Cain Daytona Corona

guado · 02-15-2011, 03:21 PM

Cain Daytona Corona

I had the opportunity to smoke this cigar on a beautiful day yesterday afternoon. This cigar is a new creation from Studio Tobac and features an all Jalapa Valley ligero filler vs the 3 regions of ligero on the traditional Cain lines. It should be released within a couple months.
I smoked a Cain Habano a few hours earlier to get the day started. Afterwards I went back inside watched a little TV then lit up the Daytona. The wrapper was delicious looking and very smooth . Construction was spot on. Very strong in the barnyard smell if you know what I mean. The cap clipped off neatly with just a run of the mill generic double guillotine. There was a great underlying sweetness within the barnyard smell on an unlit draw.
Initial light was easy and even. One thing that caught me off guard was the initial blast of spice burned a little exhaling through the nose but the flavors were amazing. You know it is a cain but has an added faint sweetness of caramel . Enjoying that first quarter of the Daytona yielded great results. A noticeable espresso was the big player on the first part of that cigar. The spice mellowed out before I hit the second quarter.

On the second quarter is where this cigar let me know it was a totally different animal. This Cain is mellower that its brothers and sisters but still maintained good body. I would say medium. What shocked me was an extremely similar profile to a Behike 52 at this point in the stick. It had a nice grassiness with a nutty finish that was even more pronounced on an exhale through the nose(no burn this time) Burn maintained even throughout even with the mild breeze I was having. There maintains a very faint spice that lingers but is not in a lead role.
Halftime and the 3rd quarter. At this point the cigar seemed it wanted to stay relaxed. The flavors were no longer as pronounced; while still enjoyable the complexity was faintly in the background so there was hope. Here I also noticed that the cigar may need a couple months of aging but is very close to being ready.
Fourth quarter hit me with a smile. The complexity came back…the nuttiness was back as a small fraction of the grassiness. The spice at this point is noticeable if you pay attention. Throughout this whole cigar there was a sweetness that lingered. Nothing overpowering but just enough to say hello. Here and there I noted almost a floral essence but nothing distracting…once again it offers enough variety to keep your palate from getting bored.

This cigar IMO is a winner. The transition from a blast of spice to a mellow mouthful of flavors to keep the palate dancing was great. I love the cain line and this one does not disappoint. Strength level I would definitely say was more on the medium side. I feel this cigar would be appreciated by newbs and seasoned smokers alike.

dannysguitar · 02-15-2011, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the review!

TBone · 02-15-2011, 03:29 PM

Great review

elderboy02 · 02-15-2011, 03:46 PM

I can't wait to try one.

kelmac07 · 02-15-2011, 06:21 PM

Thanks for sharing Eddie.

MarkinAZ · 02-15-2011, 06:58 PM

Thanks for the review and photo's Eddie When they are released, did you happen to find out what size and rg will be available?

joeobx · 02-15-2011, 08:44 PM

Love me some Cain cigars.....will defiantly have to watch for these.

guado · 02-15-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Thanks for the review and photo's Eddie When they are released, did you happen to find out what size and rg will be available?

I'll try to find out. I know there will be the corona and I am thinking a robusto. I will see if I can dig up the info.

issues · 02-15-2011, 09:46 PM

Nice review, sounds delicious!

MarkinAZ · 02-16-2011, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guado

I'll try to find out. I know there will be the corona and I am thinking a robusto. I will see if I can dig up the info.

Cool

Ogre · 02-16-2011, 09:37 AM

I am jealous Eddie. Hope to get one soon to try.

OHRD · 02-16-2011, 11:56 AM

Good stuff!

BengalMan · 02-16-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Thanks for the review and photo's Eddie When they are released, did you happen to find out what size and rg will be available?

No. 4 - 5x43
Robusto - 5x50
Corona 6x46
Torpedo - 6x54
Dbl Toro - 6x60

They'll be shipping to retailers that pre-ordered them between Feb. 22nd and March 1st.

MarkinAZ · 02-16-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BengalMan

No. 4 - 5x43
Robusto - 5x50
Corona 6x46
Torpedo - 6x54
Dbl Toro - 6x60

They'll be shipping to retailers that pre-ordered them between Feb. 22nd and March 1st.

The #4, robusto, and corona sound great. Hope my B&M has placed an order. Thanks for the info BM

maninblack · 02-17-2011, 12:38 PM

Can't wait to try these! Thanks for the review!

issues · 02-25-2011, 08:13 AM

I finally got the chance to smoke mine and I must say, Eddie was spot on in this review!

Starts off sharp through the sinuses with an almost Cubanesque flavor of hay. The unmistakable Cain flavor is there, definitely on the stronger side of medium and construction was spot on (the ash held for about 3 inches before falling off). The cigar smooths out as you go along until the final third were the spice returns for a wonderful finish. Great complexity but did seem like it could use some time (there were puffs full of flavor and then puffs where it was difficult to pick out anything).

No question this cigar is a winner and I look forward to getting the chance to buy a box (oh yes, the No. 4s are calling my name)!!!

etznova · 02-28-2011, 09:18 PM

I have had three of these in the last four days. And i must also agree with the review spot on. One of the things i like most is the velvet soft and smooth wrapper

03-01-2011, 02:56 PM

My local just got these in today, will have to try one thanks to your review of it.

