Illusione
MK Ultra
Illusione MK Ultra is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TABSA. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Illusione
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- TABSA
- Strength
- medium
- 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 MK Ultra uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 MK Ultra questions
What does Illusione MK Ultra taste like?
Illusione MK Ultra uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 MK Ultra?
Illusione MK Ultra is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Illusione MK Ultra 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 MK Ultra made?
Illusione MK Ultra is made in Nicaragua at TABSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Illusione MK Ultra use?
Illusione MK Ultra uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade 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 MK Ultra 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 MK Ultra?
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 MK Ultra?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 MK Ultra?
Cigars with a similar build include HVC Cigars Cerro, My Father Connecticut and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.