1502
Emerald
1502 Emerald is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Mexican San Andres, Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega) filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 40.
- Maker
- 1502
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Mexican San Andres, Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 5 × 50 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 Emerald uses a Nicaraguan Corojo Habano wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- 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 Emerald questions
What does 1502 Emerald taste like?
1502 Emerald uses a Nicaraguan Corojo Habano wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Emerald?
1502 Emerald is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is 1502 Emerald good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is 1502 Emerald made?
1502 Emerald is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does 1502 Emerald use?
1502 Emerald uses a Nicaraguan Corojo Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Mexican San Andres, Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does 1502 Emerald come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Corona (5½ × 42), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), 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 Emerald?
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 Emerald?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. 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 Emerald?
Cigars with a similar build include Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca, Old Henry Original and Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.