Review: Cain Habano 550

[elderboy02]

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

 

[Virgeinadeaux]

Your assessment of this cigar is perfect. It’s not a cigar for the wimpy at heart. I love these things, thanks for the great review. Great pics as well. :cbig:

 

[terrantheman]

Nice review, I've enjoyed almost all the F's that I've had.

 

[darkman]

Nice review thanks

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[SkinsFanLarry]

Dan, another excellant review and pic's....thanks my friend! :thumbsup:

 

[elderboy02]

Thanks guys!

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[njstone]

Thanks for the review, Dan! I always like your reviews and pics :cbig:

I haven't actually smoked a habano yet. I thought the maduro was okay and LOVE the F, though. I have one habano in the huge size (like 60 ring or something), so it will need to warm up a bit more before I try it, lol.

 

[Gokian]

Thanks for an awesome review and pics.

 

[okia42]

Thanks for the review. I too think its a great cigar. Strong almost knocked me out the 1st time I had it.

 

[ciggy]

Great reveiw, pics, and cigar!!! :thumbsup:

 

[ctaylor]

Thanks for the review and pics, great stick.

 

[G-Dub96]

Good job! I found this cigar to be very good smoke. Its very strong however. Gave me a hell of a buzz!

 

[Robinsond]

Thanks for the review brother! I just got one of these in a Cain sampler I got off the monster, and can't wait to light one up.

Thanks again!