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The Arturo Fuente Opus X Forbidden X Deseos de Amor represents a masterful evolution of the Opus X line, offering a secret full-bodied Robusto cigar. Crafted by Carlito Fuente, this mysterious blend undergoes maturation in Forbidden barrels, concealed in a secret enclave within their factory—an approach that reflects the artistic flair of a toymaker. The unique combination of rare tobaccos employed in this blend is said to capture the mystical and spiritual essence of the gods. This vitola is 50 X 5.25.

With a brand legacy spanning over a century, Arturo Fuente has earned numerous 90+ ratings and amassed a massive fanbase, solidifying its status as an unstoppable force in the cigar industry. Each cigar under the Arturo Fuente brand undergoes meticulous attention to detail, ensuring it meets the highest quality standards before being sealed with the Fuente family's name. Tabacalera Fuente's perfected art of cigar-making guarantees a remarkably consistent and wonderfully enjoyable smoking experience with every cigar.

Review from Halfwheel: 

Dubbed the Royal Release, the line consists of two different vitolas: a 5 1/2 x 55 Robusto and an 8 1/4 x 57 Salomones, both of which are packaged in 10-count lacquer boxes with a royal blue color scheme. The violas are the same as the previously released Royal Robusto and Royal Salomones, but incorporate a completely different blend, notably an exclusive Aromatica Dominicana wrapper that has been aged for a minimum of eight years instead of the Ecuadorian wrapper that was used on the original cigars.

According to Davidoff, there are only eight rollers who work on the Royal Release cigars, each of which has at least 15 years experience.

• Cigar Reviewed: Davidoff Royal Release Salomones
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Factory: Cigars Davidoff
• Wrapper: Dominican Aromatica
• Binder: n/a
• Filler: n/a
• Length: 8 1/4 Inches
• Ring Gauge: 57
• Vitola: Salomones
• Release Date: October 2016
• Number of Cigars Released: 500 Boxes of 10 (5,000 Total Cigars)

There is no other word to describe the Davidoff Royal Release Salomones, other than stunning. The wrapper is a mottled dark espresso brown that is almost literally dripping with oil, while the cigar itself is fairly spongy when squeezed, and both the cap and nipple foot look to be expertly rolled. Aroma from the wrapper is a combination of hay, earth, dark chocolate, coffee beans, bread, barley and molasses, while the cold draw is full of cedar, dark cocoa nibs, leather, a slight soapiness and raisin sweetness.