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Cain F
SweetnLow
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I while back, I heard someone asking about this cigar. From what I gathered, the first Cain Fs to be released were only given to select stores and retailers to add as an incentive to a potential Cain customer who bought a certain number of the brand new cigar. This was indeed how I obtained my Cain F.
The Cain F, like the Cain, says that it is straight ligero. It is comprised of:
32% Esteli Ligero
25% Condega Ligero
25% Jalapa Ligero
I'm not sure what happened to the other 18%, but I'm sure it is not detracting from the straight ligero taste. Enough numbers, on to how I think it smoked.
The smell of the wrapper was actually quite light, however in tasting the end cap, I knew I was going to be happy I ate a lot. It took the flame well and had a very even burn. After a few puffs, I could already get a feel for the cigar. It had a nice thick smoke to it. It had some nuttiness as well as a maduro-like complexity to it. (The wrapper itself looked like a Natural) It retained the nuttiness throughout the cigar but it gained a very wonderful earthy aftertaste. The cigar burned evenly to the end and had a very long ash, twice.
Since this was post-Thanksgiving, I did not feel the power and instead experienced the taste of it. I must say, this was an amazing cigar. It was only when I stood up that I realized that it was powerful enough to make you sit back down.
The Cain F, like the Cain, says that it is straight ligero. It is comprised of:
32% Esteli Ligero
25% Condega Ligero
25% Jalapa Ligero
I'm not sure what happened to the other 18%, but I'm sure it is not detracting from the straight ligero taste. Enough numbers, on to how I think it smoked.
The smell of the wrapper was actually quite light, however in tasting the end cap, I knew I was going to be happy I ate a lot. It took the flame well and had a very even burn. After a few puffs, I could already get a feel for the cigar. It had a nice thick smoke to it. It had some nuttiness as well as a maduro-like complexity to it. (The wrapper itself looked like a Natural) It retained the nuttiness throughout the cigar but it gained a very wonderful earthy aftertaste. The cigar burned evenly to the end and had a very long ash, twice.
Since this was post-Thanksgiving, I did not feel the power and instead experienced the taste of it. I must say, this was an amazing cigar. It was only when I stood up that I realized that it was powerful enough to make you sit back down.
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"Long ashes my friends."
Back in High School (a very long time ago) I had to use a cigar as a prop in a play. I chewed on it and hurled big time. Thank you for bringing back that memory. Any memories from my youth are welcome, even the bad ones. :-)
Didn't ever feel over powered in the fullness department, but the spicy was a bit over powering. Great construction, solid burn, and I personally didn't really get any flavors other then the smack of spice in the face. It definitely hung on the back of my palate and was a little chemically so I'm going to attribute it more than anything else that this needed some more time to acclimate to the humidity I prefer, mid to low 60s. Maybe I missed something, but these will be sitting in the humi for a couple of months minimum prior to bringing them back out.
I know it's been mentioned before, but generally do you guys smoke a new order right out of the mail or wait? I personally always start with the intention to wait, but inevitably I cave and pull one out in the first week. Unfortunately 7 or 8 times out of 10 it is harsh and has very little complexity or any desirable flavors. Thoughts, suggestions, personal experiences? Thanks guys.
King, I got a few Cain Fs in a bonus pak with some Nubs, and I wasn't really impressed. I have a couple left and will let them rest for a spell. It coulda been my mood at the time, who knows.
If you like ass-kickers, try (if you haven't already) the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel. I tried my first one at a B&M in San Diego and I had to go outside for some fresh air after about ten minutes of it. Talk about woozie. Down right wobble-kneed. But it grew on me and I've had several since. I actually got turned onto the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero listening to Rush Limbaugh. He was talking to some guy on his Open Line Friday last year, then I heard the same call again during a "Best Of" broadcast. I figured it must be an omen, so I bought one.
My remaining F's have been sitting for about two months. I may have to try one soon to see if there are any discernable changes. I really want to try the regular Cain Habano and Maduro and see if I can tell the difference.