Illusione
cg:4
Illusione cg:4 is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TABSA. It pairs Nicaragua Habano wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Illusione
- Wrapper
- Nicaragua Habano
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- TABSA
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsIllusione cg:4 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
3 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryIllusione cg:4 questions
What does Illusione cg:4 taste like?
Illusione cg:4 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 cg:4?
Illusione cg:4 is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Illusione cg:4 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 cg:4 made?
Illusione cg:4 is made in Nicaragua at TABSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Illusione cg:4 use?
Illusione cg:4 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 cg:4 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Illusione cg:4?
For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 cg:4?
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 cg:4?
Cigars with a similar build include HVC Cigars Pan Caliente, Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series and La Finca. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.