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1502

Blue Sapphire

1502 Blue Sapphire is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, Jalapa) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 40.

Maker
1502
Wrapper
Nicaraguan
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, Jalapa)
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 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 brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for 1502 Blue Sapphire yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

1502 Blue Sapphire questions

How strong is 1502 Blue Sapphire?

1502 Blue Sapphire is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is 1502 Blue Sapphire 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 Blue Sapphire made?

1502 Blue Sapphire is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does 1502 Blue Sapphire use?

1502 Blue Sapphire uses a Nicaraguan wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does 1502 Blue Sapphire come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Robusto (5 × 52) and Toro Gordo (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke 1502 Blue Sapphire?

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.