Nub Habano

Smoked this one at Shelly's Back room in D.C. after eating one of their great roast beef dips. I V cut it and paired it with Bud Light on tap.

It was a good cigar as usual but it had a bad burn. Uneven and had to fight to correct it many times. It maybe was due to the fact that I match lit it initially and did not get a great light. And there was a hell of a breeze from they ventilation system.

This cigar was purchased at Holt's of Philly for $5.65

From Cigars International:

Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Experience: Rich tobacco influence with hints of nuts and bread. Smoky aftertaste.
Category: Medium to full in body

Nub started as a theory. Born in the Oliva factory, a cigar maker was hell-bent on proving he could capture the essence - the core - of a cigar’s flavor immediately upon lighting and throughout the duration of the smoke. Well, they nailed it.

Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature. That’s by design - not for novelty - as blends and sizes were worked and re-worked a thousand ways from Sunday in order for Nub creator Sam Leccia and the Oliva family to capture the essence of each Nub blend. Anyone can create unusual shapes, each of the Nub blends and accompanying shapes was instead created to summon and deliver the blend’s sweet spot.

Habano - glossy, milk chocolate-brown wrapper. Rich tobacco core with a smoky aftertaste. Hints of peanuts are supported by a baked bread component. Spice through the nose. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy character throughout.

Nub Cameroon 460

This was the last of these Nubs that I bought in this bunch. It had a tight draw throughout and wrapper issues middle to end. Good strength over all enjoyed it

From http://www.milantobacco.com:

The idea for the Nubs came from the theory that a cigar finds its “sweet spot” at the 3 ½- 4 inch point. All “nub” cigars must exist within this window. No “nub” is longer than 4 inches. Further adding to this complex theory, the ring gauges range from 56-66. The result is a range of smokes that have the same amount of tobacco as any Churchill or even Presidente. Unbelievably, they also smoke as long.
The Nub Cameroon Wrapper Cigar: Grown in Cameroon, Africa, this wrapper has a distinct flavor and character. The Cameroon wrapper is thin and toothy, yet it delivers rich notes of cedar and coffee. This Nub medium-bodied cigar is available in 358 and 464T formats.

Nub Cameroon 460

I smoked this one on the deck in front of the space heater while paring with a Bud Light. I started with the Nub punch but the draw was extremely tight so I went to the straight cut. It didn't help. The majority of this cigar was not a good experience. The draw was way to tight and I got almost no smoke from it.

When I got to the nub it started to open up a bit and the draw became easier but overall it was too much work. I think this was either over humidified or plugged.

Win some, lose some.

From http://www.milantobacco.com:

The idea for the Nubs came from the theory that a cigar finds its “sweet spot” at the 3 ½- 4 inch point. All “nub” cigars must exist within this window. No “nub” is longer than 4 inches. Further adding to this complex theory, the ring gauges range from 56-66. The result is a range of smokes that have the same amount of tobacco as any Churchill or even Presidente. Unbelievably, they also smoke as long.

The Nub Cameroon Wrapper Cigar: Grown in Cameroon, Africa, this wrapper has a distinct flavor and character. The Cameroon wrapper is thin and toothy, yet it delivers rich notes of cedar and coffee. This Nub medium-bodied cigar is available in 358 and 464T formats.

Nub Cameroon 460

This was my second Halloween cigar out by the fire pit. I punched it with my Nub punch and was pairing it with Bud Light.

It was very enjoyable. Lots of good smoke and a great flavor. An enjoyable smoke.

From http://www.milantobacco.com:

The idea for the Nubs came from the theory that a cigar finds its “sweet spot” at the 3 ½- 4 inch point. All “nub” cigars must exist within this window. No “nub” is longer than 4 inches. Further adding to this complex theory, the ring gauges range from 56-66. The result is a range of smokes that have the same amount of tobacco as any Churchill or even Presidente. Unbelievably, they also smoke as long.

The Nub Cameroon Wrapper Cigar: Grown in Cameroon, Africa, this wrapper has a distinct flavor and character. The Cameroon wrapper is thin and toothy, yet it delivers rich notes of cedar and coffee. This Nub medium-bodied cigar is available in 358 and 464T formats.

