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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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