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Nub Habano 464

Rod

Rod

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Wrapper: Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Flavor: Rich, Full-Body
Size: 464 (4 x 64 Torpedo)

Background on the Habano
Habano Wrapper has always been the wrapper of choice for Cuban cigar makers. It delivers a robust, full-body flavor. It is the most complex of all wrappers. Our Habano wrapper is grown in Nicaragua as are all the long-fillers in this rich blend.

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Decided to light up my first Nub cigar. Been wanting to trying one of these for awhile... Construction of the cigar was very nice. Definitely a fat cigar. Snipped off the end, took a few puffs, and it had a great flavor, great draw. Toasted the foot, and proceeded with the lighting process. Lit up rather easily, especially for the ring gauge on this little monster.

The first 1/3 of the cigar was actually quite tasty. The smoke was cool and slightly sweet. Best way I can describe it is that it had some light plum/raisin taste to it. As I continued to smoke it, I began to pick up some very faint coco nuances. There was a fair amount of pepper in the beginning, though it quickly faded away.

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The second 1/3 of the cigar offered some slight coffee flavor with a hint of coco. The raisin/plum taste has gone away. The cigar becomes a bit harsh, and then mellows out, then harsh again, then mellow. The coffee flavor stuck around for awhile.

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The last 1/3 of the cigar was harsh and chemically. The smoke began getting rather warm. Actually, way too warm for it to be enjoyable. I continued to smoke the cigar in hopes that it would mellow out a bit, however it didn't. Tasted like I was definitely smoking a "nub" at this point.

In my opinion, most of the flavor in this cigar is in the first 1/3 of the stick. After that, it doesn't have much to offer. While the concept is cool, this is more of a novelty smoke than anything else. It was not easy to hold, and will easily fall out of your hand if you're not careful. I would smoke another one, though I doubt I would buy a box of these.

Thanks to jnknzz (Derek) for allowing me to try this cigar. :thumbs:

And with that, I leave you with the traditional Nub photo...

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Thanks for the fine review!

I tried my first Nub the other day. It was a Connecticut 460. I had very similar feelings about it. The first 2/3rds were pretty good, although mild for my taste. The final 1/3 was increasingly foul and I let it go out. I didn't time it but subjectively it felt like the first 2/3rds lasted a fair amount of time but it was so fat it was no wonder!

I will not buy a box of the Connecticuts, just too mild.
I have a couple Habanos and Cameroons and I look forward to trying them.
 
Yes, I tried the Habano Nub 460 (4 x 60) today also, to see if it was marketing or a quality product. I sat down in my comfy chair and used a punch and matches. I agree with you that it lit up easily for the thick ring size. Being such a short length I did not know what to expect because I usually smoke a longer cigar. They begining was very nice mild, going spicy for a little, and then a mid range but tasty. By the second third I wished I had one of those old fashioned cigar holders, because I almost dropped it. After the bold 2nd third I should have stopped but continued and got too hot in smoke and for fingers to comfortably continue. Overall it was about a 1 hour smoke.

I agree with the other reviewers and I would not buy a box. As for price @ $5 it is a decent value, but probally won't buy again soon. The novelty is a cool concept & nice say if you need something that size. Also on side note 5 hrs later I still have that cigar taste in my mouth. I also purchased a CT to try later.
 
If you smoke the entire cigar, it's about an hour long smoke. I smoked it for about 45 min and couldn't take the heat any longer, way too hot and chemically. I would say the first 30 min of this cigar is where all of the flavor is. It's downhill from that point forward. Nonetheless, an interesting cigar that was fun to smoke (just hold it carefully!).
 
It sort of makes sense that a cherry that large would generate a lot of heat.
 
A lot of people on CP don't like these cigars for one reason or another, but I seem to like them. As for heat, they certainly do get hot.
 
Rod said:
In my opinion, most of the flavor in this cigar is in the first 1/3 of the stick. After that, it doesn't have much to offer.
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Maybe they need to come out with an Ultra-Nub line that is only 2" long. ??? Then it'll really be all sweetspot. Or will it?

Wilkey
 
Ginseng said:
Rod said:
In my opinion, most of the flavor in this cigar is in the first 1/3 of the stick. After that, it doesn't have much to offer.
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Maybe they need to come out with an Ultra-Nub line that is only 2" long. ??? Then it'll really be all sweetspot. Or will it?

Wilkey
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Maybe they should make a "Nuke Nub" that's only about an inch and a half long in a 70+ ring. One drag is all you get.... :laugh:
 
Great review and good pics Rod.

Thanks for letting me know what NOT to smoke :D

Brian
 
I had one the other day
I liked it
Rod was right about the heat. I let it mellow a bit between puffs. Seemed to help a little.
Of course I was in Ensenada overlooking the ocean at sunset.

Maybe it was the scenery

I was amazed at how long it lasted
 
Finally had one today. It was the Habano and was definitely mild for my taste. May have been my fault it ran a bit, but corrected its self well. Felt these were way overhyped and went in with a skeptical attitude considering what I thought was a gimmicky cigar and machine made construction. I have a couple more to put away and see what some age will do.
 
Ginseng said:
Rod said:
In my opinion, most of the flavor in this cigar is in the first 1/3 of the stick. After that, it doesn't have much to offer.
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Maybe they need to come out with an Ultra-Nub line that is only 2" long. ??? Then it'll really be all sweetspot. Or will it?

Wilkey
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It would be my luck that I would get the wrong third of the thing. So, how do they figure out what third they are making? Do they make a full size then cut the front and back off? Science, it is a marvelous thing.

Johnny
 
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