Illusione Epernay Le Grande

tuxpuff · 10-06-2009, 12:40 AM

Wrapper - Nicaraguan Shade-Grown Corojo
Binder - Nicaraguan
Filler - Nicaraguan
Size - 6×46

Prelight has a soft feel...seemingly under-filled with a very easy draw. Love the size.

First third - Woody and cedar flavors with tons of smoke. The smoke is a bit on the dry side for the first 1/2 inch but quickly turns very smooth with a creamy and smooth mouth feel. Buttery nose exhale with toasted nuts on the aftertaste.

Second third - Hints of cinnamon, toasted nuts, tobacco, and cedar. Quite complex. Has a very smooth non-spicy aftertaste. Still lots of buttery feel on the palate.

Last third - Increases in the tobacco flavors while still maintaining a complex flavor. The spice in the aftertaste picks up near the finish.

This smoke started out a bit rough with dryness of the smoke but quickly turns into a consistent very buttery and smooth smoke with a good amount of complexity. A spicy aftertaste only became present near the end. All in all quite delicious. Recommended.

10-06-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Illusione Epernay Le Grande Wrapper - Nicaraguan Shade-Grown Corojo Binder - Nicaraguan Filler - Nicaraguan Size - 6×46 Prelight has a soft feel...seemingly under-filled with a very easy draw. Love the size. First third - Woody and cedar flavors with tons of smoke. The smoke is a bit on the dry side for the first 1/2 inch but quickly turns very smooth with a creamy and smooth mouth feel. Buttery nose exhale with toasted nuts on the aftertaste. Second third - Hints of cinnamon, toasted nuts, tobacco, and cedar. Quite complex. Has a very smooth non-spicy aftertaste. Still lots of buttery feel on the palate. Last third - Increases in the tobacco flavors while still maintaining a complex flavor. The spice in the aftertaste picks up near the finish. This smoke started out a bit rough with dryness of the smoke but quickly turns into a consistent very buttery and smooth smoke with a good amount of complexity. A spicy aftertaste only became present near the end. All in all quite delicious. Recommended.