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Illusione HL Natural

Illusione HL Natural

Illusione HL Natural 800 450 Giuseppe Mitolo

Illusione is a boutique brand created by Dion Giolito and consists of several lines. HL is short for Holy Lance and represents the Lancero of the line. The “Holy Lance” refers to the historic sacred spear (the one that pierced the side of Christ during the crucifixion) that, according to legends, Constantine, the first Christian emperor of Roman history, brought to battle to ensure victory and protection.

Illusione hl natural

This HL is dressed in a bright Colorado wrapper. It is slightly rough to the touch, while the veins are very small. Construction and filling are excellent, the draw is on the tighter side.

  • Country of Origin: Honduras (Raíces Cubanas)
  • Size: 40 x 190mm (7″ 1/2)
  • Wrapper: Nicaragua
  • Binder: Nicaragua
  • Filler: Nicaragua
  • Price: € 10
Illusione hl natural

Illusione HL Natural: the cold draw reveals aromas of wood and dried fruit, with a delicate nutty nuance.

Illusione hl natural

Once lit, the cigar starts immediately with a decidedly sapid flavor, enriched with a light bitter component. The flavors are outlined in wood and earth, with nuances of spices and white pepper. Strength is medium – light (2/5).

In the central section, the cigar loses the light bitter component from the first third. Interesting is the evolution of the flavors, which, starting from the earth in first third, is enriched with citrus notes and nuances of white pepper and hazelnut. Strength remains unchanged (2/5).

The flavors change again, adding citrus fruits with a more marked character, hazelnut and a delicate component of cocoa. In the last puffs, a decisive note of walnut appears. Strength increases and becomes medium (3/5).

Overall, this Illusione HL Natural is an excellent cigar. The flavor range is broad. Very balanced in the strength / flavor ratio, except for the first tercio. Nevertheless, this HL Natural remains a safe haven for those who want to smoke a small size, without an excessive strength, but equipped with a broad aromatic flavor profile.

Rating: 91

1 Comment
  • Dear sir,

    Can you give me an adress in Europe ( by preference Germany, Belgium or Holland) where we can buy this cigar?
    Kind rgds
    K.Sohl