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Nicaragua

Nub

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Still life of wrapper colors for the Nub entry. Not that brand’s packaging.

Short, very thick cigars meant to reach the middle third quickly.

BrandNub
CountryNicaragua
Typical strengthMedium-full
Typical price bandMid
Founded2000s
Typical wrappersConnecticut, Cameroon, maduro

Flavor tendencies often mentioned

  • cocoa
  • cedar
  • coffee
  • cream
Flavor notes summarize public talk. They are not scores from this almanac.

Five-axis editorial estimate

Strength follows the strength field; price follows the price band or approximate USD. Body, flavour richness, and smoothness are editorial estimates from the taste notes—not ratings.

StrengthBodyFlavourrichnessPriceSmoothness
Editorial estimates, not ratings or lab scores.
Strength4 / 5
Body4 / 5
Flavour richness5 / 5
Price2 / 5
Smoothness4 / 5

Oliva’s short-fat idea: most sizes are about four inches with a 58–66 ring. Cameroon, Connecticut, and maduro wrappers change the tone. Time is shorter; heat can rise if you rush.

Notable models

Approximate price per stick. Tax varies widely.

Nub Cameroon 460

StrengthMedium
Typical vitolas4 × 60
Taste notessweet spice, cedar
Approx. USDapprox. US$6–12
Approx. HKDapprox. HK$45–95
Price bandMid
StrBodyFlavPriceSmooth
Editorial estimates, not ratings or lab scores.
Strength3 / 5
Body3 / 5
Flavour richness4 / 5
Price2 / 5
Smoothness4 / 5

Nub Connecticut 460

StrengthMild
Typical vitolas4 × 60
Taste notescream, nut
Approx. USDapprox. US$6–11
Approx. HKDapprox. HK$45–85
Price bandMid
StrBodyFlavPriceSmooth
Editorial estimates, not ratings or lab scores.
Strength2 / 5
Body1 / 5
Flavour richness3 / 5
Price2 / 5
Smoothness4 / 5

Nub Maduro 460

StrengthMedium-full
Typical vitolas4 × 60
Taste notescocoa, coffee
Approx. USDapprox. US$6–12
Approx. HKDapprox. HK$45–95
Price bandMid
StrBodyFlavPriceSmooth
Editorial estimates, not ratings or lab scores.
Strength4 / 5
Body5 / 5
Flavour richness4 / 5
Price2 / 5
Smoothness4 / 5

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