Cigar and Smoke Shoppe, Bangor

03/24/2026

12/09/2025

Now’s the time to fill your Christmas stocking with some fine ci**rs. And if you send me your wishlist, I will make sure the elves that come in to buy ci**rs for you get exactly what you want. I highly suggest grabbing an Opus X 25th anniversary. I’ll wrap it up and make sure it’s ready to smoke on 12/25! Merry Christmas y’all.

Arturo Fuente Opus X 25th Anniversary Edition: A Collector’s Gem
The Opus X 25th Anniversary Edition, officially known as the Fuente Fuente Opus X 25th Aniversario Tributo (or simply “El Tributo”), is a highly exclusive, limited-edition cigar line from Arturo Fuente, released in 2025 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking Opus X series, which debuted in 1995. This Dominican puro revolutionized the industry by proving that premium ci**rs could be made entirely from Dominican to***co, and the anniversary edition pays homage to that legacy while honoring the late Carlos Fuente Sr., the brand’s founder. It’s crafted for seasoned aficionados and collectors, emphasizing meticulous aging, bold flavors, and scarcity—making it one of the most coveted releases in modern cigar history.
Key Details and Specifications
• Blend and Construction:
• Wrapper: Dominican Rosado (estate-grown at Chateau de la Fuente).
• Binder and Filler: Undisclosed, but entirely Dominican to***co for a full puro experience.
• Strength: Medium-full (stronger than the Opus X 20th Anniversary blue label but milder than the standard red-label Opus X).
• Vitola (Size): Primarily a 7 x 50 Churchill, though related releases include a Perfecto shape for added complexity in the burn.
• Packaging: Presented in luxurious boxes of 25 ci**rs, often with a commemorative red-and-gold design, medallion bands, and custom humidors (e.g., limited Elie Bleu editions). Some bundles pair it with Opus X Opus6 sets for enhanced collecting appeal.
• Production: Hand-rolled at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. in the Dominican Republic, with leaves aged for nuanced depth.
Flavor Profile and Smoking Experience
This cigar delivers a symphony of rich, evolving notes, thanks to extensive maturation:
• Initial Third: Peppery spice and earthy boldness.
• Midway: Leather, cocoa, and subtle sweetness emerge.
• Final Third: Smooth creaminess with refined complexity, ending in a long, clean finish. It’s designed for a slow burn, rewarding patience with layers that build like a fine orchestra—ideal for experienced smokers who appreciate its challenging yet harmonious intensity.
Availability and Pricing
As a limited batch release, it’s extremely scarce and sells out rapidly at retailers.
• Suggested Retail: $50–$75 per stick; boxes of 25 range from $1,250–$1,875.

12/05/2025

Santa says you’ve all been good boys & girls this year and deserve some OpusX!!

The Arturo Fuente Gran AniverXario Destino al Siglo is one of the most exclusive Fuente ci**rs ever made. It was made to celebrate the 100 years of the Arturo Fuente cigar brand in 2012 (Siglo means century in Spanish). However, a fire in the Fuente factory in 2011 delayed the release of these ci**rs until the end of 2013. Don Arturo Destino Al Siglo, as the brand is also known, has a beautiful double band with the picture of the brand's founder, Don Arturo. The boxes of 10 look like books and the ci**rs are medium to full bodied with Habano-seed Dominican Sun Grown wrappers.

12/03/2025

Guess who just stocked the latest Opus drop? Limit two per customer, supplies very limited.

12/01/2025

Just gonna leave this here. Come ‘n get ‘em!

12/01/2025

Arturo Fuente has recognized us as one of their top purveyors of their finest ci**rs. So we are able to bring you the best as we always do.
No pics yet but we have the annual Arturo Fuente Anejo reserva drop coming next week. They won’t last long, so get ‘em before they’re gone. One of my faves, the Hemingway Between the Lines will be on the shelf. I look forward to seeing you!

11/17/2025

Back by popular demand! These Perdomo 12 pack multi packs make awesome Christmas gifts! Get your shopping done early!!

11/07/2025

Just in!!! The Holiday 2025 Stillwell Star from Dunbarton To***co & Trust. We’ll be here all weekend!! Stop in and try these out before they’re gone!!

10/17/2025

Hey friends!! Here’s a lil sneak peak of what’s new at the Shoppe next week. Thanks to y’all and your love for the very best ci**rs, we have some seriously exclusive ci**rs for you. Rare Pink from Fuente. It doesn’t get much better than this. Not pictured is the Sangre de Toro from Fuente. Trust me when I tell you this is one you want to spend your allowance on. JC Newman included us in the very first shipment to limited purveyors. Your love for the Opus X proved to them that we are a market for their exclusive releases, and we thank you for that. Come see me next week if you’re ready for the Puro Cojones and the Sangre de Bestia!! Blood of the Bull and Blood of the beast from Father Carlos Fuente!

09/09/2025

Holts is a great source for cigar knowledge. Note that what they offer are opinions. I’ve smoked ci**rs from Cuba, Nicaragua, the DR, Honduras, Mexico, and several other countries. I love them all. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16ugjaDhe5/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/03/2025

Sorry for the short notice folks. Ryan from Ashton ci**rs will be joining us for an event tomorrow evening from 4-8. Come on in for some sweet deals and to learn more about Ashton ci**rs. We hope to see you here!!

08/27/2025

Fresh shipment of Opus X for your smoking pleasure! See you soon.