Nub Cigar - Sam Leccia

[Sam Leccia]

Sam Leccia was born and raised in Pittsburgh PA, joined the Navy at age 18, and was stationed on the USS Constellation (CV-64) for 4 years. After his hitch in the Navy he got into the liquor industry where for 7 years he worked for such brands as Bacardi, Dewars, Grey Goose, and Jack Daniels. He also was a partner in an award winning vodka.


It was when he worked for Dewar’s scotch whisky where Sam’s interest in premium cigars hit a tipping point. He was fortunate to go to a cigar factory and it was on that trip that Sam felt that the Cigar industry was a perfect fit. He was overwhelmed with the manpower, passion, tradition, and work ethic that goes into every cigar.


While living in Laguna Beach, Sam caught wind that Jose Oliva was putting together a sales force and marketing program to take the Oliva brand to new heights. This was just the opportunity he was looking for. Taking a considerable pay cut and even a demotion in position, Sam was determined to show Jose that he could help take his brand to a new level. He took a regional sales position and tripled his territory in annual sales in 2 years.


Prior to coming on board, Sam talked to Jose about being part of “something bigger”. He mentioned that he would like to have his own brand. Jose’s response was that the Oliva brand needed the attention at that time but when the timing is better he would very much be interested in hearing more.


Sam took Jose at his word, and after learning the craft of rolling, Sam spent countless hours of his spare time educating himself on tobacco and cigars. He would take cigars apart and learn more about their makeup. He then would remove wrappers from cigars he enjoyed, to place them on cigars he didn’t to get a better understanding of what he liked and why. He also experimented with “coffee can” curing, using different techniques to get different flavor characteristics out of the tobacco.


It was doing some of his experiments that Sam found out that there is a “sweet spot” on every tobacco leaf, and by using only this sweet spot, you can create a cigar that is not only complex in flavor, but consistent from beginning to end. It was then that he created “Nub”. A cigar innovation that Sam believes could change every preconceived notion on cigar making, and cigar enjoyment.

[tekeeladude]

Congratulations Sam! Can't wait to try some of your new cigars.

[Ceedee]

Sam, congratulations brother! We are all pretty darn stoked to hear about your whole new concept in cigar smoking! Can't wait to get my hands on a Nub cigar!

CD

[matt257]

I dont want to sound like a broken record, but congrats Sam and really looking forward to your cigars!!

[Sam Leccia]

I dont want to sound like a broken record, but congrats Sam and really looking forward to your cigars!!

That's a broken record I can always listen to!


Thanks guys looking forward to some Nerfs!

[Dun killin time]

"Nerfing" I love it
Can't wait to try those Filet Mignons

[brianhewitt]

Welcome aboard! (LOL, I couldn't resist.) Congratulations on the new forum, and grand new tobacco experiment!

[Webmeister]

Congrats on the new forum, the new line, and inspiration for a new (soon to be universally familiar) entry in cigar terminology: the Nerf! Consider me to be a broken record as well. Can't wait to get a shot at one of your new smokes.

All the best brother!

[Scoop]

Congrats again Sam. Looking forward to trying one of YOUR cigars. Let me know when NUB ashtrays are available.

[forgop]

Wow...looks like I need to put this biography on wikipedia or something. ;)

[Dave Wagner]

Hey Sam! Love the bb!

I am excited to see your visions realized! I can't wait to burn some of your greatest creations!

(like the exclamation points?)!!

All the best to you and your family!

[forgop]

I can't wait to burn some of your greatest creations!



Come on Dave-don't act as though you haven't had the opportunity to have a few already. ;)

[deuce]

Just saying hey sam, the site looks great. Cant wait for NUB!

Patrick

[g8trbone]

I can't wait Sam! Congrats and good luck!

[wedgekev1]

congrats sam, found your link on social cigar. wow , thanks. this is a sick site. looks like you have everything for a successful venture. best of luck to you. west coast in da house. let me now when you have a northern california event. can't wait to try NUB. what a great idea.

[Barndog]

congrats sam, . Can't wait try a NUB.

[Maduro PiPs]

Welcome SAM! :)

This is just awesome bud...congrats again! CANNOT WAIT FOR THESE BADBOYS TO ARRIVE!

[DOZER]

Congratulations Sam! Can't wait to try some of your cigars. They sound real interesting.

[MrMaduro]

Congratulations and the best of luck to you Sam!!!!

[baileycao]

Congrats Sam!! Thanks for all your dedication and time in creating a new Cigar experience for us Cigar lovers!

