The Illusione 888 Candela Necessary and Sufficient is a cigar made in Honduras. It is a candela, which means that the wrapper leaf used to dress up these cigars is color green and this will be reflected also in the flavor profile of the cigar. The blend is Nicaragua, with featuring Criollo ’98 and Corojo ’99 leaves, while the wrapper is an AAA Grade Candela one.
The cigars are well made and the construction is flawless. The green wrapper is only and silky to the touch. The filling is uniform.
- Country of Origin: Honduras
- Size: 48 x 171 mm (6.75″)
- Wrapper: Nicaragua
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $ 12 – € N/A
Illusione 888 Candela Necessary and Sufficient: black tea and a riot of black pepper are perceivable to the cold draw. The first few puffs are mild and creamy, with woody notes and touch of citrus.
The first section confirms the wood, accompanied now by a suave earthy aromas. In some puffs, there are some grassy notes perceivable as well. In the background, there is a long-lasting peppery touch. Strenght is very mild (1.5/5).
In the middle section, the flavor profile is confirmed, with grass, earth, wood, and some spices in the aftertaste. Aromas are on the mild side, as it is the strength (1.5/5).
The final third, once again, confirms the aromatic profile of the cigar. The spicy component gets now more intense, becoming the protagonist of this final section. The strength increases a little bit, but it is still on a mild level (2/5).
Overall, the Illusione 888 Candela Necessary and Sufficient is a very balanced cigar, equipped with a mild strength and a suave flavor profile. Considering the strength, this cigar let the flavor coming from the candela wrapper be better perceivable compared to other candela cigars.