What “Illusione Cigar” had the best flavor profile for you?

[UpInSmoke]

HL Maduro

 

[Dave]

1-CG4
2-MK
3-MJ12

Candelas are interesting, but I never sought them out after sampling a couple
Maduros do NOT do it for me...but, I recognize I'm in the minority when it comes to San Andres maddies -- with very few exceptions, they do NOT agree with me
Epernays are one that my taste buds have a blind spot for -- they are smooth, but I seem to miss some subtle 'excelentness' that others love...not bad, but not worth the premium price over the original documents
MKUltra - to me, they are missing a certain something from MK, so I no longer smoke them

I like 68's and F9's, but I find that both tend to get a little foul towards the end for me. I probably smoke them too fast....I don't know. However, I've heard others have had similar experiences.
CG4 is just about the perfect cigar for me when construction is great.

 

[Goldwing]

1-CG4
2-MK
3-MJ12

Candelas are interesting, but I never sought them out after sampling a couple
Maduros do NOT do it for me...but, I recognize I'm in the minority when it comes to San Andres maddies -- with very few exceptions, they do NOT agree with me
Epernays are one that my taste buds have a blind spot for -- they are smooth, but I seem to miss some subtle 'excelentness' that others love...not bad, but not worth the premium price over the original documents
MKUltra - to me, they are missing a certain something from MK, so I no longer smoke them

I like 68's and F9's, but I find that both tend to get a little foul towards the end for me. I probably smoke them too fast....I don't know. However, I've heard others have had similar experiences.
CG4 is just about the perfect cigar for me when construction is great.

Thanks Dave, I always respect your opinion and insight

 

[Lipher]

Just picked up a 5er of the Epernay PCs. We'll see how they are

 

[mwlabel]

Epernay, by leaps and bounds. If I could only have one cigar in my humidor, Epernays would be it.

 

[Goldwing]

Epernay, by leaps and bounds. If I could only have one cigar in my humidor, Epernays would be it.

what size

 

[mwlabel]

Epernay, by leaps and bounds. If I could only have one cigar in my humidor, Epernays would be it.

what size

Any and all. I've never had a bad one, though I don't think I've had every vitola yet.

Just match the size to your smoking time and preferences, and enjoy.

 

[javajunkie]

love the eperney, but the MKUltra scratches a special itch for me, punishing power with the texture and flavor to say it is necessary.

 

[Goldwing]

Epernay, by leaps and bounds. If I could only have one cigar in my humidor, Epernays would be it.

what size

Any and all. I've never had a bad one, though I don't think I've had every vitola yet.
Just match the size to your smoking time and preferences, and enjoy.

Got my eye on the Illusione Epernay Le Taureau 5 1/4 x 56
Thanks

 

[BigDaddyJG]

I'm a huge fan of the MJ12, 88, 888 (Maduro and regular)

 

[CasualStogie]

Definitely my fav. The le matin

 

[Goldwing]

Did a review of the Illusione Epernay Le Taureau today, dam gooooooooood :ccowboy:
http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php/69060-Illusione-Epernay-Le-Taureau-Review

 

[Okcsmoker]

For me the best Illusione cigars that had the best flavor profile was the Illuisone ECCJ, or the Illusione Singular Phantom 2010. As far as regular production I go with the CG4, MK, 888 Maduro.

 

[drbell15]

Epernay, MK and Singulare 2010

 

[UnBanded]

Anybody else looking forward to the Illusione Rose Croix.

 

[CalixtoLopez]

The lonsdale is just a fantastic smoke. Gets better with age too. And the best part is that it's good whenever and I can have whatever food or drink I want with it and it'll enhance anything. Simply fantastic.

Is the lonsdale the Illusione Epernay Le Matin, Grand Corona 6 3/4 x 46 ?

There's a lonsdale in the corojo blend called f9 that's stellar. I gravitate to the Le Ferme in the Epernay line because its so balanced and approachable as a daytime smoke. The f9 and cg4 are strictly for after dinner

Anyone ever smoke the ~1~ A size? It's pretty nice if you have 3 hours. I haven't seen them too many places.

Singulares have been hit or miss, but I'll be looking forward to the Rose Croix for sure. Love the size!

 

[rhetorik]

The mk's been my favorite so far.

 

[e-dawg]

MK Ultra does the same scratching for me too! Love that extra bit of "oomff"!

love the eperney, but the MKUltra scratches a special itch for me, punishing power with the texture and flavor to say it is necessary.

 

[mwlabel]

Anyone ever smoke the ~1~ A size? It's pretty nice if you have 3 hours. I haven't seen them too many places.

Nope, I was waiting for the Epernay A. But, I'd definitely be down to try the ~1~. If anybody finds a pack that they want to split, shoot me a PM.

 

[veeref]

I really like the Illusione MK Teachin Machine, how about you?

I'm smoking through a box of those I bought 3 years ago. Absolutely amazing.

Next favorite is the 68 bombone.