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**597** · 04-02-2008, 05:54 PM

I was wondering if anyone thinks these cigars are worth the money they are charging. Most of the places I saw are selling them for about $90-$140 a box (granted they are the devil sites) but I thought that was a bit much for a nub cigar. I bought my box of Olivia cigars for about $130. I thought if I get less of a cigar then I would pay less, but maybe they overlooked that in their marketing plan. I would like to try one of these, but have no intention on spending that much money for what I would consider 1/2 a cigar (I'd rather buy the full size cigar).

**slcraiders** · 04-02-2008, 09:13 PM

same here- skeptic, yet curious.

I would like to buy a fiver/sixer if anyone pulls the trigger on these or if we get enough group interest in a split (preferably the habano followed by the cameroon).

**JFellows** · 04-02-2008, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by slcraiders

same here- skeptic, yet curious.

I would like to buy a fiver/sixer if anyone pulls the trigger on these or if we get enough group interest in a split (preferably the habano followed by the cameroon).

I think they come in boxes of 24, so a 4 or 6 way split would be good. I'd definitely be down for four of the Habano.

**BDurrani** · 04-03-2008, 03:50 PM

Nub anyone?
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...NUB&cat=3&ci=1

**pub spears** · 04-03-2008, 04:35 PM

And where's the maduro at. I know they have some pretty good maduro wrappers. Just try a a G robusto maduro or a G Special G maduro.

**prostartjr1738** · 04-03-2008, 07:19 PM

I highly doubt the cigar being in its sweet spot right off the bat. Maybe it hits it sooner than a typical shape due to the amount of tobacco actually being smoked yet not burning down the stick to far. If anyone has one sitting at home or can get one and has a small scale you can figure out how much tobacco is in it compared to other style smokes. Just weigh the Nub than weigh a few other sizes. Which ever is closest is your match.

**Corvin** · 04-03-2008, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by prostartjr1738

I highly doubt the cigar being in its sweet spot right off the bat. Maybe it hits it sooner than a typical shape due to the amount of tobacco actually being smoked yet not burning down the stick to far. If anyone has one sitting at home or can get one and has a small scale you can figure out how much tobacco is in it compared to other style smokes. Just weigh the Nub than weigh a few other sizes. Which ever is closest is your match.

According to the CI site the 4" x 60 is equivalent to a6.75" x 50 churchill. I'd love to try a couple of the 460 Connecticut.

Take a look at the CI nub info here.

**drew_goring** · 04-03-2008, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Corvin

According to the CI site the 4" x 60 is equivalent to a6.75" x 50 churchill. I'd love to try a couple of the 460 Connecticut.

Take a look at the CI nub info here.

Apparently simple math isn't CIs strong suit. The Nub has about 85% the volume of a Churchill.

Also, it only has approximately 75% of the surface area making it require less expensive wrapper leaf.

**COMB2** · 04-04-2008, 01:51 PM

Just picked up a Hab and a Cam at the Local B&M. Come to find out Oliva was their on Tuesday promoting the Nub. Probably gave one of each away for free

**slcraiders** · 04-20-2008, 04:47 PM

Smoked the Hab last night. Great balanced cigar with plenty of flavor. Construction, burn, and draw were all nearly perfect. Although short, this was a good 40 minute smoke.. ...nubbed the nub.

**Mikey-OH** · 04-20-2008, 06:21 PM

Incase anyone is interested here's a video review of this cigar. Check it out. These guys have a lot of other reviews as well.

Nub 460 Connecticut review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpn_cINCIqQ

**here'sjohnny** · 04-21-2008, 07:45 AM

somehow i get the feeling these will burn very hot and leave a harsh after taste. maybe this isn't true because of the thickness but still i gotta imagine its a hotter smoke than a churchill

**guado** · 04-21-2008, 10:45 AM

I have smoked some. Nice cigar, burn for a good while to.

Lots of flavor/smoke. Truth be told they were not "hot" until the nub, no pun intended.

**ashauler** · 04-21-2008, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by slcraiders

Smoked the Hab last night. Great balanced cigar with plenty of flavor. Construction, burn, and draw were all nearly perfect. Although short, this was a good 40 minute smoke.. ...nubbed the nub.

Hey James, did you get any change-ups during the smoke or did it stay pretty much constant in the flavor profile? Curious of about the whole "sweet spot" thing.

**nhcigarfan** · 04-21-2008, 11:41 AM

I picked up a cam. and conn. today. They are not as big (fat) as I thought they were going to be.

**597** · 04-21-2008, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by guado

I have smoked some. Nice cigar, burn for a good while to.

Lots of flavor/smoke. Truth be told they were not "hot" until the nub, no pun intended.

So my question is would you rather have the full size Olivia or the Nub?

**slcraiders** · 04-21-2008, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by ashauler

Hey James, did you get any change-ups during the smoke or did it stay pretty much constant in the flavor profile? Curious of about the whole "sweet spot" thing.

Interestingly, with the exception of the first few puffs, it was pretty constant throughout flavor wise. The strength did change-up though. I do not buy the "sweet spot" theory myself. But this was a good cigar.

Originally Posted by 597

So my question is would you rather have the full size Olivia or the Nub?

I know you directed this to Guado, but I will chime in. I tend to lean toward smaller smokes. I rarely have time for a Churchill so I would go with the Nub. Plus this (the Habano line) had a better and fuller flavor than a standard line Oliva.

I will post my opinion on the Cameroon in the next week or so...

**nhcigarfan** · 04-21-2008, 09:18 PM

Had a cam. today. It had the same flavor all the way through. Also it wasn't an hour smoke, more like 35 min. or so. To me, it really seemed like an average Cam. cigar that was cut in half. Nothing special. I'm going to try the Conn. in a day or two and the Habano is back ordered so I'll try one later.

All in all, nothing special. Sweet spot? Nope, like I said, it is a cigar cut in half.

**guado** · 04-21-2008, 09:48 PM

I like all cigars....I never lean towards one or the other. It's just a matter of what I feel like smoking at that very moment. I know that doesn't help but there ya go.

The habano line supposedly is the same blend as the V...this information was given to me by someone very VERY close to the Oliva people...

**drew_goring** · 04-21-2008, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by guado

I like all cigars....I never lean towards one or the other. It's just a matter of what I feel like smoking at that very moment. I know that doesn't help but there ya go.

The habano line supposedly is the same blend as the V...this information was given to me by someone very VERY close to the Oliva people...

Wasn't it created by somebody who used to work for Olivia but now doesn't? I didn't think this cigar had any direct ties to Olivia.