, 05:53 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Illusione ~mj12~ Another fine review Ferdie. I wasn't impressed with the two I had. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"