As all true cigar lovers know, the one premium stick that all others are measured by in recent times is the Opus X from Arturo Fuente.
The Fuente family memorably put “puro” all-Dominican cigars on the map — both figuratively and literally — with the Opus X in the mid-1990s, and since then, new versions of the Opus X from the company have gone from strength to strength, being both eagerly anticipated and quickly sold through.
In 2015, the brand released a new Opus X variation, the Oro Oscuro (Spanish for “dark gold”), which uses a darker rosado oscuro wrapper from the family’s famed Chateau de la Fuente estate.
Oro Oscuro sticks are dense and flavorful, well-balanced and medium-strength. Perfectly rolled, even-burning and possessing a medium-to-full profile, they assert a peppery kick, with infusions of cherry, cocoa powder, warm nuts and sweet wood throughout.
These are smokes that are designed to be enjoyed straight out of the box; they don’t necessitate any additional aging. They’re meant to be slowly savored and relished — not smoked quickly. If you’ve experienced the standard-issue Opus X line (or even if you haven’t), and you desire a different take on the famous original, give the Oro Oscuro a try; you won’t be disappointed.