Illusione culebra

Don Fernando · 08-29-2010, 01:51 PM

Two years ago I was in a trade with an Bao, I would send him some Partagas Culebras and he would send me the Illusione Culebra. Soon after I got it I smoked one with two friends at an Amsterdam herf and made a quick review. As I didn't took pictures back then I decided to light another for some pictures and write another review while I was at it.

I love the box, the logos and especially the stamp of a box code, so you know when this cigar is produced, just like with Cuban cigars. I wish all non Cuban cigarmakers would do that. These specific 6½x33 Illusione Culebras are made in august of 2008.

The cigars come, unlike the Partagas, without a band and with little pieces of rope instead of the red ribbon which leave a mark in the wrapper. The wrapper is mocha colored with some pimples and veins. The construction feels good and I have a flawless predraw that leaves a salty tobacco flavor on my palate. This cigar is too thin to punch so I have to grab my palio to cut it.

I taste a full and spicy coffee flavor with some wood. After an inch the coffee disappears. I get a strong pepper taste on my tongue with a smooth woodflavor on the background.

After puffing for a while I only taste herbs and spices, the wood has disappeared. Even though the flavors are spicy, they are still smooth. The wood flavor makes a comeback as a support of the herbal flavors. The flavors are mild creamy and the spices bite a little on my tongue.

A little passed the middle I taste a mild minty flavor with the herbs and spices and far far away on the background even a little hint of chocolate.

The chocolate disappears almost immediately again and the herbal flavors are getting stronger. Then suddenly after two thirds I get a dominant wood flavor that sticks until I have to lay the nub to rest in my ashtray.

The smoke time of this culebra is about one hour and twenty five minutes. The draw is fine and the burn is straight as an arrow. This full flavored medium bodied cigar gives me a nice amount of medium thick smoke. The ash is light colored and not firm at all.

Would I buy this cigar again? I might just have to get myself a new box.

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

GolfNut · 08-29-2010, 02:00 PM

Man that would be an awesome smoke. Thanks for the review. Would love to lay hands on one!
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kelmac07 · 08-29-2010, 02:07 PM

Great review Ferdie!!

Don Fernando · 08-29-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfNut

Man that would be an awesome smoke. Thanks for the review. Would love to lay hands on one!
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new havana sells them

Starscream · 08-29-2010, 04:33 PM

I'll have to check this out! I love Illusiones.

Do you know the price range for one (3) of them, Ferdinand?

longknocker · 08-29-2010, 04:45 PM

Great Review As Always, Ferdie!

Illusiones Are One Of My Favs.!

G G · 08-29-2010, 04:50 PM

Great review as always Ferdie

loki · 08-29-2010, 04:52 PM

i've been wanting to try one but the price scares me away. nice review though

Don Fernando · 08-29-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andysutherland

I'll have to check this out! I love Illusiones.

Do you know the price range for one (3) of them, Ferdinand?

$22 at New Havana

Genetic Defect · 08-29-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

$22 at New Havana

Go ahead and pick me up a box

Don Fernando · 08-29-2010, 05:05 PM

no problem, if you pay pal me $100.

Genetic Defect · 08-29-2010, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

no problem, if you pay pal me $100.

Should I go ahead and mention cigars

Goldie · 08-29-2010, 09:54 PM

Good review Ferdie, and your mention of "herbs and spices" makes me want to get some KFC.

Don Fernando · 08-30-2010, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Vito

Should I go ahead and mention cigars

sure, that will get your account suspended too

bigdix · 08-30-2010, 03:57 AM

Thanks for the review Ferdie!

bigliver · 08-30-2010, 04:41 AM

Been looking at these too...if nothing else just for the novelty. Thanks for the review, but not so much for further fueling my desire to get a box of these.

Don Fernando · 08-30-2010, 04:47 AM

just get a box Jason, invite two friends over and break out a Culebra. That will make their day, and yours.

longknocker · 08-30-2010, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

just get a box Jason, invite two friends over and break out a Culebra. That will make their day, and yours.

