Cigar aficionados are in for a treat as Artesano Del Tobacco announces the addition of the “OCTO OCHO” to its popular EL Pulpo range. To be introduced at the forthcoming PCA Trade Show, the new Culebra size offers a novel twist, both literally and figuratively, to the EL Pulpo line.
As explained in their press release dated June 27th, 2023, Artesano Del Tobacco’s new creation was inspired by a conversation with friends from the Luxury Cigar Club. The press release quotes Billy Fakih saying, “The idea came to us a year ago when we were smoking the EL Pulpo prerelease with our friends at Luxury Cigar Club. They suggested making a Culebra size for EL pulpo cigars to celebrate and highlight this very well-aged San Andreas Maduro Wrapper and to represent the Octopus tentacles. Smoking this twisted Lancero surpassed our prediction and judgment with its outstanding balance of sweet and full flavors.”
EL Pulpo Culebra “OCTO OCHO” carries forward the same blend as the original EL Pulpo cigars, featuring a San Andreas Maduro wrapper, and Nicaraguan binder and filler. All crafted by renowned cigar maker AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua. The Culebra size involves three Lancero cigars, each measuring 38 x 7 inches, intertwined like tentacles and bound by two red ribbons.
Regarding its presentation, the “OCTO OCHO” boasts luxurious packaging that matches its distinctive form. The cigars come nestled in a slide-lid yellow wood coffin, with three coffins tucked inside a larger red cardboard case.
The EL Pulpo Culebra “OCTO OCHO” is set to ship to retailers starting in September, retailing at a price point of $40.00 per unit. The PCA Trade Show attendees can get a first-hand look at this new product at booth # 19054. For more detailed information, Artesano Del Tobacco invites inquiries via their website or directly through Billy, Bass, or Gus Fakih.