At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Illusione Cigars showcased two new sizes to its Illusione Ultra line – the OP No. 8 and the OP No. 3.

The Ultra OP No. 8 adds a 6 3/4 x 48 Churchill-size vitola into line while the OP No. 3 introduced a 4 1/4 x 50 Petite Robusto. The new sizes are available in 20 count boxes, but the OP No. 3 will also have a special run of 300 48 count boxes. Both new sizes are rounded parejo shapes.

The Illusione Ultra is considered to be strength-wise to be one the most powerful line in the Illusione portfolio. The line made its debut in late 2011 with the release of the limited production MKULTRA, a 5 1/8 x 42 Corona. In 2012, three additional box-pressed vitolas were introduced with the OP No. 1, OP No. 4, and OP No.9. The OP No. 7 was added in 2014.

Blend Profile 

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A – TABSA)

Vitolas Available

OP No. 3: 4 1/4 x 50 (Parejo)
OP No. 8: 6 3/4 x 48 (Parejo)
OP No. 1: 6 3/4 x 56 (Box Press)
OP No. 4: 4 3/4 x 48 (Box Press)
OP No. 7: 6 1/2 x 58 (Parejo)
OP No. 9: 5 1/2 x 56 (Box Press)
MKUltra : 5 1/8 x 42 (Limited production – Parejo)

Photo Credit: Cigar Coop