Nub (Oliva)
Nub Cameroon
Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs African Cameroon wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 3¾ × 58 to 4 × 66.
- Maker
- Nub (Oliva)
- Wrapper
- African Cameroon
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 3¾ × 58 to 4 × 66
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsNub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon uses an African 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryNub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon questions
What does Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon taste like?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon uses an African 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) Nub Cameroon?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon made?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon use?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon uses an African 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) Nub Cameroon come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: 358 (3¾ × 58), 460 (4 × 60), 464 Torpedo (4 × 64) and 466 Box Press Torpedo (4 × 66). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon?
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) Nub Cameroon?
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) Nub Cameroon?
Cigars with a similar build include Oliva Serie G, AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon and La Perla Habana Black Pearl Morado. 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.