Nub Habano

This was one of the big ring size Nubs. I smoked it on Halloween while enjoying the fire pit. I used my Nub punch and was pairing it with Bud Light.

It was an awesome cigar as usual. Lot's of great smoke. Very pleasurable.

From Cigars International:

Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Experience: Rich tobacco influence with hints of nuts and bread. Smoky aftertaste.
Category: Medium to full in body

Nub started as a theory. Born in the Oliva factory, a cigar maker was hell-bent on proving he could capture the essence - the core - of a cigar’s flavor immediately upon lighting and throughout the duration of the smoke. Well, they nailed it.

Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature. That’s by design - not for novelty - as blends and sizes were worked and re-worked a thousand ways from Sunday in order for Nub creator Sam Leccia and the Oliva family to capture the essence of each Nub blend. Anyone can create unusual shapes, each of the Nub blends and accompanying shapes was instead created to summon and deliver the blend’s sweet spot.

Habano - glossy, milk chocolate-brown wrapper. Rich tobacco core with a smoky aftertaste. Hints of peanuts are supported by a baked bread component. Spice through the nose. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy character throughout.

Nub Cameroon 460

I was looking for a quick and casual smoke to help me unwind after work so I grabbed a Nub. My 'ole standby.

I used my Nub punch to open the end and paired it with a Coca-Cola.

It was a windy day and I smoked this while hitting some practice shots with the pitching wedge in the backyard.

Despite the wind, it burned perfectly. Perfect smoke as usual. Nothing more to say.

From http://www.milantobacco.com:

The idea for the Nubs came from the theory that a cigar finds its “sweet spot” at the 3 ½- 4 inch point. All “nub” cigars must exist within this window. No “nub” is longer than 4 inches. Further adding to this complex theory, the ring gauges range from 56-66. The result is a range of smokes that have the same amount of tobacco as any Churchill or even Presidente. Unbelievably, they also smoke as long.

The Nub Cameroon Wrapper Cigar: Grown in Cameroon, Africa, this wrapper has a distinct flavor and character. The Cameroon wrapper is thin and toothy, yet it delivers rich notes of cedar and coffee. This Nub medium-bodied cigar is available in 358 and 464T formats.

Nub Cameroon 460

I used my new Nub punch to open the end of the cigar and paired it with Bud Light. This was a late night cigar that I started at 11:40 PM after trivia night with friends. I smoked this on the deck and it was a nice pleasant night. Not too cold.

I like this new punch and it left this cigar with a great open draw. I did not have the best luck with the 466 box pressed, torpedo Cameroons so I was hoping for more from this size and it payed off. I love this size in the Habano and it was great in the Cameroon too.

An interesting note. This is the first time that I had picked up the "barn yard" aroma in a cigar. I had heard about some cigars having it, but this was the first time I noticed it. I picked up that smell in the pre-light puff.

The smoke was smooth and the flavor was nice.

I thoroughly enjoyed the cigar and I took 2 great Nub stand pictures.

The first 2 thirds were fantastic and the last third, and dowm to the nub, got a bit hot with a bit of a bite at the back of my throat.

I enjoyed this cigar and will move it into my favorite category along with the Nub Habano.




From http://www.milantobacco.com:

The idea for the Nubs came from the theory that a cigar finds its “sweet spot” at the 3 ½- 4 inch point. All “nub” cigars must exist within this window. No “nub” is longer than 4 inches. Further adding to this complex theory, the ring gauges range from 56-66. The result is a range of smokes that have the same amount of tobacco as any Churchill or even Presidente. Unbelievably, they also smoke as long.
The Nub Cameroon Wrapper Cigar: Grown in Cameroon, Africa, this wrapper has a distinct flavor and character. The Cameroon wrapper is thin and toothy, yet it delivers rich notes of cedar and coffee. This Nub medium-bodied cigar is available in 358 and 464T formats.

Nub Connecticut 354 Natural (3 3/4 x 54)

I smoked this one on the patio on a cool afternoon after work. Paired with a Bud Light.

