This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by ninfiction (Brian)
The Cigar: Illusione Epernay 10th Anniversary D'Aosta Toro
The Specs:
Wrapper: Corojo Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Country of Origin: Honduras
Strength: Mild-Medium
Size: 6" x 50
Due Date: August 25, 2020
The Hype:
A new, regular-production size that commemorates the Illusione brand's 10 years on the market. It's also the 12th cigar in Epernay's portfolio. Epernay is named after the Champagne-producing town in France whose effervescent wine inspired the sweet and floral character of the cigar. Lighter in body than the core Illusione brand, Epernays contain no strong, ligero tobacco, as brand-owner Dion Giolito wanted to emphasize balance and finesse over power and richness. Unlike the rest of the Epernay series which all have French names, D'Aosta is Italian, referring to the mountainous region of Northern Italy where Giolito's family is originally from.
Reviewers:
We're looking for the following volunteers initially: Veteran status or higher (or if newer, somebody has to vouch for you) that did not do a Member Geek Critique review for June or July. International is OK. If you are interested, please indicate so in the forum below and ninfiction will select the reviewers from the volunteers.
The Chosen Reviewers
1. Brlesq
2. klamm143
3. ntanner
4. Cfickter
5. bstessl
Note: A reviewer who posts their review late will receive neutral feedback. A reviewer who does not post at all will receive negative feedback. There are always exceptions to the rule and a reasonable excuse for tardiness or a no show will be respected and thus not counted against the reviewer. Our sponsoring members and our administrators make the choice of who is to participate in any particular Geek Critique and can be better informed of their choices with this initiative in place.
Thanks again to Brian for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.