I recently got a box of these during black friday weekend and decided to smoke one FOTT. I'm a big fan of Illusione cigars (the Epernay, in particular), and I've read nothing but good things about this 2010 LE. What did I think of it?
Size: 6 x 50
Blend/Origin: Nicaraguan
Smoked on:​ 12/1/01
The cigar started off with a mild piquance. The first few puffs gave me notes of cedar, earth, and a kind of graham cracker or mild honey sweetness. As I continue threw the first inch, I'm loving how smooth and creamy the smoke is. As the flavors circle each other and compete for dominance, the piquance of the cigar fades. I start getting a slight tannic undertone after about 1.5"-2" mark. Instead of being harsh, it's a mild tannic tone that goes well with the sweet undertones of the cigar. Similar to a good wine or dark chocolate, for example.
Getting passed the halfway point, and the flavors are ramping up in intensity. Every few puffs the cedar and earth notes compete for the forefront, with the sweet and tannic notes leaving a creamy finish on my palate. It's the same delicious song and dance to the finish. Towards the end, the tannic taste increases, but doesn't stop me from smoking beyond that band.
All in all, this was a delicious cigar. It reminded me of a stronger Epernay with a little more complexity. I think (and hope) that strength and tannicity will lend well to aging. I'd say the Singularé is a medium bodied, full flavored cigar. Deliciously dense, smooth and creamy texture with complimenting flavors. I loved it, and look forward to seeing how (or if) they change as time goes by.