This is the second one of these that I have smoked. I straight cut this one and gave it a test puff. The draw seemed a bit tight. After lighting I had to open it up a bit with my pocket knife.

This cigar was the 54 ring gauge and is smaller than the other Nubs I had smoked. I think it may burn a bit hotter because of this. I also get a bite at the back of the throat and thin smoke with this cigar. The draw is pretty tight even after I opened it up.

This one started to pick up after the first third. More smoke but still some spice and it does seem to bother my stomach a little bit. I put it down with about an inch to go.

The construction was impeccable, like the past Nubs that I smoked.

Not sure I'd buy this cigar again.

Info:

Wrapper: Connecticut
Size: 3.75 x 54
Manufacturer: Oliva Cigar Co.
Strength: Mild-Medium

• Wrapper: Connecticut, Ecuador, Nicaragua
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Handmade in: Esteli, Nicaragua.

NUB Connecticut Cigars were introduced in 2008. It was a creation done by Oliva Cigars sales rep Sam Leccia. It was a cigar never seen before but well constructed with an excellent taste and aroma. NUB Cigars are like other great premium cigars and last just like them (Churchill, Presidente, and others) Most of the NUB Cigar Line are offered in boxes of 24 and are available in different wrappers.

Nub Cameroon 466 (Box Pressed Torpedo)

This was the first Nub that I had go bad on me. I straight cut this with my new Nub guillotine cutter that I won in a contest. Right away I could see that the cap was cracked and peeling. I can not tell if it was under or over humidified.

I smoked this on the patio while working on a Friday afternoon. Paired with cranberry and water.
the wrapper started peeling almost instantly. About 1/3 into it and the wrapper came completely off. If this was any other cigar I would have pitched it. But I love Nubs so much that I pinched the binder together as much as I could and I smoked it down to a nub. Not bad, even without the wrapper.

This was one of those cigars that knocked me on my butt for a bit afterwards.

From http://www.milantobacco.com:

The idea for the Nubs came from the theory that a cigar finds its “sweet spot” at the 3 ½- 4 inch point. All “nub” cigars must exist within this window. No “nub” is longer than 4 inches. Further adding to this complex theory, the ring gauges range from 56-66. The result is a range of smokes that have the same amount of tobacco as any Churchill or even Presidente. Unbelievably, they also smoke as long.

The Nub Cameroon Wrapper Cigar: Grown in Cameroon, Africa, this wrapper has a distinct flavor and character. The Cameroon wrapper is thin and toothy, yet it delivers rich notes of cedar and coffee. This Nub medium-bodied cigar is available in 358 and 464T formats.

Nub Cameroon 466 (Box Pressed Torpedo)

I smoked this cigar on Columbus Day as my second cigar of the day. I golfed 9 holes and then had lunch on my boat with a friend. I broke this cigar out as desert. I paired this with Bud Light and initially V cut this cigar but the draw was too tight so I straight cut it and it was perfect.

I loved this cigar as much as the other Nubs that I have tried, if not more. I may be way off but the Connecticutt seemed to be the strongest to me, followed by the Habano, and then followed by the Cameroon. The Cameroon may overtake the Habano and become my favorite. I'll smoke the other Nub Cameroon that is in my humidor and then make that decision.

From http://www.milantobacco.com:

The idea for the Nubs came from the theory that a cigar finds its “sweet spot” at the 3 ½- 4 inch point. All “nub” cigars must exist within this window. No “nub” is longer than 4 inches. Further adding to this complex theory, the ring gauges range from 56-66. The result is a range of smokes that have the same amount of tobacco as any Churchill or even Presidente. Unbelievably, they also smoke as long.

The Nub Cameroon Wrapper Cigar: Grown in Cameroon, Africa, this wrapper has a distinct flavor and character. The Cameroon wrapper is thin and toothy, yet it delivers rich notes of cedar and coffee. This Nub medium-bodied cigar is available in 358 and 464T formats.

Nub Habano

I lit this one up on a Friday night on the patio while having a fire pit. I straight cut it and paired it with Bud Light. This cigar never disappoints and I still love the full taste. This is one of the bigger ring gauge Nubs and I like this but I like the slightly smaller ring gauge better.

