1502
Black Gold
1502 Black Gold is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Nicaraguan (double binder) binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 40.
- Maker
- 1502
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Nicaraguan (double binder)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 7 · 5 × 52 to 7 × 40
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually brings1502 Black Gold uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory1502 Black Gold questions
What does 1502 Black Gold taste like?
1502 Black Gold uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is 1502 Black Gold?
1502 Black Gold is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is 1502 Black Gold good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is 1502 Black Gold made?
1502 Black Gold is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does 1502 Black Gold use?
1502 Black Gold uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Nicaraguan (double binder) binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does 1502 Black Gold come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Corona (5½ × 42), Toro (6 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52), Perfecto (6⅛ × 52), Torpedo (6½ × 52) and Conquistador (6 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke 1502 Black Gold?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with 1502 Black Gold?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to 1502 Black Gold?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Neanderthal, Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Maduro and Crowned Heads Jericho Hill. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.