NUB Sungrown 358 is a compact, thick-ringed Nicaraguan cigar built to deliver its fullest flavor early in the smoke. Handmade by Oliva in Nicaragua, this 3 3/4 x 58 Petit Robusto/Gordo combines a sun-grown Habano wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and long fillers for a rich, spicy profile that falls in the medium-to-full range.
Its Ecuadorian Habano sun-grown wrapper adds a glossy, milk-chocolate-brown appearance and a natural peppery edge. Beneath it, the all-Nicaraguan core provides structure, creaminess, and deeper notes of toasted cedar, roasted nuts, coffee, leather, cocoa, earth, and warm baking spice. Retail descriptions commonly characterize the profile as spicy and rich, with nutmeg, maple sweetness, ginger, nougat, paprika, vanilla, and a dry, nutty finish.
The 58-ring gauge produces dense, cool smoke despite the cigar’s short length, while the NUB format is designed to reach the blend’s “sweet spot” quickly. It is a good fit for adult cigar smokers seeking a more robust alternative to the Connecticut or Cameroon NUB lines, with pronounced Habano spice balanced by sweetness and cream.
Box of 24 cigars
Fakename McAlias –
An okay stick. Good taste and draw, but the size makes it difficult to properly light. Not a waste of money ($11.90 as of writing), but I’ll probably pass on these in the future.