Illusione Recommendations?

[Metallifan33]

Hi BOTLs,
I really like the IR (and have a box) but haven't really tried any other Illusione sticks. Do any of you have a recommendation of any other Illusiones I should try?
Thanks!

 

[Tennessee Dave]

I've really enjoyed the Fume D'Amour in the Clemente size. Just an excellent example of the Illusione.

 

[MyFathersKeeper]

I enjoyed the Epernay. The MK was tasty too.

SmallBatch has a good Illusione sale this weekend if you want to grab a couple 5ers & try some out. Code: ILLUSIONE = 30% off

 

[manbearpig]

The cruzado is a fantastic smoke.

 

[Wasz]

I'm a fan of the cg 4.

 

[ar2381]

I've really enjoyed the Fume D'Amour in the Clemente size. Just an excellent example of the Illusione.

The Robusto size is my favorite, but the Clemente is also very good.

 

[ChuckMejia]

ECCJ and Holy Lanceros are a must.

 

[Jesse]

MJ12!

 

[99TRILLS]

Rothschilds best short smoke not made in Cuba

 

[Austinoir]

"Rothschilds best short smoke not made in Cuba". Damn it! Thought I'd make this post, but too late, but it's so true. A must try @ $4.65 retail.

 

[Metallifan33]

"Rothschilds best short smoke not made in Cuba". Damn it! Thought I'd make this post, but too late, but it's so true. A must try @ $4.65 retail.

I agree. With today's sale at SB, you can get them at $3.50 a stick if you bought a box. I bought a box earlier this year at $3.25 a stick.

 

[sofc]

MJ12 (either natural or maduro) F9 (and sit on it for a while)

 

[Lomey]

The Holy Lance is my favorite lancero. They are greatness.

 

[Mossome]

Illusione makes great cigars. Don't be afraid to try any of them. Except the green ones of course. That shit scares me.

 

[Old Smokey]

Illusione makes great cigars. Don't be afraid to try any of them. Except the green ones of course. That shit scares me.

I smoked one of the HL Candela on St. Paddy's 2015. Started off decent enough but a little over 1/2 way through I had to lay it down. I learned I am not a fan of a candela wrapper.

 

[Merovius]

One of my favorite manufacturers, best of 2016 imo. I smoke the following regularly:

Original Docs - 88s, 888s & F9s
Epernay - ECCJ, Le Taureaux
Singulare EL - Miserere 2016
Rothchildes

 

[StogieNinja]

I guess it's been a couple years, but has the consistently issues with the R been fixed? I kinda stopped smoking them for a while because you'd get a good batch, then a terrible batch.

 

[Metallifan33]

I guess it's been a couple years, but has the consistently issues with the R been fixed? I kinda stopped smoking them for a while because you'd get a good batch, then a terrible batch.

I've wondered this myself (I've only heard a few people say IRs had consistency issues in the past). So far, I've had a couple of 10 packs and now have a box of 50. No consistency issues here except for a couple of minor issues that you'd see on any batch of sticks. What were the issues you guys saw in the past?

 

[multi-useless]

I guess it's been a couple years, but has the consistently issues with the R been fixed? I kinda stopped smoking them for a while because you'd get a good batch, then a terrible batch.

I discovered IR's last year, and every one I've smoked has been great. That's from 3, maybe 4 different B&M's / online retailers, so presumably yes...?

 

[StogieNinja]

What were the issues you guys saw in the past?

Greenish wrappers, kind of a sour note, flavor a bit flat.