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itsme_timd
08-16-2009, 02:42 PM
Tracy from Truly Cigars in Marietta, GA was nice enough to grab this stick for me while at IPCPR in New Orleans, huge thanks to Tracy! If you're in the Marietta area go by and check out his shop - if you're not in the area then make a trip!

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1st Third
The first puff on this cigar offered up some sweetness with a lot of spice and pepper, those flavors continued for about an inch and then the pepperiness mellowed out. The draw was excellent, with just a slight resistance but still giving up copious amounts of smoke. The burn was a little wobbly and although the ash did hold well it did flare and crumble a bit as I got into the cigar further.

2nd Third
Moving into the 2nd third of this cigar it began to settle into a consistent medium-strength flavor. An exact description of the flavor was very hard to pinpoint but I would say it was a medium woodiness (not oak or cedar) with a very faint cream and vanilla. It was an exremely enjoyable flavor. The cigar burnt quite well with slight issues correcting themselves for the most part.

Final Third
The final third offered mostly the same flavors as the 2nd third, I didn’t notice much change as the smoke went along. However I enjoyed the flavor so much that I was not at all disappointed that this was not a multi-faceted smoke. Burn continued to teeter back and forth and required some minor touch-ups. I smoked this cigar down until my fingers started to heat up on me.

If you enjoy Illusione or Drew Estate cigars you’ll definitely want to try this one out. I’d say it brings something new to both makers’ offerings and will likely be a welcome addition from fans of their current cigar selections.

For more pics and info check out StogieLife.com (http://stogielife.com/?p=261)

vivalanation734
08-16-2009, 02:54 PM
Dang you, Tim! Come October I'll be on be the hunt for these

Labman
08-16-2009, 02:58 PM
Sounds awesome! I can't wait to try these bad boys out!! Thanks for the review Tim! :thumbs:

podman28
09-15-2009, 12:01 PM
I was just on the phone with Illusione and they said the Nosotros release has been pushed back until November at the earliest. Hopefully they are just perfecting the cigars.

itsme_timd
09-15-2009, 01:18 PM
I was just on the phone with Illusione and they said the Nosotros release has been pushed back until November at the earliest. Hopefully they are just perfecting the cigars.

Hmmmm, that's a bummer, I was ready to grab some of these. OK, I'll wait - but I won't like it.

Angry Bill
09-15-2009, 02:48 PM
I personally thought the two that I tried were very young. I personally believe this cigar will get better with some age on it. I enjoy Illusione/Eperinay/Cruzados, but this one left me a little perplexed. I know it's a joint venture with Drew Estates and Dion, but was not impressed. I will gladly wait till they are released in November and try a few then.

The wonderful thing about our passion is we don't have to like the same cigars!

Fatman
09-15-2009, 02:52 PM
I personally thought the two that I tried were very young. I personally believe this cigar will get better with some age on it. I enjoy Illusione/Eperinay/Cruzados, but this one left me a little perplexed. I know it's a joint venture with Drew Estates and Dion, but was not impressed. I will gladly wait till they are released in November and try a few then.

The wonderful thing about our passion is we don't have to like the same cigars!

So very tru Bill, but i think we can ALL agree that everyone likes your avatar! Nice review Tim...I'll give them a go when they hit the (L&A) streets!

vivalanation734
09-15-2009, 03:23 PM
I'd agree with you for the most part. It's a great smoke.

El Lechero
09-15-2009, 05:20 PM
Does anyone know the price point for these beauties?

vivalanation734
09-15-2009, 06:12 PM
I think we are looking at an $8-10 price range

itsme_timd
11-17-2009, 07:29 PM
Looks like these are pushed back a little further for release.

Dion posted on his Facebook page that he will be releasing these in MARCH. he said there are too many other new cigars hitting the market right now.

That sucks, IMO, but I see where he's coming from.