The Nub line by the Oliva Company is one of my favorite smokes. The Maduro 460 is a 4"x60 ring beauty of a cigar. The 60 ring gage is typically out of my comfort zone for a cigar but these Nubs are so good that I am willing to overcome it. The prelight aroma was of a well stocked humidor, strong and pleasant tobacco smell with some undertones of chocolate. Upon torching the massive foot of this cigar I was immediately welcomed with the flavors of strong cane syrup and some vanilla. The retrohale was woody with some spice. As the cigar progressed the flavors developed with some burnt caramel and vanilla in the background. At about the halfway point I was greeted with a burst of orange and citrus. The retrohale actually tamed as the cigar went along and the woodiness gave way to citrus. At the last third the cigar displayed some metallic, earthiness that never became unpleasant. The typical Nicaraguan spice in the back of the throat never really manifested itself so I would consider this to be a medium strength cigar with many great flavors. As is typical with the entire Nub line the ash held on tight and the burn was crisp and straight. Overall I was very pleased with the cigar and plan on smoking many more in the future.
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