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Illusione Epernay Le Ferme vs Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega

How do Illusione Epernay Le Ferme and Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vegastack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

Strength
Body
Medium
Medium
Origin
Honduras
Honduras
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Corojo '99 Cafe Rosado
Honduran Criollo '98 (Jamastrán)
Binder
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguan (Estelí)
Filler
Nicaraguan Corojo '99 / Criollo '98
Nicaraguan & Honduran
Vitola
Robusto
Robusto Gordo
Size
5.25 in × 48
5.25 in × 52
Rating
92/100 · 2009
93/100 · 2020
Flavor
Stone FruitHoneyCedarCreamLight Spice
EarthCinnamonCedarCitrusCoffee

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega edges it on published critic scores (92 vs 93).
Flavor
Illusione Epernay Le Ferme leans fruity; Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega leans earthy. Pick the profile that calls to you.

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