Nub (Oliva)
Nub Maduro
Nub (Oliva) Nub Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Brazilian maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 3¾ × 58 to 4 × 64.
- Maker
- Nub (Oliva)
- Wrapper
- Brazilian maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 3¾ × 58 to 4 × 64
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 Maduro uses a Brazilian maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- 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) Nub Maduro questions
What does Nub (Oliva) Nub Maduro taste like?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Maduro uses a Brazilian maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Maduro?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Nub (Oliva) Nub Maduro 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 Maduro made?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Nub (Oliva) Nub Maduro use?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Maduro uses a Brazilian maduro 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 Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: 358 (3¾ × 58), 460 (4 × 60) and 464 Torpedo (4 × 64). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Nub (Oliva) Nub Maduro?
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 Maduro?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. 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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Oliva Flor de Oliva Maduro, Padrón Dámaso Maduro and Graycliff G2 Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.