Illusione Cigars is introducing two new sizes to OneOff +53 blend. The new sizes include a 5 x 52 Robusto and a 6 x 56 Gordo. Both new sizes were on display at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and several retailers have already listed the sizes on their websites. In 2017, Illusione […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Illusione Cigars showcased a revamped Singularé line. Dubbed Illusione Singularé Origen, the cigar will be a regular production offering in the Illusione portfolio, and in the spirit of the brand’s overhaul in packaging, it gets an all-new look. Illusione Singularé was released as a single blend, […]
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Illusione Cigars introduced the beginning of a rebranding, repackaging, and restructuring of its portfolio. The big change comes to the core line products known as Original Documents. The changes not only see a whole new look for the Origin Documents brands, but new packaging, and new vitola […]
General Cigar Company has announced it is teaming up with Illusione Cigars’ Dion Giolito to roll out a collaboration under the Excalibur brand known as Illusione of Excalibur. It’s a cigar that Giolito blended with Justin Andrews, and it will also mark the first time an Excalibur is being produced in Nicaragua. In a press […]
Each week, I have the opportunity to produce the news segment for KMA Talk Radio. On the Cigar Coop “blog,” we post replays of the shows the week following the date the show is aired. On April 16, 2022, Fred Rewey of Illusione Cigars was the special guest. Catch the full show below (Note: You […]
Fred Rewey, best known as the owner and founder of Nomad Cigar Company, is returning to the cigar industry. Today it was announced he would be officially joining Illusione Cigars as Brand Strategist. “We have hired on Fred Rewey. His official title is ‘Brand Strategist.’ He will manage the companies Communications through all social and […]
Black Star Line Cigars has announced that Illusione Cigars will handle its distribution. Black Star Line Cigars was launched in 2019 by Aric Bey. The company works with El Titan de Bronze and Tabacos Valle de Jalapa (TABSA) for its production. “This is going to be a great partnership. We are a very small organization […]
“Put together a cigar that delivers on flavor, complexity, and construction and you have a perfect storm.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $12.00 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for Initial Review: No Review: Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D’Aosta […]
German Engineered Cigars has announced that Illusione Cigars will take over its distribution in the U.S. and globally, except for Europe. Previously, the company was handling its U.S. distribution through APS Distributors, the company owned by Tony Serino. It’s the second significant partnership for German Engineered Cigars. Earlier this year, the company announced it was […]
With little fanfare when it was announced and little fanfare when it shipped, Illusione has its first TAA Exclusive cigar. The Illusione TAA Exclusive 2021 cigar is now available for consumers at Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) shops. The Illusione TAA Exclusive Cigar uses 100% Nicaraguan tobaccos from the Aganorsa farms. The cigar measures 6 […]
