Illusione Epernay

[tsolomon]

Illusione is my go to NC, the CG4 and Holy Lance are my favorites.  Had the Epernay recently at a cigar and wine pairing and they paired it with a nice sparkling wine from France.

[IronW]

I haven't smoked an Illusione that I haven't liked. They are a great NC choice, I've always been particularly fond of the Fume D'Amour and the Cruzado lines. The construction is always good and the flavor profiles are on point with many subtle changes throughout.

[irratebass]

19 hours ago, Philc2001 said:

I don't know that line at all. Is it available online or just B&M? 

I have enjoyed The Griffins Robusto from time to time, they are on the mild and tasty side, and when you get them on sale at CigarBid they can be under $3 per cigar. 

Depends on the store really, but here is a nice website that pretty much carries their entire line

 

About halfway down the page:

http://www.newhavanacigars.com/Cigars_Brands_at_NewHavanaCigars_com_s/1.htm

[irratebass]

12 hours ago, RWhiz said:

Love the brand, it helps that they are located right here in Reno, and I get into Dion's store several times a year.  He and I have some mutual friends, and it's pretty cool going into the store and having Dion wait on you and check out your purchases!  More important is that they create amazing cigars.  

I didn't know Dion has a store, that's very cool!

[godpheonix]

i've mentioned the cigar brand and its owner before. they really are a good cigars in general.

[GWG]

I very much enjoy this line especially.  HL,eccj, ultra etc. Has anyone else noticed a change in blend or construction over the last year or so?  I have  had issues with them that were out of character and have been smoking them for many years. Just curious.

[watches_whiskies_cigars]

21 hours ago, Philc2001 said:

I don't know that line at all. Is it available online or just B&M? 

I have enjoyed The Griffins Robusto from time to time, they are on the mild and tasty side, and when you get them on sale at CigarBid they can be under $3 per cigar. 

Based on your posts, I know that you like thinner ring guage cigars, too. Try the Illusione HL. I'd be very curious to see what you think of it. Illusione are available both online as well as at B&M. For a boutique cigar, I'm amazed at how consistent they have been since their inception. We're all too familiar with the one hit wonders both on the CC as well as the NC side.

[Westside Threat]

I had a CG4 maduro last night that was really nice.  Best NC I've had in a while, but I am a San Andres junkie

[Dijit]

I have always like the illusione line. Very similar to several of the CC's I have tasted.

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[Philc2001]

1 hour ago, watches_whiskies_cigars said:

Based on your posts, I know that you like thinner ring guage cigars, too. Try the Illusione HL. I'd be very curious to see what you think of it. Illusione are available both online as well as at B&M. For a boutique cigar, I'm amazed at how consistent they have been since their inception. We're all too familiar with the one hit wonders both on the CC as well as the NC side.

Thanks WWC! I'll keep an eye out for them when I get a little low on my NCs. At the moment I'm well stocked, but I honestly am not smoking NCs. 

I recently sold off a bunch of aged NCs I just knew I wouldn't get around too anytime soon, and frankly I still have a bunch Premium and Super Premium NCs I probably should sell too. The silly thing about storing cigars is you actually forget how many you have and you keep buying more.  

[ethosan]

On 12/21/2016 at 10:34 AM, Philc2001 said:

 

I have enjoyed The Griffins Robusto from time to time, and when you get them on sale at CigarBid they can be under $3 per cigar. 

One of the best regular finds on CBid, now i know who's getting them when i lose lol

[ethosan]

17 hours ago, ndhaon91 said:

I highly, highly recommend the Regius black label. It's incredible close to a PSD4. 

Have you tried the Mitchell Orchant seleccion, it really reminds me at times of the D4 

[ethosan]

5 hours ago, GWG said:

I very much enjoy this line especially.  HL,eccj, ultra etc. Has anyone else noticed a change in blend or construction over the last year or so?  I have  had issues with them that were out of character and have been smoking them for many years. Just curious.

They had some cigars being made at Racies Cubana, a factory that went through some serious hiccups. But most of production is now at TABSA, all is well

[RWhiz]

6 hours ago, irratebass said:

I didn't know Dion has a store, that's very cool!

http://www.fumareusa.com/

 

if ever in Reno, or better yet Tahoe area they are worth stopping into for sure!  Dion is usually there mid week running his business. 

[dflan82]

One of my go-to lines of NC cigars.  As most have mentioned, the entire library of Illusione cigars is very good. Every time I have one, I ask myself why I don't smoke them more often...

[GWG]

Racine and Larime in San Diego has regius  and illusione nice selection

 

[HarveyBoulevard]

Had my first yesterday during an atypical visit to a cigar lounge.  Cigar lounge was ok, just not my preference as I prefer my own back yard or at least outside.  Cigar was excellent!!  If stuck away from the house where all my cc live, this is an excellent substitute when out and about.

[NorCalAaron]

I also really enjoy the illusione line,  yesterday I had the pleasure of enjoying a Kadosh sigulare which was a real treat.  

[Pharmacovigilant]

I enjoy everything from Illusione, and in these cold winter months the "68" (Petite Corona, 4x44) hits the spot.  Nicaraguan Puro, but not a pepper bomb. 

 

[garbandz]

really like the Epernay,one of a few NC I will look for..........

[sactochris]

I love the entire Epernay line.

[RWhiz]

Having an Eparney petit corona, I can't remember the name of the thing, after a great ski day with my boy!  This cigar and the 68 pictured above are two of the reasons I haven't tried many Cuban PCs.  

 

[Homer]

I have never smoked Illusione cigars, but I would like to try. What do you recommend for a person who is not a regular cigar smoker?

[CaptainQuintero]

3 hours ago, Homer said:

I have never smoked Illusione cigars, but I would like to try. What do you recommend for a person who is not a regular cigar smoker?

I can only say from my experiences, but the CG:4 seems to fit the bill; decent size (same as the Upmann mag 46) and top flavours

[TheLiquidGator]

The 50 cabs of the Roths are a steal. If you look around you can get a better price sometimes. They age very well too.