In 2006, Dion Giolito founded Illusione Cigars. It soon became a big hit with cigar aficionados. But, in all its years, the brand has never released a cigar for the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) until now. In 2020, Illusione joined this prestigious organization that is made up of the top tobacconists in the nation. It consists of about 80 retailers and 40 manufacturers, which Neptune Cigars is a proud member of. To commemorate this milestone, Dion created the Illusione TAA and released it in 2021. It is a Nicaraguan puro that is handmade by AGANORSA Leaf in Nicaragua. The blend is based off a flavorful, full-bodied personal blend that Giolito developed. According to Dion, “… it has all the characteristics of an Illusione cigar …” The Illusione TAA is a limited-edition cigar only 3,500 of 10 cigars per box were made so be sure to order yours today before they become an illusion.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper
Nicaraguan
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Nicaraguan cigar wrappers are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Wrappers grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro wrappers are all produced in Nicaragua.
Binder
Nicaragua
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
Nicaraguan cigar binders are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Binders grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro binders are all produced in Nicaragua.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
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