Cigar review: Illusione Rothschilds

Hello Cigar Smokers,
Today, leading up to the 4th of July I'm reviewing a cigar that is special to me, the Illusione Rothschilds. I'm expecting a hot day on the 4th, and a larger sized cigar is often times too much in scorching weather. I've definitely taken on too much cigar on a hot day and ended up a little dizzy, cutting my cigar experience short. Now I err on the side of caution and stick to medium bodied and smaller cigars when the weather gets on the hotter side. This Illusione is a perfect balance for me on those kind of days. The Illusione Rothschilds is a Nicaraguan Puro that measures 4.5 inches by a 50 ring gauge and features a pretty simple band. Like many Rothschilds on the market this cigar is packed in boxes of 50 that come in a bundle. The packaging is understated and easy to pass by on the shelf, however if you notice them I wouldn't pass them by.

All the cigars are reasonably well made, none are rolled too tight or too loose. I haven't had a bad draw from one of these cigars, or a plugged up filler that ruins the draw. I do notice that there are some imperfections on some wrappers in the box, but not frequently enough to bother me. The blemished wrappers don't taste any different or smoke any different in my experience. This cigar delivers a smooth, but earthy flavor that stays in the medium flavor range. I rank this cigar's strength as a 3/5. This cigar leaves a strong impression on the palate and the earthiness I describe hits the tongue more than anything. The finish is strong for a smaller cigar, and it burns in a straight line across the cigar for the duration.

Overall I think this is a perfect shorter smoke. It delivers a strong flavor that I like with an easy draw, but it isn't sickening like some of my favorite cigars can be on a hot day. While this cigar isn't very complex, the flavors it does deliver are very nice and well blended. I know I'm going to smoke a couple of these at least on Monday for the 4th. The flavors here would go well with beer or sugary mixed drinks, like many people opt for on Independence Day. I wouldn't call this cigar neutral, but this cigar has mass appeal for the smoker that enjoys heavier or lighter cigars, with this being the bridge between full bodied and light bodied. I hope you all have a good holiday with good smokes and good company!