Illusione
Original Documents Maduro
Illusione Original Documents Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6¾ × 48.
- Maker
- Illusione
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacos Valle de Jalapa
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 52 to 6¾ × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsIllusione Original Documents Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 40 min for a 6.75-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryIllusione Original Documents Maduro questions
What does Illusione Original Documents Maduro taste like?
Illusione Original Documents Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Original Documents Maduro?
Illusione Original Documents Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Illusione Original Documents Maduro 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 Original Documents Maduro made?
Illusione Original Documents Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Illusione Original Documents Maduro use?
Illusione Original Documents Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Illusione Original Documents Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Churchill (6¾ × 48) and Robusto (5 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Illusione Original Documents Maduro?
For a 6.75-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 40 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 Original Documents Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Original Documents Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include HVC Hot Cake, Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro and Crowned Heads Juárez. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.