Nub is Oliva Cigar Co.’s short, thick cigar, launched in 2008 around the idea of reaching a cigar’s “sweet spot” from the first draw; the popular 460 measures 4 x 60. The original blends are made in Estelí, Nicaragua, and the brand describes them by wrapper: Connecticut as smooth and creamy, Habano as bold with cedar and spice, Maduro with roasted coffee and dark chocolate aromas, and Cameroon as rich and earthy. Nub Nuance Double Roast pairs an Indonesian Sumatra wrapper with Dominican binder and filler. Oxford Cigar Company currently lists the Nub Nuance Double Roast 3.75×54; our listing describes it as made with coffee and mocha essence and tags it medium to full bodied, an easy first pick if you enjoy those notes. For other strengths, the brand calls Nub México medium-bodied, while Cain is an all-ligero line.
Nub Cigars by Oliva delivers the full flavor of a premium cigar in a short, thick-ring-gauge format designed to start in the sweet spot from the very first puff. Launched in 2008, the original Nub blends are made by Oliva in Estelí, Nicaragua, in a short, stout format, while Nub Nuance Double Roast pairs an Indonesian Sumatra wrapper with Dominican binder and filler. Nub’s original line comes in Connecticut, Cameroon, Habano and Maduro blends, alongside the Cain, Nuance and Nub México lines. Shop Nub cigars at Oxford Cigar Company.
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Frequently asked questions about Nub Cigars
Who makes Nub cigars, and where are they made?
Nub was co-created by Sam Leccia and Oliva Cigar Co. and launched in 2008. The original Nub blends (Connecticut, Cameroon, Habano and Maduro) are made in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Nub Nuance line is a different set of blends; Nuance Double Roast, for example, pairs an Indonesian Sumatra wrapper with Dominican binder and filler.
How strong are Nub cigars?
Nub does not publish a single strength rating, so it depends on the blend. The brand describes Nub México as medium-bodied and slightly spicy, Nub Connecticut as smooth and creamy and Nub Habano as bold and spiced. Cain is an all-ligero line (Cigar Aficionado, 2010), and the brand says its Cain Habano is filled with triple-fermented ligero. Oxford Cigar Company's listing tags the Nub Nuance Double Roast medium to full bodied.
Which Nub cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
Start with the blend that matches your taste. The original Nub line is sorted by wrapper: Connecticut (smooth, creamy), Habano (cedar and spice), Maduro (roasted coffee and dark chocolate aromas) and Cameroon (rich and earthy). The Nuance line comes in Single, Double and Triple Roast versions: the brand describes Single Roast with sweet vanilla and espresso and Triple Roast with milk chocolate and dark cocoa, and Oxford Cigar Company's listing describes Nuance Double Roast as made with coffee and mocha essence. If you like coffee notes, the Nub Nuance Double Roast 3.75x54 that Oxford Cigar Company currently lists is an easy place to start.
Where can I buy Nub cigars online?
Oxford Cigar Company carries a selection of Nub Cigars on its Nub Cigars category page: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/nub-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.