The Original Documents Maduro is rated medium to full strength, delivering an earthy sweetness with unique spiciness and nutty undertones from its San Andres wrapper sourced from Mexico's famed tobacco fields. When lit, smokers will notice rich and complex flavors of earth and leather, along with a subtle sweetness from the Mexican San Andres wrapper and Nicaraguan filler tobacco. Professional reviews note interesting black licorice notes in the first third, while the cigar settles into rich chocolate flavors with notes of cinnamon and raisin sweetness. This cigar represents one of the original cigars released by Dion Giolito and embodies Illusione's mission to evoke the flavor profile from Nicaragua's tobacco industry before the 1979 Sandinista takeover, when the prized crops of Jalapa Valley and Esteli were known for their strength and complexity. The cigars are made in Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez, utilizing a Mexican San Andrés wrapper with Nicaraguan Criollo '98 binder and Nicaraguan Corojo '99 filler. True to Illusione's legacy, the Original Documents Maduro embodies the brand's commitment to craftsmanship and quality, with each cigar being a testament to meticulous care and attention to detail. The cigar does an excellent job at emphasizing flavor over strength, making it especially appealing to smokers looking to graduate to something in the medium to full range. The average price is around $10 and comes in boxes of 25, with all Illusione cigars made in small-batch quantities to maintain quality and consistency.