I took a picture of my first Nub stand from this cigar and sent it into a Twitter contest offered by @OlivaIan. I guess I won because he said that he will be sending me a Nub accessory pack. Can't wait.

The amount of smoke really picked up in the last third of this cigar and it was awesome. Took about an hour to smoke.

From Cigars International:

Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Experience: Rich tobacco influence with hints of nuts and bread. Smoky aftertaste.
Category: Medium to full in body

Nub started as a theory. Born in the Oliva factory, a cigar maker was hell-bent on proving he could capture the essence - the core - of a cigar’s flavor immediately upon lighting and throughout the duration of the smoke. Well, they nailed it.

Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature. That’s by design - not for novelty - as blends and sizes were worked and re-worked a thousand ways from Sunday in order for Nub creator Sam Leccia and the Oliva family to capture the essence of each Nub blend. Anyone can create unusual shapes, each of the Nub blends and accompanying shapes was instead created to summon and deliver the blend’s sweet spot.

Habano - glossy, milk chocolate-brown wrapper. Rich tobacco core with a smoky aftertaste. Hints of peanuts are supported by a baked bread component. Spice through the nose. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy character throughout.

Nub Habano

I smoked this, my favorite cigar, right after work. I went out to the patio on an absolutely beautiful Wednesday afternoon, V cut this Nub, took a test puff and then lit 'er up.

I relaxed on the patio under the shade of the patio umbrella for about an hour while I smoked this and drank a few Bud Lights.

It was awesome as usual. And wow, what a TON of smoke this thing puts out.

After smoking I mowed the lawn and enjoyed it more than ever.

From Cigars International:

Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Experience: Rich tobacco influence with hints of nuts and bread. Smoky aftertaste.
Category: Medium to full in body

Nub started as a theory. Born in the Oliva factory, a cigar maker was hell-bent on proving he could capture the essence - the core - of a cigar’s flavor immediately upon lighting and throughout the duration of the smoke. Well, they nailed it.

Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature. That’s by design - not for novelty - as blends and sizes were worked and re-worked a thousand ways from Sunday in order for Nub creator Sam Leccia and the Oliva family to capture the essence of each Nub blend. Anyone can create unusual shapes, each of the Nub blends and accompanying shapes was instead created to summon and deliver the blend’s sweet spot.

Habano - glossy, milk chocolate-brown wrapper. Rich tobacco core with a smoky aftertaste. Hints of peanuts are supported by a baked bread component. Spice through the nose. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy character throughout.

Nub Connecticut 354 Natural (3 3/4 x 54)

The Nub Habano is my current favorite but I wanted to try the other wrappers so I bought a sampler with a couple of the other Nub varieties. I got a great deal on them. Six Nubs for $20.00 with shipping from http://www.famous-smoke.com through CigarMonster.com.

I enjoyed this one on the deck while talking on the phone and listening to podcasts. It was a crisp evening but not as bad as the previous night. I straight cut this one and gave it a test puff. The draw was very open and I felt like it was almost too open. I may want to go back to the V cut on these.

This cigar was the 54 ring gauge and this was smaller than the other Nubs I had smoked. I think it may have burned a bit hotter because of this.

The construction was impeccable, like the past Nubs that I smoked, and the cigar produced a nice amount of smoke.

I usually smoke the Habano and expected this lighter wrapper to be more mellow. It was not. This one had more of a pepper taste and hit the back of my throat more. It also started to bother my stomach when I ran out of Bud Light near the end. It took me almost exactly one hour to smoke this cigar.

It was pretty high up on the strength scale and one of those cigars that kept me from falling right to sleep. I don't think that this one should be smoked before bed.

Overall I liked this smoke and would buy it again.

Info:

Wrapper: Connecticut
Size: 3.75 x 54
Manufacturer: Oliva Cigar Co.
Strength: Mild-Medium

• Wrapper: Connecticut, Ecuador, Nicaragua
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Handmade in: Esteli, Nicaragua.

