El Pulpo by Artesano del Tobacco Cigars

El Pulpo by Artesano del Tobacco Gordita The Fry packs the bold character of the El Pulpo blend into a compact, thick-ringed cigar made for a rich and satisfying smoke. Handmade in Nicaragua, this 4 x 48 Gordita features a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper surrounding Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Despite its shorter size, The Fry delivers plenty of depth, bringing together notes of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, black pepper, and roasted nuts with a subtle sweetness underneath. Full-bodied and flavorful from the first draw through the finish, it’s a great choice for experienced smokers who want the signature El Pulpo profile when there isn’t time for a larger cigar.

El Pulpo by Artesano del Tobacco Belicoso Grande is a rich, full-bodied Nicaraguan cigar built for smokers who enjoy dark flavor, complexity, and a powerful finish. Crafted at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Nicaragua, this impressive 6 x 58 belicoso is dressed in a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Expect a dense, slow-burning smoke with layers of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, black pepper, and roasted nuts, along with a touch of natural sweetness that rounds out the heavier flavors. Its tapered head concentrates the smoke nicely, making the Belicoso Grande a satisfying choice for an experienced cigar smoker looking for a bold, well-balanced blend.

El Pulpo Culebra Octo Ocho is one of the most distinctive cigars in the Artesano Del Tobacco portfolio, combining the bold El Pulpo blend with the traditional twisted Culebra shape. Handmade by A.J. Fernandez in Nicaragua, each Culebra consists of three individual 7 x 38 Lancero-style cigars intertwined and secured together. A dark Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper surrounds Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos grown on A.J. Fernandez farms. The slimmer ring gauge puts extra emphasis on the flavorful wrapper, producing a rich profile of espresso, dark chocolate, cedar, black pepper, citrus, and earthy sweetness. Each three-cigar Culebra is presented in its own wooden coffin, making the Octo Ocho as impressive to display as it is to smoke. Sold as 3 boxes of Culebra cigars = 9 cigars total.

El Pulpo Lancero The Eel by Artesano Del Tobacco brings the bold El Pulpo blend to a long, slender format created in response to requests from fans of the brand. Handmade by A.J. Fernandez at the San Lotano factory in Nicaragua, this 7 x 38 pigtail Lancero features a dark Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The wrapper receives a special fermentation intended to bring out additional sweetness, while the narrow Lancero format places greater emphasis on its rich character. Expect a full-flavored profile with layers of espresso, dark chocolate, cedar, leather, roasted coffee, pepper, and underlying sweetness. Introduced in 2025, The Eel is a distinctive choice for experienced smokers who enjoy concentrated Maduro flavor in a traditional Lancero.

El Pulpo Perfecto The Squid by Artesano Del Tobacco takes the rich El Pulpo blend and presents it in a distinctive box-pressed Perfecto created to emphasize both strength and balance. Introduced in 2025 and handcrafted by A.J. Fernandez at the San Lotano factory in Nicaragua, this impressive 6 1/2 x 60 cigar features a dark Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Its tapered body and unique pigtail-style cap inspired “The Squid” nickname, while the substantial format delivers a long, full-flavored smoke. Expect deep notes of cocoa, espresso, earth, cedar, black pepper, and baking spice complemented by the natural sweetness of the well-aged Maduro wrapper.

El Pulpo by Artesano del Tobacco Robusto Grande delivers the dark, full-flavored character of the El Pulpo blend in a thick, satisfying format that allows its rich tobacco profile to develop with every draw. Handmade in Nicaragua, this 5 x 56 Robusto Grande is covered in a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper paired with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The smoke is bold and complex, offering layers of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, black pepper, and roasted nuts balanced by hints of natural sweetness. Its generous ring gauge helps produce a cool, slow burn, making this a rewarding choice for seasoned cigar smokers who enjoy rich Maduro-style flavors and plenty of strength.

El Pulpo by Artesano del Tobacco Toro Grande is a bold, slow-burning cigar that showcases the rich character that has made the El Pulpo line a standout among full-bodied Nicaraguan blends. Handmade in Nicaragua, this substantial 6 x 56 Toro Grande features a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The larger format gives the blend plenty of room to develop, producing hearty notes of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, black pepper, and roasted nuts with touches of natural sweetness along the way. Rich, complex, and satisfying from start to finish, the Toro Grande is an excellent pick for seasoned smokers who enjoy a powerful cigar with a long, flavorful finish.