Illusione Epernay Serie 2009 L' Elegance (5.75x40 / 5 Pack)

Illusione Epernay 2009 brings a previously limited-production concept into the Illusione portfolio as a regular-production offering. Created by Dion Giolito, the blend reflects Illusione’s focus on traditional Nicaraguan tobaccos while offering a more approachable profile than some of the brand’s fuller expressions.

The cigar features a Café Rosado wrapper surrounding carefully selected Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 and Corojo ’99 long-filler tobaccos. The combination highlights the natural characteristics of these tobacco varieties, with the Rosado wrapper contributing additional sweetness and complexity to the Nicaraguan core.

Generally mellow to medium in body, Illusione Epernay 2009 offers tasting notes that may be reminiscent of toasted nuts, cream, cedar, natural tobacco sweetness, earth, and gentle spice. Its profile emphasizes creamy and toasted characteristics balanced by restrained spice, creating a nuanced expression of Nicaraguan tobacco. Individual flavor, aroma, strength, construction, and smoking characteristics may vary.

Illusione has received recognition from cigar publications over the years, including appearances on published Top 25 lists and various highly rated releases. Such ratings and rankings represent the opinions of individual reviewers and publications and should not be interpreted as guarantees of quality or individual experience.

For adult cigar enthusiasts who appreciate Nicaraguan tobacco with a smoother, more restrained profile, Illusione Epernay 2009 offers an appealing combination of Café Rosado wrapper character, creamy richness, toasted nuances, and gentle spice in a distinctive addition to the Illusione collection.