This chubby 4"x66 stogie from Nub Cigars flips the script on traditional vitolas. Packing a sun-kissed Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan guts, the $255.60/box (24ct) short stack delivers concentrated flavor faster than Amazon Prime. Let's light this mini-torpedo and see if it earns its rep as the flavor-packed alternative to longer smokes.
The oily Colorado maduro wrapper smells like damp earth and cocoa powder. Cold draw offers cinnamon-raisin notes - promising start for a smoke that clocks 45-60 minutes despite its stubby build.
Black pepper stings the tongue through dense white smoke. Cedar planks and roasted almonds emerge at 1/2" ash mark. Retrohale burns with white pepper intensity. Draw stays perfect despite the fat 66 ring.
Leather and espresso take over as ash drops. Visible oil streaks appear on wrapper. Baking spices (nutmeg/cinnamon) surface with faint caramel sweetness. Strength builds noticeably - keep sugary drinks handy.
Charred oak bitterness creeps in but stays balanced. Cocoa powder returns on long finish. Nicotine hit peaks at nub (pun intended). Stop before 1" remaining unless you enjoy nicotine sweats.
The tight roll holds 1.5" ash reliably. Burn line stays razor-sharp with occasional touch-ups. Wrapper holds oils better than most sun-growns - testament to Ecuadorian leaf cultivation at high altitudes.
Clock-watching cigar lovers needing full flavor in under an hour. Not for mild smokers or ring gauge virgins. Perfect golf course smoke - stubby size survives windy backswings.
