Nub (Oliva)
Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato)
Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Cameroon wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 4 × 60.
- Maker
- Nub (Oliva)
- Wrapper
- Cameroon
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 4 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsNub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 40 minutes to 1 hour for a 4-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryNub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) questions
What does Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) taste like?
Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato)?
Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) made?
Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) use?
Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) uses a Cameroon wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: 460 (4 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato)?
For a 4-inch size, plan on about 40 minutes to 1 hour. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato)?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato)?
Cigars with a similar build include Oliva Serie G, El Mago Místico and CAO Cameroon. They share Cameroon wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.