Illusione Cigars

Illusione Cigars is a boutique brand created by Dion Giolito in the mid‑2000s, designed to recreate the character of pre‑Sandinista Nicaraguan cigars using carefully selected Aganorsa-grown Nicaraguan tobaccos and thought‑provoking, conspiracy‑themed branding.

Rolled primarily in Nicaragua, core lines like Original Documents, “R” Rothchildes, Epernay, Fume d’Amour, Ultra, Cruzado, and various maduro extensions showcase Corojo and Criollo-heavy blends that deliver medium to full-bodied profiles loaded with notes of wood, cocoa, coffee, black pepper, florals, and honeyed sweetness.

Enthusiasts reach for Illusione when they want small‑batch cigars with immaculate construction, layered complexity, and distinctive old‑school Nicaraguan flavor that rewards slow, contemplative smoking.