Cigar Review: Illusione Epernay
Size: 4.5×44, Le Petite Wrapper: Sun grown Corojo ’99 (Café Rosado) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium Price: Cabinet of 50, $332.50 Grade: 9.4 Illusione is of course well known in the cigar industry – Dion Giolito is responsible for the Illusione, Epernay, Cruzado, and the mixed filler Cuchillos Cubanos. The Illusione Epernay from Dion [...]
Cigar Review: Cruzado
Size: 4×48, Dantes (Robusto) Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan & Honduran Strength: Medium Price: Box of 20, $172 Grade: 8.9 The Cruzado was born when Don Giolito of Illusione fame wanted to create a milder version of his Nicaraguan treats, which was attained by removing the trademark Ligero featured in Illusione cigars. Still [...]
