Oliva Cain Daytona Straight Jalapa Ligero 6 x 46

May 2022: This cigar is made from 100% Jalapa Valley ligero. So it's a puro within a puro. The first from the box was a very smooth, consistent, medium-full bodied cigar. 

Appearance and Construction: This is a 6x46 vitola.

A bit rough in appearance with a veiny wrapper. The cigar was a bit too humid and became squishy. It wasn't heavy in the hand or well packed. Otherwise, the blond wrapper is quite attractive and the cigar was quite well made.

First Puff: A nice sweet and spicy blast.

Draw and Burn: Draw and burn were faultless throughout. 

Flavour and Complexity: Flavour was interesting: a light to medium roast. There is a certain thinness to the flavour with a slight sweetness. Flavour was certainly complex and satisfying.

Body: Body was medium to full.

Strength: Quite pleasant: enough strength to complement the package of body and strength, but nothing overwhelming.

Finish and Aftertaste: Aftertaste was adequate, perhaps a bit short. 

Aroma: The pre-light aroma was sweet and the smoke was quite rich and aromatic. 

Ash: Ash held on for short one inch intervals. The looseness of the ash was commensurate with the looseness of the packing.

Balance and Consistency: Very nicely balanced flavour, body and strength with a satisfying aroma. 

Time smoke:  Only 72 minutes, quite fast burning, probably due to the loose packing. Compare the AJ Fernandez New World Short Churchill. It is 6x48 but lasts a good 90 minutes or longer. 

Overall: A satisfying smoke. Balance and consistency with a medium to full body but not too much strength, with perfect draw and burn, make this a very satisfying cigar. The only defect was the loose packing and fast burn time. I'm looking forward to trying a few more. 

March 11th, 2023: This cigar was very smooth and despite its modest size, lasted 100 minutes with a few touch ups. Medium body throughout. There was nothing harsh. Flavour was similar to the Serie O, but this little stogie built up to a huge crescendo of strength. I put it out before the nub, but as I rose from my chair, the world was spinning. Very satisfying up until the point of standing up.

June 14th, 2023: This one was much milder than the previous and lasted barely 70 minutes. Flavour was pleasant but a bit thin and lacking complexity. Easy draw and easy burn. Quite pleasant, nonetheless.

August 30th, 2023: Similar to the previous: flavour was pleasant but a bit thin. Body was quite mild. I'm wondering whether the box was in a dry part of my humidor cabinet. Pleasant at around 55 minutes.

October 4th, 2023. This one was delicious to the nub and lasted around 75 minutes. Draw was perfect. Body was medium throughout and flavour was intense. Very satisfying.

Good to the nub. Delicious.

November 6th, 2023: A good example of the blend; on the light side of medium body, easy draw, good flavour with plenty of complexity. Satisfying at 70 mintues.

March 7th, 2024: An excellent example: medium plus body with a delicious Habano flavour, rich, complex, long finish and a little more strength than previous samples. Good aroma. 90 minutes and very satisfying. 

April 14th, Turin: Not as complex as the previous sample. That Habano flavour wasn't quite there. Quite pleasant at around 70 minutes.