Illusione Epernay Gran Corona

Rockestone · 05-23-2009, 02:56 PM

Well Matt from Tex Cigars has sent me another batch of stogies to review and all I can is thank you. When he sends cigars to review, they are always well worth my time. Today I'm reviewing the Illusione Epernay Gran Corona. It measures in at 6 x 46. Don Giolito, owner of Illusione Cigars, named this cigar after the Epernay region in France....which is the area that bottles, stores and sells Champagne. Don thought these cigars would go great with Champagne. I think this cigar will go great with a Bud Light.

The cigar is all Nicaraquan tobacco. It lit fine and showed an immediate burst of spice. This, however, only lasted for a breif moment. Then it quickly mellowed. It had a great draw from the start with lots of smoke. The innitial ash broke off at just under an inch.
Before I reach the halfway point, this cigar has totally lost the spice and now is showing signs of a sweet caramel flavor. Full of flavor not on strength.
Moving into the second half and the flavors are consistant with only a hint of leather. This cigar is smoking like a champ. This would deffinately go well with a cup of Joe....Not so sure about the Champagne!
I do have to say, make sure your wearing you smoking jacket while smoking this cigar...the ash is very flakey and does not hold on very long.
Moving into the finish and it's starting to burn a little hot. It has also developed an uneven burn which I did have to even out.
Overall, I really liked this cigar. This would be a great cigar if you want to gift someone who can appreciate a good cigar but doesn't smoke alot. Creamy, sweet and mild cigar.

Rockestone's Rating: 85

05-23-2009, 02:56 PM	#1
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Illusione Epernay Gran Corona Well Matt from Tex Cigars has sent me another batch of stogies to review and all I can is thank you. When he sends cigars to review, they are always well worth my time. Today I'm reviewing the Illusione Epernay Gran Corona. It measures in at 6 x 46. Don Giolito, owner of Illusione Cigars, named this cigar after the Epernay region in France....which is the area that bottles, stores and sells Champagne. Don thought these cigars would go great with Champagne. I think this cigar will go great with a Bud Light. The cigar is all Nicaraquan tobacco. It lit fine and showed an immediate burst of spice. This, however, only lasted for a breif moment. Then it quickly mellowed. It had a great draw from the start with lots of smoke. The innitial ash broke off at just under an inch. Before I reach the halfway point, this cigar has totally lost the spice and now is showing signs of a sweet caramel flavor. Full of flavor not on strength. Moving into the second half and the flavors are consistant with only a hint of leather. This cigar is smoking like a champ. This would deffinately go well with a cup of Joe....Not so sure about the Champagne! I do have to say, make sure your wearing you smoking jacket while smoking this cigar...the ash is very flakey and does not hold on very long. Moving into the finish and it's starting to burn a little hot. It has also developed an uneven burn which I did have to even out. Overall, I really liked this cigar. This would be a great cigar if you want to gift someone who can appreciate a good cigar but doesn't smoke alot. Creamy, sweet and mild cigar. Rockestone's Rating: 85 __________________