Competition / The 32 / Group G — Boutique Masters / Arturo Fuente OpusX Angel's Share
Group G Runner-Up #2 Runner-Up

Arturo Fuente OpusX Angel's Share

Arturo Fuente

Product Information

Manufacturer
Arturo Fuente
Country of Origin
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Dominican Chateau de la Fuente Sun Grown
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Factory
Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia
Strength
Full
Vitola / Size
Robusto (5 3/4" x 52)
MSRP
Competition Record
3-0
Result
Runner-Up
Final Placement
#2 Runner-Up
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Competition Performance

Arturo Fuente OpusX Angel's Share dominated Group G with a perfect 3-0 record before defeating AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes, Davidoff Year of the Horse 2026, and Liga Privada T52 on its way to the Championship match. The cigar ultimately finished as the Official 2026 Runner-Up after an epic final against Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto.

Competition Matchups

M37 group stage Win
M38 group stage Win
M39 group stage Win
M55 top 16 Win
M60 grand 8 Win
M62 final smokeout Win
M63 championship Loss
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Ashology™ Assessment

Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.

Construction
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Draw
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Burn
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Flavor Complexity
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Balance
star star star star star_half (Outstanding)
Finish
star star star star star (Exceptional)
Ashology™ Score
29.5 / 30
Exceptional
Overall Classification
Championship Grade
Competition Achievement
2026 Championship Finalist
Ashology™ Highlights
  • star Championship Finalist
  • star Exceptional craftsmanship
  • star Outstanding construction
  • star Elite flavor complexity
  • star Perfect draw and burn
  • star World-class consistency
Editorial Assessment

Arturo Fuente OpusX Angel's Share delivered an extraordinary performance throughout the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Advancing through every stage of the tournament before finishing as Championship Finalist, it demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, remarkable consistency, and the premium quality that has made the OpusX name legendary.

Its combination of flawless construction, refined complexity, and tournament-level consistency established it as one of the finest cigars in this year's field.

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Ashology™ Smoking Experience

Cold Draw
Cedar, cinnamon, dried fruit and sweet tobacco.
First Third
Sweet cedar, baking spice, white pepper, cream and fruit sweetness create a highly aromatic opening.
Second Third
Caramel, toasted nuts and cinnamon deepen the experience while the smoke remains smooth and layered.
Final Third
Oak, espresso and pepper increase as the signature sweetness continues.
Construction
Excellent draw, precise combustion and elegant ash formation.
Finish
Exceptionally long, sweetly spiced and refined.
Ashology Assessment
Complex, luxurious and beautifully composed.
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Final Verdict

The Arturo Fuente OpusX Angel’s Share delivered a championship-caliber performance defined by elegance, complexity and distinctive sweetness. It finished as the 2026 runner-up and earned the Ashology™ Approved distinction.

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Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.

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