NUB Connecticut Cigars were introduced in 2008. It was a creation done by Oliva Cigars sales rep Sam Leccia. It was a cigar never seen before but well constructed with an excellent taste and aroma. NUB Cigars are like other great premium cigars and last just like them (Churchill, Presidente, and others) Most of the NUB Cigar Line are offered in boxes of 24 and are available in different wrappers.

Nub Habano

The Birthday Cigar!

It's my birthday and I bought 2 of my favorite cigars to celebrate. I smoked one of them while out on my boat on Diamond Lake. I took the boat out by myself and just relaxed. I had a Subway sandwich and then V cut the Nub and lit it up. I paired it with a Bud Light. It smoked easy and nice as always.

I put it out with a bit longer of a nub than usual because a friend of mine joined me on the boat and gave me 3 La Gloria Cubana Siere R's for my Birthday. Nice guy huh? I had to try one out ASAP. (See my review of that one in the next post.)

After smoking one of the La Gloria's I pulled the boat out of the water and tried to re-light the nub of the Nub. I smoked it for a few minutes but it was a bit harsh so I pitched it.

About an hour or so later I felt jittery and nauseous. I attributed it to relighting the Nub. This is the second time I have re-lit a strong cigar and gotten ill from it. I don't think that I will be re-lighting anything anytime soon. :)

All in all it was a great Birthday and I enjoyed floating around on the boat with friends while smoking a couple fine cigars.

From Cigars International:

Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Experience: Rich tobacco influence with hints of nuts and bread. Smoky aftertaste.
Category: Medium to full in body

Nub started as a theory. Born in the Oliva factory, a cigar maker was hell-bent on proving he could capture the essence - the core - of a cigar’s flavor immediately upon lighting and throughout the duration of the smoke. Well, they nailed it.

Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature. That’s by design - not for novelty - as blends and sizes were worked and re-worked a thousand ways from Sunday in order for Nub creator Sam Leccia and the Oliva family to capture the essence of each Nub blend. Anyone can create unusual shapes, each of the Nub blends and accompanying shapes was instead created to summon and deliver the blend’s sweet spot.

Habano - glossy, milk chocolate-brown wrapper. Rich tobacco core with a smoky aftertaste. Hints of peanuts are supported by a baked bread component. Spice through the nose. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy character throughout.

Nub Habano

Yes, this is definitely my favorite cigar but something made this cigar even better tonight. It was FREE! My cousin Joe also smokes cigars and this is his favorite as well. We got together and he was nice enough to bring some smokes with him and he insisted that I take a Nub Habano off his hands. I felt a bit bad, taking such an awesome cigar from him, so I insisted that he take one of my Bahia Blues. I hope he likes it, but we both know that I got the better end of this deal.

I V cut this cigar and we smoked most of it in the front yard of one of our cousins house. I love this cigar more and more each time I smoke it. It burned pretty well, I only had to make one slight correction to the burn.

Great smoke as usual. 

From Cigars International:

Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Experience: Rich tobacco influence with hints of nuts and bread. Smoky aftertaste.
Category: Medium to full in body

Nub started as a theory. Born in the Oliva factory, a cigar maker was hell-bent on proving he could capture the essence - the core - of a cigar’s flavor immediately upon lighting and throughout the duration of the smoke. Well, they nailed it.

Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature. That’s by design - not for novelty - as blends and sizes were worked and re-worked a thousand ways from Sunday in order for Nub creator Sam Leccia and the Oliva family to capture the essence of each Nub blend. Anyone can create unusual shapes, each of the Nub blends and accompanying shapes was instead created to summon and deliver the blend’s sweet spot.

Habano - glossy, milk chocolate-brown wrapper. Rich tobacco core with a smoky aftertaste. Hints of peanuts are supported by a baked bread component. Spice through the nose. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy character throughout.

Nub Habano

This is still my all time favorite cigar. I paired this one with a Bud Light and guillotine cut it. This cut made the draw much more open that my previous V cuts with this cigar. I lit this cigar up while relaxing on the patio on Labor day. After a few puffs, I walked across the street to my neighbors house and smoked the rest of it (down to the nub) while visiting and talking with them. I enjoyed this cigar as much as always but this one burned pretty uneven the last third or so. It may have been because it was pretty breezy outside.


