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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nice review Chris!!
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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.
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Excellent review! I have 5 waiting their turn to burn.
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Thanks for the review!
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Thanks for the review. I pick one up today.
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Great review and pics Chris...thanks!
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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!
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Thanks for the review I smoked my first Maduro yesterday and loved it. Now I have to try the Habano :-)
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Very nice review and awesome pics.

Thanks
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Thanks everyone! Definitely get one of these! It's worth a shot for the price!!
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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. :-)
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Just out of curiosity, what does your B&M owner think about you smoking CC's in his shop?
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:-) I did get to try the NUB Maduro and thought it was pretty decent.
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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.
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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.
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Look on the top shelf... they have a bundle (20 sticks) of Alcazars for $99

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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.
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Great review and pics bro!! :-)
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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
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Great Review, Chris! How long did you rest the Cains?:-)
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