Illusione Epernay le ferme

Don Fernando · 01-01-2011, 02:09 PM

Dion Giolito, creator of Illusione cigars, created this cigar to pair well with a good champagne and named the line after a well known Champagne region, Epernay. This blend is created with the European palate in mind, the cigar has a lighter shade wrapper than other Illusiones and is less spicy and more floral according to Illusione. I got a few of the 5¼x48 Le Ferme and of the 6¼x52 Le Monde in a group buy on my Dutch website. They are not for sale in The Netherlands.

The wrapper, even though it is a lighter shade than other Illusiones, is still reasonably dark and is quite oily. I see a few veins. The band is simple yet tasteful. The cigar has a mild barnyard smell. The construction feels good and I can't complain about the predraw, which is mild spicy.

I taste a peppery coffee flavor and after half an inch I taste a lot of earth flavor. The flavors are sticky and creamy. After an inch and a half I taste wood, nuts and chocolate.

Slowly the wood gets stronger and I taste some herbs too. The nut and chocolate flavors have gone. Little passed halfway I taste some chocolate again, very mild and a good amount of pepper. The pepper slowly loses some of its strength.

This cigar has a smoke time of an hour and fifteen minutes. I got a lot of smoke that starts out reasonably thick and gray but it turns thick and white. The draw is great, but I had to correct the burn a few times. The ash is dark and reasonably firm. This cigar is full bodied and medium to full flavored.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I love these.

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

kelmac07 · 01-01-2011, 04:35 PM

Another superb review. I could not get into the two that I torched. Now, maybe throw a maduro wrapper on this bad boy.

jcruse64 · 01-01-2011, 08:40 PM

I like Dion's cigars, and the Epernay is probably my favorite. Good review!

cigarlvr · 01-02-2011, 06:13 PM

Smoked a few of these on New Years and with Dom they really blended very well and added to a realy special day

01-02-2011, 06:33 PM

Great review again. I really enjoyed the one that i had.

G G · 01-02-2011, 06:38 PM

Nice review.

688sonarmen · 01-02-2011, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the review, I love those

hscmit · 01-03-2011, 08:12 AM

very good stick

kaisersozei · 01-03-2011, 09:35 AM

Nice review, Ferd, glad you like it. Of the two vitolas (5¼x48 vs 6¼x52,) you reviewed the better one. I find the Le Monde to be harsh and not as well blended.

Mr B · 01-03-2011, 09:48 AM

Thanks Ferdie for another great review with great pics.
I love the Epernay's also. I tend to prefer the smaller ring gauges though, in both the Epernay and Illusione lines. IMO they have a little more flavor and spice.

Thanks again.

CigarNut · 01-03-2011, 10:46 AM

I like the Illusione cigars but have not tried this one -- sounds like I need to

Thanks for the great review!

Don Fernando · 01-03-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Nice review, Ferd, glad you like it. Of the two vitolas (5¼x48 vs 6¼x52,) you reviewed the better one. I find the Le Monde to be harsh and not as well blended.

I smoked that one too, review will be posted in the near future.

cobra03 · 01-03-2011, 04:15 PM

Nice review . I love these smokes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Another superb review. I could not get into the two that I torched. Now, maybe throw a maduro wrapper on this bad boy.

Mac you would smoke rolled newspaper if it had a maduro wrapper.

BSB · 01-03-2011, 04:40 PM

Nice review, thanks. Looks like I'll be seeking these out, but not till I get down the road, where tobacco taxes are a little easier to handle.

longknocker · 01-03-2011, 04:58 PM

Nice Review, Ferdie!

Still Haven't Found My Fav. Illusione; I Think I Liked The First "88" I Smoked Best 3 Years Ago!

Ken · 09-15-2011, 09:07 PM

I had just recently received this cigar from a friend and found the perfect time to burn it. Since we have a bridge out and I've been moving to work 2hrs early I thought I'd smoke this on the trip. Might not be a 6am type of cigar but it made my morning bearable.

