Let's talk about the NUB Connecticut 460 - that chubby 4x60 stick packing Nicaraguan long-leaf tobacco under an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. This box of 24 costs $201.60 and delivers exactly what NUB fans crave: concentrated flavors in a compact format. Burn time? About 45 minutes of creamy satisfaction perfect for coffee breaks. Don't let the "shorty" size fool you - this mild-medium smoke punches above its weight class.
First Third: Immediate cream bomb with almond skin sweetness. The tight draw pushes thick vanilla-laced smoke across the tongue. Cedar notes emerge at the 1" burn line.
Middle Third: Transition to baking spices - think cinnamon toast with browned butter. Retrohale shows white pepper tingle without bite. Ash holds firm in 1" segments.
Final Third: Nicaraguan earthiness balances the sweetness. Last inch gets nutty with hazelnut cream finish. Minimal tar buildup - smoke it to the nub.
The triple-cap head cuts cleanly with a guillotine. My sample had slight box-press from humidor storage but burned evenly. Expect oil speckles on the golden wrapper - these binders need 65% RH to prevent cracking. Paired best with latte or amber ale.
