The word “Opus” was added, according to Carlos Fuente Jr., because it refers to a “creative work, masterpiece, a work of a lifetime.”. Here is what Cigar Aficionado had to say about the #6 Cigar of 2014: "When Carlos Fuente Jr. was told he merely assembled cigars, rather than making them, he was insulted.

Those leaves are the hallmark of the Fuente Fuente OpusX line, one of the most successful cigar launches in modern memory. Fuente Fuente OpusX hit the market in November 1995 with seven sizes and a consumer frenzy that forced some retailers to limit purchases in many cases to two cigars per customer.

Thanks to the rich, volcanic soil of the Chateau de la Fuente Tobacco Plantation, the Opus X exhibits beautiful notes of red pepper and leather. Between the silky Rosado wrapper, and the unique blend of Cuban seed tobaccos, the Carlos Fuente Fuente Opus X offering a smoke experience that remains unmatched in the industry.