Illusione
Rothchildes
Illusione Rothchildes is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) binder; Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 4½ × 50.
- Maker
- Illusione
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Nicaraguan (Aganorsa)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Aganorsa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacos Valle de Jalapa
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 4½ × 50 to 4½ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsIllusione Rothchildes uses an Ecuadorian 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 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryIllusione Rothchildes questions
What does Illusione Rothchildes taste like?
Illusione Rothchildes uses an Ecuadorian 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 Rothchildes?
Illusione Rothchildes is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Illusione Rothchildes 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 Rothchildes made?
Illusione Rothchildes is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Illusione Rothchildes use?
Illusione Rothchildes uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) binder, with Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Illusione Rothchildes come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Rothchildes (Connecticut) (4½ × 50) and Rothchildes (San Andres Maduro) (4½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Illusione Rothchildes?
For a 4.5-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 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 Rothchildes?
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 Rothchildes?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance WR 1794, Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 and Aganorsa Leaf JFR Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.