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elderboy02
02-20-2010, 01:35 PM
Date: 2/20/10

Cigar: Cain Habano 550 (5.75 x 50)

Cost: Don't remember

Drink: Coke

We finally got some warm weather (39 degrees) so I decided to do a review.

This is a triple fermented 100% ligero cigar that was created by Sam Leccia.

Appearance: This has a habano wrapper on it. There were no major veins showing. The band is simple and classy. The appearance gets a 8/10

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cain%20Habano%20550/IMG_0434.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cain%20Habano%20550/IMG_0436.jpg

Pre-Light: It has a strong wood flavor to it.

Construction: Held an average ash. The ash was kind of flaky. The draw was a bit on the loose side. The cigar required only a few minor touchups because I am very picky about having a cigar burn perfectly.

Taste of the cigar: This cigar has a peppery and woodsy flavor to it. I also picked up a minty flavor at some point. This cigar is somewhat harsh at the very beginning. After you get 1" in, the cigar gets better as it progresses. The flavors become richer. I would say the woodsy flavor is hickory.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cain%20Habano%20550/IMG_0437.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cain%20Habano%20550/IMG_0439.jpg

Strength: This is without a doubt a full bodied cigar.

Summary: This cigar was extremely good. I am glad I picked up a box. I give it a 9.5/10
Mr.Erskine
02-20-2010, 02:35 PM
Thanks for the review. I was fortunate to be able to try a Cain before the were officially released, and the one I tried was very good. I haven't picked one up since I tried that one, but I will be.
kelmac07
02-20-2010, 02:47 PM
Great review Dan...these are really good. Almost as good as the maduro. :tu
Kreth
02-20-2010, 04:11 PM
Nice review, Dan. :tu
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XTRazzer
02-20-2010, 08:04 PM
Thanks for the review. I have one of these resting in the humi. Waiting for warm weather again to try it.
icehog3
02-20-2010, 08:08 PM
Great review, Dan. :)
ChicagoWhiteSox
02-21-2010, 10:40 AM
I like your reviews a lot Dan:tu
Darrell
02-21-2010, 10:45 AM
Nice review, Dan. I'm glad you enjoy them so much.

Personally I find them too strong and totally one dimensional.
RevSmoke
02-21-2010, 11:53 AM
Nice review, Dan. I'm glad you enjoy them so much.

Personally I find them too strong and totally one dimensional.

I agree with Darrel? Oh heavens, what is the world coming to? ;)

I've had two Cain cigars and at this point, I must say that I am impressed. Strength? Yes!
Anything else, not in the two I sampled.

I am not one to mind a strong cigar, but this just didn't impress. I will give them another chance, as I have at least one more in the humidor, but it will have to really bowl me over before I'll spring for some.

Peace of the Lord be with you.
SkinsFanLarry
02-21-2010, 12:02 PM
Dan, excellant review and pic's as always my brother!
RevSmoke
02-21-2010, 12:16 PM
Dan, you did a nice job on your review though. I also love the pictures - crisp and clean. The Cain does have an attractive band, and is an attractive cigar.

Peace of the Lord be with you.
marge796
02-21-2010, 12:55 PM
Nicely done Dan.


-(P


Chris.....
elderboy02
02-21-2010, 02:27 PM
Dan, you did a nice job on your review though. I also love the pictures - crisp and clean. The Cain does have an attractive band, and is an attractive cigar.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Thanks. I love my new camera.
CEC_Tech
02-21-2010, 07:32 PM
Was the strength overpowering at any point? I can remember the first LFD Chisel I ever smoked. It knocked me on my A$$. This one kinda scares me.
elderboy02
02-21-2010, 07:45 PM
Was the strength overpowering at any point? I can remember the first LFD Chisel I ever smoked. It knocked me on my A$$. This one kinda scares me.

Nope. This didn't buzz me at all, but I do have a high nicotine tolerance.
Ratters
02-21-2010, 08:41 PM
Nice review, I'm still trying to find one before Friday.
eber
02-25-2010, 06:18 PM
Great review :tu

I really enjoy these as well, I have not gotten the nicotine sickness at all but I am pretty tolerant of Vit.N too
thebiglebowski
02-26-2010, 10:51 AM
...picked up a minty flavor at some point.

i'm not sure i've ever heard of a mint flavor popping up in a cigar. i'm really curious, can you tell us more about that? great review, btw.
md4958
02-26-2010, 10:57 AM
nice review and pics Dan!
longknocker
02-26-2010, 11:41 AM
Love The Cains; Thanks For The Awesome Review & Pics, Dan!
elderboy02
02-26-2010, 12:22 PM
i'm not sure i've ever heard of a mint flavor popping up in a cigar. i'm really curious, can you tell us more about that? great review, btw.

I'm not really sure how to descibe it other than mint. I have also picked it up in other Cain Habanos as well.
eber
02-26-2010, 12:54 PM
That's interesting, I might fire one up this weekend and see if I pick that up, will report back with findings