With great excitement and pride, Artesano Del Tobacco and AJ Fernandez announced the introduction of El Pulpo. AJ has created patented tobacco using a combination of patience and inherited methods, using the most valuable seeds that are only obtained from his family's farms. This cigar is hand-rolled at AJ Fernandez's factory in Nicaragua using a blend of Nicaraguan binder and fillers. 

El Pulpo "The Fry" is a 4x48 firecracker that uses the same 94-rated powerful Nicaraguan blend and a San Andres Maduro wrapper. These little gems from AJ Fernandez offer all the wonderful qualities of El Pulpo in a more manageable size. Made at the AJ Fernandez factory in Nicaragua, the wrapper was fermented differently from the original to give it distinct flavors.

El Pulpo Octo Ocho is one of the most unique-looking cigars you’ll see. Three cigars with a 7" length and 38 gauge create this Culebra. The cigars are rolled normally, but while they are still moist they are twisted together to guarantee that, once the ribbons holding them together are taken out, each cigar will maintain its own shape. The cigars are designed to be smoked as regular cigars, one at a time, cut from the cap and lit from the foot, despite their twisted look.

Aromas from the wrappers are relatively faint in nature, but you can feel notes of earth, nuttiness, cinnamon, barnyard and generic sweetness. However, scents from the feet are much stronger, with distinct leather leading to gritty earth, oak, peanuts, hay and light citrus peel. Finally, after straight cuts, the cold draws include cinnamon, earth, peanut shells, straw, yeast and berry sweetness.

Every Culebra comes in a single coffin with 3 cigars. You can get the single Culebra coffin by ordering the "5-Pack" option, or get the Full Box with 3 culebras, for a total of 9 cigars!

Strength meets stealth, in an enigma meant to unravel. How could something so smooth be born of such raw power? A robust puro from Nicaragua encased in an oily, heavily fermented habano leaf. Shrouded in creaminess, its clawed foot and coiled tail honor its namesake: The Mighty Chupacabra. A beast of a medium-full smoke, this one comes loaded with roasted chili pepper and creamy almonds, caramelized sugars, and a burn that is borderline unbeatable.

The Chupacabra line, which is among the best-selling blends within the Esteban Carreras portfolio, recently welcomed the Chupacabra Hellcat. The magnificent Mexican San Andres wrapper of the Hellcat comes paired with the same binder and inner filler tobaccos as the original Chupacabra. Additionally, the Hellcat is built with a pigtail head, an unfinished foot, and a wafer-thin box-pressing. This sets the Hellcat apart from the pack, as too does its unique foot bands and wax paper sleeving that protect its wrapper. 

Tasting Notes:

Made by Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), the same company that rolls cigars with bands bearing the names of CAO, Cohiba, Partagas, and other cigar heavy-hitters, El Rey del Mundo is a throwback brand that demands to be sampled. This oscuro provides a particularly memorable smoking experience, for it is brimming with flavors of milk chocolate, caramel, toasted hardwood, and a sprinkle of baking spice.

Tasting Notes:

Whether you want to smoke this cigar right when you get it, or age it a couple months, this complex smoke provides plenty of flavor. A full-bodied blend with delicious notes of cedar, nuts, honey, and spice.

The El Septimo Bomba Orange is a luxurious large-ring cigar from the brand’s prestigious Luxus collection, handcrafted in Costa Rica using tobaccos aged for more than a decade. This impressive 6½″ × 60 torpedo gordo vitola delivers a rich and balanced medium-to-medium-full profile with layered notes of dark coffee, walnut, roasted nuts, cinnamon spice, and chestnut sweetness that evolve throughout the smoke. Known for its meticulous construction and long aging process, the Bomba Orange offers a refined and complex smoking experience designed for aficionados who appreciate bold flavors, smooth combustion, and exceptional craftsmanship.

A century ago, the Cuban cigar communities in Ybor City invented a spicy crab croquette that is still famous today, and this potent perfecto cigar gets its name from that dish. Like the dish it mirrors, this cigar is short, stout, and stuffed with all sorts of special ingredients. 

It's highly likely that West Tampa's master blender, "Chef" Rick Rodriguez, has left the origin of the wrapper, binder, and filler of this devilish treat a secret for a reason. For this is the guy who says that judging a cigar by its tobacco strains will never get you anywhere. So dive in, and take this one for what it is. And that is a rich, dark treat for those looking for loads of flavor and a medium-full smoking session.

The El Septimo Yao Maduro is a bold 6½″ × 60 torpedo gordo from the prestigious Yao Collection. Wrapped in a rich, dark maduro leaf, this full-bodied cigar delivers intense notes of dark chocolate, espresso, molasses, and black pepper, balanced by an underlying sweetness. The Yao Collection's signature long-aged tobaccos ensure a remarkably smooth experience despite the bold flavor profile.

Tasting Notes:

Whether you want to smoke this cigar right when you get it, or age it a couple months, this complex smoke provides plenty of flavor. It delivers a flavorful balance of cedar and tobacco spiced with some pepper notes.

The La Palina Mr. Sam is a cigar created expressly to honor Mr. Sam Paley, the company's original founder.

