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Illusione Epernay Le Monde vs Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis

How do Illusione Epernay Le Monde and Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luisstack 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
Toro Gordo
Toro
Size
6.25 in × 52
5.75 in × 54
Rating
92/100 · 2018
Flavor
Stone FruitCreamCedarToasted AlmondHoney
CedarEarthNutsCoffeeSweet spice

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis carries the published pedigree (92 points from the critics).
Flavor
Illusione Epernay Le Monde leans fruity; Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis 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.