Fuente Fuente Opus X

Hello cigar smokers,
Today I have something that's sure to make connoisseurs and Dominican cigar enthusiasts alike drool, the Fuente Fuente Opus X. These elusive cigars are marked as "the first Dominican Puro" and have been loved since their debut. Every leaf of tobacco in this cigar is grown by the Fuente family on their farm, Chateau de la Fuente, and is rolled in their rolling facility in the Dominican Republic. These cigars are subject to frequent shortages, due to limited numbers and high demand. But here at 801 Woodside Road, we are proud to have 3 facings of the Fuente Fuente Opus X, subject to availability.

The 3 sizes we stock are the Perfexion no 5, which is a decent sized corona, measuring at 4 7/8 with a 40 ring gauge. Then there is the Perfexion no 5 which measures at 5 3/16 by 43, which makes it a slightly oversized corona. And finally the Belicoso XXX which measures at 4 5/8 by 49. The sizes these cigars are rolled in are kind of odd, but it makes these cigars stand out more. Each of the 3 sizes we stock come in boxes of 42. The bix boxes with the backdrop of Carlos Fuente Jr. and Sr. look outstanding on the shelf and I think, tie together our Fuente collection very nicely. 

When you light up an Opus X cigar you are greeted with spice and flavor that is uncharacteristic of a Dominican Cigar. The wrappers are very thick and oily, and produce more flavor as the cigar progresses.

The draw of these cigars is perfect all the way through, I have never smoked an Opus X that has problems with uneven burns or plugged up draws. The wrappers are consistent and evenly colored throughout the box. When we receive a box I look through them to find any inconsistencies or damaged wrappers and I've yet to be disappointed by an Opus X, these all leave Chateau de la Fuente in perfect condition to be enjoyed.

These cigars are a 4/5 on our strength rating system. These cigars pack a serious punch, but I don't think they're as strong as some cigars with maduro wrappers, specifically some of the Nicaraguan varieties. a 4.5/5 may be a more accurate rating, but I like to stick to round numbers. This cigar is definitely one of the strongest Dominican cigars out on the market.

These cigars are definitely priced at a premium, and limited supply is a driving factor in bringing the price up, but to the Opus X enthusiast you'll find we are more generous than other stores when it comes to pricing Opus X cigars. These are well worth the money to the cigar enthusiast and aficionado, and I recommend that smokers on the fence treat themselves to an Opus X at least once on a great occasion.