Illusione Cigars OneOff

Illusione OneOff Corona Gorda

Blind Man's Puff · May 1, 2019 · June 2018

The OneOff brand was originally started in the early 2000’s by Cigair Lounge operator Andrea Molinari. The original idea was to get his own brand own brand of Cuban cigar, when that failed, he turned to the Plasencia family in Nicaragua. From there, in 2004 it was acquired by Cuban Crafters, and in 2017, Dion Giolitto of Illusione Cigars purchased the brand. This cigar was reviewed blind (no bands) by a panel of at least 4 reviewers. They did not know what they were smoking beforehand. The scores are an average of all the reviewers' scores with outliers removed. All of our cigars reviewed are shipped to the panelists with Boveda packs to ensure optimal smoking experience. This new version, as with all other Illusione cigars, is made at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA). It is a Nicaraguan puro and uses Aganorsa tobacco. At launch it came in 7 vitolas: Canonazo (6 1/8 x 52) — $16.95, Cartuchos (3 7/8 x 52) — $11.95, Corona (5 1/2 x 42) — $12.95, Corona Gorda (5 3/8 x 46) — $14.95, Julieta (7 x 47) — $17.95, Pyramides (6 1/8 x 52) — $16.95, and Robusto (4 7/8 x 50) — $14.95. Shortly after the launch of those, the +53 Super Robusto (5 3/4 x 48) — $30 was released with a “slightly different” blend. The phone prefix for Cuba is +53 leading to speculation that it contains Cuban tobacco. The cigar is regular production, but was limited to 120,000 at launch.

Corona Gorda · 5.38″ × 46 · Medium · Nicaragua

Illusione Oneoff +53

Cigar Snob · Jan 6, 2026

Robusto · 5.00″ × 52 · Nicaragua

Illusione OneOff in Corona | Cigar Review (Video) Redux by Kaplowitz

Kaplowitz · May 21, 2019

"Have you Kaplowitz'd to-day?" Illusione OneOff Corona WRAPPER: Nicaraguan BINDER: Nicaraguan FILLER: Nicaraguan FORMAT: Corona ORIGIN: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. Nicaragua STRENGTH: Medium READING LIST: Illusione Cigars OneOff in Corona | Cigar Review by Kaplowitz ((( link ))) FINAL GRADE: A- A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59

Corona · Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. Nicaragua

OneOff Canonazo by Illusione Cigars

Cigar Coop · Sep 9, 2018

Just prior to the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Dion Giolito brought back a brand known as OneOff. OneOff is a brand that was created by Andrea Molinari back in 2001. It was a brand that achieved a cult status in the marketplace. Eventually, the brand fell dormant and pretty much disappeared from retail shelves. It […] Key flavors: Earth, Cedar, Classic Wood, Black Pepper, Natural Tobacco, Graham Cracker, Cream.

Cartuchos · 3.88″ × 52 · Medium to Full (1st 2/3), Full (Remainder) · Nicaragua

Illusione OneOff Corona (5 1/2 x 42)

Tiny Tim's Cigar Blog · Jul 29, 2018

5.50″ × 42

Illusione OneOff Robustos

Cigar Dojo · Apr 10, 2019

Being one of the first cult-style cigar blends in a time where boutique offerings didn't carry the level of respect that we see today, OneOff seems to be the perfect match to Illusione's "Not Industry Standard" approach. While the experience is without plot twists and (unfortunately) any sign of a signature "it factor" element, OneOff manages to balance zesty pepper and salted browned butter magnificently. This makes for an enjoyable experience that teeters the edge between refinement and stalwart balance.

Robusto · Medium · Nicaragua

OneOff +53

Leaf Enthusiast · Oct 16, 2018

Illusione revives an old brand and shoots for the moon with the +53 version of the OneOff

5.75″ × 48

Illusione OneOff Cartuchos

CigarsLover Magazine · Nov 17, 2020

In 2017, Dion Giolito, owner of Illusione Cigars, purchased the rights to OneOff Cigars. OneOff Cigars enjoyed quite the following in the early 2000s and was created by the Italian Andrea Molinari and made in Nicaragua by the Plasencia family. Dion presented the revamped line during 2018 that now consists of seven sizes. The […]

Nicaragua

A Fancy Intangible (2018) ~ Illusione OneOff

Kohnhed · Sep 20, 2026

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.375 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $14.95 (2018) $16.50 (2026) DESCRIPTION: An oily cinnamon/ginger colored wrapper…

Corona Gorda · 5.38″ × 46 · Mild/Medium

Illusione OneOff +53 Super Robusto

Developing Palates · Dec 24, 2018 · August 2018

The first ultra premium price tagged cigar out of Illusione. The big question of course is, is it worth it? At this point in time, I'm afraid not. But the Illusione OneOff +53 Super Robusto absolutely has the potential to be great down the line.

Toro · 5.75″ × 48 · Nicaragua