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Cain Habano

Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (100% ligero: Jalapa, Estelí & Condega) filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5¾ × 50 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Cain (Oliva)
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed)
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan (100% ligero: Jalapa, Estelí & Condega)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
Strength
full
Sizes
6 · 5¾ × 50 to 6 × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

6 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano questions

What does Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano taste like?

Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano?

Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano made?

Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano use?

Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (100% ligero: Jalapa, Estelí & Condega) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: 550 (5¾ × 50), 550 (5¾ × 50), 654 Torpedo (6 × 54), 654 Torpedo (6 × 54), 660 (6 × 60) and 660 (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano?

Cigars with a similar build include Oliva Serie V, Tatuaje Cojonu and Padrón 1926 Serie. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.