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Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX with Lagavulin 16 Year
Dominican spice and leather stand up to deep Islay smoke for a dramatic, fireplace-level experience.
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Cigar
Arturo Fuente
Fuente Fuente OpusX / PerfecXion No. 2
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- Full
- Wrapper
- Dominican Rosado
- Size
- 6.4" x 52
Spirit
Lagavulin
16 Year
- Category
- Whiskey
- Type
- Scotch
- Region
- Islay
- Proof
- 86 proof
Why It Works
The core OpusX profile has enough body to avoid being buried by peat. The whisky adds salt and smoke while the cigar contributes cream, earth, and spice.
Tasting Notes
- leather and maritime peat
- pepper against dried fruit
- long smoky finish
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