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·August 26, 2013

Blind Cigar Review: Illusione | R Rothchildes

"This cigar, in my opinion, was nothing short of outstanding. I venture to say that it had a Cubanesque profile which is quickly becoming a favorite of mine." -Milton (mjohnsoniii)

Blind Cigar Review: Illusione | F9 Finesse

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·August 12, 2013

Blind Cigar Review: Illusione | F9 Finesse

Blind Cigar Review: Illusione | F9 Finesse Vital Stats: Vitola: Lonsdale Length: 6.25″ Ring Gauge: 44 Country of Origin: Honduras...

91%

Very Good

All Blind Cigar Reviews Dion Giolito Featured Illusione Lonsdale Nicaragua

·December 19, 2022

Illusione Allegria Lonsdale – Blind Cigar Review

"I really couldn’t be happier with this cigar in regard to performance and the flavor profile. It was never overpowering but had the fuller flavor profile that I prefer. I paired this with a barrel-aged stout (2022 Black Tuesday) and it was a perfect match. I would gladly recommend it to any of my cigar-smoking friends, and I will absolutely seek out more when I find out what this is! Very good cigar!" -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

STG Announces Collaboration with Dion Giolito - Illusione of Excalibur - Cigar News

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·June 9, 2022

STG Announces Collaboration with Dion Giolito – Illusione of Excalibur – Cigar News

STG, the parent company of General Cigar, has announced a new collaboration with none other than Dion Giolito of Illusione cigars. The collaboration will go under the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur brand and called Illusione of Excalibur. This is a limited edition cigar and is the first Excalibur made in Nicaragua.

Top 25 – 2015

Voting Process Each of our 16 panelists were given 10 votes to cast. Our list is made up of cigars that were RELEASED in 2015. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man's Puff, but the panelist must have smoke it at some point themselves.

87%

Overall Score

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·June 22, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Illusione | Epernay 10th Anniversary d’Aosta

"Overall, this was a very very good medium bodied smoke that anyone could enjoy with an awesome first two thirds and a decent last third that wasn’t as impressive as the first two. The natural peanut butter flavor is what sold me on this cigar, who doesn’t like the great taste of a natural creamy peanut butter oozing with oils and deliciousness? While probably not the top tier of sticks I have had, it did make quite an impression with me and is deserving of more in the future." -John A. (Bostoneo)

90%

Total Score - Very Good

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·December 21, 2016

Blind Cigar Review: Illusione | Haut 10

Guest Panelist Barry Stein Once again we welcome guest panelist Barry Stein of The Cigar Authority as a part of...

Dion Giolito Illusione News

·February 26, 2022

Illusione Hires Fred Rewey – Cigar News

Fred Rewey has returned to the cigar industry. Illusione Cigars has hired him as their new Brand Strategist effective immediately. Rewey made his mark in the cigar industry as the founder and owner of Nomad Cigar Co. from 2012-2018. In 2018 he sold the company to Ezra Zion. He is also the co-founder an online marketing company, Exposure One.

Tips and Tricks: Best Budget Cigars

This is a compilation of our favorite budget cigars, some we have reviewed, some we have not. We will try and get to reviewing all of these eventually and we will keep adding more bargains as we find them.

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2019

Every year we put together a list of our Top 25 Cigars of the Year. Our list is a bit different from some other lists, it is not simply a rehashing of our top scores from the year, or one person's opinion. We gave each of our panelists 10 votes to cast how they please for what they enjoyed the most in 2019. The order of their votes matter, so their #1 pick is worth twice as much as #10. The cigars do not have to have been reviewed by Blind Man's Puff, but the panelist must have smoked it.

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Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2023

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2022

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2021