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Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X

Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Dominican OpusX (Forbidden X priming, Chateau de la Fuente) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5¼ × 50 to 6¼ × 48.

Maker
Arturo Fuente
Wrapper
Dominican OpusX (Forbidden X priming, Chateau de la Fuente)
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera A. Fuente
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5¼ × 50 to 6¼ × 48

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
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Sizes

3 in the catalog
PerfecXion X6¼ × 48 · Dominican OpusX (Forbidden X priming, Chateau de la Fuente)›Robusto5¼ × 50 · Dominican OpusX (Forbidden X priming, Chateau de la Fuente)›Double Robusto5¾ × 52 · Dominican OpusX (Forbidden X priming, Chateau de la Fuente)›

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From the desk

reads and news on Arturo Fuente
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Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X questions

How strong is Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X?

Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X made?

Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X use?

Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X uses a Dominican OpusX (Forbidden X priming, Chateau de la Fuente) wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: PerfecXion X (6¼ × 48), Robusto (5¼ × 50) and Double Robusto (5¾ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X?

For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What cigars are similar to Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X?

Cigars with a similar build include Diamond Crown Maximus, God of Fire KKP Never Back Down and Ashton VSG. They share full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.

Smoking one?

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