The Nub México 460 is a 4 x 60 gordo from Oliva Cigar Co. and part of the new Nub México line. The line was previewed at InterTabac 2026 in Dortmund, Germany, and began shipping to U.S. stores on October 5, 2026. It is a regular production release, rolled at Tabacalera Oliva S.A. in Nicaragua. The blend uses a Mexican wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan fillers. Oliva bills it as medium in body and slightly spicy, with box art inspired by Mexico’s Aztec heritage.
The line also includes the 464T (4 x 64), which is positioned as a U.S. exclusive. The 460 ships to both U.S. and international markets.
Stogie at A Glance
Nub México 460
| Brand | Nub Cigars |
| Cigar | Nub México 460 |
| Size | 4" x 60 |
| Smoke Time | 51 min |
| Wrapper | Mexican San Andrés |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Factory | Tabacalera Oliva S.A. (Tabolisa) |
| Origin | Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium |
| MSRP | $10.83 per cigar |
Review
First Third
Earthy chocolate on the light with baking spices. There’s not much pepper on the initial retrohale, but after a few draws, some pepper notes start coming through. Earthy, woody notes emerge alongside the chocolate, with a slight pepper on the finish. The profile is very consistent through the first third, with small notes of pepper and dark cocoa powder. There’s maybe a slight bit of cream on the finish with the pepper.
Second Third
Cedar notes come through with light notes of pepper. An earthy, nutty note emerges as well, with pepper and black coffee on the finish. Near the end of the second third, more pepper comes through on the finish, along with a continued earthy black coffee and cedar note.
Final Third
Nutty black coffee is the primary note, with some cedar and pepper on the finish. Black coffee dominates the palate and lingers into the finish with pepper and some cedar. It continues to be the primary note throughout the final third, and every once in a while, a very slight creaminess comes out as well, with black coffee and pepper on the finish.
Score
70/100