Description
Bold, rare, and ocean-inspired. From the makers of Viva La Vida comes a deep-sea creation called The Squid. A 2025 addition to Artesano del Tobacco’s El Pulpo line, The Squid is produced in small batches at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Nicaragua, and made available in limited 10-count boxes - making it a true boutique catch for both the collector class and adventurous smokers alike.
El Pulpo The Squid makes a deep dive into old-school cigar design. At 6 ½ x 60, this Salomon is a particularly difficult vitola to roll – which means cigars like this come from the more experienced hands in the factory. This long and plump figurado is a sight to behold, with its tapered head and foot that showcase its expert construction that’s finished with a flag cap. The shape, the box pressing, and that extra flourish of tobacco – they’re all straight from the classical cigarmaker’s playbook.
It also has AJ Fernandez’s penchant for rich, full-bodied flavor: the dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper cloaks a bold core of Nicaraguan binder and long fillers, delivering a smoke that’s as vast and complex as the ocean deep. The use of a near-black wrapper is intended to be reminiscent of squid ink, matching its aquatic theme. Each puff surfaces layers of cocoa, spice, and sweetness, balanced by the earthiness provided by the San Andrés leaf. The box-pressed Salomon format — perfected with the guidance of A.J. Fernandez — ensures a smooth draw that brings out the cigar’s evolving character.
A conversation starter for sure, El Pulpo The Squid turns heads at any herf. But beware: just like its elusive and mysterious namesake, The Squid won’t stay surfaced for long. Quantities are small, demand is high, and once it’s gone, it’s gone. Grab your box of El Pulpo The Squid today from Famous Cigars, and add this unforgettable to your humidor!
