ForbiddenX 13 Pasion D’Amor. Previously liked the Oro Oscuro Dbl Robusto the most, but really enjoying how the aging/fermentation on this one brings out the smooth sweetness I like in Opus/Fuente. The more I smoke these the 13s the more I like them as my top pick over the Core & OXO lines
Very very good stick, the age on this one really brought out more of the fruit flavors in the Opus blend, which I really like. Much better profile than the 2017 Lancero I smoked
Happy Fuente Friday! Collection exclusive from ~2021, wow. I think the ForbiddenX 13 is becoming my new favorite Opus line over Oro Oscuro
Herrera Esteli Maduro, fantastic Nicaraguan stick with a hit of Brazilian chocolate from the binder. Very good for the price. With this & the Fuente 858 Maduro you can smoke Padron & OpusX all day everyday
A harder to find size that did not disappoint, I’m a fan of the smaller Ring Gauge core OpusX so this did well for me. Gorgeous look with the pigtail & nearly 10 years of age was also quite nice
Reserva D’Chateau, enjoying with some coffee. A bit too light for me but wonderful flavors of sweet, raisin, & a bit of caramel
Deseos D’Amor, one of the first Opus lines I smoked. Fantastic stick, essentially an aged OpusX, where the Oro Oscuro is a fermented+aged Opus
30 years, very Honduran flavor, an earthy spice
Oro Oscuro Double Robusto, top 3 cigars I keep coming back to