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The Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo The Squid is a 6 1/2 x 60 box-pressed perfecto from AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano factory, with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. Cigar Insider rated it 92 points in December 2025, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo The Squid is a 6 1/2 x 60 box-pressed perfecto that wraps a dark Mexican San Andrés maduro leaf around Nicaraguan binder and filler. Cigar Coop places production at AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano plant in Ocotal, Nicaragua.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Insider scored The Squid 92 points on December 2, 2025 at medium-full strength, and Cigar Aficionado’s February 1, 2026 ratings list the same 92. Tasters picked up dark chocolate, raisin, licorice and milky coffee edged with earth and pepper. Cigar Coop’s William Cooper gave it 89 on June 10, 2026, noting mocha, cherry and black pepper that leaned toward coffee and cedar later. halfwheel’s undated review found wood, black olive and charcoal, plus a light soy note on the finish.
Who It’s For
- Shape collectors after a Salomon-style perfecto with a flared cap and a swollen foot.
- Unhurried smokers with time for 6 1/2 inches that peak at a 60 ring.
- El Pulpo regulars curious how the line’s single blend changes in a tapered body.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Rated 92 by Cigar Insider in December 2025
- Cigar Coop said the taper added noticeable nuance and rated the draw excellent
Cons
- Cigar Coop’s sample needed frequent touch-ups to stay even, and one halfwheel cap unraveled at the cut
- Cooper felt it stayed very near the familiar El Pulpo profile
About El Pulpo
halfwheel notes that the octopus-named line now gives its newer shapes marine-animal names. Cigar Aficionado says The Squid brought El Pulpo to six sizes and that brothers Billy and Gus Fakih spent about a year on it with Fernandez; Cigar Coop reported shipping set to start August 28, 2025.
Compare Similar Cigars
- El Pulpo Octo Ocho Culebra: three 7 x 38 cigars twisted together (maker), and Cooper’s favorite El Pulpo size.
- Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Belicoso Grande: a pointed-head belicoso, 5 3/4 x 58 (maker).
- Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Toro Grande: a straight-sided 6 x 56 take on the same leaves (maker).
Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo The Squid FAQ
How strong is the Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo The Squid?
Around medium-full. Cigar Aficionado says medium-full, Cigar Coop had it moving from upper medium into medium-full, and halfwheel kept it at medium-plus throughout.
What shape and size is The Squid?
A box-pressed perfecto, 6 1/2 inches long with a 60 ring at its widest; Cigar Aficionado describes a fan-shaped cap and a rounded, swollen foot.
Does The Squid use the regular El Pulpo blend?
Yes. Cigar Coop’s launch report says it uses the original El Pulpo blend: Mexican San Andrés over Nicaraguan binder and filler.
Why is it called The Squid?
Per Cigar Coop, general manager Willy suggested it after a pre-release smoke, since the shape looks like a squid.
Our Artesano Del Tobacco page gathers the other El Pulpo shapes we carry along with the rest of the company’s blends.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Strength | Medium-Full |
| Wrapper | Mexican San Andres |
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Nicaraguan |
| Length | 6 1/2" |
| Gauge | 60 |
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