Nub CT 460 - Newb Alert

[Fourtotheflush]

OK,
so this is a review of an old favorite for Dbugmans contest.

Nub CT 460
Wrapper: CT
Binder - Nic
Filler - Nic

Prelight:
Cigar has a couple prominent veins that arent raised at all.
seems are fairly invisible.
Cap clips off evenly - my backup cutter has trouble with the big RG.
I cut this on the drive home and had a long time to cold draw on it before getting home.
Smooth tobacco almost airy on the cold draws.

Light;
Takes a while to light in the cold cold weather.
1st few puffs are fairly smooth nothing too exciting.
After about 1/4 inch the cigar really relaxes out and becomes smooth as silk.
Nothing harsh w\ some smooth creamy flavors.

The good thing about nub is they are very consistent.
The bad thing about nub is that if that flavor isnt to your liking its not going to get any better. This used to be one of my favorites. Now I like them, but wouldnt go to crazy out of my way to buy them.

Lucky for me I like the nub CT. So its a smooth and creamy/buttery smoke.
But its not complex at all, so those are pretty much the flavors throughout the length of the cigar.

About 3/4 way the cigar gets a little harsh (as Im puffing too fast)... and Im getting a little cold.... so I chuck it.

Nice fun cigar - smoked for about 40 minutes.

Ill have a few more reviews for Dbugmans contest between today and this weekend.

 

[megladon8]

Great review!

I really like these. Plenty of nutty and toasty flavours, and very creamy smoke.

 

[orangedog]

NUBs seem to be love or hate.

I have only had the maduro, and I really enjoyed it - and everyone I've given one to has liked them too. I have two barberpoles I'm looking forward to trying... but a NUB barberpole just looks so random in my humi I'm having a hard time taking a fire to it.

Nice review - thanks for sharing. Maybe I'll try the CT now...

 

[danthebugman]

I have two barberpoles I'm looking forward to trying... but a NUB barberpole just looks so random in my humi I'm having a hard time taking a fire to it.

Damn, I'm jealous :grin:. I love Nubs, except the Connecticut. The flavors are just not to my liking. Nice review :thumbsup:.

Dan

 

[Fourtotheflush]

NUBs seem to be love or hate.

I have only had the maduro, and I really enjoyed it - and everyone I've given one to has liked them too. I have two barberpoles I'm looking forward to trying... but a NUB barberpole just looks so random in my humi I'm having a hard time taking a fire to it.

Nice review - thanks for sharing. Maybe I'll try the CT now...

I find the CT is significantly better in the bigger RG.

 

[njstone]

I like NUBS. You just have to smoke them a lot slower than the large ring gauge would suggest, or they get bitter. Solid smokes for the internet price, though.

 

[Psojka RP,601]

great review, dont mind the CT at all. hate the cameroon and like the maduro.

thanks for a great review, keep them coming!!! :thumbsup:

Paul

 

[Zedman05]

40 Minutes? Is that a normal time for those? I have never delved into those NUBS, but I like your review. That would take me double the time to smoke at that rg.I heard the Habano wrapper is the same as the Oliva V's

 

[Fourtotheflush]

40 Minutes? Is that a normal time for those? I have never delved into those NUBS, but I like your review. That would take me double the time to smoke at that rg.I heard the Habano wrapper is the same as the Oliva V's

No, I typically smoke slow and can get well over an hour to 1.25 hours out of one of these.
But it was cold and I was puffing away like crazy walking around trying to stay warm....

 

[Gokian]

Thank you for the review.