Cain 550 Habano by Oliva
Posted by tuxpuff | Filed under Cigar Reviews
Size – 5 3/4 x 50
Wrapper – Habano Nicaragua
Binder – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaragua
Prelight
This cigar sports a oily and shiny wrapper with just a few light veins. Very firm feel. Sweet grassy and tobacco aroma with hints of mocha on the foot.
First third
Strong tobacco flavor right from the start. Also getting some floral notes. Very peppery nose exhale. Great draw with a long tobacco aftertaste along with hints of cinnamon. The nose exhale loses most of the pepper aspect and turns quite smooth. This stick is giving me a very even burn. Halfway through this third I am getting intense blasts of chocolate. Tons of body at this point…this is a very strong cigar. The chocolate fades away slightly and I’m left with a distinctly Nicaraguan puro flavor packed of sweetness and lots of body. The ash is holding strong through this third.
Second third
The flavors settle down a bit at this point to a nice creamy and smooth smoke with tobacco and chocolate flavors. There is a mild but lingering aftertaste of mocha. Consistent throughout this third.
Last third
Flavors still staying consistent with the second third. Tobacco and chocolate dominate this very smooth smoke. Finishes with a strong mocha aftertaste.
Conclusion
The band on this cigar says ‘Straight Ligero’…and they really mean it! This is one strong cigar. The flavors initially were incredibly dynamic and could change in an instant. It finally settles down into a smooth tobacco and chocolate filled treat. Overall a pretty decent smoke…and at around $110 for a box of 24 I think it’s a pretty good deal. Recommended!
