Arturo Fuente OpusX PerfecXion #77 Shark

Name: Arturo Fuente Fuente OpusX PerfecXion No. 77 "Shark"
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Dominican Sun Grown Rosado (Château de la Fuente)
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Size: 5 ⅞ x 64 (Shark – Torpedo/Box-Pressed Figurado)
Strength: Full
Flavor Profile: Bold and opulent with notes of dark chocolate, pepper, cedar, espresso, earth, and a honeyed floral finish

✦ Cigar Overview

The Arturo Fuente Fuente OpusX PerfecXion No. 77 "Shark" is one of the rarest and most coveted cigars in the OpusX portfolio—and indeed, in the world of premium cigars. Known for its unique shape, legendary blend, and extremely limited availability, the OpusX Shark combines the power and elegance of OpusX with the innovative "Shark" vitola that transitions from a round foot to a box-pressed head.

This cigar is a grail item for collectors and connoisseurs, prized not only for its exceptional construction and strength, but for its symbolic stature as a pinnacle of cigar-making artistry.

✦ Wrapper and Construction

Cloaked in Fuente’s exclusive Dominican Rosado Sun Grown wrapper, grown on the hallowed grounds of Château de la Fuente, the Shark showcases a deeply fermented, oily exterior with hues of reddish brown and chestnut. This wrapper contributes both depth and sweetness, balancing the bold filler with remarkable harmony.

The Shark’s iconic shape—round at the foot, sharply box-pressed at the shoulder—is difficult to roll and exceptionally rare. Crafted by Fuente’s most elite rollers, this cigar boasts flawless construction, excellent draw, and a cool, consistent burn.

✦ Flavor Experience

The OpusX Shark opens with a punch of black pepper, espresso, and dark earth, quickly weaving in toasted oak, baking spices, and cocoa nibs. The body is full but elegant, with evolving layers of leather, dried fruit, and sweet molasses.

As it burns into the box-pressed section, the flavor intensifies, bringing in more cedar, floral notes, and a lingering spice. The finish is long, balanced, and deeply satisfying—a crescendo of strength and sophistication.

✦ Story and Legacy

The PerfecXion No. 77 is widely known as the “Shark” due to its unique silhouette—resembling a shark’s body with its sleek, angular press. Originally made famous in the Anejo line, the OpusX Shark version is even rarer, often appearing only in special Fuente Aged Selection samplers, Toast Across America charity packs, or limited commemorative humidors.

Each release of the Shark is an event in itself, and boxes containing this vitola often become instant collector’s items. Its blend and vitola are revered among cigar enthusiasts as a symbol of OpusX’s innovation and excellence.

✦ Ideal Pairings

• Drink: Barrel-proof bourbon, XO Cognac, or a rich Pedro Ximénez sherry

• Occasion: A cigar worthy of life’s most exclusive milestones—births, weddings, legacy moments, or quiet reflection with a cigar you’ll remember forever

The Arturo Fuente Fuente OpusX PerfecXion No. 77 Shark is not just a cigar—it is a legend encased in leaf, a work of art forged from tradition, passion, and relentless pursuit of perfection. When the opportunity arises to smoke one, take it—this is the rarest of rewards.