STEVE S · 03-01-2011, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the review, sound like I'll have to be on the lookout so I can try one.

OHRD · 03-01-2011, 03:52 PM

I keep hearing awesome things about these, some are saying it's the best Cain release so far.

02-15-2011, 03:21 PM	#1
guado OCD cigar hoarder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 379 Trading: (4)	Cain Daytona Corona Cain Daytona Corona I had the opportunity to smoke this cigar on a beautiful day yesterday afternoon. This cigar is a new creation from Studio Tobac and features an all Jalapa Valley ligero filler vs the 3 regions of ligero on the traditional Cain lines. It should be released within a couple months. I smoked a Cain Habano a few hours earlier to get the day started. Afterwards I went back inside watched a little TV then lit up the Daytona. The wrapper was delicious looking and very smooth . Construction was spot on. Very strong in the barnyard smell if you know what I mean. The cap clipped off neatly with just a run of the mill generic double guillotine. There was a great underlying sweetness within the barnyard smell on an unlit draw. Initial light was easy and even. One thing that caught me off guard was the initial blast of spice burned a little exhaling through the nose but the flavors were amazing. You know it is a cain but has an added faint sweetness of caramel . Enjoying that first quarter of the Daytona yielded great results. A noticeable espresso was the big player on the first part of that cigar. The spice mellowed out before I hit the second quarter. On the second quarter is where this cigar let me know it was a totally different animal. This Cain is mellower that its brothers and sisters but still maintained good body. I would say medium. What shocked me was an extremely similar profile to a Behike 52 at this point in the stick. It had a nice grassiness with a nutty finish that was even more pronounced on an exhale through the nose(no burn this time) Burn maintained even throughout even with the mild breeze I was having. There maintains a very faint spice that lingers but is not in a lead role. Halftime and the 3rd quarter. At this point the cigar seemed it wanted to stay relaxed. The flavors were no longer as pronounced; while still enjoyable the complexity was faintly in the background so there was hope. Here I also noticed that the cigar may need a couple months of aging but is very close to being ready. Fourth quarter hit me with a smile. The complexity came back…the nuttiness was back as a small fraction of the grassiness. The spice at this point is noticeable if you pay attention. Throughout this whole cigar there was a sweetness that lingered. Nothing overpowering but just enough to say hello. Here and there I noted almost a floral essence but nothing distracting…once again it offers enough variety to keep your palate from getting bored. This cigar IMO is a winner. The transition from a blast of spice to a mellow mouthful of flavors to keep the palate dancing was great. I love the cain line and this one does not disappoint. Strength level I would definitely say was more on the medium side. I feel this cigar would be appreciated by newbs and seasoned smokers alike. __________________ Last edited by guado; 02-15-2011 at 03:31 PM.

02-15-2011, 03:28 PM	#2
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona Thanks for the review! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

02-15-2011, 03:29 PM	#3
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona Great review

02-15-2011, 06:21 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona Thanks for sharing Eddie. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-15-2011, 06:58 PM	#6
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona Thanks for the review and photo's Eddie When they are released, did you happen to find out what size and rg will be available? __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

02-15-2011, 03:46 PM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona I can't wait to try one.

02-15-2011, 08:44 PM	#7
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona Love me some Cain cigars.....will defiantly have to watch for these. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

02-15-2011, 09:46 PM	#9
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona Nice review, sounds delicious! __________________

02-16-2011, 09:37 AM	#11
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona I am jealous Eddie. Hope to get one soon to try. __________________

02-16-2011, 11:56 AM	#12
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona Good stuff! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

02-17-2011, 12:38 PM	#15
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: Cain Daytona Corona Can't wait to try these! Thanks for the review! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

02-25-2011, 08:13 AM	#16
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona I finally got the chance to smoke mine and I must say, Eddie was spot on in this review! Starts off sharp through the sinuses with an almost Cubanesque flavor of hay. The unmistakable Cain flavor is there, definitely on the stronger side of medium and construction was spot on (the ash held for about 3 inches before falling off). The cigar smooths out as you go along until the final third were the spice returns for a wonderful finish. Great complexity but did seem like it could use some time (there were puffs full of flavor and then puffs where it was difficult to pick out anything). No question this cigar is a winner and I look forward to getting the chance to buy a box (oh yes, the No. 4s are calling my name)!!! __________________

02-28-2011, 09:18 PM	#17
etznova Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Erick Location: Cherry Valley IL. Posts: 65 Trading: (1)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona I have had three of these in the last four days. And i must also agree with the review spot on. One of the things i like most is the velvet soft and smooth wrapper

03-01-2011, 02:56 PM	#18
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cain Daytona Corona My local just got these in today, will have to try one thanks to your review of it.

03-01-2011, 03:32 PM	#19
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona Thanks for the review, sound like I'll have to be on the lookout so I can try one. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

03-01-2011, 03:52 PM	#20
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Cain Daytona Corona I keep hearing awesome things about these, some are saying it's the best Cain release so far. __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.