1502
XO
1502 XO is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan (18-year aged) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 6 × 50 to 7 × 58.
- Maker
- 1502
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (18-year aged)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 6 × 50 to 7 × 58
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for 1502 XO yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory1502 XO questions
How strong is 1502 XO?
1502 XO is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is 1502 XO 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 XO made?
1502 XO is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What sizes does 1502 XO come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Churchill (7 × 49), Toro (6 × 50) and Salomon (7 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke 1502 XO?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.