Illusione Singulare

hscmit · 01-31-2011, 08:17 PM

Construction: 6x50 toro size cigar with a beautiful wrapper, even bunching, no soft spots and has a nice heft to it

Prelight: very light taste of grass on the draw

First Third: starts out with a nice taste of leather and light coffee

Draw: easy

Burn: good

Ash/Smoke: ash is a bit on the flaky side and I know it off to keep it off my lap. plenty of smoke on each and every draw

Second Third: second third builds on the first the coffee taste persists and leather/cedar play well together. as the cigar passes the halfway point some spice/pepper starts to build

Final third: the final third is more pepper/spice and leather and the strength really builds as it closes

Strength: Medium

Flavor: Full

Overall Impression: really good the flavors mix and change and build throughout. I had heard that these were more on the mild side and that is not the case, it is a solid medium strength

Scoring

Construction: 9/10
Prelight: 5/5
First Third: 13/15
Draw: 10/10
Burn: 8/10
Ash / Smoke: 8/10
Second Third: 8/10
Final Third: 9/10
Overall impression: 18/20
Total Score: 88/100

longknocker · 01-31-2011, 08:18 PM

Great Review & Pics, James!

hscmit · 01-31-2011, 08:20 PM

had these on my camera for over a week, and talking about the line tonight inspired me to transcribe the review from my notes to the interwebs

kaisersozei · 02-01-2011, 09:25 AM

First I've heard of these, thanks for the review!

elderboy02 · 02-01-2011, 09:27 AM

I had one of these on Friday. It was great!

jitzy · 02-01-2011, 09:32 AM

I really loved these and thought they were one of the better cigars to come out last year

jdawg · 02-01-2011, 12:51 PM

Nice review on a great line!

68TriShield · 02-01-2011, 12:55 PM

Good cigar,I agree.

kelmac07 · 02-01-2011, 12:59 PM

Nice review!!

hscmit · 02-01-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jitzy

I really loved these and thought they were one of the better cigars to come out last year

I agree

was the ash on yours flaky?

srduggins · 02-01-2011, 02:22 PM

The first one I had did nothing for me, and I love everything Dion makes. Hopefully, the next one will be better.

smokinpeace · 02-02-2011, 06:54 AM

I really need to try these.

mcmoyer · 02-02-2011, 11:19 AM

Thanks for the review! I've picked up a couple but have yet to fire one up.

02-02-2011, 01:26 PM

Have you tried the Illusione Phantom? Was gonna pick up a few tomorrow. Heard great things!

Adriftpanda · 02-02-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christiel49

Have you tried the Illusione Phantom? Was gonna pick up a few tomorrow. Heard great things!

This cigar IS the Phantom. Illusione Singulare "Phantom."

Nice review, I really enjoy these. Wish I had more than 1 box.

02-02-2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

This cigar IS the Phantom. Illusione Singulare "Phantom."

Nice review, I really enjoy these. Wish I had more than 1 box.

Oh, thanks for clearing that up. That is what I heard, and I really want to try them!!!!

Adriftpanda · 02-02-2011, 01:48 PM

If you can still find them, give them a try. These are great, 2nd to the Epernay.

02-02-2011, 01:49 PM

They just got them in @ my local B&M. Told them to hold a few, but you know how that goes....... Epernay?

hscmit · 02-02-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

This cigar IS the Phantom. Illusione Singulare "Phantom."

Nice review, I really enjoy these. Wish I had more than 1 box.

there has only been one release of the singulare series, so I didnt think it necessary to include the phantom name, sorry if I confused anyone

02-03-2011, 01:48 AM

Thanks for the review. Only 1000 boxes made (15 count). The word is that Illusione will release an LE every year, but each one will be a different sized cigar. I think it is an exceptional smoke.

01-31-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Illusione Singulare Construction: 6x50 toro size cigar with a beautiful wrapper, even bunching, no soft spots and has a nice heft to it Prelight: very light taste of grass on the draw First Third: starts out with a nice taste of leather and light coffee Draw: easy Burn: good Ash/Smoke: ash is a bit on the flaky side and I know it off to keep it off my lap. plenty of smoke on each and every draw Second Third: second third builds on the first the coffee taste persists and leather/cedar play well together. as the cigar passes the halfway point some spice/pepper starts to build Final third: the final third is more pepper/spice and leather and the strength really builds as it closes Strength: Medium Flavor: Full Overall Impression: really good the flavors mix and change and build throughout. I had heard that these were more on the mild side and that is not the case, it is a solid medium strength Scoring Construction: 9/10 Prelight: 5/5 First Third: 13/15 Draw: 10/10 Burn: 8/10 Ash / Smoke: 8/10 Second Third: 8/10 Final Third: 9/10 Overall impression: 18/20 Total Score: 88/100

01-31-2011, 08:18 PM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Illusione Singulare Great Review & Pics, James!

01-31-2011, 08:20 PM	#3
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Illusione Singulare had these on my camera for over a week, and talking about the line tonight inspired me to transcribe the review from my notes to the interwebs

02-01-2011, 09:25 AM	#4
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Illusione Singulare First I've heard of these, thanks for the review! __________________

02-01-2011, 09:27 AM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Illusione Singulare I had one of these on Friday. It was great!

02-01-2011, 09:32 AM	#6
jitzy Illusione Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Windermere Fl Posts: 306 Trading: (17)	Re: Illusione Singulare I really loved these and thought they were one of the better cigars to come out last year __________________

02-01-2011, 12:51 PM	#7
jdawg Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Jerry Location: Chicago area Posts: 215 Trading: (2)	Re: Illusione Singulare Nice review on a great line!

02-01-2011, 12:55 PM	#8
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Illusione Singulare Good cigar,I agree.

02-01-2011, 12:59 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Illusione Singulare Nice review!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-01-2011, 02:22 PM	#11
srduggins Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: steve Location: So. Cal. No More Posts: 504 Trading: (37)	Re: Illusione Singulare The first one I had did nothing for me, and I love everything Dion makes. Hopefully, the next one will be better. __________________ ". . . but it's good, I guess, that you have the entire asylum to query, but you'll never get a straight answer out of any of us." - OLS

02-02-2011, 06:54 AM	#12
smokinpeace Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Brennan Location: Virginia Posts: 179 Trading: (6)	Re: Illusione Singulare I really need to try these.

02-02-2011, 11:19 AM	#13
mcmoyer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 255 Trading: (25)	Re: Illusione Singulare Thanks for the review! I've picked up a couple but have yet to fire one up. __________________ Not an Aficionado...

02-02-2011, 01:26 PM	#14
Christiel49 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione Singulare Have you tried the Illusione Phantom? Was gonna pick up a few tomorrow. Heard great things!

02-02-2011, 01:48 PM	#17
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Illusione Singulare If you can still find them, give them a try. These are great, 2nd to the Epernay.

02-02-2011, 01:49 PM	#18
Christiel49 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione Singulare They just got them in @ my local B&M. Told them to hold a few, but you know how that goes....... Epernay?

02-03-2011, 01:48 AM	#20
full count Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione Singulare Thanks for the review. Only 1000 boxes made (15 count). The word is that Illusione will release an LE every year, but each one will be a different sized cigar. I think it is an exceptional smoke.