This one is a special made, limited Illusione Cigar and sold exclusively through New Havana Cigars - www.newhavanacigars.com/Illusione_eccj_15th_Box_of_15_p/illusione-eccj15-box.htm
This is their description information (in italics):
Illusione -eccj 15th
The e c c j 15th is a classic 5 5/8 x 46 (corona gorda) vitola. The special blend is accentuated by a Corojo cover leaf of the Rosado Claro shade. Careful selection has been made with regards to the wrapper to bring clarity to the complex 6 blend, puro Nicaraguan cigar tempered for the European palate.
Made at the Raices Cubanas factory in Honduras from 100% Nicaraguan tobacco.
Full flavor / Medium strength
There are 15 Cigars in this classic Illusione style box.
I took a picture of the ~eccj~ 15th for comparison with some of the other Illusione vitolas. It is the one in the center. Fourth one in from either the left or the right. On the left side you can see the ~68~, ~88~ and ~mk~ and starting on the far right working towards the center you can see the ~hl~, ~888~ and the ~f9~.
It is gold banded like the ~mk~ and ~hl~ cigars.
Upon toasting it, I received a very floral aroma. This was very pleasant to my nose. Other Illusione cigars have not given me this same floral smell.
My first few puffs brought an enjoyable nutty flavor and the floral note continued as well. The draw was comparable to other Illusione cigars I have had, not too tight nor to loose.
Plumes of pleasant white smoke were produced with each puff. The burn, however did become uneven and this continued throughout the smoking experience. Small corrections were made from time to time. This may have only been the case with this individual cigar.
This Illusione produced the most sweet floral notes and nutty flavor than any I have had to date. I really enjoyed these flavors and the aromatic qualities of this cigar.
As the ash feel off near the mid point of the cigar I noticed that I lost the flavor of nuts and the floral notes and the taste became spicy like black pepper. Once the ash developed again the floral aroma and nutty flavors returned.
This was one complex cigar. The same thing happened as before, the ash fell and I lost the flavor I enjoyed, namely nuts and flowers and was replaced by pepper (I realize some people enjoy the taste of pepper - this would be their cigar).
I was really enjoying this cigar at this point in the smoke. I was nearing the band and the flavors I like had returned in full force. Very enjoyable!
Of course with an enjoyable cigar such as this it is necessary to nub it in order to give it a fair review!!!
Overall Experience: Very Good - I would smoke this again.
Construction: 8.5 out of 10
Price: 9 out of 10 - a little over $8.00 a stick (due to limited quantity well worth the price).
Flavor: 8 out of 10 - medium mostly and strong at times (if you like floral or toasted nutty flavor get this one).
Appearance: 9 out of 10 - smooth wrapper with some veins and not as tightly packed as other Illusiones I have had.
This is their description information (in italics):
Illusione -eccj 15th
The e c c j 15th is a classic 5 5/8 x 46 (corona gorda) vitola. The special blend is accentuated by a Corojo cover leaf of the Rosado Claro shade. Careful selection has been made with regards to the wrapper to bring clarity to the complex 6 blend, puro Nicaraguan cigar tempered for the European palate.
Made at the Raices Cubanas factory in Honduras from 100% Nicaraguan tobacco.
Full flavor / Medium strength
There are 15 Cigars in this classic Illusione style box.
I took a picture of the ~eccj~ 15th for comparison with some of the other Illusione vitolas. It is the one in the center. Fourth one in from either the left or the right. On the left side you can see the ~68~, ~88~ and ~mk~ and starting on the far right working towards the center you can see the ~hl~, ~888~ and the ~f9~.
It is gold banded like the ~mk~ and ~hl~ cigars.
Upon toasting it, I received a very floral aroma. This was very pleasant to my nose. Other Illusione cigars have not given me this same floral smell.
My first few puffs brought an enjoyable nutty flavor and the floral note continued as well. The draw was comparable to other Illusione cigars I have had, not too tight nor to loose.
Plumes of pleasant white smoke were produced with each puff. The burn, however did become uneven and this continued throughout the smoking experience. Small corrections were made from time to time. This may have only been the case with this individual cigar.
This Illusione produced the most sweet floral notes and nutty flavor than any I have had to date. I really enjoyed these flavors and the aromatic qualities of this cigar.
As the ash feel off near the mid point of the cigar I noticed that I lost the flavor of nuts and the floral notes and the taste became spicy like black pepper. Once the ash developed again the floral aroma and nutty flavors returned.
This was one complex cigar. The same thing happened as before, the ash fell and I lost the flavor I enjoyed, namely nuts and flowers and was replaced by pepper (I realize some people enjoy the taste of pepper - this would be their cigar).
I was really enjoying this cigar at this point in the smoke. I was nearing the band and the flavors I like had returned in full force. Very enjoyable!
Of course with an enjoyable cigar such as this it is necessary to nub it in order to give it a fair review!!!
Overall Experience: Very Good - I would smoke this again.
Construction: 8.5 out of 10
Price: 9 out of 10 - a little over $8.00 a stick (due to limited quantity well worth the price).
Flavor: 8 out of 10 - medium mostly and strong at times (if you like floral or toasted nutty flavor get this one).
Appearance: 9 out of 10 - smooth wrapper with some veins and not as tightly packed as other Illusiones I have had.
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