For those of you not familar with the ~MK Ultra~ here is what Dan from NHC posted back in 2008....
If you dare to try an even fuller blend than the new -mk-, give this one a try! This is not the production -mk-, but a different version of it. Not for the faint hearted, or to be smoked on an empty stomach!
A classic petit corona, 5 1/8 x 42, an even stronger blend than the new -mk- vitola in the Illusione line-up.
- mk ULTRA - (5 1/8" x 42) - petit corona
Made at the Raices Cubanas factory in Honduras from 100% Nicaraguan tobacco.
Fuller flavor / Fuller strength
....and here's what Dion had to say about it back in November 2008...
~MK ~ The Teaching Machine
As with my 88, I sampled a few to you in the forums for review when I was re-working on the blend in 06. I did the same with the mk. There were two versions, the ~MK~ and the MKULTRA. MKULTRA was much stronger than I wanted it to be. I called Paul Palmer which in turn relayed my information to the factory to correct the issue. They have a gold band along with the ~hl~ because theyre more of an artisan blend better represented in those particular sizes. Theyre 20% different than regular illusione black and white bands. As some of you know, I let out my stock of MKULTRAS because I just wasnt pleased with the blend. You guys ate them up! Thanks. Project MKULTRA was a government experiment in creating zombie soldiers if you will, through experimentation with LSD and subconscious suggestion when under the influence. MKULTRA was also referred to as the teaching machine. The classic corona size is the teaching machine vitola. It is the perfect vehicle for delivery of flavor, if the blend is right.