# Illusione Ultra, (box press) 5.5×56 (#9) - The Lounge Group

I've become a huge fan of Illusione cigars over the past two years or so. This particular blend is more complex than I'd expected - not my first time, but it gets me every time lol. Posted in The Lounge by NickyBronx718 on October 2 2023 9:46:43 AM

- **Group:** [The Lounge Group](https://www.cigarworld.com/groups/the-lounge/)
- **Posted by:** NickyBronx718
- **Date:** October 2, 2023

I've become a huge fan of Illusione cigars over the past two years or so.

This particular blend is more complex than I'd expected - not my first time, but it gets me every time lol.

There's an easy start to this one, hints of woody spiciness that is quickly replaced by an Amaretto/licorice flavor that has a strong presence in the 2nd ⅓ of it.

The construction is near perfect, which is surprising to me on a box pressed cigar:

Not loose, not tight, perfect burn and ash with no flaking.

As the last third (foot?) begins, the licorice tones down and is replaced by a peppery mocha that is very satisfying to the palate.

While I prefer some of their other blends over this particular one from Illusione (eg Empernay, MJ12, Original Documents), when I buy a sampler to switch things up, they almost always include this one and I'm aways glad for it and the variety it brings me.

(Yes, I do much of my best herfing at work, driving a concrete mixer in New York City)