Is anyone else finding these as incredible as I am? :bangbang:This stick tastes like a whole different blend from the regular Epernay line. Kinda Padron-y too. Thoughts?
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Illusione Epernay Le Matin
- Thread starter Zen Cigar Man
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I just got a 5er of Le Petites and a mixed 5er of other Epernay and I was blown away. Absolutely delicious. A flavor profile so different from all other stogies I've had. They managed to be smooth and mild yet full of flavor and they ramp up with a nice kick that takes the edge of the day off. Delicious. Easily the best "mild" cigar I have had. Not sure if "mild" is the correct descriptor but it works for me. Guess I will have to get some Matins.
I concur with the OP. Easily the best cigar of the year, and very different from the other epernay line. Sweet, honey and vanilla character with a wonderful finish.
I've smoked a few now, and my conclusion is the same. A box purchase is definitely in the cards!
I've smoked a few now, and my conclusion is the same. A box purchase is definitely in the cards!
Psojka RP,601
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ive got one been wanting for some time now...sounds tasty tho
Thegreekone
Banned
Looked for these today and couldn't find them at my B&M. Ironically, I chose a Padron.
Any recos about where to start with Illusione? Someone told me the 68 and 88 were "meh." He smokes a lot of Tats and La Trivdas.
Any recos about where to start with Illusione? Someone told me the 68 and 88 were "meh." He smokes a lot of Tats and La Trivdas.
these don't taste even remotely like the ECCJ to me (which I disliked enough to sell my box).
as for starting with Illusione, everyone has their favorites. I'm a huge lover of MK's and HL's, followed by F9's and 68's (the 68's are freaking great short smokes!)
but try a few, and see what YOU think. Dan has some good samplers I bet.
I rarely rave about how good a cigar is, but the Le Matin is AMAZING! It's exactly what I look for in a smoke. I have a hard time loudly praising very many non-cuban cigars, but this one is a winner.
as for starting with Illusione, everyone has their favorites. I'm a huge lover of MK's and HL's, followed by F9's and 68's (the 68's are freaking great short smokes!)
but try a few, and see what YOU think. Dan has some good samplers I bet.
I rarely rave about how good a cigar is, but the Le Matin is AMAZING! It's exactly what I look for in a smoke. I have a hard time loudly praising very many non-cuban cigars, but this one is a winner.
gibbleguts
BoM april 09
Dion had mentioned that for the box press he had to remove one leaf. Says it quite dramaticly changes the flavour. I am looking for ward to the box pressed 888. There is also a box pressed 4/2g as well.
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That makes sense. I love the 888wonder how the box press'll change that one. Thanks for the info!
Glad you enjoyed them Marty!