Intro: this blend is exclusive to Rocky Patels new lounge in Naples, "Burn". They can only be purchased from the lounge in person. I got the Churchill on Brooks recommendation, as I trust his opinions. I happened to be in Ft Myers for Christmas visiting family. I made a trip to Burn just to purchase these. The lounge itself was very nice and worth the trip if you are in the area. This is my second public review, I hope you enjoy.

Price: $10.25

Purchased: 12/26

Pre-light: beautiful wrapper and construction as always from Illusione. Nice reddish hue to the wrapper and it has minimal veins, perfect triple cap.

The prep: punched with my Xikar and toasted with my Xikar EX.

First third: nice hit of spice through the nose, not black pepper, more of a cinnamon/nutmeg tingle Sweet tobacco finish. Large volume of smoke with little effort. Salt and pepper ash. Spice fading to a toasty tobacco finish. Towards the end of the third, a little more of the toasty flavor and leather is coming through, very enjoyable start, very smooth flavors. Salt and pepper ash, a bit flaky, but holds for almost an inch.

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Second third: leather coming to the front, spice almost gone. Leather starting to dominate. Minimal spice through the nose. Spice starting to increase on finish. Going out a little, quick relight and back on track. Still producing tons of smoke. Nutty flavor appearing.

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Final third: flavor strengthening, no major changes. Perfect burn for the duration. Ash still flakey, but holding well. Leather dominating.*Final third a continuation of the first.

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Conclusion: good smoke from Illusione yet again. I would like a little more complexity and definition of flavor. I'll be resting these for 6 months or so and revisit to see what has changed.

Score: 90
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Thanks for the review.

I know these cigars are exclusive to the Rocky Patel Burn lounge, but do you happen to know the price point of the cigars?
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They are $10.25 each for the Churchill. I think the other vitolas were within a few cents.
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Thanks for the review looks like a great one
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Nevermind. Looks like you edited the review to include pricing and location info along with some pictures after I posted.

Thanks.
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Sweet review!!!:-)

Looks like one for the wish list!!!
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Nice review...thanks for sharing. :-)
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Makes me want to make my way to Florida.
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Love the Illusiones!
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Thanks for the review!
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Or you can make a trip to Reno, NV and pick some up from his store. :-)
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:-)
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So then they are not exclusive to the rocky lounge in florida and be gotten from his shop?
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Great Review, Andrew!:-):-)
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Yep.
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