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Nub Cigars revolutionized the cigar industry with a simple but brilliant concept: the best part of any cigar is the final third, where flavors concentrate and become richest. Developed by Oliva Cigars and handcrafted in Esteli, Nicaragua, Nub was designed to hit the sweet spot from first light — no wait. These short, stout 4-inch cigars with thick 54-66 ring gauges deliver concentrated flavor from the very first draw. Despite their compact size, Nubs burn just as long as a full-sized Toro or Churchill, making them a full premium experience in a unique package. The 92-rated Nub Cameroon is just one example of the brand's acclaimed quality.
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Nub started as a theory at the Oliva factory in Nicaragua — a cigar maker was determined to prove he could capture the core of a cigar's flavor immediately upon lighting. The concept directly challenges the conventional notion that great flavor only develops in the final third of a traditional cigar. Initially, Jose Oliva expressed hesitation in releasing what could be labeled a "fad," debuting Nub under the Studio Tobac subsidiary. But calculated risk became massive success — a robust marketing campaign including consumer events where cars and motorcycles were given away helped Nub quickly grow beyond a fleeting sensation.
Nub Cameroon utilizes a prized African Cameroon wrapper and has earned a 92-point rating from Cigar Aficionado for its medium-to-full earthy and nutty flavor. Nub Maduro features a succulent Brazilian Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan long-fillers with dark chocolate, wood, and coffee bean notes. Nub Habano is the bestselling blend — a caramel-hued Cuban-seed wrapper from volcanic Nicaraguan soil delivers baking spices, cedar, and nougat. Nub Connecticut harnesses just enough Nicaraguan spice with semi-floral notes under an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper for any time of day.
The newest addition, Nub Corojo, features an oily brown Corojo wrapper over zesty Nicaraguan fillers with cedar, paprika, nuts, and earth. The brand also includes Nub Nuance, a flavored coffee-infused line, and Cain Nub, a rendition of Oliva's Ligero-laden Cain blends in the short, fat format. The bestselling 4x60 format represents the brand's signature shape.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Founded: 2008
Popular Lines: Nub Habano, Nub Cameroon, Nub Connecticut, Nub Maduro, Nub Corojo, Nub Nuance, Cain Nub