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Old 08-12-2009, 01:17 PM   #1
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Illusione Nosotros Corona Larga Factory Sample

This was gift from Dion Giolito, when I visited Fumare in July! I cannot kid you! I wanted to try this one as soon as I found out about it!!!

Shape: Double Corona
Size: 6 x 46
Wrapper: Corojo 99
Filler: Nicaraguan
Binder: Connecticut Habano
Strength: Medium/Full


As advertised:
The Illusione Nosotros Cigars are rolled by Drew Estates in Nicaragua and are the latest creation from Illusione. Unlike most cigars made by Drew Estates, these cigars are not infused cigars but rather a blend of fine tobaccos from Nicaragua with a Corojo '99 wrapper, Nicaraguan fillers, and Connecticut Habano binder. Because "Nosotros" means "us" this is symbolic of Illusione and Drew Estates joining forces to produce another fantastic cigar. Dion Giolito of Illusione says that these cigars are best described as. “Spicy and clean on the palate with richness and power that really sneaks up on you. The blend is well out of my comfort zone and very nonpareil to my other lines. As it turned out, the first combination of tobaccos that we experimented with wound up being the final blend".

Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a big fan of Illusione Cigars!!! I couldn't wait to try this latest creation. The construction on this cigar is a little rougher than the other Illusiones I have had. The wrapper is also oiler. I took a picture of it next to an ~F9~ for comparison. I'll show that later on.


The pre-light draw was easy. I toasted it and the aroma was divine! The first few puffs were flavorful with a distinct caramel note!!! A little into this and I was beginning to pick up an acrid feeling in the back of my throat but this didn't last long and the caramel continued!


The burn on this was perfect and needed no correcting for the entire experience. The ash was mostly white with a little zebra stripe. The ash held very long, and did not flake when it fell off! The other illusione cigars I have had were similar in this regard.


The hints of caramel stayed throughout the experience, however at about the halfway point the complexity changed to become a bit more spicy (not peppery) and I began to detect I hint of almond in the background!


This cigar had a very long and flavorful finish! At the very end I was getting an almost toffee flavor, which was very enjoyable especially at the end of a cigar! I paired this cigar with Iced Coffee but I never picked up hints of coffee in this cigar at all.


I know that this one was a factory sample but I couldn't have asked for a better cigar!!! I would smoke this one again in a heartbeat!!! When these become available do yourself a favor and try them!

Total smoke time took 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Construction/Appearance: 9 out of 10
Flavor Balance: 10 out of 10 (Nice complexity!)
Strength: Full (This one does sneak up on you!)
Over all experience: 9.5 out of 10
Value: This was gifted but I would expect to pay more than $10.00 per stick.


Thank you Dion for a fantastic gift!!!
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Old 08-12-2009, 01:26 PM   #2
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Picture of the Nosotros next to an Illusione ~F9~:
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Old 08-12-2009, 01:33 PM   #3
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Great review. I will definatly be seeking these out when they become available.
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Old 08-12-2009, 01:34 PM   #4
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Thanks for the great review and pictures.

I can't wait to try these ... the caramel flavor sounds very interesting
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Old 08-12-2009, 03:41 PM   #5
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Great review, Darrell! Lucky bastid.
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Old 08-12-2009, 04:21 PM   #6
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Looks good! I saw a video of Dion talking this one up & am really looking forward to the release!

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WOW, great review Darrell! That thing looks
Cant wait to try one.
Awesome pics too.
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Nice review and thanks for making me want to spend money!!!
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Thanks for the review and pics.
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Old 08-12-2009, 06:35 PM   #10
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Did it taste similar to a Liga Privada #9 ?
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Nice review Darrell, I'll have to start looking for these.
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Great review...thanks for sharing.
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Old 08-12-2009, 07:03 PM   #13
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Thanks for the sweet review Dice


**Side note** That is a b!tchin ashtray!!! Where did you get it?
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Thanks for the review Darrell. Looks like a great cigar.
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I have not tried the Liga Privada!!! Sorry!!!

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Thanks for the sweet review Dice


**Side note** That is a b!tchin ashtray!!! Where did you get it?
Thanks! I picked it up at the cigarette shop behind my house!!!

I paid too much!!!
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I'll give you a liga privada for one for these? Sucker...

Where's mine at Darrell?
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Great review Darrell!! Thanks for sharing. These sound awesome. I think Dion should send you a box.
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I got some news on this, Mark told me that he placed an order on these and should be getting them soon. As for the date, I don't want you guys to know because I'm going to buy all them up so no one can try em.
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Okay, fine, I'll be nice... sometimes in Oct.
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I can't wait!!! These are fantastic!!!
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