Nub Maduro 460 Cigar – Single

The Nub Maduro 460 Cigar features a 4-inch length and 60-ring gauge, designed to maximize smoke output and flavor concentration. Its larger ring gauge allows slower combustion, enhancing the interaction between the filler tobaccos and wrapper. The cigar uses a dark, oily Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper, combined with Nicaraguan binders and fillers, contributing to its earthy base and structured combustion.

Wrapper and Construction

Oliva Cigar Company crafts the Nub Maduro 460 with a dual-region wrapper: an initial reference to a Brazilian wrapper for dark chocolate appearance is followed by specification of a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper in later details. The Maduro leaf undergoes extended fermentation, creating a glossy, milk chocolate-brown exterior. This contrasts with the cigar’s dense filler blend of Nicaraguan ligero and viso tobaccos, pressed to ensure even airflow.

Flavor Profile

The Nub Maduro 460 delivers a layered smoking experience characterized by:

• Initial notes: Dark chocolate, coffee, and earth
• Mid-smoke transitions: Black pepper, cocoa, and subtle sweetness
• Final third: Leather, toasted nuts, and soft spice on the retrohale

Natural sweetness from the Maduro wrapper balances the Nicaraguan filler’s earthy intensity, while the slow burn amplifies creamy textures.

Performance and Draw

Despite its compact length, the Nub Maduro 460 provides a 60-minute smoking session. The open draw ensures consistent smoke production, with ash holding firmly for over an inch. A medium to full-bodied strength profile makes it suitable for experienced smokers, though its mellow undertones appeal to broader audiences.