NUB Cigars

Brand History

Nub started as an innovative concept at the Tabacalera Oliva Cigar Company in Nicaragua. What many initially thought would be a passing fad quickly became a permanent staple in the premium cigar world. The minds at Oliva understood the rich potential of Nicaraguan terroir, cultivating prime long-leaf filler tobaccos to create a completely new smoking format. Today, Nubs cigars are respected worldwide, offering a modern classic born from traditional tobacco roots and agricultural mastery.

The secret to the incredible Nub cigars flavors lies in their robust, densely packed construction. Ranging from mild to full-bodied depending on the wrapper, these blends utilize potent Nicaraguan binder and filler leaves, balancing out the bolder ligero and mellow seco components. A typical session offers a consistently cool draw, thick clouds of smoke, and tasting notes that span from creamy cedar and roasted nuts in the milder varieties to dark chocolate and spicy espresso in the heavier, sun-grown wrappers.

A fascinating fact about the brand is that the original concept was designed by a single torcedor who simply wanted to craft a cigar that hit its sweet spot immediately upon lighting, bypassing the usual buildup entirely. To preserve that immediate burst of flavor, we keep every single box in our aging room under perfect 70/70 climate control before shipping. This guarantees your cigars arrive factory-fresh, properly humidified, and ready to smoke the moment you cut the cap. 

Featured Blends & Ratings

Nub Cameroon: This medium-strength blend utilizes a toothy African Cameroon wrapper over an all-Nicaraguan binder and filler core. Delivering a highly sought-after flavor profile, this vitola produces excellent tasting notes of sweet cedar, roasted nuts, and a touch of baker’s spice. The draw is consistently smooth, and the burn remains razor-sharp from the first light down to the band. It is a fantastic choice for an afternoon lounge session, giving you that immediate sweet spot without overwhelming the palate. This blend regularly scores above 85 points from Cigar Aficionado.  Available in sizes such as Robusto, Gordo, and Torpedo.

Nub Connecticut: Featuring a silky Ecuador Connecticut wrapper covering Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, this mild-to-medium smoke is incredibly creamy. You will pick up tasting notes of toasted almonds, vanilla, and a light woody finish throughout the session. It burns cool and steady, making it the perfect morning companion alongside a cup of coffee. The masterful construction ensures you get a voluminous draw and a gentle, satisfying finish every single time. Produced in Robusto and Torpedo vitolas. Cigars in this blend have received ratings between 85 and 89 points from Cigar Aficionado.

Nub Habano Sun Grown: Boasting an oily, chocolate-brown Ecuadorian Habano, and Sun Grown wrapper, this medium-to-full-bodied blend packs a serious punch of flavor. The rich Nicaraguan filler and binder provide a robust backbone of black pepper, earth, and leather, beautifully balanced by the wrapper’s natural sweetness. This thick vitola produces a straight burn line and heavy smoke output, making it a staple for anyone who appreciates a hearty, full-flavored session with deep, complex tasting notes. Select from Gordo, Robusto, or Torpedo vitolas.

Nub Maduro: Wrapped in a dark, oily Brazilian leaf over a core of Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, this full-bodied powerhouse is bold and unapologetic. The Brazilian wrapper imparts heavy tasting notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and black cherry, mingling perfectly with the spicy Nicaraguan ligero inside. Despite its short stature, it provides a remarkably cool draw and an even burn, satisfying fans of dark, rich tobaccos from the very first puff. This blend has earned between 83 and 90 points from Cigar Aficionado. This blend comes in Robusto and Torpedo sizes.

Nub Nuance: Formerly known as the Cafe line, NUB Nuance is a mild to medium intensity. This line features a rich variety of wrappers—including Sumatra, Connecticut Shade, and Ecuador Connecticut—over a resilient Nicaraguan binder and a dense Dominican and Nicaraguan filler blend. Infused with a roasted coffee essence that enhances the natural tobacco, it delivers a smooth draw, a sweet cap, and decadent notes of creamy vanilla, caramel, and fresh espresso. Flavored option: Natural, Chocolate, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate. Select from Robusto, Short Robusto, or Petit Corona vitolas. 

Nub Samplers: If you are having trouble deciding which short, stout vitola to try first, the assorted samplers provide a perfect introduction to the brand’s mild-to-medium range. Featuring a variety of wrappers over top-tier Nicaraguan binder and filler leaves, these packs let you taste the complete spectrum of the brand’s profiles. Each stick guarantees an impeccable draw and that signature immediate sweet spot, offering an excellent way to pinpoint your favorite blend.