NUB Habano 460

04-19-2011, 01:08 PM

NUB Habano 460

Origin: Nicaragua
Format: Rothschild
Size: 4 x 60
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Price: $5.20

What a strange looking cigar. The NUB Habano 460 is a Nicaraguan puro manufactured by the Oliva Cigar Company. Have you ever noticed that some cigars taste best in the several inches toward the middle? The rationale behind NUB’s awkward sizes is that the cigars are designed in attempt to replicate this “sweet spot” from the beginning to end.

Appearance: 4/5 stars

The lightly-veined Habano wrapper is oily, giving this plump little cigar a satin appearance. A small imperfection in the wrapper leaf can be seen in the photograph; however, it poses only a slight aesthetic nuisance.

Construction: 4/5 stars

This is a well packed cigar rolled with an abundance of tobacco in spite of its seemingly diminutive size. The cap is generous, straight, and well adhered to the wrapper leaf. Over the entire duration of the smoke, the NUB Habano burned evenly with a draw offering just a touch of resistance.

Flavor: 3.5/5

The cigar has notes of roasted coffee and plenty of spice. Billowing clouds of thick smoke give way to a dry and woody finish. This NUB is very consistent from beginning to end, offering a pleasant flavor throughout.

Value: 4/5

The $5.00 price tag is fair considering the good construction and smoking duration of over an hour.

Overall Rating: 4/5 stars

I most often opt for the smaller ring gauges found in a corona or Lonsdale; however, the NUB Habano 460 is well constructed and a pleasure to smoke. Though flavorful, its only slight weakness is that the flavor lacks some complexity. Does a NUB offer the smoker one big “sweet spot?” While it is a good cigar, it expectedly falls short of its marketing claim to fame; it isn’t the size that causes the sweet spot but the confluence of oils.

Remo · 04-19-2011, 01:16 PM

Thanks for the review, actually have some of these coming in this week.

nofeardiver · 04-19-2011, 01:35 PM

This is my favorite brand, well oliva in general, i have a nub drawer in my wineador... my favorite is the Connie and the cameroon... they are wonderful, i most of the time will smoke a connie with coffee on sat morning...

mfarre03 · 04-20-2011, 11:49 PM

I havn't tried these yet but I am very curious. How could these last for over an hour, the damn things are so short, lol? I am always hesitant of buying one because of how short they are but I will have to bite the bullet.

HollywoodQue · 04-21-2011, 03:06 AM

Nice review and great cigar...thanks

04-19-2011, 01:08 PM	#1
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	NUB Habano 460 NUB Habano 460 Origin: Nicaragua Format: Rothschild Size: 4 x 60 Wrapper: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Price: $5.20 What a strange looking cigar. The NUB Habano 460 is a Nicaraguan puro manufactured by the Oliva Cigar Company. Have you ever noticed that some cigars taste best in the several inches toward the middle? The rationale behind NUB’s awkward sizes is that the cigars are designed in attempt to replicate this “sweet spot” from the beginning to end. Appearance: 4/5 stars The lightly-veined Habano wrapper is oily, giving this plump little cigar a satin appearance. A small imperfection in the wrapper leaf can be seen in the photograph; however, it poses only a slight aesthetic nuisance. Construction: 4/5 stars This is a well packed cigar rolled with an abundance of tobacco in spite of its seemingly diminutive size. The cap is generous, straight, and well adhered to the wrapper leaf. Over the entire duration of the smoke, the NUB Habano burned evenly with a draw offering just a touch of resistance. Flavor: 3.5/5 The cigar has notes of roasted coffee and plenty of spice. Billowing clouds of thick smoke give way to a dry and woody finish. This NUB is very consistent from beginning to end, offering a pleasant flavor throughout. Value: 4/5 The $5.00 price tag is fair considering the good construction and smoking duration of over an hour. Overall Rating: 4/5 stars I most often opt for the smaller ring gauges found in a corona or Lonsdale; however, the NUB Habano 460 is well constructed and a pleasure to smoke. Though flavorful, its only slight weakness is that the flavor lacks some complexity. Does a NUB offer the smoker one big “sweet spot?” While it is a good cigar, it expectedly falls short of its marketing claim to fame; it isn’t the size that causes the sweet spot but the confluence of oils.

04-19-2011, 01:16 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: NUB Habano 460 Thanks for the review, actually have some of these coming in this week. __________________

04-19-2011, 01:35 PM	#3
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: NUB Habano 460 This is my favorite brand, well oliva in general, i have a nub drawer in my wineador... my favorite is the Connie and the cameroon... they are wonderful, i most of the time will smoke a connie with coffee on sat morning...

04-20-2011, 11:49 PM	#4
mfarre03 Never pet a burning dog.. Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 280 Trading: (3)	Re: NUB Habano 460 I havn't tried these yet but I am very curious. How could these last for over an hour, the damn things are so short, lol? I am always hesitant of buying one because of how short they are but I will have to bite the bullet.

04-21-2011, 03:06 AM	#5
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,120 Trading: (46)	Re: NUB Habano 460 Nice review and great cigar...thanks