Nub Double Maduro Cigar
- May 10
- 5 min read
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Cigar smoking and drinking alcohol are for adults of legal smoking and drinking age.
About This Cigar from Cigars International
Nub Dub by Oliva
Description
Profile: Medium-Full
Shape: Gordo
Wrapper: Brazilian, Maduro
Origin: Nicaragua
Twice the Maduro in one tasty Nub.
Nub Dub (Nub Double Maduro) marks the second installment in a series of limited edition releases from Studio Tobac (the new umbrella for Oliva's side projects - Nub, Cain, etc.). Utilizing the same blend as the acclaimed Nub Maduro, the Nub Double Maduro employs two dark Maduro wrappers to deliver a rich and satisfying bouquet unlike anything you've tasted from the top-selling Nub family.
Nub Double Maduro combines the traditional Nub Maduro blend of aged, Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers, but swaps out the binder for a top-notch, wrapper-quality Brazilian Maduro leaf. Indeed, the same leaf used to coat this beast, giving you two amazing wrappers for one amazing array of flavor. Expect a richer, fuller, but smoother bouquet. A rich and toasty core of flavor yields dark chocolate, nuts, and spicy-sweet nuances on the finish. Medium to full in body, Nub Double Maduro just might be the finest Nub ever assembled.
ATTENTION
Cigar smoking and drinking alcohol are for adults of legal smoking and drinking age.
Our Experience
His & Hers: Our Afternoon Date With the Nub Double Maduro
By Nancy Fae — wife, storyteller, and newly humbled 60‑gauge survivor.
Some cigars are gentle teachers.
Some cigars are patient companions.
And then there are cigars that look at you and say,
“Ma’am… I hope you’re ready.”
The Nub Double Maduro by Oliva is absolutely that cigar.
Short, stout, dark as midnight chocolate — and built like it knows exactly who it is. Jeff and I lit ours after lunch, coffee in hand, Bailey’s Vanilla Cinnamon swirling in the mug, and suddenly our casual afternoon smoke turned into a full-blown His & Hers adventure.
HERS: My Battle With the 60‑Gauge (and My Pride)
Let’s begin with the part where I humbled myself:
I cut the top before I smelled it.
Yes. I did that.
Yes. I regret it.
So instead of getting that gorgeous Maduro wrapper aroma, I got a nose full of filler. Even so, I still caught horse/earth, chocolate, coffee, and baking spices before lighting — like a rustic barn wedding catered by a chocolatier.
First Third: The Draw That Made Me Earn It
On the draw, I tasted coffee, nuts, pepper, and a little sweetness, but the 60‑gauge made me work for every puff. I had to pull harder than I’m used to, and my rookie toasting job meant I was relighting like it was my part-time job.
The smoke itself?
Mild, soft, pleasant.
The burn line?
A little chaotic.
Me?
Rotating the cigar like I was trying to tune in a radio station from 1987.
Second Third: Mellow, Lovely, and Still Testing My Patience
The pepper faded, the flavors softened, and I settled into a mellow groove. But the cigar was determined to keep me humble. I kept losing the foot, kept relighting, and kept wondering:
“Is this the cigar… or is this me not knowing how to handle a 60‑gauge?”
Probably both.
Definitely both.
Final Third: Pepper Makes a Comeback
Just when I thought the pepper had left the chat, it returned — gentle, mild, and never harsh. A nice little goodbye kiss.
HIS: Jeff, The Calm Maduro Whisperer
Now let me tell you about Jeff’s experience — because while I was over here wrestling a 4x60 chocolate‑covered linebacker, my husband was basically on a smooth, steady afternoon stroll.
Jeff approached the Nub Double Maduro with the confidence of a man who has smoked enough cigars to know when one is about to behave… and when one is about to act up. He gave it that slow, thoughtful pre‑light inspection — the kind that makes me think he and the cigar are having a private conversation I’m not invited to.
