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sonicNUB
03-25-2009, 10:50 AM
here is a link to a little blurb about Nubs coming to the U.K. Nubs are taking over the world!

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Features/CA_Feature_Basic_Template/0,2344,2683,00.html
maverick21383
03-25-2009, 10:57 AM
That's great that Nub is getting some more attention, especially by CA, but I looked at their online rating and it pissed me off:

A sawed of plug of a torpedo that burns unevenly but has a full, fine draw. Its cedary, nutty notes leave behind tart, tinny flavors on the finish.

First of all, i've only had a few burn unevenly and that's because i was too drunk to light it properly. I also don't feel like it has any tartness nor tinny flavors. To me it has the cedary, nutty notes, with an almost bread like aftertaste and a hint of sweetness. Dang, now I wanna smoke one. Why do i tease myself like this.
sonicNUB
03-25-2009, 11:01 AM
Yeah, their rating was trash! I think once people try them, they realize that Nubs are different,but awesome! Maybe CA can't handle the greatness...
maverick21383
03-25-2009, 11:19 AM
Agreed Sonic, I usually use the ratings just to give me ideas of new cigars to try. They list cigars I've never heard of, so I know what to look for, even if they give it a bad rating. I like to make my own rating.
skipper
03-25-2009, 11:26 AM
let them rate them poorly. we know better & there's more for us!
If anyone in the UK meets up with Brian S, tell him "Skipper" says hello!
function
03-25-2009, 12:28 PM
one issue I have never had is an uneven burn, maybe they didn't spend enough time trying to light the smokes
D.T
03-25-2009, 12:38 PM
The April 09 CA gives the habano 460 an 89. It even gives it a little better rating.

" Short and fat with an even draw and burn. Its a toasty, spicy cigar with a coffee note and some dryness on the finish."

sometimes i think they make stuff up as they go.
sonicNUB
03-25-2009, 01:03 PM
I went to a Nub tasting event last week in Maumee,OH and there were plenty of first-time nubbers that had nothing but great things to say about all three blends. I like CA a lot,but I think they got this one wrong. A great cigar like the Nub will sell itself, even with its lower-than-expected rating.
EvilAsh
03-25-2009, 01:05 PM
Great little article, thanks a lot for posting it! It's awesome news to hear that the Nubs are going abroad! :thumb:

The CA rating angers me as well.....I've never had an uneven burn issue with any of the Nub types/sizes. However, like Skipper mentioned, MORE FOR US! :nub:
maverick21383
03-25-2009, 01:20 PM
The only uneven burn i've ever experienced was because my lighter ran out before i lit the entire thing, so i tried to compensate by rotating and getting the faster burning side wet. That was entirely my fault, but when i light it properly, i never have a problem.
skipper
03-25-2009, 02:51 PM
the best Nub lighter is an acetylene torch
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CSMAnderson
03-26-2009, 09:51 AM
No matter what others say about the NUB, it's your opinion that counts. You know how good the NUB is and that's all that matters.
Nubster
03-26-2009, 10:10 AM
the best Nub lighter is an acetylene torch
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Lol! Love the torch!
Skip, I put mine in the tail pipe of my car and by the time I drive my 30 miles to work, it's glowing nicely.
Talk about a nic buzz...nothing beats a good CO high in the morning!