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To my knowledge several people on here purchased the Cain sampler pack from one of our US brethren and they started to arrive over the last couple of weeks. I was waiting for one of these people to start a thread about it as I certainly have some comments on this new cigar but no thread has been started that I have come across. I shall therefore kick things off.....
Jimmeh received four sticks a short while ago, prior to the sampler packs arriving. After the auction at the Boisdale earlier this week I was in the sort of mood that I wanted to plunge something pointy through Jimmeh's chest, he procrastinated so much during the auction we lost out on everything. To make amends he pulled out a couple of the corojo Cains. I, not wanting to be a complete grump thrust an Alec Bradley Trilogy back at him but that is a topic for another time.
We both lit up the Cains. Now Jimmeh likes his strong cigars. I can take or leave a strong cigar, as long as it is at least medium in strength then I am happy, it is more about flavour and feel in the mouth for me, anyway I digress. The first inch or so of this cigar was "full on" but pleasant. Interesting flavour for an NC, strong spices and powerful.
After the first inch though it was like a spice war had been declared. This thing was shockingly strong with stinging spice flavours. For reference I have never had a cigar that was overpowering. Bolivar PB, Partagas P1, Cohiba Robustos or whatever, I have never had anything that was truly overpowering. Too strong for my palette maybe, but only in as much as it overpowered the flavour, not in as much as it was too much to take. The Cain however is a different story. This thing gave me indigestion! When, as I did on a couple of occasions, I took a really solid draw on the cigar I found myself screwing up my face as there was just too much sensory input to process.
I will point out that I was smoking on an empty stomach. I always smoke on an empty stomach though, since I gave up food a couple of years ago. This would be interesting and more suitable to smoke after a heavy meal with lots of red meat and wine.
Another observation. Whilst not a small cigar in any way, this was the smallest of the Cain range. I like a large gauge cigar but this was the first time I have not had the thought cross my mind that I wonder if I would prefer a larger version. I actually thought a shorter version would be in order.
Did I hate this cigar? No. Did I love it? Hmmm, no. Did I find it an interesting and slightly shocking experience? Yes. Do I want more? Yes, but smoked in a particular situation and sparingly.
As I said, Jimmeh likes he strong cigars and he loved this, but I will let him tell you his thoughts.
I am most interested to hear the thoughts of others. I have never understood people saying a cigar is too strong, maybe now I do, but bring it on anyway! LOL
T.
Jimmeh received four sticks a short while ago, prior to the sampler packs arriving. After the auction at the Boisdale earlier this week I was in the sort of mood that I wanted to plunge something pointy through Jimmeh's chest, he procrastinated so much during the auction we lost out on everything. To make amends he pulled out a couple of the corojo Cains. I, not wanting to be a complete grump thrust an Alec Bradley Trilogy back at him but that is a topic for another time.
We both lit up the Cains. Now Jimmeh likes his strong cigars. I can take or leave a strong cigar, as long as it is at least medium in strength then I am happy, it is more about flavour and feel in the mouth for me, anyway I digress. The first inch or so of this cigar was "full on" but pleasant. Interesting flavour for an NC, strong spices and powerful.
After the first inch though it was like a spice war had been declared. This thing was shockingly strong with stinging spice flavours. For reference I have never had a cigar that was overpowering. Bolivar PB, Partagas P1, Cohiba Robustos or whatever, I have never had anything that was truly overpowering. Too strong for my palette maybe, but only in as much as it overpowered the flavour, not in as much as it was too much to take. The Cain however is a different story. This thing gave me indigestion! When, as I did on a couple of occasions, I took a really solid draw on the cigar I found myself screwing up my face as there was just too much sensory input to process.
I will point out that I was smoking on an empty stomach. I always smoke on an empty stomach though, since I gave up food a couple of years ago. This would be interesting and more suitable to smoke after a heavy meal with lots of red meat and wine.
Another observation. Whilst not a small cigar in any way, this was the smallest of the Cain range. I like a large gauge cigar but this was the first time I have not had the thought cross my mind that I wonder if I would prefer a larger version. I actually thought a shorter version would be in order.
Did I hate this cigar? No. Did I love it? Hmmm, no. Did I find it an interesting and slightly shocking experience? Yes. Do I want more? Yes, but smoked in a particular situation and sparingly.
As I said, Jimmeh likes he strong cigars and he loved this, but I will let him tell you his thoughts.
I am most interested to hear the thoughts of others. I have never understood people saying a cigar is too strong, maybe now I do, but bring it on anyway! LOL
T.
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