Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D’Aosta

This is one of the ten best cigars I have smoked in the past six months, the amount of flavors and transitions are off the charts. From jump street on both samples I had to purposely slow myself down from dipping back into the honey pot to pull more flavors. I kept going back for more in the hopes I would discover every changing note; easiest box purchase you’ll make!!

Retrohale:
Clean/fruity pepper & breads (1st Half), cinnamon spice (2nd Half)

Pairing Recommendations:
Honestly this cigar is so good there is zero need to pair but if you must a good cognac or smooth rum would be my top choices!

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo / Binder: Nicaraguan / Filler: Nicaraguan

Vitola: Toro / Size: 6 x 50

Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas / Country of Origin: Honduras

Light barnyard

Fruits, honey, barnyard & chocolate cordials

Minerals, Italian seasonings & cocoa powder

Charred woods, cedar, chocolate, breads, minerals, graham cracker, peanut butter & general sweetness

Floral Sweetness, light cinnamon, peanuts, light cream, cedar, chocolate, breads, dry toast, syrup & minerals

Breads, minerals, light cinnamon, powder & light floral cream

Steven Pingolt

I originally started smoking cigars around 2002 right after I turned 18; this was my attempt at “coolness”. What happened throughout the years though turned into true romance of the leaf. Cigars are passion, calmness and clarity mixed with the joy of collecting and community with a splash of nostalgia!

Steven Pingolt

I originally started smoking cigars around 2002 right after I turned 18; this was my attempt at “coolness”. What happened throughout the years though turned into true romance of the leaf. Cigars are passion, calmness and clarity mixed with the joy of collecting and community with a splash of nostalgia!