Rich, well-fermented tobaccos from only the best tobacco farms in Nicaragua are used to handcraft the internals of each cigar, which is rolled with an Ecuadorian habano wrapper in the renowned El Titan De Bronze Factory in Miami, Florida. Mr. Sam is considered as the pinnacle of refinement and is a true favorite among many enthusiasts due to its high standards and selection criteria. Rich in flavors such as nut bread, spices, cedar, and hints of cracked pepper, this cigar delivers a medium-to-full-bodied experience.

The El Septimo Botticelli Salomon is part of the prestigious Sacred Arts Collection, inspired by Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli and his iconic work The Annunciation. Handcrafted in Costa Rica, this elegant Salomon vitola delivers a refined medium-bodied profile with balanced flavors of cereal-like nuttiness, rich earth, and subtle natural sweetness that develop smoothly throughout the smoke. With its complex blend of Dominican, Ecuadorian, and Nicaraguan fillers and a luxurious large-format shape, the Botticelli offers a sophisticated and contemplative smoking experience designed for special occasions and slow enjoyment.

The El Septimo Long Shot Black is a bold 5″ × 68 super gordo that delivers maximum ring gauge intensity. Wrapped in a dark, oily maduro leaf, this cigar offers rich, full-bodied notes of dark chocolate, molasses, roasted coffee, and a peppery backbone that keeps things lively. With El Septimo's signature long-aged tobaccos and meticulous construction, the Long Shot Black is built for smokers who want big flavor and impressive smoke output.

A masterpiece celebrating two decades of El Septimo excellence. The Doble Gran Reserva 20th Anniversary Toro is crafted from tobaccos aged over 20 years, delivering an extraordinarily complex and refined smoking experience. Rich notes of aged leather, dark chocolate, espresso, and exotic spices unfold through a flawless draw and impeccable construction. This limited commemorative release represents the pinnacle of El Septimo's blending artistry.

The Van Gogh is the crown jewel of El Septimo’s Sacred Arts Collection — a monumental 9-inch diadema that earned 91 points from Cigar Aficionado and Robb Report’s Best of the Best award in 2023. Draped in a dark, oily cover leaf, it delivers rich malty chocolate notes interwoven with oak, almond, and nougat across a complex, layered smoking experience. A personal favorite of El Septimo CEO Zaya Younan, the Van Gogh represents the seventh day of creation in the collection’s biblical theme.

The El Septimo Rebelde Blue is a rebellious 5½″ × 54 robusto extra from the brand's bold Rebelde line. This medium-to-full-bodied cigar features a striking blue band and delivers waves of dark cherry, leather, espresso, and a hint of black pepper. True to its name, the Rebelde line pushes boundaries while maintaining El Septimo's hallmark refinement and aging expertise.

The El Septimo Yao Connecticut is a grand 6½″ × 60 torpedo gordo from the prestigious Yao Collection — one of El Septimo's most acclaimed lines. Wrapped in a silky Connecticut shade leaf, this cigar delivers a smooth, creamy profile with notes of white pepper, toasted almond, vanilla, and aged cedar. The Yao Collection represents El Septimo's highest expression of luxury and refinement.

The El Septimo Napoleon Connecticut from the Emperor Collection is a grand 9″ × 55 royal salomon — one of the longest cigars in El Septimo's lineup. Wrapped in a smooth Connecticut shade leaf, this cigar offers a milder counterpart to the Napoleon Maduro with elegant notes of cream, cedar, vanilla, and white pepper. An extended smoking experience of 90+ minutes for those who command the time.

The El Septimo Vartan the Dragon is a powerful 6¾″ × 58 gran gordo from El Septimo's exclusive limited releases. Named for the legendary Armenian warrior, this cigar breathes fire with bold notes of dark espresso, charred oak, black pepper, and dark chocolate, tempered by an underlying sweetness. Presented in a premium box of 8, Vartan the Dragon is a statement cigar for those who seek intensity without sacrificing refinement.

The Quesada Suspiro Oscuro Robusto delivers a smooth, flavorful smoking experience with a darker expression of the Suspiro blend. Its Ecuadorian Cameroon-seed wrapper adds aromatic depth to the Dominican binder and Dominican-Nicaraguan filler blend, creating notes of dried apricot, fresh-baked bread, cedar, gentle baking spice, and soft pepper. A subtly sweetened cap adds the signature Suspiro touch, bringing a delicate sweetness to the opening draws.

Measuring 5" × 50, the Robusto offers a concentrated format that allows the blend's balanced character to shine without becoming overpowering. Inspired by the traditional Dominican suspiro dessert enjoyed by the Quesada family, this cigar combines approachable strength with an intriguing sweet-and-savory profile. Handcrafted at Tabacos de Exportación in the Dominican Republic, it's an excellent choice for smokers looking for a refined, mellow-to-medium cigar with a distinctive twist.

The El Septimo Empress of Sheba Light Purple is a regal 6" × 60 gordo from the brand's prestigious Empress Collection. This medium-bodied cigar is wrapped in a mysterious maduro leaf and delivers elegant notes of cream, vanilla, toasted cedar, and a delicate floral sweetness. A cigar fit for royalty, the Empress of Sheba combines visual beauty with exceptional smoking pleasure.