Illusione Haute 10 Corojo Robusto 4/29/17

 

Appearance 

A light brown colored wrapper with a couple small veins. The seams are tight and the cap is of the short twist variety. There is a light oil sheen on the wrapper. 

Aroma 

Chocolate, cedar and spice on the wrapper. Cedar, chocolate and spice at the foot. 

Prelight Draw 

Fruity cedar with a citrus accent and a hint of spice.

1st

Initial draws bring notes of spicy cedar with some toast. There is an underlying citrus sweetness. The draw & burn are near perfect. The ash is medium gray and stacked. The spice is of the mild paprika variety. Upon removal of the ash I notice a 1/4" wide tunnel which is causing an angled burn line. 

2nd

The smoke production is at the upper end of medium. Strength is at the low end of medium. The ash becomes tighter. With the use of some basic physics the burn self corrects by the midway point of the cigar. The finish is long with notes of cedar, toast, citrus and mild paprika spice. 

Final/3rd

The flavor profile remains consistent through the final/3rd.

 

 

Overall

The Illusione Haut 10 Corojo Robusto provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A nice flavor profile with a near perfect draw and draw with the exception of the brief tunnel.