This was my 1st Illusione though I'm sure I make my way through this brand.

09-15-2011, 10:56 PM

Very nice Review!

01-01-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Illusione Epernay le ferme Dion Giolito, creator of Illusione cigars, created this cigar to pair well with a good champagne and named the line after a well known Champagne region, Epernay. This blend is created with the European palate in mind, the cigar has a lighter shade wrapper than other Illusiones and is less spicy and more floral according to Illusione. I got a few of the 5¼x48 Le Ferme and of the 6¼x52 Le Monde in a group buy on my Dutch website. They are not for sale in The Netherlands. The wrapper, even though it is a lighter shade than other Illusiones, is still reasonably dark and is quite oily. I see a few veins. The band is simple yet tasteful. The cigar has a mild barnyard smell. The construction feels good and I can't complain about the predraw, which is mild spicy. I taste a peppery coffee flavor and after half an inch I taste a lot of earth flavor. The flavors are sticky and creamy. After an inch and a half I taste wood, nuts and chocolate. Slowly the wood gets stronger and I taste some herbs too. The nut and chocolate flavors have gone. Little passed halfway I taste some chocolate again, very mild and a good amount of pepper. The pepper slowly loses some of its strength. This cigar has a smoke time of an hour and fifteen minutes. I got a lot of smoke that starts out reasonably thick and gray but it turns thick and white. The draw is great, but I had to correct the burn a few times. The ash is dark and reasonably firm. This cigar is full bodied and medium to full flavored. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I love these. Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 8/ 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-01-2011, 04:35 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Another superb review. I could not get into the two that I torched. Now, maybe throw a maduro wrapper on this bad boy. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-01-2011, 08:40 PM	#3
jcruse64 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Paducah, KY USA planet Earth Posts: 313 Trading: (1)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme I like Dion's cigars, and the Epernay is probably my favorite. Good review!

01-02-2011, 06:13 PM	#4
cigarlvr Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Trading: (11)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Smoked a few of these on New Years and with Dom they really blended very well and added to a realy special day

01-02-2011, 06:33 PM	#5
lyle23 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Great review again. I really enjoyed the one that i had.

01-02-2011, 06:38 PM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,735 Trading: (10)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Nice review.

01-02-2011, 06:55 PM	#7
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Thanks for the review, I love those

01-03-2011, 08:12 AM	#8
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme very good stick

01-03-2011, 09:35 AM	#9
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Nice review, Ferd, glad you like it. Of the two vitolas (5¼x48 vs 6¼x52,) you reviewed the better one. I find the Le Monde to be harsh and not as well blended. __________________

01-03-2011, 09:48 AM	#10
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Thanks Ferdie for another great review with great pics. I love the Epernay's also. I tend to prefer the smaller ring gauges though, in both the Epernay and Illusione lines. IMO they have a little more flavor and spice. Thanks again.

01-03-2011, 10:46 AM	#11
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme I like the Illusione cigars but have not tried this one -- sounds like I need to Thanks for the great review! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-03-2011, 04:40 PM	#14
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Nice review, thanks. Looks like I'll be seeking these out, but not till I get down the road, where tobacco taxes are a little easier to handle. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-03-2011, 04:58 PM	#15
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,198 Trading: (82)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Nice Review, Ferdie! Still Haven't Found My Fav. Illusione; I Think I Liked The First "88" I Smoked Best 3 Years Ago!

09-15-2011, 09:07 PM	#16
Ken Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Albany, In Posts: 241 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme I had just recently received this cigar from a friend and found the perfect time to burn it. Since we have a bridge out and I've been moving to work 2hrs early I thought I'd smoke this on the trip. Might not be a 6am type of cigar but it made my morning bearable. This was my 1st Illusione though I'm sure I make my way through this brand.

09-15-2011, 10:56 PM	#17
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione Epernay le ferme Very nice Review!