{"title":"Nub","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eNub Cigars – Big Flavor, Small Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"414\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNub Cigars are short, thick Nicaraguan cigars made to deliver full flavor from the first draw. They burn evenly, put out dense smoke, and stay consistent the whole way through. Available in Connecticut, Habano, Cameroon, and Maduro, Nub is perfect for anyone who wants a premium, satisfying smoke without needing a long session.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nub-habano-466","title":"Nub Habano 466","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nub Habano 466 is built on a simple, clever idea: most cigars hit their flavor \"sweet spot\" partway in, so why not start there? This stubby 4 × 66 gordo — created by Sam Leccia and made by Oliva in Nicaragua — wraps a rich Ecuadorian Habano leaf around a hearty Nicaraguan core to deliver peak flavor from the first draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort, massive, and surprisingly well-balanced in the hand (and on its included ash — Nub fans famously balance them upright). The cold draw gives earth and spice. The wide ring burns slow and cool with a sturdy ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium-full and concentrated. Expect bold earth, leather, and pepper up front, developing toasted sweetness, coffee, and cedar through the midsection, and finishing warm and spicy. No slow build, no wind-down — just 45–60 minutes of the good part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairings \u0026amp; occasion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA conversation-starter at any herf, and a great cold-weather cigar — big flavor without a 2-hour porch commitment. Pair with bourbon (Buffalo Trace), a porter, or strong coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow we ship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Nub in our humidor is hand-inspected before shipping. Free shipping on orders over $50.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliva","offers":[{"title":"1 Cigar","offer_id":51723876106516,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Cigars","offer_id":51723876139284,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 24 Cigars","offer_id":51723876172052,"sku":null,"price":384.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8895\/0292\/files\/NubHabano466box.png?v=1764454508"},{"product_id":"nub-cameroon-460","title":"Nub Cameroon 460","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nub Cameroon 460 is the cigar that put the Nub line on the map and it's still one of the most distinctive smokes in the Oliva catalog. Created by Sam Leccia and produced by Oliva, the Nub concept is built around a simple insight: most cigars only really hit their flavor stride in the middle third the \"sweet spot.\" So why not make a cigar that's all sweet spot? At 4 × 60, the Nub Cameroon delivers that concentrated middle-of-the-cigar experience from the first puff to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Cameroon-wrapped variant, which uses one of the world's rarest and most prized wrappers. Cameroon tobacco, grown in West Africa, has a slightly toothy texture and contributes a distinctive sweet-woody character that you simply can't replicate with Connecticut or Habano leaf. Underneath, the binder and filler are aged Nicaraguan tobacco from Oliva's own farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 × 60 format is a difficult cigar to roll well short cigars with a wide ring gauge need precise draw calibration to avoid burning too hot. Oliva nails it. The pre-light cold draw is calibrated open without being loose. Cold notes pull sweet wood, cedar, and a hint of cocoa. Once lit, the burn stays even and the ash holds in solid segments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-bodied, distinctively flavor-forward thanks to the Cameroon wrapper. The first third opens with sweet wood, cedar, and a quiet pepper — that classic Cameroon profile right out of the gate. The middle third broadens into roasted almond, light cocoa, and a creamy backbone. The final third deepens — the sweet wood lingers, a coffee finish develops, and a subtle pepper builds on the retrohale without ever turning harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoke time is roughly 45 to 60 minutes. The Nub format makes this an efficient cigar — you get the full flavor evolution of a longer smoke, in a third less time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings \u0026amp; occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a versatile cigar — the medium body and Cameroon sweetness pair with almost anything. Try it with a bourbon (Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark), a single-malt Scotch, an espresso, or even a craft beer (an amber ale works particularly well with Cameroon wrappers). The shorter smoke time makes it a great choice for a coffee break, after-lunch break, or any time you want flavor without the full afternoon commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow we ship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Nub Cameroon 460 in our inventory is hand-checked before shipping. Free shipping over $50.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliva","offers":[{"title":"1 Cigar","offer_id":51723908874516,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Cigars","offer_id":51723908907284,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 24 Cigars","offer_id":51723908940052,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8895\/0292\/files\/NubCameroon460box.png?v=1764456718"}],"url":"https:\/\/santamonicacigars.com\/collections\/nub.oembed","provider":"Santa Monica Cigars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}