Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #77 Shark (5.5" x 52)

The Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #77 Shark is a Dominican Republic-made, Full-strength Shark-style BP Torpedo measuring 5.5" × 52 from Arturo Fuente's Fuente Fuente Opus X line. It is a Dominican puro with Dominican wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos, distinguished by a partially box-pressed body that transitions into an unpressed belicoso-style head.

Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion No. 77 Shark Specifications

Arturo Fuente identifies PerfecXion 77 Shark as a 5.5 × 52 format packed 36 cigars per box, while TRP currently classifies the cigar as Full strength with Dominican wrapper, binder, and filler.

Dominican OpusX Tobacco from Chateau de la Fuente

The OpusX wrapper is Dominican-grown tobacco that forms the outer leaf of a blend made entirely from Dominican tobacco. That wrapper is central to Fuente Fuente OpusX being identified by Arturo Fuente as the first Dominican puro.

The Dominican wrapper sits over Dominican binder and filler, so all three primary blend components share the same country of origin. Buyers comparing blend provenance can therefore place the Shark within TRP's Dominican cigars collection without mixing its origin with wrapper terminology.

Arturo Fuente connects OpusX directly with Chateau de la Fuente and describes the estate's Dominican-grown wrapper as the tobacco that made the all-Dominican blend possible. The manufacturer does not publish a separate seed designation for the #77 Shark wrapper on its current OpusX page, so one is not added here.

Perfecxion #77 Shark: 5.5 × 52 and Partially Box-Pressed

The Perfecxion #77 Shark measures 5.5 inches by a 52 ring gauge and uses Fuente's distinctive Shark format rather than a conventional straight-sided parejo.

Its body is partially pressed from the foot toward the middle, while the upper section returns to a round, unpressed form and finishes with a belicoso-style head. That change in geometry is what separates the Shark from another 5.5 × 52 OpusX format such as the Super Belicoso.

Within the Fuente Fuente Opus X collection, the official size chart places the Shark between smaller formats such as PerfecXion No. 5 and Robusto and longer cigars such as Double Robusto, PerfecXion X, and Double Corona. The 52 ring gauge describes physical diameter rather than strength.

Full Strength with Cedar, Raisin and Oak

TRP currently places the Perfecxion #77 Shark in the Full-strength cigar category. Strength is treated separately here from flavor, aroma, body, or finish.

A documented Cigar Aficionado tasting note for this exact cigar reports raisin and cedar, followed by an oaky finish. Those notes are an independent published tasting profile rather than a manufacturer-defined flavor specification, so the broader cedar, cocoa, leather, espresso, citrus, baking-spice, and pepper list from the previous copy is not presented as verified fact.

No qualifying manufacturer source reviewed for this page publishes a first-, second-, and final-third flavor progression for the Perfecxion #77 Shark, so no progression has been invented.

Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cía. and the Dominican OpusX Line

Arturo Fuente produces Fuente OpusX in the Dominican Republic. Current industry documentation identifies Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. as the factory for OpusX cigars and confirms that the line is made solely from Dominican tobacco.

The #77 Shark belongs to the core Opus X collection, alongside formats including Belicoso XXX, Robusto, Fuente Fuente, Double Robusto, PerfecXion X, PerfecXion No. 2, Reserva D' Chateau, and Double Corona. Arturo Fuente's official catalogue lists the #77 Shark in boxes of 36.

The manufacturer information reviewed does not publish a product-specific fermentation period, barrel-aging process, or fixed release schedule for the #77 Shark. Those details are therefore not assigned to this cigar.

Who the Full-Strength #77 Shark Format Suits

The combination of Full strength, an all-Dominican OpusX blend, and the unusual 5.5 × 52 Shark construction makes this format relevant to experienced cigar buyers comparing stronger Fuente Fuente OpusX vitolas and distinctive figurado shapes.

For pairing, the documented raisin, cedar, and oak profile can work with an aged rum, espresso, or a roasted coffee with enough body to sit alongside a Full-strength cigar. These are serving suggestions, not manufacturer specifications.

For longer-term storage, keep premium cigars under stable humidor conditions rather than relying on retail packaging alone. TRP's humidor collection includes dedicated cigar-storage options, while a suitable cigar cutter is particularly useful for preparing the Shark's tapered head.

Buying the OpusX #77 Shark from TRP Cigars

TRP carries the Perfecxion #77 Shark alongside other Arturo Fuente Opus X cigars and its broader premium cigar selection, providing direct comparison with other Dominican Fuente formats.

TRP states that it was founded in 2005 and operates a physical cigar lounge in Cedarhurst, New York. Its site also maintains a 21+ age-verification policy for tobacco purchases.

Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #77 Shark FAQs

What shape is the Opus X Perfecxion #77 Shark?

The #77 Shark is a Shark-style figurado that TRP classifies as a BP Torpedo. Its lower section is partially box-pressed, while the upper portion becomes round and ends in an unpressed belicoso-style head, giving the cigar its distinctive changing cross-section.

Is the Fuente Fuente Opus X #77 Shark full strength?

Yes. TRP currently classifies the Perfecxion #77 Shark as Full strength. An independent Cigar Aficionado listing also identifies it as Full, supporting the use of TRP's Full-strength taxonomy rather than the Medium-Full wording found in older descriptive copy.

Is the Opus X Perfecxion #77 Shark a Dominican puro?

Yes. Its wrapper, binder, and filler are Dominican, which makes the #77 Shark part of the all-Dominican Fuente OpusX blend. Arturo Fuente describes OpusX as the first Dominican puro and ties its wrapper tobacco to Chateau de la Fuente.

What size is the Perfecxion #77 Shark?

The Perfecxion #77 Shark measures 5.5 inches long with a 52 ring gauge. Arturo Fuente's official OpusX size chart lists the same 5.5 × 52 dimensions and specifies 36 cigars for the standard box presentation.

What flavors are documented for the Opus X No. 77 Shark?

A published Cigar Aficionado tasting note identifies raisin and cedar with an oaky finish. Arturo Fuente's current product information does not provide a #77 Shark-specific flavor progression, so additional flavor notes should be treated as retailer or reviewer descriptions rather than manufacturer specifications.

How is the No. 77 Shark different from the Opus X Super Belicoso?

Both are officially listed at 5.5 × 52, but their formats differ. The #77 Shark uses Fuente's partially pressed Shark construction, whereas Super Belicoso is a separate OpusX vitola. The official catalogue also packages them differently: 36 Sharks versus 29 Super Belicosos per box.

Cedar, red pepper, leather, baking spice, citrus, toasted oak

The Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #77 Shark (5.5" x 52) is a collectible full-bodied cigar crafted for smokers who want depth, balance and a memorable finish. Expect notes of cedar, red pepper, leather, baking spice, citrus, toasted oak woven through a smooth draw and steady construction. It is a strong choice for customers looking for dominican character, reliable craftsmanship and an easy pairing with coffee or spirits.