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Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Robusto

The robusto of Fuente's legendary OpusX — the first true Dominican puro, grown at Chateau de la Fuente, and one of the most coveted cigars on earth.

Strength
Full
Smoke time ~60 min

Flavor profile

Earthy · Spice · Sweet

Critic ratings

Cigar Aficionado

2020

97/100

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The Fuente Fuente OpusX is one of the most sought-after cigars in the world. When Carlos Fuente Jr. proved you could grow a world-class wrapper in the Dominican Republic — at the family's Chateau de la Fuente estate — he created the first true Dominican puro. The Robusto, five and a quarter inches at a 50 ring gauge, is many smokers' entry point to the legend.

What it tastes like

OpusX is bold and refined at once. The proprietary Dominican Rosado wrapper drives a full-bodied profile: cedar and assertive black pepper, dark chocolate, leather, and layered spice that evolves as you smoke. The robusto concentrates all of it into a powerful, complex hour. This is a cigar that earns its reputation.

Who it's for

Strictly an aficionado's smoke — full-bodied, expensive, and hard to find. It's wasted on a new palate; you want some mileage behind you to appreciate the complexity. Smoke it slowly, ideally after a meal, with an espresso, cognac, or aged rum.

If you prefer a tapered head, the PerfecXion No. 2 is the iconic OpusX torpedo. Given the body, our cigar strength guide is worth a look, and a cigar this prized deserves careful storage — see how to store cigars. Log your OpusX in the Casa DNC app.

Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.

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