Nub 354 connecticut

Don Fernando · 01-03-2009, 04:20 AM

Some time ago I got a sampler with several nubs as I was curious to see if they lived up to the hype. I have reviewed the Habano and the Cameroon before, now it’s time for the Connecticut and I smoked the 354.

The wrapper is nice, light colored, smooth, and hardly any veins. The cigar feels well constructed even thought the predraw is a bit hard. I could taste raisin in the predraw. The aroma is hay & straw.

I could taste woody flavors and after a few puffs I discovered a light leather. The flavors aren’t really nice. Further down the cigar I could taste some ashy herby flavor, sometimes accompanied by some chocolate. This is by far the least of the Nub series, I didn’t nub this cigar as there was completely no reason to do so, I didn’t like it at all.

The draw was a bit tight, but it wasn’t plugged. The smoke was ok, could and should have been much more. The ash was, as expected from a nub, very firm even though the cigar had some burning issues.

Would I buy this cigar again? No, I am not impressed by any of the nubs I smoked so far, and the Connecticut is the least of them all

Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 6 / 10
Appearance: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 6 / 10
Burn: 6 / 10
Aroma (first part) 6 / 10
Aroma (middle part) 5 / 10
Aroma (last part) 5 / 10

lenguamor · 01-10-2009, 12:58 PM

For the love of God, man - stop torturing yourself!

groogs · 01-10-2009, 03:11 PM

Nice review, I have to agree that the nubs are not worth the price of the band wrapped around them.

longknocker · 01-10-2009, 03:22 PM

Only had the connecticut. Not impressed, myself, either. Thanks for the Review!

Starscream · 01-11-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lenguamor

For the love of God, man - stop torturing yourself!

01-11-2009, 04:50 PM

I like the Habano torp.

G G · 01-11-2009, 05:31 PM

Had one of those and thought it was ok, but just ok. Thanks for the review.

VirtualSmitty · 01-11-2009, 08:06 PM

I reviewed one of these a little while back. My experience was far worse lol.

poriggity · 04-11-2009, 08:00 PM

I think I am the only one of the CA guys that LOVES these things.. The Connecticuts being my favorite. If Nubs ae all I could smoke, I'd be fine with that.

Bruzee · 04-11-2009, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the review. I also tend to agree with you about these guys. Thanks.

04-12-2009, 08:01 AM

Thanks for the review. I really like the Habano.

01-03-2009, 04:20 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Nub 354 connecticut Some time ago I got a sampler with several nubs as I was curious to see if they lived up to the hype. I have reviewed the Habano and the Cameroon before, now it’s time for the Connecticut and I smoked the 354. The wrapper is nice, light colored, smooth, and hardly any veins. The cigar feels well constructed even thought the predraw is a bit hard. I could taste raisin in the predraw. The aroma is hay & straw. I could taste woody flavors and after a few puffs I discovered a light leather. The flavors aren’t really nice. Further down the cigar I could taste some ashy herby flavor, sometimes accompanied by some chocolate. This is by far the least of the Nub series, I didn’t nub this cigar as there was completely no reason to do so, I didn’t like it at all. The draw was a bit tight, but it wasn’t plugged. The smoke was ok, could and should have been much more. The ash was, as expected from a nub, very firm even though the cigar had some burning issues. Would I buy this cigar again? No, I am not impressed by any of the nubs I smoked so far, and the Connecticut is the least of them all Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 6 / 10 Appearance: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 6 / 10 Burn: 6 / 10 Aroma (first part) 6 / 10 Aroma (middle part) 5 / 10 Aroma (last part) 5 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-10-2009, 12:58 PM	#2
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Nub 354 connecticut For the love of God, man - stop torturing yourself! __________________

01-10-2009, 03:11 PM	#3
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Nub 354 connecticut Nice review, I have to agree that the nubs are not worth the price of the band wrapped around them.

01-10-2009, 03:22 PM	#4
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,232 Trading: (82)	Re: Nub 354 connecticut Only had the connecticut. Not impressed, myself, either. Thanks for the Review!

01-11-2009, 04:50 PM	#6
greenwit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nub 354 connecticut I like the Habano torp.

01-11-2009, 05:31 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,748 Trading: (10)	Re: Nub 354 connecticut Had one of those and thought it was ok, but just ok. Thanks for the review.

01-11-2009, 08:06 PM	#8
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Nub 354 connecticut I reviewed one of these a little while back. My experience was far worse lol. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

04-11-2009, 08:00 PM	#9
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Nub 354 connecticut I think I am the only one of the CA guys that LOVES these things.. The Connecticuts being my favorite. If Nubs ae all I could smoke, I'd be fine with that. __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

04-11-2009, 09:02 PM	#10
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Nub 354 connecticut Thanks for the review. I also tend to agree with you about these guys. Thanks. __________________

04-12-2009, 08:01 AM	#11
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nub 354 connecticut Thanks for the review. I really like the Habano.