Description
A bold, flavor-packed cigar with serious credentials. El Pulpo Belicoso Grande from Artesano del Tobacco is made in Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez and pairs a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos.
Why it stands out: Cigar Aficionado rated El Pulpo Belicoso Grande 94 points and ranked it #10 in the Top 25 Cigars of 2023. The publication highlighted its dense, powerful character and layers of coffee bean, dark chocolate, nuts, and citrus.
Flavor profile: Expect rich coffee, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, citrus, earth, and spice. It is a medium-full to full-bodied experience designed for smokers who enjoy a substantial, lingering profile.
The format: The Belicoso Grande measures 5¾ x 58 and features a distinctive box-pressed shape. The tapered head concentrates the smoke and adds another dimension to the experience.
Made by A.J. Fernandez: El Pulpo is handcrafted in Nicaragua using tobaccos associated with the A.J. Fernandez production operation. Artesano del Tobacco developed the blend over several years before bringing it to market.
Stogies Says: If you want a cigar that delivers flavor from the first light and has the accolades to back it up, this is an easy one to recommend. Rich, bold, complex, and still priced at an approachable $15.99.
Size: 5¾ x 58 Belicoso Grande
Strength: Medium-Full to Full
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Origin: Nicaragua
Maker: A.J. Fernandez
For adults 21 and over. Please enjoy responsibly.