Capn’s Log #3: Illusione Original Documents Corojo 88

[Capn_Jackson]

Light-up is a whole lot of pepper, and some savory/cocoa cream.

First third has some nice cocoa-ish vibes, coffee, and a fair bit of hazelnut crème.




Things turn boring, and pretty quickly. The second third showed some pancake sweetness, shrouded behind cardboard. I was excited about this one because I’ve enjoyed lots of Corojo tobacco, but this is extremely underwhelming.

Last third, anise pops up, and a little tiny bit of pancake, giving a savory and sweet highlight to the cardboard.

Hour and a half… wasted. I will say, the original “Original Documents” ~88~ robusto is one of my favorite NC smokes that I’ve had. This Corojo today, however, was a huge disappointment. Wanted to like it.

Blah.

 

[highsierrasmokin']

I swear the rebranding has cursed what were once great blends/smokes.
...and don't bother buying his new Habano line. They are no good imho.

 

[Capn_Jackson]

I swear the rebranding has cursed what were once great blends/smokes.
...and don't bother buying his new Habano line. They are no good imho.

Sucks, as those old ~88~’s are simply divine. I still have some, at least a few!

 

[highsierrasmokin']

Sucks, as those old ~88~’s are simply divine. I still have some, at least a few!

https://www.fieldsupply.com/illusione-original-packaging-88.html

Field Supply still has original packaging 88 Candelas and Maduros left.
I was on another site the other day that had OG packaging but can't remember what site.
Their still out there, you just gotta search. Dion might still have them at Fumare in Reno and they ship.
He stashes all kind of goodies in his warehouse.

 

[Sin]

I love the old Illusione core line. Still have a few boxes thank goodness.

 

[Alwayslit]

The old stuff just like the Tats are great smokes. It must be either the tobacco or the blender that are making these unenjoyable.