Forbidden Barrel

Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X

Rare‑leaf OpusX — spice, dark fruit, espresso

Arturo Fuente

About Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X

Forbidden X presents an evolution of OpusX made from some of the rarest leaves grown at Château de la Fuente and aged in so‑called Forbidden barrels. Released in small, presentation‑driven batches, the line opens on pepper and spice, moves through dark fruit and chocolate, and finishes with espresso and creamy, earthy notes.

  • Made in Dominican Republic
  • Medium-Full
  • Undisclosed
  • Cedar, cocoa, molasses/raisin sweetness, leather, earth, cream, black pepper

Key Details

Made By

Arturo Fuente

Made In

Dominican Republic

First Introduced

2011

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper Focus

Undisclosed

Known For

Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X

Official Website

arturofuente.com

Barrel‑Aged

Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden X

Forbidden X is presented as an OpusX evolution made from rare selections finished in Forbidden barrels at Chateau de la Fuente—resulting in a darker, glazed character that reviewers place in the medium‑full lane with molasses, cedar and leather notes.

Sizes

  • El Beso Prohibido (5.75" (146mm)" x 52)
  • Deseos D' Amor (5.25" (133mm)" x 50)
  • Pasion D' Amor (6.125" (156mm)" x 48)
  • Amor Sensual (6.125" (156mm)" x 54)

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper

Undisclosed

Binder

Undisclosed

Filler

Undisclosed

Forbidden X reads like an OpusX pushed into barrel‑aged, darker‑sweet tobacco selections: limited, theatrical drops built from rare leaf and finished with a barrel ritual at Chateau de la Fuente. The cigars trend darker—reddish‑brown to purple hues—and tasting notes emphasize molasses or raisin sweetness layered over cedar and leather, with earth and espresso/cocoa developing as the cigar moves on. Creamy or vanilla accents and restrained pepper often appear later in the smoke. Presented as small, surprise‑style releases, Forbidden X trades some of OpusX’s raw heat for a glazed, barrel‑framed sweetness that appeals to smokers seeking a more decadent, aged OpusX expression.

Articles & Reviews

OpusX ForbiddenX 13 God’s Whisper 1924

A size‑focused review of the God’s Whisper 1924 that calls out the dark, oily wrapper, slight box‑press and early glue/construction issues while documenting tasting notes—raisins, cedar and earthy sweetness. Helpful for smokers who want to understand how that sizes performs and how construction varied in early shipments.

halfwheel.com

Cigar Review: Fuente Fuente Opus Forbidden X 13 TAA Exclusive » Leaf Enthusiast

A tasting review of the Forbidden X 13 TAA‑exclusive that records the cigar’s sweetness, wrapper color and how the sizes affects strength and flavor progression. Useful for readers comparing retailer exclusives and how they fit into the broader Forbidden X pattern.

leafenthusiast.com

OpusX ForbiddenX 13 Nacimiento 1912

A hands‑on review of the ForbiddenX 13 Nacimiento 1912 that describes appearance, draw and burn, while cataloging tasting notes—raisins, cedar and espresso—and early construction quirks. Valuable for understanding how these early Forbidden X releases performed fresh and how they respond to short‑term aging.

halfwheel.com

OpusX Forbidden X Deseos D’Amor | Cigar Reviews by the Katman – Cigar Reviews by the Katman

A recent independent review of the Deseos d’Amor that details flavor notes—cream, cinnamon, caramel and nutty elements—and frames the cigar as medium in strength with plush texture. Good for readers looking for a modern palate take and price/context commentary on current releases.

kohnhed.com

Video Gallery

Arturo Fuente Opus X Forbidden X 13, Dominican Puro Cigar Review

FUENTE FUENTE FORBIDDEN X 13 | CIGAR REVIEW

Fuente Fuente Opus X Forbidden X 13 Cigar Review

Fuente Fuente Opus X Forbidden X 13 Pasion D'Amor Cigar Review

Opus X Forbidden X El Trece Magistral 13 Review

Slowing Down To Savor Life with Opus X Forbidden X in Hand | @leemack912cigarlife | S12 | Ep 10

Arturo Fuente Opus X Forbidden X El Trece Magistral 13

Arturo Fuente Opus X Forbidden X 13 El Beso Prohibido #unboxing #cigar #smoke #cuba #havana #fuente

Arturo Fuente Opus X Forbidden X 13 cigar review

Arturo Fuente Opus X Love Affair cigar review

Arturo Fuente, Don Carlos, Eye of the Shark. 2017 cigar of the Year!

Arturo Fuente Fuente Opus 20th Anniversary cigar review

Arturo Fuente Forbidden X 13 Belicoso Cigar Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Forbidden X is framed by Arturo Fuente as an evolution of OpusX that uses the rarest leaves from Chateau de la Fuente and subjects them to an extra conditioning step—aging in ‘Forbidden’ barrels—resulting in small, presentation‑focused releases that emphasize rarity and collector appeal.