From Cigars International:

Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Experience: Rich tobacco influence with hints of nuts and bread. Smoky aftertaste.
Category: Medium to full in body

Nub started as a theory. Born in the Oliva factory, a cigar maker was hell-bent on proving he could capture the essence - the core - of a cigar’s flavor immediately upon lighting and throughout the duration of the smoke. Well, they nailed it.

Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature. That’s by design - not for novelty - as blends and sizes were worked and re-worked a thousand ways from Sunday in order for Nub creator Sam Leccia and the Oliva family to capture the essence of each Nub blend. Anyone can create unusual shapes, each of the Nub blends and accompanying shapes was instead created to summon and deliver the blend’s sweet spot.

Habano - glossy, milk chocolate-brown wrapper. Rich tobacco core with a smoky aftertaste. Hints of peanuts are supported by a baked bread component. Spice through the nose. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy character throughout.

Nub Habano

I really love this cigar. The last time I had one was in the Holt's cigar lounge in Philly and I have been thinking about it ever since. I had to smoke another to see if it was as good as I had remembered. It was. I still think that this is the perfect cigar. Smooth and full flavored. A nice buzz, perfect, not too much. I bought this one at our local Tinderbox for about $7.00. Smoked out on the patio on a cloudy, but warm, Saturday afternoon. I paired it with a Coke. Took about an hour to smoke.

From Cigars International:

Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Experience: Rich tobacco influence with hints of nuts and bread. Smoky aftertaste.
Category: Medium to full in body

Nub started as a theory. Born in the Oliva factory, a cigar maker was hell-bent on proving he could capture the essence - the core - of a cigar’s flavor immediately upon lighting and throughout the duration of the smoke. Well, they nailed it.

Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature. That’s by design - not for novelty - as blends and sizes were worked and re-worked a thousand ways from Sunday in order for Nub creator Sam Leccia and the Oliva family to capture the essence of each Nub blend. Anyone can create unusual shapes, each of the Nub blends and accompanying shapes was instead created to summon and deliver the blend’s sweet spot.

Habano - glossy, milk chocolate-brown wrapper. Rich tobacco core with a smoky aftertaste. Hints of peanuts are supported by a baked bread component. Spice through the nose. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy character throughout.

Nub Habano

I flew from O'hare to Philly for a business trip and decided to take a short detour to downtown Philly before continuing to my final destination of Atlantic City. My reason for the detour was to stop by the famous Holt's Cigar shop. Wow, what a treat! The store is basically a huge walk-in humidor. I was a kid in a candy shop. The staff were very friendly and helpful. After grabbing some pretty inexpensive cigars, in a bundle affectionately called "The Miser's Collection", I also picked up two other cigars I have been wanting to try. The Nub Habano and the Cain Habano, both about $5.00 a piece.

After paying I walked to the back of the store and entered the smoking lounge. I sat in a comfy overstuffed leather chair and lit up the Nub. I found it to be a perfect smoke. Smooth but full flavored. A nice buzz but not too much. I smoked the entire thing without something to drink, not even a water, and it was an enjoyable experience. That shows you how great a smoke this was.

From Cigars International:

Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Experience: Rich tobacco influence with hints of nuts and bread. Smoky aftertaste.
Category: Medium to full in body

Nub started as a theory. Born in the Oliva factory, a cigar maker was hell-bent on proving he could capture the essence - the core - of a cigar’s flavor immediately upon lighting and throughout the duration of the smoke. Well, they nailed it.

Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature. That’s by design - not for novelty - as blends and sizes were worked and re-worked a thousand ways from Sunday in order for Nub creator Sam Leccia and the Oliva family to capture the essence of each Nub blend. Anyone can create unusual shapes, each of the Nub blends and accompanying shapes was instead created to summon and deliver the blend’s sweet spot.

Habano - glossy, milk chocolate-brown wrapper. Rich tobacco core with a smoky aftertaste. Hints of peanuts are supported by a baked bread component. Spice through the nose. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy character throughout.