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Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto vs Illusione Epernay Le Matin

How do Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto and Illusione Epernay Le Matinstack 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 Matin 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
Box-Pressed Toro
Size
5 in × 52
6.75 in × 46
Rating
—
94/100 · 2010
Flavor
Toasted nutNutmegLeatherCedarSweet spice
HoneyStone FruitCedarCreamToasted Bread

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Illusione Epernay Le Matin carries the published pedigree (94 points from the critics).
Flavor
Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto leans roast; Illusione Epernay Le Matin leans sweet. Pick the profile that calls to you.

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto if

roast notes appeal to you.

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Choose Illusione Epernay Le Matin if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto vs Illusione Epernay Le Matin — FAQ

Is the Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto or the Illusione Epernay Le Matin 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 Matin honey and stone fruit.
What's the difference between the Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto and the Illusione Epernay Le Matin?
The Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto is a medium Honduras cigar with a Honduran Trojes wrapper; the Illusione Epernay Le Matin 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 Matin?
Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto: no published critic score yet. Illusione Epernay Le Matin: Cigar Aficionado 94/100.