Pre‑Light: The Man Has a Nose
He picked up chocolate, coffee, almonds, cinnamon, and earth like he was reading the cigar its own résumé. Meanwhile, I was still recovering from my filler-forward mistake.
First Third: Smooth, Balanced, and Pleasant
From the very first draw, Jeff got clean, mellow-to-medium smoke that leaned toward bold without ever crossing into harsh. He tasted pepper, chocolate, and coffee, all balanced and consistent.
His burn line?
Straight.
Even.
Cooperative.
I looked over at him like, “Must be nice.”
Middle Third: The Man Is Unbothered
While I was relighting like a woman trying to keep a campfire alive in a windstorm, Jeff was just… enjoying himself. His smoke stayed consistent. His draw stayed smooth. His flavors stayed steady.
He wasn’t in love — but he was content.
This was a cigar he enjoyed, not one he’d chase down or stock up on.
Final Third: The Ash Incident
Then came the moment that changed everything.
Jeff flicked the ash.
And the cigar said, “Oh? You thought you were in charge?”
The burn went uneven.
The line wobbled.
The cigar got moody.
Jeff stared at it like a man betrayed.
Then he announced — with the seriousness of a scientist —
“Next time, I’m not flicking the ash. I’m going to gently scrape it.”
This man is out here conducting controlled experiments while I’m fighting for my life with a lighter.
His Overall Takeaway
Jeff enjoyed the cigar.
He appreciated the consistency, the flavor, the smoothness.
But he didn’t fall in love with it — it was more of a “solid afternoon smoke” than a “must-have box purchase.”
The Pairing: Bailey’s Vanilla Cinnamon + Coffee = Magic
Let me take a moment to honor this pairing because it absolutely deserves applause.
The Bailey’s Vanilla Cinnamon added this warm, creamy sweetness that wrapped around the cigar’s chocolate‑coffee core like a cozy blanket. It softened the pepper for me, lifted the chocolate notes for Jeff, and made the whole experience feel like dessert after lunch.
If the Nub Double Maduro is a brooding poet, the Bailey’s pairing is the supportive best friend who whispers,
“Relax, babe. He’s actually very sweet once you get to know him.”
Final Thoughts
The Nub Double Maduro taught me a few things:
• 60‑gauge cigars require commitment.
• Toasting the foot is not optional.
• Relighting is not a moral failure.
• Pepper can be polite.
• And pairing matters — deeply.
Jeff had a smooth, steady, enjoyable ride.
I had a flavorful, slightly chaotic adventure.
But that’s the beauty of a His & Hers smoke:
Same cigar, two stories, one really good afternoon date.
ATTENTION
Cigar smoking and drinking alcohol are for adults of legal smoking and drinking age.
Our Review Of the Nub Double Maduro
Body
The Nub Double Maduro delivers a mellow-to-medium body that gradually builds toward medium‑plus, offering a steady progression without harshness. Its compact 4x60 format produces dense, creamy smoke with a rounded mouthfeel and a subtle boldness that emerges in the final third.
Construction
True to the Nub line, the cigar features a dense, tightly packed core wrapped in a dark, oily Maduro leaf. The construction produces a slow, cool burn, though the thick gauge can require attentive toasting and consistent airflow to maintain combustion. When properly managed, the burn line remains stable, and the ash holds firm.
Flavor
The profile centers on chocolate, coffee, earth, and light nuttiness, supported by baking spice and mild pepper that appear at the start and return in the final third. Sweet undertones from the Maduro wrapper complement the core flavors, creating a balanced, dessert‑leaning profile with consistent notes throughout the smoke.
Summary
A short, stout Maduro that offers consistent flavor, dense smoke, and a mellow-to-medium body with moments of boldness. Its rich chocolate‑coffee character and subtle spice make it a satisfying option for smokers who appreciate compact formats and steady, approachable Maduro profiles.
ATTENTION
Cigar smoking and drinking alcohol are for adults of legal smoking and drinking age.
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