From the catalog · Nicaragua
Protocol Blue
From Nicaragua, Protocol Blue uses a Habano wrapper at medium strength. Sizes run from 5.625 to 7.5 inches across 3 offerings, with ring gauges of 38 to 52. Format options include Corona, Lancero, and Toro. Typical retail lands in the $10-$15 range. Habano wrappers are generally associated with balanced, pepper-leaning smoke. Medium-strength cigars are commonly chosen for balanced body without the intensity of heavier blends. Nicaragua is commonly associated with fuller-bodied cigar production.

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Spec sheet
Vitolas
3 formats in the catalog.
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Corona | 5.625" | 46 |
| Toro | 6" | 52 |
| Lancero | 7.5" | 38 |
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Common questions
How strong is the Protocol Blue?
The Protocol Blue is logged in the catalog as a medium-strength Nicaragua cigar.
Where is the Protocol Blue made?
The catalog lists the Protocol Blue with an origin of Nicaragua.
What wrapper does the Protocol Blue use?
The Protocol Blue uses a Habano wrapper.
What sizes does the Protocol Blue come in?
The catalog records 3 vitolas spanning 5.625 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges 38 to 52 for the Protocol Blue.
How much does the Protocol Blue cost?
Typical retail for the Protocol Blue falls in the $10-$15 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.