Cain Habano 550

Chris. · 09-21-2009, 01:08 PM

Cain habano 550

Some of you may remember my Maduro review of this cigar. It can be found HERE.
This cigar has a toothy wrapper. It's not flawless, but it is a bargain stick at ~$6. It is firm all the way down.

It is powerful but smooth with first few puffs. Good finish. Nutty and woody. Power eases up a little about .25" in. Finish is now earthy. The burn is not perfect but not bad.

An inch in: flavors are more complex. The power seems to come and go with every other puff. Still smooth.

Second third: not as powerful but you get a hint of the power through the nose for a second. Still smooth. Leather on the palate now.

I've had a few burn problems but it was probably due to the very breezy afternoon, the week long rain, and me surfing the interweb.

Overall, this is a good cigar. I think I prefer the Maduro over this one, but I would not count this one out at all. The draw was great, and it left a great finish on my palate.

kelmac07 · 09-21-2009, 01:57 PM

Nice review Chris!!

icantbejon · 09-21-2009, 02:14 PM

Very nice review. I've had two of these now and really enjoy them. Haven't smoked my maddy yet...but it's time is near.

BlackIrish · 09-21-2009, 02:27 PM

Excellent review! I have 5 waiting their turn to burn.

Flat4boxer · 09-21-2009, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the review!

MedicCook · 09-21-2009, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the review. I pick one up today.

tuxpuff · 09-21-2009, 03:53 PM

Great review and pics Chris...thanks!

09-21-2009, 03:55 PM

Chris, excellant review and very nice pic's my brother. I gotta agree with you, I enjoyed the Habano but I truely believe the Maduro Cain has more "punch" to it!

sofaman · 09-21-2009, 04:10 PM

Thanks for the review I smoked my first Maduro yesterday and loved it. Now I have to try the Habano

Mr B · 09-21-2009, 05:18 PM

Very nice review and awesome pics.

Thanks

Chris. · 09-21-2009, 06:29 PM

Thanks everyone! Definitely get one of these! It's worth a shot for the price!!

borndead1 · 09-22-2009, 07:11 AM

I am interested in these.

HK3 and I were at the B&M the other day and the Oliva rep was there. We both asked him if he had any Cains, but he wouldn't give us any because we were smoking CCs and not Olivas.

Next time I will just lie.

HK3- · 09-22-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borndead1

I am interested in these.

HK3 and I were at the B&M the other day and the Oliva rep was there. We both asked him if he had any Cains, but he wouldn't give us any because we were smoking CCs and not Olivas.

Next time I will just lie.

I did get to try the NUB Maduro and thought it was pretty decent.

09-22-2009, 07:14 AM

Just out of curiosity, what does your B&M owner think about you smoking CC's in his shop?

borndead1 · 09-22-2009, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinsFanLarry

Just out of curiosity, what does your B&M owner think about you smoking CC's in his shop?

The actual owner is hardly ever there. The former employees were halfway knowledgeable about cigars and were cool with it. The newer employees don't even come into the lounge.

EDIT: I will buy a cigar there and smoke it there once in a while. Their prices are downright STOOPID. Like $4/stick for Quorums and Alcazars, $7/stick for Oliva G robustos, $6/stick for the short filller La Vieja Habanas, crap like that. When they had JFRs for $5/stick I would buy them.

HK3- · 09-22-2009, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borndead1

The actual owner is hardly ever there. The former employees were halfway knowledgeable about cigars and were cool with it. The newer employees don't even come into the lounge.

EDIT: I will buy a cigar there and smoke it there once in a while. Their prices are downright STOOPID. Like $4/stick for Quorums and Alcazars, $7/stick for Oliva G robustos, $6/stick for the short filller La Vieja Habanas, crap like that. When they had JFRs for $5/stick I would buy them.

Look on the top shelf... they have a bundle (20 sticks) of Alcazars for $99

Sorry for the thread jack.

I would be interested in trying these Cains only because of the high content of Ligero they contain. When I can find one I will make the purchase.

TripleF · 09-22-2009, 07:36 AM

Great review and pics bro!!

HK3- · 09-22-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinsFanLarry

Just out of curiosity, what does your B&M owner think about you smoking CC's in his shop?

I don't think they know the difference in a CC, NC, or an MC Hammer.

I believe it's the don't ask, don't tell policy.

Chris. · 09-22-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinsFanLarry

Just out of curiosity, what does your B&M owner think about you smoking CC's in his shop?

The B&M I got the Cains from doesn't care what you smoke as long as the band is off the CC. Don't really know why they care, but oh well. Of course I buy a few cigars every time I go there, so they really don't care what I smoke. lol

longknocker · 09-22-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.

The B&M I got the Cains from doesn't care what you smoke as long as the band is off the CC. Don't really know why they care, but oh well. Of course I buy a few cigars every time I go there, so they really don't care what I smoke. lol

Great Review, Chris! How long did you rest the Cains?

09-21-2009, 01:08 PM	#1
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Cain Habano 550 Cain habano 550 Some of you may remember my Maduro review of this cigar. It can be found HERE. This cigar has a toothy wrapper. It's not flawless, but it is a bargain stick at ~$6. It is firm all the way down. It is powerful but smooth with first few puffs. Good finish. Nutty and woody. Power eases up a little about .25" in. Finish is now earthy. The burn is not perfect but not bad. An inch in: flavors are more complex. The power seems to come and go with every other puff. Still smooth. Second third: not as powerful but you get a hint of the power through the nose for a second. Still smooth. Leather on the palate now. I've had a few burn problems but it was probably due to the very breezy afternoon, the week long rain, and me surfing the interweb. Overall, this is a good cigar. I think I prefer the Maduro over this one, but I would not count this one out at all. The draw was great, and it left a great finish on my palate. __________________

09-21-2009, 01:57 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 Chris!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-21-2009, 02:14 PM	#3
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Very nice review. I've had two of these now and really enjoy them. Haven't smoked my maddy yet...but it's time is near. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

09-21-2009, 02:27 PM	#4
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Excellent review! I have 5 waiting their turn to burn. __________________

09-21-2009, 02:29 PM	#5
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09-21-2009, 03:29 PM	#6
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. I pick one up today. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

09-21-2009, 03:53 PM	#7
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Great review and pics Chris...thanks!

09-21-2009, 03:55 PM	#8
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cain Habano 550 Chris, excellant review and very nice pic's my brother. I gotta agree with you, I enjoyed the Habano but I truely believe the Maduro Cain has more "punch" to it!

09-21-2009, 04:10 PM	#9
sofaman Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dubois,PA Posts: 604 Trading: (7)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Thanks for the review I smoked my first Maduro yesterday and loved it. Now I have to try the Habano __________________ http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...80#post1461280

09-21-2009, 05:18 PM	#10
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Very nice review and awesome pics. Thanks

09-21-2009, 06:29 PM	#11
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Thanks everyone! Definitely get one of these! It's worth a shot for the price!! __________________

09-22-2009, 07:11 AM	#12
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,375 Trading: (7)	Re: Cain Habano 550 I am interested in these. HK3 and I were at the B&M the other day and the Oliva rep was there. We both asked him if he had any Cains, but he wouldn't give us any because we were smoking CCs and not Olivas. Next time I will just lie. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

09-22-2009, 07:14 AM	#14
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cain Habano 550 Just out of curiosity, what does your B&M owner think about you smoking CC's in his shop?

09-22-2009, 07:36 AM	#17
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Cain Habano 550 Great review and pics bro!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More