Illusione Cruzado in Robusto (5 1/4 x 50)
NOTES:
I
Oily and warm in both mitt and mouf. Draws some-hollow hither and thither; some soft spots occur -- neither egregiously-so. Burns straight. Ash drops frequently and displays a tick a' aeration. Seams and shoulder hold fast. Smooth delivery of a straight-forward, though not linear per se, experience. Nicely balanced and fleshed-out.
II
Cools-some now. Burnt-offerings start stacking dimes, loosely-so. Pack density firms and draw smooths. Body grows lush and velvety smoov. Nuances and complexities each flow. Sweetness ups on draw as balance holds. Retro-hale is enjoyably spiced. Finish is bitter-sweet and moderately legged. Nubs out tepidly, firmly. Strength up-ticks casually into richnesses. - Oak
- Espresso
- Red pepper
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Clove
- Leather
- Molasses
- Brown sugar
- Pumpernickel
- Anise
- Cola
- Barnyard
FINAL GRADE: A-
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59WRAPPER: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Rosado
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
STRENGTH: Med.-Full
ORIGIN: Nicaragua
ORIGIN: Nicaragua
Ring writer, William Cooper, from his Cigar Coop site: "Just prior to the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Illusione Cigars announced its Cruzado line was getting an [sic] makeover. The new revamped Cruzado line remains a Nicaraguan puro, but now features a streamlined set of sizes, and new packaging."
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