Illusione F9

[SiriusBlack]

In honor of a post in another topic regarding smoking more than collecting, I lit up a new cigar tonight that I had never tried before. I recieved this as part of a newbie trade. Here's some notes on what I thought...

Appearance and construction
Beautiful looking cigar. Flawless wrapper and just overall great looking construction. A very nice inital pull which lasted throughout the cigar. I was able to get a lot of smoke and no noticable tight spots or plugs. I also could taste just the right amount of oil on my lips from the wrapper as I puffed away.

Flavor
I didn't get any distinct flavors out of the cigar (probably more to my young palete). I think the biggest thing that came through was just how creamy and smooth the cigar tasted. I also appreciated just how consist the cigar was. The flavor I tasted with the first puff was what I tasted at the very end. The only difference was towards the end you could definitely tell the strength increase in the cigar. In my opinion that's how a cigar should be. The first half or so of the cigar was pretty mild. Then toward the end of the second half I got a bit more of a punch. This is by no means a full bodied cigar. I would say more mild to medium. Still a very very enoyable smoke.

 

[jorel]

Can't wait to try one!

 

[stevehawk]

Nice review. I'm a big fan of Illusione. :thumbs:

 

[indyrob]

Illusione cigars are awesome. I really like how Dion has been expanding to include the Cruzado's. I think that the F9 is one of my favorites out of the original lineup.

 

[SiriusBlack]

Illusione cigars are awesome. I really like how Dion has been expanding to include the Cruzado's. I think that the F9 is one of my favorites out of the original lineup.

Yeah I could definitely see myself picking up at least a 5ers of the F9. It was pretty good.

 

[Gonnagal]

Very nice review. I've yet to try the F9, but want to try one. If you enjoy the Illusione line up you should try the CG:4 and the 88, and if your really lucky try an eccj.

 

[Goldie]

My favorite Illusione is the 88, but I can imagine they all are good. Good review Sirius

 

[SiriusBlack]

Very nice review. I've yet to try the F9, but want to try one. If you enjoy the Illusione line up you should try the CG:4 and the 88, and if your really lucky try an eccj.

F9 is my first and only. I will definitely try and get my hands on the only you mentioned.

 

[mu mike]

Good review and my favorite in the line!