Illusione 88 Cigar Review

kaelaria · 11-24-2009, 11:08 PM

This 5×52 robusto sized stick offered a very oily, smooth firm wrapper with a nice sweet floral aroma. Burn was very good all the way down, holding the ash to each third. Draw was slightly on the loose side with perfect resistance. The first third brought flavors of slightly sweet leather, a touch of cocoa and coffee with a mildly spicy finish that built up heat as it went along. The 2nd third transitioned to a nice dry coffee, still with a nice oil on the mouth and a touch of earthiness. The last third smoothed out just a bit and dropped the spice, adding a longer finish of oily coffee. Total burn time just past the band was 1:10. Overall a medium-full body with very rich flavors. Thank you to Shuckins for trading with me for this stick!

11-24-2009, 11:32 PM

Bryan thanks for the review and video!

I love this Illusione!

Homebrewer · 11-24-2009, 11:48 PM

I love this stick!!!!! Good review.

MedicCook · 11-25-2009, 12:52 AM

Thanks for the review. These are great sticks.

Skywalker · 11-25-2009, 12:59 AM

Thanks for the review!!!

These are one of my favorites!!!

GodOfFire · 11-25-2009, 01:23 AM

I need to pick up a couple of these. I have never smoked one.

cigarmonkel · 11-25-2009, 01:28 AM

can never go wrong with ANY illusione in my book. The 88 was my first illusione i've ever had and will never forget it.. *sniff sniff, single tear falls down cigarmonkels face*. Awesome choice of stick brother!

roughrider · 11-25-2009, 01:13 PM

Good job Bryan.

Mr B · 11-25-2009, 01:19 PM

Nice Review. I love the Illusiones too, however I lean toward liking the smaller ring guages on these. Give the Epernay a try if you hav'nt yet. You will be suprised

Starscream · 11-28-2009, 08:27 PM

Just finished smoking a 68 on the way home from the beach. Excellent cigar! What's the difference between the 68 and 88? Different size only or different blend too?

kaelaria · 11-28-2009, 08:34 PM

I'll let you know after I get a 68

Starscream · 11-28-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaelaria

I'll let you know after I get a 68

Montano · 11-28-2009, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the review. That thing looks mighty tasty.

JJG · 11-29-2009, 03:45 PM

The Illusiones I've had were all very harsh at the beginning. The flavor was good and had lots of potential, but I refuse to smoke anymore premium cigars that burn my nose.

I'm drawing a line in the sand!

seriously though, I've had the epernay and the 88 and they were both really tasty, don't get me wrong. very well constructed, and it's obvious they're made with quality tobacco.

definitely worth a try, especially if you're a fan of Tats and DPGs. The taste and strength are very similar.

RevSmoke · 11-29-2009, 05:37 PM

Just had one of these the other day. It was a good, solid smoke. It had some nice flavos, coffee, pepper, leather. It wasn't very complex and didn't really "wow" me. I enjoyed it, but... I don't know that I it is worth the price to me.

The HL was much better, in my opinion. More complexity.

11-24-2009, 11:08 PM	#1
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Illusione 88 Cigar Review This 5×52 robusto sized stick offered a very oily, smooth firm wrapper with a nice sweet floral aroma. Burn was very good all the way down, holding the ash to each third. Draw was slightly on the loose side with perfect resistance. The first third brought flavors of slightly sweet leather, a touch of cocoa and coffee with a mildly spicy finish that built up heat as it went along. The 2nd third transitioned to a nice dry coffee, still with a nice oil on the mouth and a touch of earthiness. The last third smoothed out just a bit and dropped the spice, adding a longer finish of oily coffee. Total burn time just past the band was 1:10. Overall a medium-full body with very rich flavors. Thank you to Shuckins for trading with me for this stick! __________________ Cigar Videos

11-24-2009, 11:32 PM	#2
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review Video Bryan thanks for the review and video! I love this Illusione!

11-24-2009, 11:48 PM	#3
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review I love this stick!!!!! Good review.

11-25-2009, 12:52 AM	#4
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review Thanks for the review. These are great sticks. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

11-25-2009, 12:59 AM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review Thanks for the review!!! These are one of my favorites!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

11-25-2009, 01:23 AM	#6
GodOfFire Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jackie Location: Georgia Posts: 287 Trading: (10)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review I need to pick up a couple of these. I have never smoked one.

11-25-2009, 01:28 AM	#7
cigarmonkel User Title goes here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: a2/ypsi. in the mitten Posts: 1,594 Trading: (32)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review can never go wrong with ANY illusione in my book. The 88 was my first illusione i've ever had and will never forget it.. sniff sniff, single tear falls down cigarmonkels face. Awesome choice of stick brother!

11-25-2009, 01:13 PM	#8
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review Good job Bryan.

11-25-2009, 01:19 PM	#9
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review Nice Review. I love the Illusiones too, however I lean toward liking the smaller ring guages on these. Give the Epernay a try if you hav'nt yet. You will be suprised

11-28-2009, 08:27 PM	#10
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review Just finished smoking a 68 on the way home from the beach. Excellent cigar! What's the difference between the 68 and 88? Different size only or different blend too? __________________ Insert quote here.

11-28-2009, 08:34 PM	#11
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review I'll let you know after I get a 68 __________________ Cigar Videos

11-28-2009, 08:44 PM	#13
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review Thanks for the review. That thing looks mighty tasty.

11-29-2009, 03:45 PM	#14
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review The Illusiones I've had were all very harsh at the beginning. The flavor was good and had lots of potential, but I refuse to smoke anymore premium cigars that burn my nose. I'm drawing a line in the sand! seriously though, I've had the epernay and the 88 and they were both really tasty, don't get me wrong. very well constructed, and it's obvious they're made with quality tobacco. definitely worth a try, especially if you're a fan of Tats and DPGs. The taste and strength are very similar.

11-29-2009, 05:37 PM	#15
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Illusione 88 Cigar Review Just had one of these the other day. It was a good, solid smoke. It had some nice flavos, coffee, pepper, leather. It wasn't very complex and didn't really "wow" me. I enjoyed it, but... I don't know that I it is worth the price to me. The HL was much better, in my opinion. More complexity. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"