Illusione Cruzado Gordo

Of all of Dion Giolito’s Illusione creations, none has seen a more topsy-turvy, on-again off-again history than his Cruzado line. While not the first blends he released, it was certainly one of the first few blends he released to the masses. Due to the quick changing nature of the industry, the Cruzado line has been released and discontinued a few times. However, its last reintroduction in 2016 is the one that stuck. The Illusione Cruzado line is now made in Nicaragua at Aganorsa’s TABSA factory, and features a Nicaraguan buro blend of Aganorsa tobaccos. The wrapper leaf is an exclusive Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado. Tasting notes include flavors of natural tobacco, cedar, and leather with hints of earth, pepper, dark berries. It’s another excellent and complex blend from the creative palate of Giolito.

One of our favorite aspects of the cigar industry is the cast of characters that lead some of today’s cigar companies. Some are reclusive and would rather focus on their craft while others are outspoken and ostentatious. However, they all share a passion for outstanding tobacco. Dion Giolito, Illusione’s founder, is what you might call a “super tobacco nerd.” He has a passion for seeking knowledge about different types of tobacco and how they work together when creating a blend. And he’s quite good at it too. It’s why Illusione has garnered a well-deserved reputation and accolades for creating cigars that are known for their balance and intricacy.

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