Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker - Page 2

KenyanSandBoa · 04-16-2010, 12:22 PM

I like the idea behind the Nubs...get to the sweet spot upon lighting it, but I don't seem to experience that. I've had a few different Nubs, and none really blew me away at all. I thought they were decent smokes if I wanted a quick smoke, or for company, but I have to agree that there are many other smokes I would take over these for the price they demand.

Jbailey · 04-16-2010, 12:39 PM

DPG!

I tried a pre-release of the nub maduro, I wasn't digging it at all. I pulled off the maduro wrapper and it did taste a tad better.

shilala · 04-16-2010, 12:54 PM

I see you made the right decision.

Congrats on the firecrackers, they're good stuff. The nubs, not so much.

icehog3 · 04-16-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

I like the idea behind the Nubs...get to the sweet spot upon lighting it, but I don't seem to experience that.

Complete marketing

, Jim.

04-16-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

I like the idea behind the Nubs...get to the sweet spot upon lighting it, but I don't seem to experience that.

Send me whatever cigars you would like modified to Nubniss. I will carefully calculate where the cigar will needs to be cut so that you are lighting it right at the sweet spot. Hell...I'll extend my offer to whoever would like their favorites turned into Nubs. No point smoking the front 2/3's of the cigar if you don't need to...right? Let's get right to the good stuff.

By sending me your cigars, you accept the conditions that I keep all of the clippings. Check back for my soon to be released new line of cutting edge cigars... FRONTS!!!

KenyanSandBoa · 04-16-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Complete marketing

, Jim.

Exactly...kinda bothers me that they can make such a bold claim and not follow through.
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KenyanSandBoa · 04-16-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by klipsch

Send me whatever cigars you would like modified to Nubniss. I will carefully calculate where the cigar will needs to be cut so that you are lighting it right at the sweet spot. Hell...I'll extend my offer to whoever would like their favorites turned into Nubs. No point smoking the front 2/3's of the cigar if you don't need to...right? Let's get right to the good stuff.

By sending me your cigars, you accept the conditions that I keep all of the clippings. Check back for my soon to be released new line of cutting edge cigars... FRONTS!!!

I'm sold! Lol Can I send you some Fuentes to start?
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madwilliamflint · 04-17-2010, 12:29 PM

Love the nub but ya gotta try 'em both before picking. I can't see spending on a box of neverhads.

dunng · 04-17-2010, 06:54 PM

I would pick anything DPG over anything NUB!

Starz26 · 04-18-2010, 02:16 PM

Sweet, spot....That is complete BS...

The sweet spot only comes from smoking a cigar down to a certain point, the burning of the tobacco and smoke from the first 1/2 or so compliments and enhances the last half. I fail to see how removing the process of burning the 1st 1/2 of a cigar and starting at the last 1/2 can get you to the sweet spot....

Complete BS.

tomc3084 · 04-18-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

I like the idea behind the Nubs...get to the sweet spot upon lighting it, but I don't seem to experience that. I've had a few different Nubs, and none really blew me away at all. I thought they were decent smokes if I wanted a quick smoke, or for company, but I have to agree that there are many other smokes I would take over these for the price they demand.

I've never, out of the couple Ive had, experienced this "sweet spot" right upon lighting.....Has anyone else, or is this a marketing ploy???

icehog3 · 04-18-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tomc3084

I've never, out of the couple Ive had, experienced this "sweet spot" right upon lighting.....Has anyone else, or is this a marketing ploy???

Bingo.

04-18-2010, 03:21 PM

I was thinking that Nubs are for those people that want to appear like they smoked a whole cigar...without having smoked one.

pennjones · 04-18-2010, 03:42 PM

Smoked my first Firecracker yesterday, and yeah, I agree with everyone else here, go with them! It was a spicy delicious little smoke!

Goldie · 04-18-2010, 10:45 PM

The only sweet spot found with a nub, is the spot in your ashtray where you sit it down, and grab something else.

KenyanSandBoa · 04-19-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tomc3084

I've never, out of the couple Ive had, experienced this "sweet spot" right upon lighting.....Has anyone else, or is this a marketing ploy???

I've also had more issues with Nubs than most cigars...one would not stay lit, no matter how hard I tried, and my brother tried a box pressed Cameroon Nub and that thing swelled up like a balloon. I have a couple in my humi, but once those are gone I think I'm all done with Nubs.

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Originally Posted by klipsch

I was thinking that Nubs are for those people that want to appear like they smoked a whole cigar...without having smoked one.

jitzy · 04-19-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Complete marketing

, Jim.

so very true.

Why not grab a box of something else like a box of Tat Havana VI, the firecrackers were a little dumb (IMHO) and you'll probably be sorry you got the nubs, not that there bad but just very one dimentional and boring. There are so many other great smokes out there in the same price range.

04-16-2010, 12:22 PM	#21
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker I like the idea behind the Nubs...get to the sweet spot upon lighting it, but I don't seem to experience that. I've had a few different Nubs, and none really blew me away at all. I thought they were decent smokes if I wanted a quick smoke, or for company, but I have to agree that there are many other smokes I would take over these for the price they demand. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

04-16-2010, 12:39 PM	#22
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,215 Trading: (17)	Re: Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker DPG! I tried a pre-release of the nub maduro, I wasn't digging it at all. I pulled off the maduro wrapper and it did taste a tad better. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

04-16-2010, 12:54 PM	#23
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker I see you made the right decision. Congrats on the firecrackers, they're good stuff. The nubs, not so much. __________________

04-17-2010, 12:29 PM	#28
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker Love the nub but ya gotta try 'em both before picking. I can't see spending on a box of neverhads.

04-17-2010, 06:54 PM	#29
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker I would pick anything DPG over anything NUB! __________________ MassHole Banter

04-18-2010, 02:16 PM	#30
Starz26 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Ohio Posts: 486 Trading: (22)	Re: Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker Sweet, spot....That is complete BS... The sweet spot only comes from smoking a cigar down to a certain point, the burning of the tobacco and smoke from the first 1/2 or so compliments and enhances the last half. I fail to see how removing the process of burning the 1st 1/2 of a cigar and starting at the last 1/2 can get you to the sweet spot.... Complete BS.

04-18-2010, 03:21 PM	#33
klipsch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker I was thinking that Nubs are for those people that want to appear like they smoked a whole cigar...without having smoked one.

04-18-2010, 03:42 PM	#34
pennjones amateur afficionado! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brad Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 267 Trading: (12)	Re: Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker Smoked my first Firecracker yesterday, and yeah, I agree with everyone else here, go with them! It was a spicy delicious little smoke!

04-18-2010, 10:45 PM	#35
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Nub Maduro vs. DPG Firecracker The only sweet spot found with a nub, is the spot in your ashtray where you sit it down, and grab something else. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie