Update from Nicaragua

[Sam Leccia]

Well Guys, wanted to give you all an update on everything NUb.


The production is close to peak, and the rollers are really doing a phenomenal job on quality and quantity. I am very pleased with the progress. They are rolling close to 7000 NUbs a day, and that is great news. I spent 2 days in the NUb rolling room, sitting next to the best cigar makers in the industry. I rolled over 200 Habano 460's, most of which will find their way in a NUb box after aging ( I had to smoke some! ) It was a blast getting in and lending a hand. I really enjoy rolling cigars and spending time with the ones who do this everyday. They are a great group.

The boxes and bands are ready, and everything is looking great for the April 1 Launch.


Everyone is really picking up the pace, and trying to balance the excitement with the stress. Fortunately excitement always prevails.

I will be in the tobacco fields for the next 2 days, and Daniel (aka, stogie, nublive) is flying out to do some photo ops and video. I am looking forward to it.

The NUb launch schedule is pretty much complete, and it should be posted soon.


Thanks for all of the great feedback, glad to see the hats and cigars arrived safely and I love all of the pics and posts. I really can't wait to get out there and Nerf it up with you guys. I am really looking forward to meeting all of you.

Well gotta get back to work.


May all of your cigars be NUbbed,


Sam Leccia

[minesman]

Great news Sam.
So there's a chance I will get a Sam-Rolled Nub in my box purchases.

[Cyrann]

That is sweet Sam, look forward to the pictures and stories from your journey!

Sounds like you had a killer time... well what aficionado wouldn't!

[Len___T]

sweet....congratulations and cant wait for the launch....len

[Tonto The LI Sidekick]

Awesome!! :cool:

[skipper]

Sam, I can only imagine how happy and excited you are.
Enjoy and do what you can to remember these moments.
And for the 100th time, congratulations and good luck.

[NubLive]

I simply can not wait to see it Sam. See you in a few days brother and have a Habano ready for me since that is the only one I have not tried.

[Cyrann]

Safe travels NubLive and as always, enjoy the smokes along the way!

[happy1]

6000 a day,is that going to be enough???

[Sam Leccia]

6000 a day,is that going to be enough???

It's actually closer to 7000, and to be honest, I hope it's not enough!

It is a very serious production.

[Cyrann]

I guess we will all find out in a month or so, huh Sam?

[happy1]

It's actually closer to 7000, and to be honest, I hope it's not enough!

This is a very serious production.

Yeah but you dont want to short us would you??

[happy1]

I think your pc has the hiccups

[CigARM]

It's actually closer to 7000, and to be honest, I hope it's not enough!

It is a very serious production.

That's quite a number! Roll'em away! All the good luck and success to you!

Do you have in mind the number of sticks you plan to have available by the launch date?

And also, I understand you might not have the answer of this, but how many you think you'll be rolling annually after the initial "introductory" demand peak settles down?

[mindofmen_jim]

Hey Sam -

Any chance the folks here will have an opportunity to get our hands on some Nubs before the general release? Not looking for a handout, but would be happy for the chance to buy some before the initial wave hits the stores and sells out.

Mike and I would love to review them on The Mind of Men Podcast.

Thanks

Jim

[sofaman]

Thanks for the update Sam!

[DOZER]

This is taking way too long. Can someone put me in a coma and wake me up in three weeks.

[Sam Leccia]

Yeah but you dont want to short us would you??

Not at all. We can always make more!

[skipper]

It's actually closer to 7000, and to be honest, I hope it's not enough!

It is a very serious production.

no wonder there are no V's... lol, I crack me up!

Again Sammy, I hope the number falls wayyyy short (pun intended) of what's needed!

[poriggity]

Thanks for the update Sammy! Have fun out there, and stay safe!
Scott

[Wingfan13]

It's actually closer to 7000, and to be honest, I hope it's not enough!

It is a very serious production.

Well, I know I am buying a box of each the day they launch. I already had the Habano and if that is any indication what the Connecticut and Cameroon will be like, I am sold.

Great product Sam. I can't wait to try the other 2.

[tx_tuff]

All great news Sam! By now NubLive prob already has been using his cam! Y'all have a ton of fun! And I know he may not look like it but NubLive is a light weight so be easy on him LOL

[Webmeister]

Thanks for the update Sam. Everything sounds great production-wise. Here's hoping demand out-strips supply (after I get mine of course). Looking forward to seeing you next Saturday or Sunday bro!

[matt257]

Keep it up Sam, we are all eagerly awaiting release day. And March is going so damn sloooowwwww lol. I dont want to sound like a broken record yet again.....But I cant wait to try a NUb:)

[crazypoet]

I'm looking forward to the retail release - are you planning any sample packs?

[Cyrann]

Ooo, good question CP!

[lok17]

I'm looking forward to the retail release - are you planning any sample packs?

Aye, sample packs!!! One of each vitola in each wrapper. then I can smoke them all and go back and buy a box of my favorite the next day!!!

[tobacmon]

Aye, sample packs!!! One of each vitola in each wrapper. then I can smoke them all and go back and buy a box of my favorite the next day!!!


Great idea Lok--I'm in!

:D