The Arturo Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion X revolutionized the Dominican cigar industry when it was introduced in 1995. Nestled in the valley of El Cibao, Dominican Republic, lies Chateau de la Fuente, home to the most sought-after cigar of our time, the coveted Fuente Fuente OpusX. The mineral-rich soils of the Dominican Republic, once deemed unsuitable for wrapper tobacco, had never met with the efforts, intuition, and creativity of Carlos "Carlitos" Fuente Jr., The Fuente family, cultivated glorious wrapper tobacco that became the foundation for the renowned Fuente Fuente OpusX Belicoso XXX cigars, the first-ever 100% Dominican Puro.

 

One of Meerapfel’s newest additions, Meerapfel Ernest is named for the company’s patriarch Ernest Meerapfel who aimed to “revolutionize the world of premium tobacco” back in the late 1800s. The story checks out. Meerapfel has delivered luxurious, uncompromising blends for years now. Safe to say the family’s legacy is safe. Limited to just 613 boxes, Meerapfel Ernest keeps up with the brand’s secrecy and does not disclose the binder or fillers used. What we do know is that the blend employs a silky-smooth African Cameroon wrapper beneath its ornate gold bands. But this gem isn’t just a pretty face. Expect a balanced, medium-bodied blend with notes of cedar, leather, and earth. This is one treat you’re going to want to save for a special occasion.