Review of Fuente Fuente Opus X Belicoso XXX Cigar
- Brand: Fuente Fuente Opus X
- Length: 4.625" (117mm)
- Ring: 49 (19mm)
- Score: Overall 4.5/5 (Appearance: 4.5/5, Construction: 5/5, Flavor: 4/5, Value: 3.5/5)
Origin and Source
The Fuente Fuente Opus X Belicoso XXX is from the Dominican Republic. Damien from DutyFreeCubanCigars.com in Grand Cayman provided it. He has access to rare Cuban and non - Cuban smokes.
Appearance
The cigar has a shiny wrapper with very thin veins, is hard to the touch with no soft spots. The bands are beautiful, but there are a couple of tiny discolorations on the wrapper, resulting in a 4.5/5 rating.
Construction
Despite higher - than - usual humidity in the humidor, the construction was flawless. The draw was excellent, and the burn was slow, steady, and regular, with an almost white ash that held for over 2 inches, getting a 5/5 rating.
Flavor
- One third: Immediately complex with moderate spice, leather, subtle sweetness with a toasty background. Leather becomes dominant at the end, with nuts and toasted bread as secondary notes. It's powerful with a nicotine kick.
- Two thirds: Progressively builds power.
- Three thirds: Remains full - flavored with notes of wood, nuts, and earth complementing the leather.
Value
The price ranges from $10 - 25 per piece. At $10, it's a good deal, but at $25, it's less certain, resulting in a 3.5/5 rating.
There are also other Opus X models like PerfecXion No. 5. The Belicoso XXX is handmade, with a wrapper, binder, and filler all from the Dominican Republic, and comes 42 per box.