[poriggity]

Very nice Sam! I too think that Sam Leccia and Nub cigars needs to have their own Wikipedia page!

Scott

[Hydra]

Hey, nice digs.

[tx_tuff]

Congrats Sam!

[xavier_chino]

Congrats on all of this Sam, can't wait to try a nub

[poriggity]

Ok, well I have tried to put Sam's intro on Wikipedia, and they deleted it with speed... I am about to give up on it. Maybe I just suck at Wiki?
Scott

[architeuthis]

Squid® welcomes you and *ALL* the NUBbers! Greetings from Texas!

[minesman]

WTG Sam.
Looking forward to experiencing a Nub or two.

[awsmith4]

Good luck on this new venture. I'm very excited about trying these blends as I often like the nub myself more than the rest of the smoke.

[genettim]

Sam, I can't wait for my very own Nub! (or boxes of nubs... hehe) really looking forward to the release!

[Boomer]

Great intro Sam. I know we are all waiting as hard as we can for the new sticks. Best Wishes on the launch.

[bigb123]

Sam, you're living the dream brother! I can't wait to get my hands on these. As soon as you release them, I'll be all over the Nashville area B&M's to get going with them!

[jfibus]

Sam,
Ha yins doin? I'm from the Burg too! Stanton Heights/East End. I'm in Atlanta now. Congrats on the new release! Can't wait to try 'em. Anyone in Atlanta gonna be carrying them?
Regards,
Jeff

[ironmikecw]

Sam Great nerf last night and a great cigar. Thanks again Buddy.

[Kingston 12]

Congrats! NUB is a certified GOLD.

[Steel City Nubster]

We met Sam yesterday at CigarFest 2008. Not only did he roll my first Nub, he took the time to teach my Uncle Kurt ("K-Man") how to roll one himself - down to Earth - Awesome dude all the way around. Sam and his entire crew kick ass! My top 3 tastes in this world: 1) Iron City Beer 2) Primanti Brother's Sandwich 3) Nub Cigar!

[Tonto The LI Sidekick]

Sam is top notch! :cool:

[matt257]

We met Sam yesterday at CigarFest 2008. Not only did he roll my first Nub, he took the time to teach my Uncle Kurt ("K-Man") how to roll one himself - down to Earth - Awesome dude all the way around. Sam and his entire crew kick ass! My top 3 tastes in this world: 1) Iron City Beer 2) Primanti Brother's Sandwich 3) Nub Cigar!

Sam is an awesome guy and true BOTL

[EKGOTSKILLZZ]

I Like These Nubs.......keep Up The Good Work

[BurningCherry]

I'm not certain I buy into all the hype, but I did convince my local retailer to stock up on the Nubs. They're a fantastic 45 minute smoke--for the money.

[sir herfalot]

The event at Uptown with Sam was a great time. Thank you for bringing the Nub to Nashville!

[Bigslick258]

Great cigars great work one of my favorites

and sam sounds like a great guy. wish i knew about the events in ohio sooner.

[aracos]

Atlanta this weekend...

Looking forward to it...

[RaiderGlenn]

Just wanted to say "Thank You" again for the great event you put on at "Mission Pipe Shop" last night in San Jose . . Just learning about how you went from "concept" to "finished product" of Nubs was cool for me, but then again, smoking them is just a little bit better:D . . Congrats to you for realizing your dream of a great cigar . . Oh, and the website KICKS ASS!:cool:

[EBCIII]

Hey Raider welcome to the site! Very glad to have you on, Beale.

[maverick21383]

yeah buddy, welcome to the site, if you liked the Nubs, you'll like the community here at Nub live

[skipper]

Hey Raider, welcome!

[Mystik]

Greetings everyone. I'm new to the forum, but I'm not new to cigars.

I work hard, so I play hard. I enjoy my vices thoroughly: Cigar Smoking, Harley Riding, Cognac Drinking, and Girl Watching.

If there's something I left out, just let me know. I'm always in the market for a new vice...

Mystik

[maverick21383]

Welcome to the site Mystik, I know there are plenty of people here at Nub live that share your vices. Glad to have you.

[Mystik]

Thanks for the welcome, I'm glad to be here Bro...

[brcrane14]

Welcome to the party, Mystik!

[EBCIII]

Welcome to the site Mystik! Very glad to have you on. Beale.

[skipper]

Welcome... "Play hard" kinda covers them all. But if you want to drill down a bit erhaps I can show you a few more.. lol.

[Mystik]

Thanks for the welcome everyone...:D