Cain Habano 550

Ratters · 02-26-2010, 10:35 PM

Cigar: Cain Habano
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Robusto 5.7x50
Price: Was a bit over eight bucks at my local shop. Better prices found online.

Setting: Garage, about 55 degrees out, 6:30pm, having a Peach Snapple.

Pre-light: The cigar has a nice chocolatey brown wrapper with a few prominent veins. The cigar is fairly lumpy with lots of firm and soft spots. The wrapper and foot have a nice barnyard smell with a touch of spice. The cap cut easily using the Cranial Screwtop Method. The cold draw had a nice slight resistance but with less flavor than I was expecting from the smell.

First Third: The cigar lit up pretty easily, but the body of the smoke is very thin. The initial flavors are a bit charry, but that might come from my bad lighting habits. The other flavors are earthy with a touch of spice. Though not appearing to be very oily, the cigar leaves an oily feeling on the lips as you smoke it. As I get about an inch in, the body of the smoke starts to pick up. The burn line was pretty wonky off the bat so I gave it a bit of a touchup. The finish is short with a bit of bitterness and spice, but not necessarily bad. The burn continues to be a bit wonky, but the ash is nice and tight and compact.

Second Third: Well, complexity is not this cigars strong suit. The flavors are pretty much the same earthy/charry ones from the first third, though it's not a bad flavor. The body continues to be just on the light side of medium. I know these are supposed to be a strong stick, but the vitamin N doesn't seem to be hitting yet. As I get past the halfway point to body really picks up, but other than that not much new happening. Burn continues a bit wonky, but self correcting.

Final Third: Well, still more of the same but the body really picked up. Starting to feel the strength a bit too. The char taste to the smoke has faded a bit, and it's just earthy. The burn stayed pretty straight for the final third.

Final Thoughts: Well, overall it was a pretty decent cigar. I think it would do really well with some time on it. I'm not feeling the urge to rush out and get more, but would pick some up if they popped up on Joe.

Liked it: It was OK
Recommend: Sure
Buy again: Maybe at joe prices

kelmac07 · 02-26-2010, 10:42 PM

Nice review...these are good, I prefer the maduro version of this stick (WOW...what a shock!!).

Kreth · 02-26-2010, 10:45 PM

I don't get the Peach Snapple thing at all, but another nice review.

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02-26-2010, 10:54 PM

Nice review. I think I prefer the maduro version just a tad over the habano. Need to try the F

02-26-2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

I don't get the Peach Snapple thing at all, but another nice review.

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He was thirsty?

Kreth · 02-27-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

He was thirsty?

It was a joke, as in I don't get the pairing.
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02-27-2010, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

It was a joke, as in I don't get the pairing.
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I know, just razzing ya.

theonlybear4CORT · 02-27-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I don't get the Peach Snapple thing at all, but another nice review.

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The man likes Snapple

MedicCook · 02-26-2010, 11:07 PM

Thanks for the review.

elderboy02 · 02-26-2010, 11:11 PM

Thank you for the review!

G G · 02-26-2010, 11:24 PM

Nice review, thanks.

Ratters · 02-27-2010, 04:23 AM

That I do Mike, that I do.

Ratters · 02-27-2010, 03:52 PM

It actually pairs quite well with cigars, try it sometime.

Kreth · 02-27-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

It actually pairs quite well with cigars, try it sometime.

I might do that. I have yet to find something better than Barq's, though.
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Razorhog · 02-27-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I might do that. I have yet to find something better than Barq's, though.
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Nice review. I expected it to have more complexity. This thread also reminds me that I need to pick up some Barqs rootbeer and try Kreth's method

Ratters · 02-27-2010, 11:47 PM

Barq's is my usual compliment to a cigar.

NickyTeen · 02-28-2010, 03:00 PM

Nice review Steve! I have found these kinda boring. Peach snapple

Bax · 03-07-2010, 05:05 PM

Just tried one from a box pass and I have to give it a

. Not to my tastes I'm affraid.

03-07-2010, 11:37 PM

You just can't beat Dr. Pepper IMO, although root beer is up there on the list as well.

02-26-2010, 10:35 PM	#1
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Cain Habano 550 Cigar: Cain Habano Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Vitola: Robusto 5.7x50 Price: Was a bit over eight bucks at my local shop. Better prices found online. Setting: Garage, about 55 degrees out, 6:30pm, having a Peach Snapple. Pre-light: The cigar has a nice chocolatey brown wrapper with a few prominent veins. The cigar is fairly lumpy with lots of firm and soft spots. The wrapper and foot have a nice barnyard smell with a touch of spice. The cap cut easily using the Cranial Screwtop Method. The cold draw had a nice slight resistance but with less flavor than I was expecting from the smell. First Third: The cigar lit up pretty easily, but the body of the smoke is very thin. The initial flavors are a bit charry, but that might come from my bad lighting habits. The other flavors are earthy with a touch of spice. Though not appearing to be very oily, the cigar leaves an oily feeling on the lips as you smoke it. As I get about an inch in, the body of the smoke starts to pick up. The burn line was pretty wonky off the bat so I gave it a bit of a touchup. The finish is short with a bit of bitterness and spice, but not necessarily bad. The burn continues to be a bit wonky, but the ash is nice and tight and compact. Second Third: Well, complexity is not this cigars strong suit. The flavors are pretty much the same earthy/charry ones from the first third, though it's not a bad flavor. The body continues to be just on the light side of medium. I know these are supposed to be a strong stick, but the vitamin N doesn't seem to be hitting yet. As I get past the halfway point to body really picks up, but other than that not much new happening. Burn continues a bit wonky, but self correcting. Final Third: Well, still more of the same but the body really picked up. Starting to feel the strength a bit too. The char taste to the smoke has faded a bit, and it's just earthy. The burn stayed pretty straight for the final third. Final Thoughts: Well, overall it was a pretty decent cigar. I think it would do really well with some time on it. I'm not feeling the urge to rush out and get more, but would pick some up if they popped up on Joe. Liked it: It was OK Recommend: Sure Buy again: Maybe at joe prices

02-26-2010, 10:42 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Nice review...these are good, I prefer the maduro version of this stick (WOW...what a shock!!). __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-26-2010, 10:45 PM	#3
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Cain Habano 550 I don't get the Peach Snapple thing at all, but another nice review. Posted via Mobile Device

02-26-2010, 10:54 PM	#4
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cain Habano 550 Nice review. I think I prefer the maduro version just a tad over the habano. Need to try the F

02-26-2010, 11:07 PM	#9
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Thanks for the review. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

02-26-2010, 11:11 PM	#10
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Thank you for the review!

02-26-2010, 11:24 PM	#11
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Nice review, thanks.

02-27-2010, 04:23 AM	#12
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Cain Habano 550 That I do Mike, that I do.

02-27-2010, 03:52 PM	#13
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Cain Habano 550 It actually pairs quite well with cigars, try it sometime.

02-27-2010, 11:47 PM	#16
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Barq's is my usual compliment to a cigar.

02-28-2010, 03:00 PM	#17
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Nice review Steve! I have found these kinda boring. Peach snapple

03-07-2010, 05:05 PM	#18
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Just tried one from a box pass and I have to give it a . Not to my tastes I'm affraid. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

03-07-2010, 11:37 PM	#19
Uflbassin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cain Habano 550 You just can't beat Dr. Pepper IMO, although root beer is up there on the list as well.