Thoughts on Nub

This is my first post so go easy on me, I recently got into the hobby of enjoying cigars a few months ago. I do keep myself limited to roughly one or two a month do to health concerns. I've enjoyed a small variety of cigars including several Rocky Patel and Drew Estate. I'm a heavy coffee drinker and have enjoyed the Java series very much. But I'm looking into other infusions such as the Nub cafe line to get a more rich tobacco flavor over the coffee. Also I've heard the Nub series in general is a good line for the price. I just want to know what your guy's thoughts are. Thanks!

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wahooschock

They're all alright. Cafe is a Lil synthetic tasting and some nubs get hot. Java kills all coffee sticks!

onestrangeone

Welcome to the forum! Hope you stick around a bit, smoke what You like it doesn't mater what anyone else thinks. I'm a coffee drinker myself, I try to pair the coffee to the cigar instead of matching the cigar to the coffee.

Usaf06

I like the regular nub line.

Flyte

Usaf06 said:

I like the regular nub line.

I'm looking into the Nub line but I having trouble dropping the cash on them currently. I don't think my local b&m shop carry them.

jlmarta

IMHO, if one overlooks all the hype about the immediacy of the 'sweet spot' then I'd say the Nub line is as good as any. My principal objection to them is simply that I'm not a fan of large ring guages. I guess my mouth just isn't large enough to comfortably accommodate a ring guage exceeding, say, 55.

As for the 'sweet spot' I just don't buy the notion that the leaf is cut in a certain way to immediately utilize the best portion. I maintain that the torcedore could just as easily roll, say, a toro and then cut off the first 1 1/2 to 2 inches and achieve the same thing. I think the Nub is all about realizing more cigars per leaf, pure and simple.

Usaf06

Ccom will have nub deals pretty often. I would talk to one of the guys from the site and I'm sure they would help you on a nub purchase.

Flyte

Usaf06 said:

Ccom will have nub deals pretty often. I would talk to one of the guys from the site and I'm sure they would help you on a nub purchase.

You don't have to do they for me man, but thanks for the support. I'm still somewhat new to the cigar world and I haven't got a whole lot of cash at aside yet for a sampler or 5er yet. But thanks again for the offer. People on the forum sure are friendly.

jarubla

Hi Flyte,

I too am a fan of Nub. I echo onestrangeone on the pairing drink to the cigar, as well as echo wahooschock on them tasting funny.

Dunno why! I know we all have different palettes (thank God, or life would get boring).

Happy to PM you on some details I've found with regards to Nub, etc.

Also, if you'd like I can send you the newsletter. Shoot me a PM with your addy?

Oh and welcome to the forum!

-Jay

Flyte

jarubla said:

Hi Flyte,

I too am a fan of Nub. I echo onestrangeone on the pairing drink to the cigar, as well as echo wahooschock on them tasting funny.

Dunno why! I know we all have different palettes (thank God, or life would get boring).

Happy to PM you on some details I've found with regards to Nub, etc.

Also, if you'd like I can send you the newsletter. Shoot me a PM with your addy?

Oh and welcome to the forum!

-Jay

Awesome thanks!

Bob_Luken

Welcome Flyte

I like the nubs. (Which reminds me, I need to grab a few next time I see a deal)

jlmarta said:

IMHO, if one overlooks all the hype about the immediacy of the 'sweet spot' then I'd say the Nub line is as good as any. My principal objection to them is simply that I'm not a fan of large ring guages. I guess my mouth just isn't large enough to comfortably accommodate a ring guage exceeding, say, 55.

As for the 'sweet spot' I just don't buy the notion that the leaf is cut in a certain way to immediately utilize the best portion. I maintain that the torcedore could just as easily roll, say, a toro and then cut off the first 1 1/2 to 2 inches and achieve the same thing. I think the Nub is all about realizing more cigars per leaf, pure and simple.

I have a theory on the nub concept. OK,... Hear me out,..... the nubs, at four inches, taste different than the last four inches of a six or seven inch cigar of the same ring gauge. Not better necessarily, but definitely different.

You know how a cigar tastes during that first inch when the smoke is flowing across that fresh tobacco? I think that's the key to the nubs. And the large ring gauge is necessary to keep the short format cool enough.

You get (what I call) that fresh, just-lit flavor at a starting point that is shorter than most but also wider than most.

And they're rolled well. I've never had a bad burning nub. And they don't smoke fast. They are packed dense but even. If they were not so consistently rolled, none of this would work.

It's not really a "sweet spot" but it's unique. I think they just created that "sweet spot" word gimmick to give a name to a unique smoking experience.

What do y'all think? Does this theory of mine ring true with any of you who've tried them?

jlmarta

Well, I've tried them and I don't find anything different about the flavor. But I also don't find any difference between the first inch of a Nub or the first inch of most any other good cigar. In my mind, the whole concept is 'bottom line' related.

But then, our palates are all different aren't they?

skydiverD

Nub Double Maduro. 'Nuff said.

TheWacoKid

The DE Tabak Especial is a good coffee stick too. I too like the nub cafe and DE Java.

Martel

I got a Nub sampler a while back on a deal. Can't believe I haven't tried any before this, but the NubDub was fantastic only a couple of days off the truck. Setting these aside for later, now.

Looking forward to the Connie with some coffee on a lazy cool fall morning.

Woodguarden

Tabak Especial Café Con Leche pairs nicely with a strong cup of coffee....

Rhamlin

Depends on if you like big rings or not. I really like them but feel the price point is a bit high. Try the Gordo seconds I've really liked them so far.

Flyte

I haven't had the opportunity to try any ring gauge larger than a 54, I'm hoping my other half will let me save up some cash for a nub sampler soon.

Usaf06

Flyte said:

I haven't had the opportunity to try any ring gauge larger than a 54, I'm hoping my other half will let me save up some cash for a nub sampler soon.

Good luck, it's always better to ask forgiveness than permission

jarubla

Hey @Flyte

Your newsletter is on its way, ETA per the post office is Saturday.

-Jay