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Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX with The Macallan Double Cask 12

Fuente Fuente OpusX spice and cedar meet Macallan's sherry-oak sweetness for a polished, celebratory pairing.

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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

The Macallan

Double Cask 12

Category
Whiskey
Type
Scotch
Region
Speyside
Proof
86 proof

Why It Works

The cigar's red pepper and cedar are softened by honeyed malt, dried fruit, and orange peel. The shared oak structure keeps the finish long without becoming heavy.

Tasting Notes

  • cedar into orange peel
  • cream over dry spice
  • lingering oak sweetness
cedarsherryorangecream

Occasion

Mood
Anniversary pour
Best time
Late evening
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