Great Idea!

bigliver · 08-30-2010, 06:31 AM

And off we go again. Damn you guys.

bigdix · 08-30-2010, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigliver

And off we go again. Damn you guys.

I'll show up

08-29-2010, 01:51 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Illusione culebra Two years ago I was in a trade with an Bao, I would send him some Partagas Culebras and he would send me the Illusione Culebra. Soon after I got it I smoked one with two friends at an Amsterdam herf and made a quick review. As I didn't took pictures back then I decided to light another for some pictures and write another review while I was at it. I love the box, the logos and especially the stamp of a box code, so you know when this cigar is produced, just like with Cuban cigars. I wish all non Cuban cigarmakers would do that. These specific 6½x33 Illusione Culebras are made in august of 2008. The cigars come, unlike the Partagas, without a band and with little pieces of rope instead of the red ribbon which leave a mark in the wrapper. The wrapper is mocha colored with some pimples and veins. The construction feels good and I have a flawless predraw that leaves a salty tobacco flavor on my palate. This cigar is too thin to punch so I have to grab my palio to cut it. I taste a full and spicy coffee flavor with some wood. After an inch the coffee disappears. I get a strong pepper taste on my tongue with a smooth woodflavor on the background. After puffing for a while I only taste herbs and spices, the wood has disappeared. Even though the flavors are spicy, they are still smooth. The wood flavor makes a comeback as a support of the herbal flavors. The flavors are mild creamy and the spices bite a little on my tongue. A little passed the middle I taste a mild minty flavor with the herbs and spices and far far away on the background even a little hint of chocolate. The chocolate disappears almost immediately again and the herbal flavors are getting stronger. Then suddenly after two thirds I get a dominant wood flavor that sticks until I have to lay the nub to rest in my ashtray. The smoke time of this culebra is about one hour and twenty five minutes. The draw is fine and the burn is straight as an arrow. This full flavored medium bodied cigar gives me a nice amount of medium thick smoke. The ash is light colored and not firm at all. Would I buy this cigar again? I might just have to get myself a new box. Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-29-2010, 02:07 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Illusione culebra Great review Ferdie!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-29-2010, 04:33 PM	#5
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 culebra I'll have to check this out! I love Illusiones. Do you know the price range for one (3) of them, Ferdinand? __________________ Insert quote here.

08-29-2010, 04:45 PM	#6
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Illusione culebra Great Review As Always, Ferdie! Illusiones Are One Of My Favs.!

08-29-2010, 04:50 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Illusione culebra Great review as always Ferdie

08-29-2010, 02:00 PM	#2
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Man that would be an awesome smoke. Thanks for the review. Would love to lay hands on one! Posted via Mobile Device

08-29-2010, 04:52 PM	#8
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Illusione culebra i've been wanting to try one but the price scares me away. nice review though

08-29-2010, 05:05 PM	#11
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Illusione culebra no problem, if you pay pal me $100. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-29-2010, 09:54 PM	#13
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Illusione culebra Good review Ferdie, and your mention of "herbs and spices" makes me want to get some KFC. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

08-30-2010, 03:57 AM	#15
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Illusione culebra Thanks for the review Ferdie! __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

08-30-2010, 04:41 AM	#16
bigliver Cigarmurai Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Oki Posts: 404 Trading: (9)	Re: Illusione culebra Been looking at these too...if nothing else just for the novelty. Thanks for the review, but not so much for further fueling my desire to get a box of these. __________________ Build a man a fire, keep him warm for a night. Set a man on fire, keep him warm for the rest of his life.

08-30-2010, 04:47 AM	#17
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Illusione culebra just get a box Jason, invite two friends over and break out a Culebra. That will make their day, and yours. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-30-2010, 06:31 AM	#19
bigliver Cigarmurai Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Oki Posts: 404 Trading: (9)	Re: Illusione culebra And off we go again. Damn you guys. __________________ Build a man a fire, keep him warm for a night. Set a man on fire, keep him warm for the rest of his life.