The Illusione cigars are another fantastic premium offering from Dion Giolito, a popular veteran cigar retailer turned master blender. The concept behind the Classic, and all other Illusione blends, was to re-capture the essence of Nicaraguan tobaccos before the Sandinistas took over Nicaragua in 1979 when this country was growing some of the best tobaccos in the world. The classic Illusione accomplishes this task with an all-Nicaraguan blend of tobaccos from the fertile soils found in the Jalapa Valley and Estelí regions where these prized leaves have their own uniquely bold flavors and sweet-smelling aromas. Once lit, you will experience a smoke with perfect construction, balance, and rich, medium to full-bodied flavors of leather, black cherry, earth, and a distinct floral sweetness.