Illusione
Epernay
Illusione Epernay is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa. It pairs Nicaraguan Cafe Corojo (Aganorsa) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4½ × 44 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Illusione
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Cafe Corojo (Aganorsa)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Honduran
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacos Valle de Jalapa
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 4½ × 44 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsIllusione Epernay uses a Nicaraguan Cafe Corojo (Aganorsa) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 hour to 1 h 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryIllusione Epernay questions
What does Illusione Epernay taste like?
Illusione Epernay uses a Nicaraguan Cafe Corojo (Aganorsa) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Epernay?
Illusione Epernay is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Illusione Epernay good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Illusione Epernay made?
Illusione Epernay is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Illusione Epernay use?
Illusione Epernay uses a Nicaraguan Cafe Corojo (Aganorsa) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Illusione Epernay come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Le Elegance (5¾ × 40), Le Petit (4½ × 44), Le Grande (6 × 46), Le Ferme (5¼ × 48), Le Monde (6¼ × 52) and Le Taureau (5½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Illusione Epernay?
For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour 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 Epernay?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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 Epernay?
Cigars with a similar build include Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba, HVC La Rosa 520 and Warped La Hacienda. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.