Illusione Number 2

gettysburgfreak · 02-13-2009, 06:04 PM

Had some time to kill after dinner and decided to stop into my favorite cigar shop in Gettysburg. I decided on an Illusione Number 2 as I had never had one before.

Construction: Very nice looking cigar, medium brown color, no veins, smell was good but was not strong. Solid 8.5/10

Lighting and Draw: Lit with absolutely no problems. Smoke lasted 50 minutes and did not have to touch it up once. Draw was good with a slight resistance. 9/10

Flavor Profile: Cigar started out harsh and one dimensional for the first half inch to inch. Once the cigar began to get towards the middle part it began to smooth out and exhibit hints of wood and cream flavors. Getting towards the band and end part of the cigar the flavor profile really picked up and became very enjoyable. 8.5/10

Overall this was an excellent 8 dollar smoke and with a little age will probably become even better. Well worth it.

02-13-2009, 06:32 PM

Nice review, I'm not a huge fan of the Illusione #2 -- but overall Illusione is a great brand!!

groogs · 02-13-2009, 09:31 PM

Nice review, I have only had a few of them, but they were all very enjoyable.

karmaz00 · 02-13-2009, 10:22 PM

thanks for the review

Skywalker · 02-14-2009, 09:23 AM

Sweet review!!!

The Illusione Number 2 is one of my favorites!!!

Bruzee · 02-14-2009, 09:38 AM

Nice review. I have not had an Illusione that I didn't like!

Smokin Gator · 02-14-2009, 09:56 AM

I don't know what it is... I have had the 88, the 888, the cg:4 and the 2s and none of them really did it for me. They weren't bad by any means, but I was expecting more.

kaisersozei · 02-14-2009, 10:15 AM

I love the Illusione line, especially the 68, cg4 & 888. Haven't had the 2 but I'm definitely interested in trying that vitola. Nice review, Chris!

Ratters · 02-14-2009, 10:40 AM

Nice review. This one is my favorite of the Illusione line. Followed by the cg4.

Skywalker · 02-14-2009, 02:18 PM

I was just gifted a single this morning by scooter!!! It won't last long!!!

eber · 02-14-2009, 08:48 PM

nice review, I need to try the illusione line, I always get distracted by the tats.

alfbacca · 02-15-2009, 12:08 AM

These and the CG:4 are my favorite Illusione's. Thanks for the review.

vudu9 · 02-16-2009, 07:12 PM

I'll take that score any day -

02-18-2009, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the review! Ill check em out

Boobar · 02-18-2009, 06:30 PM

Nice review, I have tried the -2- and it wasn't bad but I have to say that I much prefer the cg:4. That being said I am going through a phase where corona gordas are my thing.

02-13-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Illusione Number 2 Had some time to kill after dinner and decided to stop into my favorite cigar shop in Gettysburg. I decided on an Illusione Number 2 as I had never had one before. Construction: Very nice looking cigar, medium brown color, no veins, smell was good but was not strong. Solid 8.5/10 Lighting and Draw: Lit with absolutely no problems. Smoke lasted 50 minutes and did not have to touch it up once. Draw was good with a slight resistance. 9/10 Flavor Profile: Cigar started out harsh and one dimensional for the first half inch to inch. Once the cigar began to get towards the middle part it began to smooth out and exhibit hints of wood and cream flavors. Getting towards the band and end part of the cigar the flavor profile really picked up and became very enjoyable. 8.5/10 Overall this was an excellent 8 dollar smoke and with a little age will probably become even better. Well worth it. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

02-13-2009, 09:31 PM	#3
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Illusione Number 2 Nice review, I have only had a few of them, but they were all very enjoyable.

02-13-2009, 10:22 PM	#4
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Illusione Number 2 thanks for the review __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

02-14-2009, 09:23 AM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Illusione Number 2 Sweet review!!! The Illusione Number 2 is one of my favorites!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-14-2009, 09:38 AM	#6
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Illusione Number 2 Nice review. I have not had an Illusione that I didn't like! __________________

02-13-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione Number 2 Nice review, I'm not a huge fan of the Illusione #2 -- but overall Illusione is a great brand!!

02-14-2009, 09:56 AM	#7
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Illusione Number 2 I don't know what it is... I have had the 88, the 888, the cg:4 and the 2s and none of them really did it for me. They weren't bad by any means, but I was expecting more. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

02-14-2009, 10:15 AM	#8
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Illusione Number 2 I love the Illusione line, especially the 68, cg4 & 888. Haven't had the 2 but I'm definitely interested in trying that vitola. Nice review, Chris! __________________

02-14-2009, 10:40 AM	#9
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Illusione Number 2 Nice review. This one is my favorite of the Illusione line. Followed by the cg4.

02-14-2009, 02:18 PM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Illusione Number 2 I was just gifted a single this morning by scooter!!! It won't last long!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-14-2009, 08:48 PM	#11
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione Number 2 nice review, I need to try the illusione line, I always get distracted by the tats.

02-15-2009, 12:08 AM	#12
alfbacca Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 137 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione Number 2 These and the CG:4 are my favorite Illusione's. Thanks for the review.

02-16-2009, 07:12 PM	#13
vudu9 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, NV. Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione Number 2 I'll take that score any day -

02-18-2009, 08:51 AM	#14
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione Number 2 Thanks for the review! Ill check em out

02-18-2009, 06:30 PM	#15
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: Illusione Number 2 Nice review, I have tried the -2- and it wasn't bad but I have to say that I much prefer the cg:4. That being said I am going through a phase where corona gordas are my thing. __________________ Bob