Oliva’s Nub Connecticut 354 gets right to the sweet spot with a stout 3 3/4 x 54 Rothschild made in Nicaragua and dressed in an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, giving this short smoke a medium-bodied profile from the jump. Creamy and toasty up front, it rolls out notes of cedar, coffee, vanilla, and a light pinch of spice, then rounds into a buttery, smooth finish that feels easygoing but never bland.
