Nub barberpole (LE 2009)

Don Fernando · 09-22-2009, 10:13 AM

On my road trip through the US we stopped at Empire Cigars in Raleigh, NC and it turned out that they had a Nub event the day before. The owners were delighted to see some cigar aficionados from across the pond in their shop and gave us one of the leftover Nub goodie bags. Those bags contained some Gentleman Jack, matchsticks, a cutter, a Nub guitar pick and a limited edition barberpole 4 x 58 nub.

The barberpole looks cool with the smooth maduro wrapper and the less smooth other wrapper (what kind is unknown to me). The construction feels good and the predraw is fine.

The first flavor is sweet leather, full flavored. After an inch there is some wood but the sweet leather is the stronger flavor. At 2/3rd some nut flavor and spices show up.

The smoke is quite full. The draw is good and the burn is straight. The ash is dark and firm but not as firm as the ash from other nubs. For once I didn’t drop the ash on my shirt …… I dropped it on the couch instead.

Would I buy this cigar again? I didn’t like any of the regular production nubs so far, but this one is very nice. Unfortunately it is an event only cigar so I don’t think I will ever smoke it again.

Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Appearance: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Aroma (first part) 7 / 10
Aroma (middle part) 7 / 10
Aroma (last part) 8 / 10

Emjaysmash · 09-22-2009, 10:22 AM

Great review Ferd! I also reviewed this cigar and found it to be the best NUB I've ever had as well.

Doctorossi · 09-22-2009, 10:24 AM

That's not a barberpole; that's a barberstub!

Thanks for the review. The very concept of a Nub barberpole is hilarious to me.

kelmac07 · 09-22-2009, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the review Ferdie!!! Aldrin gifted me one of these at the Richmond Tulip Twins herf. Needless to say, I lit up up after smoking the Gorilla Finger...so i didn't taste a bit of it.

Wharf Rat · 09-22-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

That's not a barberpole; that's a barberstub!

Thanks for the review. The very concept of a Nub barberpole is hilarious to me.

We need to think of another gimmick we can add to this cigar. A pigtail head and a shaggy foot?

Cigargal · 09-22-2009, 05:50 PM

Nubs are fun!

Adriftpanda · 09-22-2009, 05:59 PM

awesome looking little turd... reminds me of 15 minutes ago

pnoon · 09-22-2009, 06:02 PM

A limited edition Nub? That's friggin hilarious.

This cigar must have a "sweeter spot" than the regular ones.

Emjaysmash · 09-22-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

That's not a barberpole; that's a barberstub!

Thanks for the review. The very concept of a Nub barberpole is hilarious to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

awesome looking little turd... reminds me of 15 minutes ago

Man, all the ragging on the NUBs! I like em! If you don't like em, Send em to me! LOL

/mooch

elderboy02 · 09-22-2009, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the review! I have one of these from the Nub event, but haven't smoked it yet.

09-22-2009, 10:13 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Nub barberpole (LE 2009) On my road trip through the US we stopped at Empire Cigars in Raleigh, NC and it turned out that they had a Nub event the day before. The owners were delighted to see some cigar aficionados from across the pond in their shop and gave us one of the leftover Nub goodie bags. Those bags contained some Gentleman Jack, matchsticks, a cutter, a Nub guitar pick and a limited edition barberpole 4 x 58 nub. The barberpole looks cool with the smooth maduro wrapper and the less smooth other wrapper (what kind is unknown to me). The construction feels good and the predraw is fine. The first flavor is sweet leather, full flavored. After an inch there is some wood but the sweet leather is the stronger flavor. At 2/3rd some nut flavor and spices show up. The smoke is quite full. The draw is good and the burn is straight. The ash is dark and firm but not as firm as the ash from other nubs. For once I didn’t drop the ash on my shirt …… I dropped it on the couch instead. Would I buy this cigar again? I didn’t like any of the regular production nubs so far, but this one is very nice. Unfortunately it is an event only cigar so I don’t think I will ever smoke it again. Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Appearance: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Aroma (first part) 7 / 10 Aroma (middle part) 7 / 10 Aroma (last part) 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

09-22-2009, 10:22 AM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Nub barberpole (LE 2009) Great review Ferd! I also reviewed this cigar and found it to be the best NUB I've ever had as well. __________________

09-22-2009, 10:24 AM	#3
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Nub barberpole (LE 2009) That's not a barberpole; that's a barberstub! Thanks for the review. The very concept of a Nub barberpole is hilarious to me. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

09-22-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Nub barberpole (LE 2009) Thanks for the review Ferdie!!! Aldrin gifted me one of these at the Richmond Tulip Twins herf. Needless to say, I lit up up after smoking the Gorilla Finger...so i didn't taste a bit of it. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-22-2009, 05:50 PM	#6
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: Nub barberpole (LE 2009) Nubs are fun!

09-22-2009, 05:59 PM	#7
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Nub barberpole (LE 2009) awesome looking little turd... reminds me of 15 minutes ago __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

09-22-2009, 06:02 PM	#8
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Nub barberpole (LE 2009) A limited edition Nub? That's friggin hilarious. This cigar must have a "sweeter spot" than the regular ones. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

09-22-2009, 06:22 PM	#10
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Nub barberpole (LE 2009) Thanks for the review! I have one of these from the Nub event, but haven't smoked it yet.