The Original Documents Habano represents a significant milestone in Illusione's history, marking the first collaboration between founder Dion Giolito and renowned producer AJ Fernandez. This new core line is produced at Abdel Fernández's San Lotano Factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua, featuring a Nicaraguan sun-grown habano-seed wrapper grown by AJ Fernandez over a Nicaraguan binder and an all Nicaraguan filler mix from the Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa regions. The strength level ends up just under the full mark, certainly stronger than the vast majority of Giolito's blends, offering medium strength and medium-bodied flavors that progress into medium to full territory around the midway point. This release showcases Illusione's commitment to innovation while maintaining its signature quality standards. Dion was granted access to bales of tobacco that really set this blend apart from others, creating what many consider one of the most significant releases in the history of Illusione Cigars. The collaboration benefits from the expertise of Alberto Padilla, who previously worked with AGANORSA and now manages the San Lotano Factory, ensuring continuity in Illusione's exacting production standards. The Original Documents Habano delivers complex flavor profiles featuring notes of molasses, pecan, honey, creamed coffee and lots of earthiness/natural tobacco flavors with subtle spice notes and a nice citrus/orange aftertaste. Professional reviewers have noted creamy cashews and cedar as dominant characteristics, with red pepper on the retrohale—a note rarely tasted in an Illusione cigar. This cigar appeals to experienced enthusiasts seeking a departure from traditional Illusione profiles while maintaining the brand's renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The Original Documents Habano represents a significant milestone in Illusione's history, marking the first collaboration between founder Dion Giolito and renowned producer AJ Fernandez. This new core line is produced at Abdel Fernández's San Lotano Factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua, featuring a Nicaraguan sun-grown habano-seed wrapper grown by AJ Fernandez over a Nicaraguan binder and an all Nicaraguan filler mix from the Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa regions. The strength level ends up just under the full mark, certainly stronger than the vast majority of Giolito's blends, offering medium strength and medium-bodied flavors that progress into medium to full territory around the midway point. This release showcases Illusione's commitment to innovation while maintaining its signature quality standards. Dion was granted access to bales of tobacco that really set this blend apart from others, creating what many consider one of the most significant releases in the history of Illusione Cigars. The collaboration benefits from the expertise of Alberto Padilla, who previously worked with AGANORSA and now manages the San Lotano Factory, ensuring continuity in Illusione's exacting production standards. The Original Documents Habano delivers complex flavor profiles featuring notes of molasses, pecan, honey, creamed coffee and lots of earthiness/natural tobacco flavors with subtle spice notes and a nice citrus/orange aftertaste. Professional reviewers have noted creamy cashews and cedar as dominant characteristics, with red pepper on the retrohale—a note rarely tasted in an Illusione cigar. This cigar appeals to experienced enthusiasts seeking a departure from traditional Illusione profiles while maintaining the brand's renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail.