Description
The El Pulpo Perfecto “The Squid” is a premium cigar made by Artesano del Tobacco (the same family behind Viva La Vida cigars).
Here are the details:
El Pulpo Perfecto “The Squid”
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Brand: Artesano del Tobacco
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Factory: AJ Fernandez (Estelí, Nicaragua)
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Size / Vitola: Perfecto — 6 x 54 (nicknamed “The Squid”)
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Wrapper: San Andrés Maduro (Mexico)
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Binder: Nicaragua
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Filler: Nicaraguan tobaccos
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Strength: Medium-to-full
Profile
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Flavor notes often highlighted in reviews:
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Dark chocolate and espresso
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Sweet earthiness
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Black pepper and baking spice
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Creamy smooth transitions, especially due to the Perfecto shape’s changes in ring gauge
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The Perfecto “Squid” format was made to be the flagship size of El Pulpo, giving the blend dynamic strength and transitions throughout the smoke. The cigar has gotten strong praise for construction and flavor balance, very much in line with the Viva La Vida reputation.


