Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto vs Illusione Epernay Le Ferme
How do Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto and Illusione Epernay Le Fermestack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto and Illusione Epernay Le Ferme sit at a similar medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium
- Medium
- Origin
- Honduras
- Honduras
- Wrapper
- Honduran Trojes
- Nicaraguan Corojo '99 Cafe Rosado
- Binder
- Honduran (Trojes) and Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Honduran (Trojes) and Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí)
- Nicaraguan Corojo '99 / Criollo '98
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Robusto
- Size
- 5 in × 52
- 5.25 in × 48
- Rating
- —
- 92/100 · 2009
- Flavor
- Toasted nutNutmegLeatherCedarSweet spice
- Stone FruitHoneyCedarCreamLight Spice
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Illusione Epernay Le Ferme carries the published pedigree (92 points from the critics).
- Flavor
- Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto leans roast; Illusione Epernay Le Ferme leans fruity. Pick the profile that calls to you.
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto vs Illusione Epernay Le Ferme — FAQ
- Is the Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto or the Illusione Epernay Le Ferme better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto brings toasted nut and nutmeg, the Illusione Epernay Le Ferme stone fruit and honey.
- What's the difference between the Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto and the Illusione Epernay Le Ferme?
- The Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto is a medium Honduras cigar with a Honduran Trojes wrapper; the Illusione Epernay Le Ferme is a medium Honduras cigar with a Nicaraguan Corojo '99 Cafe Rosado wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto or the Illusione Epernay Le Ferme?
- Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto: no published critic score yet. Illusione Epernay Le Ferme: Cigar Aficionado 92/100.