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Old 11-15-2010, 04:10 PM   #1
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Default Cain F Lancero....aka the "Showstopper"

I had the pleasure of smoking this cigar with Studio Tobac's Ambassador Bryan "The Show" Scholle.

I joked around with the name Showstopper for the single reason that this cigar pretty much ceases your desire for any cigar in the same sitting. Don't get me wrong. You will still want to smoke another one but it's a hard one to follow up.

The smell and cold draw from this cigar is unique. It is a bit hard to describe other than not a typical Cain or Cain F. The draw was firm but not tight.

Initial light-spicy and potent. An intitial complexity that I could not quite pinpoint, however, spicy was the major role anyhow. Spicy on the palate and on the lips. I LOVE spice in a cigar!

As it was smoked down the flavors of a deep black espresso came to light with the spice maintaining a role in flavors. Some toasted nuts were in the background.

Towards the latter half the espresso was maintaining and the spice was still there but in a subdued fashion. You could still tell it was a major player but not overpowering the cigar. The generally ligero sweetness appears in a supporting roll in the cigar and not really noted until the second half.

I will say this. The cigar is one of the strongest I have had in a while. I got a bit of a cigar buzz from this animal. A nice lingering finish of a twangy goodness. As much as I love a few cigars in a sitting this one made me only want one. I will post some pictures asap.

In short-enjoy it, smoke it slow and soak up the goodness it has to offer.
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Old 11-15-2010, 04:12 PM   #2
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Default Re: Cain F Lancero....aka the "Showstopper"

Can't wait to get my hands on these bad boys nice review!
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Old 12-22-2010, 04:16 PM   #3
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Can't wait to get my hands on these bad boys nice review!
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Old 12-22-2010, 06:28 PM   #4
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Default Re: Cain F Lancero....aka the "Showstopper"

I'm not trying to be an ass but if they won't be available for sale then what's the point of the cigar? This seems more exclusive than some of the tat releases
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Old 11-15-2010, 04:13 PM   #5
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Sounds like a winner Eddie....thanks for the review!
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Old 11-15-2010, 04:19 PM   #6
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Sounds like a winner Eddie....thanks for the review!
It'll put a hurtin' on some rookies!

There was 3 of us smoking it and lets just say...we all were just sitting there in shock. LOL
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Old 11-15-2010, 04:25 PM   #7
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great review! I'll have to ask our Oliva rep why he's been holdin' out on me with this one. lol
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Old 11-15-2010, 05:47 PM   #8
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great review! I'll have to ask our Oliva rep why he's been holdin' out on me with this one. lol
He doesn't have them. These will for the most part only be available at events next year, and will be included in a sampler with 5 other non-production cigars.
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Old 11-15-2010, 11:58 PM   #9
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He doesn't have them. These will for the most part only be available at events next year, and will be included in a sampler with 5 other non-production cigars.
If I'm lying to you, I'm dying.....my rep literally stopped by the shop tonight unexpectedly right after I posted this today. haha And yes...even HE was jealous that someone else had tried one because he just found out about this cigar last week! Good call, sir!
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Old 11-16-2010, 05:45 AM   #10
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If I'm lying to you, I'm dying.....my rep literally stopped by the shop tonight unexpectedly right after I posted this today. haha And yes...even HE was jealous that someone else had tried one because he just found out about this cigar last week! Good call, sir!
How's ol' Allen doing? I haven't talked to him since August.

Jason, you did read the thread about Sam stepping down from the Oliva Family, right? Could this be the last "Sam Leccia - Cain Production Cigar"? Quite possible.
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Old 11-16-2010, 07:55 AM   #11
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How's ol' Allen doing? I haven't talked to him since August.

Jason, you did read the thread about Sam stepping down from the Oliva Family, right? Could this be the last "Sam Leccia - Cain Production Cigar"? Quite possible.
Allen's doing great, man. I've seen quite a bit of him lately, but I only got to spend about an hour with him last night as they were shutting down at 8:00 and I already had a commitment to be somewhere.

Dwight and David went to eat with him, but before they did, the question had to come up about what was going on with the company. Sam's last Cain even on the tour is this weekend, and after that's he's done. We got the impression that it was abrupt and unexpected, but that he's leaving on good terms.

Also, I think our brother below is correct....if I understood correctly, the Cain F lancero is all Studio Tobac (Oliva's new concept cigar umbrella)....and with Oliva owning all rights to the Nub and Cain cigars, hopefully nothing will change. They're coming out with a Cain Daytona very soon that will consist of ligero tobaccos from only the Jalapa region of Nicaragua to smooth it out more and give a more medium-bodied experience. Not quite sure how that will be received seeing as how the whole identity of a Cain is it's strength, but we will see.

If you ask me....and I know you were just dying to ask me (ha!).....I've heard rumors and have the suspiscion myself that he and John Huber are going to collaborate on a project. If anyone else has heard this rumor, fill us in as I could see the two styles meshing pretty well.

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These will for the most part only be available at events next year, and will be included in a sampler with 5 other non-production cigars.
I can not wait to get my hands on one of these Cain F Lanceros, much less a non-production sampler!
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I can not wait to get my hands on one of these Cain F Lanceros, much less a non-production sampler!
You're not the only one.
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:20 PM   #14
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Grr...jealous doesn't begin to describe how I feel towards you right now lol
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Grr...jealous doesn't begin to describe how I feel towards you right now lol
Sent a little package out to you on Wednesday that should arrive today. Look forward to seeing your review!
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Sent a little package out to you on Wednesday that should arrive today. Look forward to seeing your review!


I'll post it as soon as it's done Might not smoke it ROTT...but perhaps tomorrow, lol
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Old 11-16-2010, 06:56 AM   #17
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Pretty sure this was not a Sam cigar...
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Old 11-16-2010, 07:55 AM   #18
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Default Re: Cain F Lancero....aka the "Showstopper"

Thanks Eddie for the great review. I love the Cain F line myself and love stronger, flavorful cigars. Can't wait to get my hands on a 5'ver when I can (if I can!). Steve
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nice review Eddie
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Default Re: Cain F Lancero....aka the "Showstopper"

I would have to agree with Eddie, this cigar is a monster!

Quite possibly the strongest cigar I've smoked.

Loved the spice but I was unable to pick up the black espresso (probably because my palate had not completely recovered from EPIC). It was very apparent that the construction of this cigar was spot on. The Lancero burned nice and slow without requiring any touch-ups or relights. The pull had just the right amount of resistance, it never got bitter or tarry and the tangy finish was something I really enjoyed. As much Ligero as this beast boasts, the retro-hale was not painful at all.

Just make sure you have a decent meal before taking one of these down...

If these make it to production, I will definitely pick up a few.
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