Review: Cain Habano 550
 

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

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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.

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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

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

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.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Great review Dan...these are really good. Almost as good as the maduro. :tu

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Nice review, Dan. :tu
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Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Thanks for the review. I have one of these resting in the humi. Waiting for warm weather again to try it.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Great review, Dan. :)

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

I like your reviews a lot Dan:tu

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Nice review, Dan. I'm glad you enjoy them so much.

Personally I find them too strong and totally one dimensional.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

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.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Dan, excellant review and pic's as always my brother!

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

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.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Nicely done Dan.


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Chris.....

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Thanks. I love my new camera.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

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.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Nope. This didn't buzz me at all, but I do have a high nicotine tolerance.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Nice review, I'm still trying to find one before Friday.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

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

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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.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

nice review and pics Dan!

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

Love The Cains; Thanks For The Awesome Review & Pics, Dan!

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I'm not really sure how to descibe it other than mint. I have also picked it up in other Cain Habanos as well.

Re: Review: Cain Habano 550
 

That's interesting, I might fire one up this weekend and see if I pick that up, will report back with findings