Today's Smoke: Nub Cameroon

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
01/10/2014 at 14:57 • Filed to: cigarlopnik

According to Thompson Cigar: "The Nub Cameroon (4" x 60) combines the coveted African Cameroon with Nicaraguan binder and filler to create an incredible combination of sweetness, strength, and structure. The big ring gauge produces plenty of cool smoke with a robust smoky, meaty flavor and a toasty aroma of cedar and oak. Bolder than most Cameroon blends, this little cigar delivers big flavor." We'll see. I've never been to good with words like "meaty" when smoking a cigar; I either like it or I don't. I will roast and report.

DISCUSSION (20)

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 15:01

Standing by...

getchapopcorn > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 15:04

Report, Roast, and Repost. Is this a new segment or have I just missed it in the past?

ttyymmnn > getchapopcorn
01/10/2014 at 15:07

Not an official segment, but I like to post (or brag) about what I'm smoking, especially if it's new to me. Sitting on the porch right now (it's 68 degrees here) and enjoying this tremendously.

ttyymmnn > With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username
01/10/2014 at 15:09

So far, so good. Not harsh at all, and I usually smoke much smaller ring cigars than this. Very flavorful, excellent burn.

getchapopcorn > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 15:11

I hate you. — N0, that's not true. I'm sorry, it's just the envy.

ttyymmnn > getchapopcorn
01/10/2014 at 15:13

That's okay. I understand. I don't mean to rub it in.

Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 15:13

I hate you. My wife hates cig smoke and therefore I can't smoke. Not because she forbids me or anything but I just care about her and it takes a long time for the smoke to be totally gone.

Where do you get your stuff btw? Any spl place that you frequent? I might get myself one or two for old times sake.

ttyymmnn > Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents
01/10/2014 at 15:19

This particular smoke was a gift from a musician friend. I usually smoke Punch London Club maduros. I get them from a local liquor store chain, Spec's. Good selection, good prices, and the buyer there is a former fighter pilot who likes to talk about his flying days. My friend buys online from Famous Smoke Shop. They have very good deals on mixed bundles, which is what he buys.

My wife is not crazy about it either, but she doesn't nag me about it, and I don't smoke in the house, or around my kids.

Fed(oo=[][]=oo)uken > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 15:22

Nice. I loves me some Cameroon wrapper. One of my favorites are the CAO box rolled Cameroons, with the gold labels.

Can't wait to hear how it smokes, dat stogy is wiide. Curious to see how hot/cool it smokes.

ttyymmnn > Fed(oo=[][]=oo)uken
01/10/2014 at 15:27

I'm usually a maduro guy, but this is very nice. Great burn, and smooth/cool deep into it. Much bigger ring than I usually smoke, though. I'm definitely feeling it. But not harsh at all. Very enjoyable.

Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 15:30

I've driven by the one on mopac many times but never thought to go in and check it out. This weekend perhaps.

ttyymmnn > Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents
01/10/2014 at 15:34

That's where I shop, at the Arbor Walk. Bill, a tall, heavy set man with blonde hair is the buyer and former fighter jock. Nice guy, very knowledgeable. Other Spec's have humidors, but Bill's is the best stocked and best kept by far.

Fed(oo=[][]=oo)uken > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 15:34

Good to know. I also prefer maduros, which is why I love the Cameroon CAO so much, it's pretty forte. Hope you have a tasty glass of whisk(e)y in hand!

lucky's pepper > Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents
01/10/2014 at 15:47

JR Cigars & Cigars International both have decent prices and great selections and both allow you to by sticks in small quantities without jacking the prices up. JR sells many of their smokes in 5 pks. It's sometimes cheaper to buy them that way then to get a box.

Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 15:49

Ah. Then I'll definitely pay him a visit. Thanks :)

fhrblig > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 15:59

I tried a NUB Habano once, and I reacted badly to it. I think I got a bad one, because I only had a couple puffs and got sick. I haven't gotten up the courage to try another since. Had a great UZI 5x60 on the way into work today, though.

BJ > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 16:15

It's been a long time since I've had the free time to smoke a cigar (also, it's too cold outside right now). I was just thinking about it today, in fact...

They're calling for above-freezing temperatures over the weekend, which in Canadian English means something close to "nice day, we should be outside in our t-shirts". If the wind stays down, I'll be outside with a cigar this weekend.

Who needs sway bars anyway > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 16:41

Kinja'd!!!

Ill cheers to that mate, I'll be smoking this in 10, Peterson pipe with McClelland frog Morton tobacco. My smoothest pipe, slow burning tobacco with a woody cool smoke and some John Coltrane on the side. It makes for a excellent start to the weekend.

King Ginger, not writing for Business Insider > ttyymmnn
01/10/2014 at 23:55

I really loved the Nubs back when they debuted, but it seems like their flavor has fallen off a bit. The Cain versions are still excellent though!

ttyymmnn > fhrblig
04/22/2014 at 15:26