The flavor profile of the Illusione Haut 10 Gordo really declines past the first third, you could make the case for the second third and it just lacked an enjoyable smoking experience. To say I was incredibly disappointed would be accurate and for an Illusione release, I would say it is a bust.
The flavors themselves were great, delivering ginger biscuits, creamed bread/toast, white pepper, cedar and just enough earthiness. The importance of retrohaling couldn't be more true than this cigar, as if you don't, you will miss out on the depth of flavors.
The cigar had balance, complexities and nuances in spades. The retrohale tied it all together making the flavors more distinct and full. This is an easy box buy for me.
Illusione has released details on new releases, product changes and repackaging of existing lines that were showcased at the IPCPR tradeshow.