Size - 5 x 52
Shape - Robusto
Wrapper - Nicaragua
Filler - Nicaragua
Binder - Nicaragua

This 88 has about 1 year of age on it. Beautiful chocolate wrapper with solid construction.

First third - Great initial draw. Starts out strong and right out of the gate it has complex flavors of cocoa, leather, and toasted nuts. Burn is slightly uneven but fixes itself up rather quickly. The taste stays consistent and complex.

Second third - Now picking up some decent peppery spice which is complimented by a sweetness to the smoke. Cocoa, leather and tobacco all combine to produce a creamy and very smooth smoke.

Last third - Spice continues to increase as does the depth of flavor. There are just a ton of tastes which are coming through...very enjoyable. Finishes very strong with a rich coffee and mocha aftertaste.

I love Nicaraguan puros and Illusione are certainly at the top of my list. The 88 is a great smoke full of amazing flavors. Recommended!

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Great review. Thanks! :-)
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One of my absolute favorites. Thanks for the review.
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Thanks for the review. I really enjoy these too.
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Thanks for the review. It may push me to actually try my first Illusione.
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Awesome review. Thanks!
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Great review, great cigar. :-)
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Thanks for the review. I do like the Illusione's.:-)
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I agree,this is a great cigar.
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Wonderful review!!!

Great photos!!!

This cigar is one of my favorites!!!
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I'm gonna make sure to try one of these this week. I have been too stuck on the cg4 to try any other Illusione's.
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Nice review. Quality photos!
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Thanks for the review...now I am gonna have to add this to my list of GET ONE!!
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Nice review and pics. Got a fiver of these in a box split with Bruzee. Smoked one and wasn't that impressed but the second I had blew my mind. Hopefully the rest will be the same.
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Starchild just reviewed a Illusione cg4 from the blind taste test

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...kie#post378672

Should give an idea of another good stick from the Illusione line-up.

One of my favs as well.
I would like to see this blend produces in the corona size.
Anyone try some of the others lately?
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Again...I gotta try some of these...reviews make this stick sound tasty.
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Great review. I enjoyed the one I tried too, and you are spot on with the flavours.
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I went camping for five days and I smoked about 15 good cigars. The Illusione 88 stands out as the best cigar of my trip.
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My First Illusione was an 88! Probably my all-time fav. Illusione! :-) Nice Review!
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:-)
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