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Cain (Oliva)

Cain Maduro

Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Maduro 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 Maduro
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 Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
  • 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 Maduro questions

What does Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro taste like?

Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Maduro?

Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro 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 Maduro 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 Maduro made?

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

What wrapper does Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro use?

Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro 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 Maduro 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 Maduro?

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 Maduro?

With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. 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 Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Black, Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro and Chillin' Moose Bull Moose Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.