Illusione CG4

Don Fernando · 10-15-2008, 01:39 PM

This cigar got a high rating at Cigar Aficionado so I was very curious about it and the looks made my curiosity grow. The wrapper is very dark with some veins and a dark natural drawing in the leaf. The aroma was a very heavy manure aroma. The predraw tasted like raisin and was a little too easy.

When I light the cigar I can taste nuts with a light sour and herbs but the sour flavor disappears soon. Halfway some leather appears with some cacao on the background soon to be replaced with the nuts I could taste earlier.

The smoke is amazing, very thick & white and the ash is firm. The draw is a little too easy and the burn was a bit crooked.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, if possible, it’s hard to find.

elderboy02 · 10-15-2008, 02:11 PM

Thank you for the review! I love this cigar!

Mugen910 · 10-15-2008, 02:15 PM

You're pallets are so refined..I love the descriptions..thanks.

UPHOTO · 10-15-2008, 02:17 PM

Let me know if you want some. I can get them.

Don Fernando · 10-15-2008, 02:20 PM

you tell me now, while I just blew my budget on CI make an offer?

dannyboy · 10-15-2008, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the review, I just smoked one of these a couple of nights ago and it was really great. I didn't get any of that sourness you were talking about, just great rich flavor throughout. I had to put it down early, but was really sad to do so. Definitely on the lookout for these when I get some cash for more cigars.

10-15-2008, 03:47 PM

Great review! I liked them so much I splurged on a box. Raimen noodles here I come

10-15-2008, 04:45 PM

Give the 888 a shot, its always been the best illusione to me. The new line, cruzados, will be here by Monday and they are great.

groogs · 10-15-2008, 06:59 PM

I am going to have to try the CG4 again. I had one a few months ago and I wasn't impresed. I like almost all the other Illusiones I have had, so I think I will give this one another shot.

10-15-2008, 08:10 PM

This cigar rocks. Love it...nice review

Scottw · 10-15-2008, 10:26 PM

Trying to get past the heavy manure part, manure being c**t right? Great descriptons.

madurolover · 10-15-2008, 10:29 PM

Ahhh the rich mans Macanudo.

Sorry, of the few I have had it tasted like... well nothing, just plain air.

10-15-2008, 01:39 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Illusione CG4 This cigar got a high rating at Cigar Aficionado so I was very curious about it and the looks made my curiosity grow. The wrapper is very dark with some veins and a dark natural drawing in the leaf. The aroma was a very heavy manure aroma. The predraw tasted like raisin and was a little too easy. When I light the cigar I can taste nuts with a light sour and herbs but the sour flavor disappears soon. Halfway some leather appears with some cacao on the background soon to be replaced with the nuts I could taste earlier. The smoke is amazing, very thick & white and the ash is firm. The draw is a little too easy and the burn was a bit crooked. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, if possible, it’s hard to find.

10-15-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,521 Trading: (133)	Re: Illusione CG4 Thank you for the review! I love this cigar!

10-15-2008, 02:15 PM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Illusione CG4 You're pallets are so refined..I love the descriptions..thanks.

10-15-2008, 02:17 PM	#4
UPHOTO . Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Reno, NV Posts: 279 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione CG4 Let me know if you want some. I can get them.

10-15-2008, 02:20 PM	#5
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Illusione CG4 you tell me now, while I just blew my budget on CI make an offer?

10-15-2008, 03:40 PM	#6
dannyboy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Maui, HI Posts: 202 Trading: (31)	Re: Illusione CG4 Thanks for the review, I just smoked one of these a couple of nights ago and it was really great. I didn't get any of that sourness you were talking about, just great rich flavor throughout. I had to put it down early, but was really sad to do so. Definitely on the lookout for these when I get some cash for more cigars.

10-15-2008, 03:47 PM	#7
Aladdin Sane Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione CG4 Great review! I liked them so much I splurged on a box. Raimen noodles here I come

10-15-2008, 04:45 PM	#8
dmoby Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione CG4 Give the 888 a shot, its always been the best illusione to me. The new line, cruzados, will be here by Monday and they are great.

10-15-2008, 06:59 PM	#9
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Illusione CG4 I am going to have to try the CG4 again. I had one a few months ago and I wasn't impresed. I like almost all the other Illusiones I have had, so I think I will give this one another shot.

10-15-2008, 08:10 PM	#10
Tw3nty Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione CG4 This cigar rocks. Love it...nice review

10-15-2008, 10:26 PM	#11
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,817 Trading: (6)	Re: Illusione CG4 Trying to get past the heavy manure part, manure being c**t right? Great descriptons. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-15-2008, 10:29 PM	#12
madurolover That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 136 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione CG4 Ahhh the rich mans Macanudo. Sorry, of the few I have had it tasted like... well nothing, just plain air. __________________ I Like Thin & Crispy