Have some free time so I figured it's about time to catch up on some reviews, the next few I will apologize in advance for the pictures, seems I have dropped my little travel camera a few too many times, so it's about to bite the dust.
Drink: Mexican Coke
Another fine cigar from the Illusione line, as many of you know this is by far my favorite Illusione...looking forward to future releases. Great construction, no problems with the wrapper and has a nice feel throughout. A few veins throughout, have them in just about every Phantom I have smoked.
Getting into the first few puffs from this cigar there is definitely a prominent cedar flavor to the cigar, with a some spicy flavors in the background. The draw as always with this cigar is perfect.
Progressing through the first third of the cigar the spicy/peppery flavors are still there but begin to make way for a wonderful chocolate flavor. There is a chocolate bar, can't remember the name of it but it has chile peppers in it and the flavors from this cigar remind me of that chocolate bar....such a shame this is my last Phantom, I sure will miss it.
Getting into the second third of the cigar the cedar pokes it's head back out and the creamy chocolate flavor begins to take a back seat to the strong woody flavors I am getting from the second third of the cigar.
As we are headed towards the end of the second third the sweet flavors begin to pick up again, almost a honey flavor has joined the chocolate and the woodsy flavors are just about gone....this is why I love this cigar! The flavors are amazing. Burning a bit uneven at this point...is it the fan? Who knows and honestly I don't care
Onto the final third of the cigar, the creamy/sweet flavors are dominating at this point, I am picking up a slight peppery/spice in the background once again and at this point it is quite welcome. The woodsy flavors are gone and for the final third we are about back to where we started...what a fantastic journey as always with this cigar.
And onto the nub we go, I will say this, if you can get your hands on some of these grab em! This is one cigar I wish I bought more of when I had the chance especially considering the price per box I was able to get this one at. So many flavors packed into this beauty...this was a sad day
Sit back, relax and enjoy a great cigar in good health!