Fuente Fuente Opus X Toymaker's Vintage Keeper of the Flame 2020 (6.25" x 49)
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Blend Details
Blend Composition
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Description
The Fuente Fuente Opus X Toymaker's Vintage Keeper of the Flame 2020 (6.25" x 49) is a rare vintage release from the prestigious Opus X collection. Made with estate-grown Dominican tobaccos and aged to develop greater smoothness and complexity, this cigar delivers a layered profile featuring aged cedar, dark cocoa, roasted espresso, leather, baking spice, and rich earth.
Presented as part of the Toymaker's Vintage Collection, Keeper of the Flame 2020 celebrates the Fuente family's cigar-making heritage. Its 6.25-inch length and 49 ring gauge provide an elegant Toro format, giving the aged blend room to develop throughout the smoking experience.
Product Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Brand |
Fuente Fuente Opus X |
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Collection |
Toymaker's Vintage |
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Release |
Keeper of the Flame 2020 |
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Length |
6.25 inches |
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Ring Gauge |
49 |
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Shape |
Toro |
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Wrapper |
Dominican |
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Binder |
Not specified |
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Filler |
Not specified |
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Strength |
Medium on TRP selector; description indicates medium to full |
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Country of Origin |
Dominican Republic |
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Production |
Chateau de la Fuente |
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Packaging |
Pack of 5 |
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Availability |
Sold Out |
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Listed Price |
$349.99 |
Dominican Tobacco and Vintage Opus X Character
The Fuente Fuente Opus X Toymaker's Vintage Keeper of the Flame 2020 showcases the character of Dominican tobacco through a carefully aged Opus X blend. Its Dominican wrapper and estate-grown tobacco heritage connect this release to the distinctive style associated with the Fuente family.
The product description highlights the refinement that develops through extended aging. Rather than presenting a simple flavor profile, this vintage release is described as a layered cigar with aged wood, cocoa, espresso, leather, spice, and natural tobacco sweetness.
Specific binder and filler details are not provided in the supplied product information, so they should not be assumed.
Toro Dimensions for a Gradual Smoking Experience
With a length of 6.25 inches and a 49 ring gauge, Keeper of the Flame 2020 offers a refined Toro format. The dimensions provide room for the blend to develop gradually while maintaining a balanced smoking structure.
The longer format is suited to smokers who prefer an extended session and want time to appreciate the changing character of an aged cigar.
Medium-to-Full Character with Aged Flavor Notes
TRP's strength selector lists this release as Medium, while its detailed description characterizes the smoking experience as medium to full-bodied. This distinction is worth retaining when describing the cigar.
The supplied tasting profile includes:
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Aged cedar
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Dark cocoa
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Roasted espresso
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Leather
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Baking spice
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Rich earth
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Subtle sweetness
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Aged wood
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Black pepper
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Cinnamon
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Citrus zest
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Toasted oak
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Sweet tobacco
The aging process is described as contributing to a smoother, more balanced experience with a lingering finish. Individual tasting impressions may vary.
Toymaker's Vintage: The Fuente Family Legacy
The Toymaker's Vintage Collection represents specially selected and aged Opus X releases. Keeper of the Flame 2020 highlights the evolution of the Opus X blend through extended aging and the use of rare estate-grown Dominican tobaccos.
Opus X cigars are handcrafted at Chateau de la Fuente, reflecting the Fuente family's long-standing cigar-making tradition. The Keeper of the Flame release brings together that heritage and a vintage presentation intended for enthusiasts who appreciate limited and collectible cigars.
Who Should Consider Keeper of the Flame 2020?
This release may appeal to experienced cigar enthusiasts who appreciate aged Dominican tobacco, layered flavor development, and collectible Opus X releases.
Its Toro format is suited to a longer smoking session, while the described flavors of cedar, espresso, leather, cocoa, and baking spice offer a complex profile.
Suggested beverage pairings include aged cognac, añejo tequila, single malt Scotch, cask-strength bourbon, and dark rum. Coffee options include Cuban espresso, French press coffee, dark roast, café cortado, and Italian espresso.
For long-term storage, maintain the cigar in a properly regulated humidor to help preserve its condition.
Flavor Notes
Aged cedar, dark cocoa, roasted espresso, leather, baking spice, rich earth, subtle sweetness, aged wood, black pepper, cinnamon, citrus zest, toasted oak, and sweet tobacco.
Recommended Pairings
Spirit Pairings
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Aged cognac
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Añejo tequila
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Single malt Scotch
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Cask-strength bourbon
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Dark rum
Coffee Pairings
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Cuban espresso
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French press coffee
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Dark roast
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Café cortado
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Italian espresso
Profile and Story
The Fuente Fuente Opus X Toymaker's Vintage Keeper of the Flame 2020 is a rare vintage release that celebrates the heritage and craftsmanship of the Fuente family. Its Dominican tobacco character, extended aging, and 6.25 x 49 Toro format create a cigar described through notes of cedar, leather, cocoa, espresso, spice, and sweet tobacco. For collectors and enthusiasts, it represents a distinctive expression of the Opus X blend.
FAQs
What size is Keeper of the Flame 2020?
It measures 6.25 inches long with a 49 ring gauge and is listed in a Toro format.
What is the strength of this Opus X release?
TRP's strength selector lists it as Medium. The detailed product description characterizes its body as medium to full.
Where is the cigar made?
The product description identifies Chateau de la Fuente as its production location and the Dominican Republic as its country of origin.
What wrapper does Keeper of the Flame 2020 use?
It features a Dominican wrapper. The supplied product details do not specify the binder or filler origins.
What flavors are associated with this cigar?
The supplied profile includes aged cedar, dark cocoa, roasted espresso, leather, baking spice, earth, black pepper, cinnamon, citrus zest, toasted oak, and sweet tobacco.
How is it packaged at TRP Cigars?
The supplied listing shows a pack of five priced at $349.99. The product is currently marked sold out.
What makes the Toymaker's Vintage release distinctive?
It is part of a specially selected and aged Opus X collection, with the 2020 Keeper of the Flame release emphasizing the complexity and refinement associated with mature Dominican tobacco.