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The Nub Habano 466 is a 4 x 66 Oliva cigar from the Nub line, pairing a Habano wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler. Cigar Aficionado gave it 89 points in August 2013, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Nub Habano 466 is a stubby 4 x 66 cigar that wraps Nicaraguan binder and filler in a Habano leaf. Oliva Cigar Co. makes it under Nub, a brand focused on compact, large-ring-gauge cigars.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Aficionado scored the Habano 466 at 89 points in its August 1, 2013 issue and rated it medium-full. The tasters found wood leading the profile, with nutmeg-like spice and soft nougat sweetness, and it burned evenly. Its sister newsletter Cigar Insider had given this size 85 points on June 3, 2008. Cigar Coop reported in April 2025 that Oliva’s new Nub boxes left the blends unchanged, and we found no reported reblend.
Who It’s For
- Big-ring fans who want a full 66 gauge without committing to a long cigar.
- Curious smokers testing Nub’s sweet-spot idea.
- Oliva regulars curious about the company’s short, thick format.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 89 points from Cigar Aficionado (August 2013)
- Per a March 2008 Cigar Aficionado report, Oliva credits the thick format’s ash with helping it burn cool
Cons
- The 66 ring feels bulky if you favor slim cigars
- Its published scores date from 2008 and 2013
- Strength listings disagree, from medium to full
About the Nub Line
Cigar Aficionado reported in November 2010 that Sam Leccia developed Nub with Oliva and that the brand launched in 2008. Cigar Coop names four core Nub blends: Habano, Maduro, Connecticut and Cameroon. Its Habano blend is rolled by hand at Oliva’s factory in EstelÃ.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Nub Habano 460: this Habano blend at a narrower 4 x 60, scored 87 points by Cigar Aficionado in February 2017.
- Nub Cameroon 460: a 4 x 60 Nub under a Cameroon wrapper, one of the four Nub blends named in Cigar Coop’s February 2011 review.
- Nub Maduro 460: a 4 x 60 with a Brazilian maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler.
Nub Habano 466 FAQ
How strong is the Nub Habano 466?
Sources differ: Cigar Aficionado (August 2013) says medium-full, and our listing says full.
Where is the Habano wrapper on the 466 grown?
Cigar Aficionado lists it as Nicaraguan. Cigar Aficionado lists Nicaraguan binder and filler under it.
What does the number 466 mean?
It is the size: 4 inches long with a 66 ring gauge. Cigar Coop’s 2011 Nub review shows the same code pattern, such as 460 for 4 x 60.
How long does a Nub Habano 466 take to smoke?
The average Nub smokes for roughly an hour, comparable to cigars that look about twice their size.
Our Oliva Cigar Co. brand page lists the 466 alongside our other Nub sizes and Oliva lines such as Serie O, Serie G and Connecticut Reserve.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Full |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Nicaraguan Habano |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Length | 4" |
| Gauge | 66 |
