Oliva Cain F lancero

jerseyjay · 07-29-2011, 07:08 AM

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This week we are photographing and reviewing one of my favorite vitolas and always enjoyable brand – Oliva Cain F lancero. In May of 2011, I attended a local Studio Tobac event with the Ambassador himself – Bryan ‘The Show’ Scholle and Dave Wagner – Oliva’s VP of Sales in attendance. Both were extremely generous with different Studio Tobac projects and I was able to walk away with few samples of Oliva Cain F lancero and some. I smoked my first sample couple weeks after the event and second for this review. Both experiences were similar with latter being more enjoyable and ‘refined.’

The construction of the cigar was close to perfect. From visual perspective, carefully applied cap, toothy-free wrapper, no visible veins nor seams gave this lancero high marks right out of the gate. After clipping and lighting it, I was introduced to a perfect draw. Considering difficulty of lancero format, another plus ! In flavor department, wow … if you enjoy spice and pepper, this is your ultimate ‘poison.’ From the very first to the very last puff, overwhelming, in a good way, amount of spice. There were some notes of woodiness and small bits of floral taste toward the end but i can not stress enough the amount of spice. Burn was perfect and did not need any touchups – another extra plus. Ash, which was extremely light in color, was fairly tight and would fall down in 1.5″ chunks.

The last few and frequent puffs to get the last photograph made me realize that this cigar was not only shining with the spice but it was also packing major strength, at least in my case. I will definitely include Oliva Cain F lancero in my rotation and if you enjoy spicy / full strength cigars, consider a box purchase.

07-29-2011, 08:48 AM

thanks for the review, nice pictures!

maninblack · 07-29-2011, 10:05 AM

Great review and pictures! Thanks!

Chainsaw13 · 07-29-2011, 10:15 AM

Excellent review. I can agree with all points. Smoked one earlier this week (thanks MIB).

nofeardiver · 07-29-2011, 10:49 AM

Great pics bro, and a tremendous review...This is one of my favorite cains, i cant wait to try the daytona lancero...

Fordman4ever · 07-29-2011, 10:59 AM

great review. looking forward to trying the lanceros myself. Can't wait to get my hands on some.

poriggity · 07-30-2011, 05:27 PM

Very nice. The F lancero is EPIC, and at an MSRP of $6.50, they are hard to beat. I think I only have one left. I got a few at the ST tour stop yesterday, and smoked two while at the stop.. along with 6 other ST products...

nofeardiver · 07-31-2011, 07:43 AM

Scott did they have them for sale yet?

poriggity · 07-31-2011, 09:34 PM

Nope, not for sale yet... Bryan said it would be sept. or oct. before they were released for sale.

jerseyjay · 08-01-2011, 08:28 AM

Thanks All !

Those should be arriving to stores nearby pretty soon.

07-29-2011, 08:48 AM	#2
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Cain F lancero thanks for the review, nice pictures!

07-29-2011, 10:05 AM	#3
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Oliva Cain F lancero Great review and pictures! Thanks! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

07-29-2011, 10:15 AM	#4
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,229 Trading: (96)	Re: Oliva Cain F lancero Excellent review. I can agree with all points. Smoked one earlier this week (thanks MIB). __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-29-2011, 10:49 AM	#5
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: Oliva Cain F lancero Great pics bro, and a tremendous review...This is one of my favorite cains, i cant wait to try the daytona lancero...

07-29-2011, 10:59 AM	#6
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Oliva Cain F lancero great review. looking forward to trying the lanceros myself. Can't wait to get my hands on some.

07-30-2011, 05:27 PM	#7
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Oliva Cain F lancero Very nice. The F lancero is EPIC, and at an MSRP of $6.50, they are hard to beat. I think I only have one left. I got a few at the ST tour stop yesterday, and smoked two while at the stop.. along with 6 other ST products... __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

07-31-2011, 07:43 AM	#8
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: Oliva Cain F lancero Scott did they have them for sale yet?

07-31-2011, 09:34 PM	#9
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Oliva Cain F lancero Nope, not for sale yet... Bryan said it would be sept. or oct. before they were released for sale. __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

08-01-2011, 08:28 AM	#10
jerseyjay Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 119 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva Cain F lancero Thanks All ! Those should be arriving to stores nearby pretty soon. __________________ cigarphoto.net BLOG \| Facebook Fan Page \| jerseyjay Twitter