Review: Cain Habano 550

elderboy02 · 02-20-2010, 02:35 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

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.

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, 03:35 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, 03:47 PM

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

Kreth · 02-20-2010, 05:11 PM

Nice review, Dan.

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XTRazzer · 02-20-2010, 09:04 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, 09:08 PM

Great review, Dan.

02-21-2010, 11:40 AM

I like your reviews a lot Dan

02-21-2010, 11:45 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, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

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.

02-21-2010, 01:02 PM

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

RevSmoke · 02-21-2010, 01:16 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, 01:55 PM

Nicely done Dan.

Chris.....

elderboy02 · 02-21-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

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, 08:32 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, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CEC_Tech

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, 09:41 PM

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

eber · 02-25-2010, 07:18 PM

Great review

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, 11:51 AM

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...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.

elderboy02 · 02-26-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

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.

md4958 · 02-26-2010, 11:57 AM

nice review and pics Dan!

02-20-2010, 02:35 PM	#1
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	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 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. 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

02-20-2010, 03:35 PM	#2
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	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. __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

02-20-2010, 03:47 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Review: Cain Habano 550 Great review Dan...these are really good. Almost as good as the maduro. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-20-2010, 05:11 PM	#4
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Review: Cain Habano 550 Nice review, Dan. Posted via Mobile Device

02-20-2010, 09:04 PM	#5
XTRazzer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 131 Trading: (1)	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.

02-20-2010, 09:08 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: Review: Cain Habano 550 Great review, Dan. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-21-2010, 11:40 AM	#7
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Cain Habano 550 I like your reviews a lot Dan

02-21-2010, 11:45 AM	#8
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	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.

02-21-2010, 01:02 PM	#10
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Review: Cain Habano 550 Dan, excellant review and pic's as always my brother!

02-21-2010, 01:16 PM	#11
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,848 Trading: (51)	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. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

02-21-2010, 01:55 PM	#12
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Review: Cain Habano 550 Nicely done Dan. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

02-21-2010, 08:32 PM	#14
CEC_Tech Old CS Gorilla Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Armando Location: TEXAS!!! Posts: 202 Trading: (5)	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.

02-21-2010, 09:41 PM	#16
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Review: Cain Habano 550 Nice review, I'm still trying to find one before Friday.

02-25-2010, 07:18 PM	#17
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Review: Cain Habano 550 Great review I really enjoy these as well, I have not gotten the nicotine sickness at all but I am pretty tolerant of Vit.N too

02-26-2010, 11:57 AM	#20
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Review: Cain Habano 550 nice review and pics Dan! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.