Cigar reviews
Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Belicoso Grande
Aug
OGT Cigars just dropped the full El Pulpo & V Viva La Vida package, complete with collector lighters! Check out the new El Pulpo Lighter 8 Pack Sampler!
One of our favorite Mexican San Andres Maduro blends in the OGT humidor is the well-revered, well-reviewed El Pulpo cigars! Known for their Viva La Vida Cigars, Billy and Gus Fakhi, owners of Artesano Del Tobacco, made their initial splash with the Viva La Vida Club 500 and Diadames. However, who would have known what they had planned with El Pulpo Belicoso, not to mention the Toro Grande and Robusto Grande? Surprisingly, and I say surprisingly because they usually don’t cover boutique brands, Cigar Aficionado Magazine reviewed all three sizes. What is no surprise is the high score they gave the Belicoso – a 94 rating, which puts this as a contender for the year! A well-deserved rating, the El Pulpo Cigar is definitely in the running for my pick this year.
El Pulpo Cigar is released in three different sizes; a 5×56 Robusto, 6×56 Toro Grande, and a 6 3/4×58 Belicoso Grande. Presented in a stark box press and placed in ten-count boxes, El Pulpo delivers a flavor that coats the palate with its complexity and richness. Full notes of hot cocoa, pepper, toasted nuts, coffee bean, chi tea, and sweetness envelope the smoking experience. While each size offers a different experience, I feel the Belicoso has a special fullness to it, with the taped end focusing the smoke to the center of your palate.
Along with the three sizes, there have been short runs of various others like the El Pulpo Octo Ocho, El Pulpo EEL Lancero, and El Pulpo Squid Perfecto. Currently, here at Oak Glen Tobacconist, we have dropped an extra special 8-pack sampler that covers all of our favorites. This is a perfect way for the avid fan to collect all their favorites or for even a newcomer to the brand to try what Artesano del Tobacco has to offer! On top of the sampler, we are also including a collector lighter valued at $45! Don’t miss it; look for the sampler at OGT Cigars!
