Illusione ~eccj~ 20th Back in 2008, Illusione Cigars launched a limited edition cigar to commemorate European Cigar Cult Journal’s 15th anniversary called (appropriately) the Illusione ~eccj~. The cigar quickly became one of the most sought after limited edition cigars released by Illusione. Following the release of the ~eccj~, the company would launch its Illusione Epernay […]
Cigar News: Illusione Ultra OP No. 7 (Cigar Preview)
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At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Illusione Cigars’ owner Dion Giolito revealed a new line extension to the Illusione Ultra line. The Illusione Ultra OP No. 7 adds a new parejo shaped extension to the line. The OP No. 7 comes in at 6 1/2 x 58. The 58 ring gauge is […]
Cigar News: Illusione ~eccj~ 20th (Cigar Preview)
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Back in 2008, Illusione Cigars launched a limited edition cigar to commemorate European Cigar Cult Journal’s 15th anniversary called the Illusione ~eccj~. This was a 5 5/8 x 46 Corona Gorda that has become one of the most sought after limited editions by Illusione. The Illusione ~eccj~ eventually would morph into the popular Illusione Eperney line. This […]
Cigar News: Illusione Fume D’Amour (Cigar Preview)
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At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Dion Giolito launched a new line – the Illusione Fume D’Amour. The cigar is a Nicaraguan puro that is being launched in four sizes. The name translated to “Smoker Love”. This marks the first new line that Illusione has launched since the Illusione Rothchildes was released in 2013. 2014 […]
Cigar News: Illusione *G* Gigantes Ships to Retailers (Cigar Preview)
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Illusione Cigars has begun shipping its Illusione *G* Gigantes to retailers. This cigar blend is being released in one vitola, a 6 1/2 x 56. The Illusione *G* Gigantes seems to follow in the path of the Illusione *R* Rothchildes released earlier this year in terms of being one size and one blend. While both […]
Cigar News: Illusione ~68~ Maduro (Cigar Preview)
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Illusione Cigars founder Dion Giolito has announced on social media that a new line extension is coming to the Illusione Maduro line. The Illusione ~68~ Maduro becomes the sixth frontmark in the Illusione Maduro line and adds a 4 x 44 frontmark to the line. This is the first new line extension since the Illusione […]
Assessment Update: Illusione 88 Claro (Candela)
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Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide […]
Assessment Update: Illusione MKULTRA (2013)
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Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess the Illusione […]
Assessment Update: Illusione Rothchildes
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Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess the Illusione […]
Cigar Review: Illusione Singularé 2013 Rose Croix
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Illusione Singulare 2013 Rose Croix At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Illusione Cigars announced their fourth entry into its Singulare line – the Illusione Singulare 2013 Rose Croix. The Singulare line is an annual limited production release of a single blend done in a single size. Over the past three years, the Singulare has developed into one of the most anticipated […]