Illusione
888
Illusione 888 is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TABSA. It pairs Nicaragua Habano wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Illusione
- Wrapper
- Nicaragua Habano
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- TABSA
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsIllusione 888 uses a Nicaragua Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryIllusione 888 questions
What does Illusione 888 taste like?
Illusione 888 uses a Nicaragua Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Illusione 888?
Illusione 888 is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Illusione 888 good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Illusione 888 made?
Illusione 888 is made in Nicaragua at TABSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Illusione 888 use?
Illusione 888 uses a Nicaragua Habano wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Illusione 888 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lancero (7 × 38), Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Churchill (7 × 48) and Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Illusione 888?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Illusione 888?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Illusione 888?
Cigars with a similar build include HVC Cigars First Selection, Tatuaje Cojonu and Padrón 1926 Serie. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.