1502

1502 Cigars

Named for the year Christopher Columbus first set foot on Nicaraguan soil, 1502 Cigars was founded by Enrique Sanchez Icaza and built on a simple premise: Nicaraguan tobacco, handled properly, needs very little help. Rolled in Esteli, the 1502 portfolio has quietly earned a reputation among enthusiasts as one of the best value-to-quality propositions in the boutique world — the kind of brand that gets passed between friends at the humidor rather than pushed by advertising.

What Defines 1502

The house style leans toward balance rather than shock value. Blends are built around aged Nicaraguan long-filler with wrappers selected for their oils and combustion, and the range moves through distinct personalities: the Ruby with its approachable Ecuadorian Habano character, the Emerald in a smooth Ecuadorian Connecticut, the Black Gold with its darker, sweeter Maduro core, and the fuller Nicaragua and 500 Years releases for smokers who want more weight on the palate.

Blend & Character

• Origin: Handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua
• Filler: Aged Nicaraguan long-filler
• Body: Mild-medium to full, depending on the line
• Flavor notes: Cedar, roasted nuts, cocoa, black pepper, and a natural sweetness on the finish
• Construction: Consistently firm draw with a clean, even burn

Who It's For

1502 rewards the smoker who has worked through the big names and wants something less obvious. Whether you start light with the Emerald or go straight for the Black Gold, these are cigars that hold up in the second half instead of falling apart — and they do it at a price that makes buying by the box easy to justify.

Browse the full 1502 collection below and find the line that fits your palate.