Opus X
Rob1110
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OK, I finally had my first Opus. I have a few resting in the humi that I don't want to touch until they've gotten a little age and possibly only for special occasions. However, my local B&M got some in and I decided I'd try a perfection #5 since I didn't have all that much time. Well, that little cigar ended up taking quite a bit longer than expected. Here's the low down...
Size: 4 7/8 x 40
Cigar Shape: Petit Corona
Cigar Filler: Dominican Republic
Cigar Binder: Dominican Republic
Cigar Wrapper: Dominican Republic
Price: $10.95 with tax
Pre-light, this cigar looked and smelled gorgeous and my anticipation was getting the best of me. I clipped the cap and took a few pre-light draws. There was ample spice and a sweet fig or raisin-like note that dominated. This was definitely a first for me. It lit nice and off we went.
Once again, I made the stupid mistake of smoking a strong cigar on an empty stomach and this little firecracker was not one to be messed with and it was going to show me. It didn't take much before my head was absolutely swimming and I got that empty tingling feeling in the pit of my stomach. The flavor, however was very nice. Spice danced around on different spots of the tongue, joined by that fig/raisin flavor found in the pre-light, only more subtle. Clean tobacco and some leather joined in the fun. On a side note, my mouth would water every time I took a puff on this cigar - that's never happened to me while smoking a cigar.
One thing I noticed, aside from the immense strength of this tiny cigar was the fact that it burned extremely slow (which is good, considering the price of these cigars), making for quite a drawn out experience (no pun intended). Nearing the middle of the cigar, a strong cocoa flavor was picked up and dominated the majority of what was left of the smoke.
While I strongly believe you get what you pay for (I understand it's all preference and to each his own), I honestly felt this cigar was worth the cash paid for it. I've spent much more on cigars I've enjoyed much less and spent slightly less on cigars I've enjoyed just as much or even more. All in all, it was a very good experience and I picked up at least one new flavor that I've never experienced in a cigar before, so my pallet has learned from it. In the end, I'd highly recommend this cigar to anyone interested in finding out what all the hype is about, but eat something first!
Size: 4 7/8 x 40
Cigar Shape: Petit Corona
Cigar Filler: Dominican Republic
Cigar Binder: Dominican Republic
Cigar Wrapper: Dominican Republic
Price: $10.95 with tax
Pre-light, this cigar looked and smelled gorgeous and my anticipation was getting the best of me. I clipped the cap and took a few pre-light draws. There was ample spice and a sweet fig or raisin-like note that dominated. This was definitely a first for me. It lit nice and off we went.
Once again, I made the stupid mistake of smoking a strong cigar on an empty stomach and this little firecracker was not one to be messed with and it was going to show me. It didn't take much before my head was absolutely swimming and I got that empty tingling feeling in the pit of my stomach. The flavor, however was very nice. Spice danced around on different spots of the tongue, joined by that fig/raisin flavor found in the pre-light, only more subtle. Clean tobacco and some leather joined in the fun. On a side note, my mouth would water every time I took a puff on this cigar - that's never happened to me while smoking a cigar.
One thing I noticed, aside from the immense strength of this tiny cigar was the fact that it burned extremely slow (which is good, considering the price of these cigars), making for quite a drawn out experience (no pun intended). Nearing the middle of the cigar, a strong cocoa flavor was picked up and dominated the majority of what was left of the smoke.
While I strongly believe you get what you pay for (I understand it's all preference and to each his own), I honestly felt this cigar was worth the cash paid for it. I've spent much more on cigars I've enjoyed much less and spent slightly less on cigars I've enjoyed just as much or even more. All in all, it was a very good experience and I picked up at least one new flavor that I've never experienced in a cigar before, so my pallet has learned from it. In the end, I'd highly recommend this cigar to anyone interested in finding out what all the hype is about, but eat something first!
Comments
i assure you it is not all hype. in the first post of my catalog here i have a link to my catalog before cataloging here. on page six there i have my review for an Opus. the point isnt so much the review as the skepticism that i point out. the first paragraph reads:
i then go on to describe the best cigar experience of my life.
1) it wouldn't be the best cigar ever and i would be very dissappointed that i bought into the hype and spent money and time on it. I would give it a lower score than it deserved and my credibility would be gone.
if you wanna see the tastes that i got out of it go read the review. this isnt my review page. im not gunna rain on his parade.
Feel free to post your own review here. I'd be interested to see what you have, as well as other member's reviews of this stick.
I totally understand what you're saying Kuz, about the whole hype thing. I took a similar approach, but tried to stay more middle ground. I've read so much about it, but the only person I really know that has had one didn't like it. I think it was more of a preference thing as he kept saying the cigar tasted cheap and harsh. I think he just confused strength and spice with cheap and harsh. Undeveloped pallet, and preference toward non-spicy cigars ruined the experience for him, but the hype was what made him want to try it.
I went into it knowing that I may absolutely love it or be very disappointed for the money spent. I can't say I was at all disappointed, but I can't say it was the absolute best cigar I've ever had. I would be lying if I said it wasn't up there with the best though. I'd go so far as saying maybe top 3. Worth the money, even if just to know you've tried it once. Now I have some GOF's resting for a special occasion (probably my cruise in November).
I think going into something with a negative but open minded attitude can be a very good thing. If it turns out to be a good then you are even more impressed where if you went into it optimistically then all it did was meet your expectations.
I haven't tried anything by Tatuaje, but I'm always intrigued when walking by them at the local shop. You're giving them the "ehh"? Eventually I'm sure I'll try them, but I don't think I'll be diving at them anytime soon.
I prefer a mild/medium; meduim or a most a medium/full body cigar. That being said, is this Opus X full all the way?
I had a full body cigar that blew me away this week and know that my pallet or my gut cannot handle these full body babies at this point. Im working up to it though.
Four: The opus in my opinion is full. This was definitely the strongest cigar I've ever had. I try to separate the terms "full bodied" with "strong." I believe you can have a very full flavored (what I consider the body) cigar without it being a total powerhouse. Just the same, you can have a very strong cigar that will make your head spin, but will be one dimensional in the flavor department.
I'm just north of Boston in Beverly if you need suggestion on good local places or ever want to do a hand off trade, rather than bothering with mail.
I actually mixed those two up also.
I think that typically a strong cigar will just blow me away, but I can handle full flavor
Im live just outside boston and work out in Framingham, so we could definately hook up for a handoff.
the OpusX xXx is actually nicknamed "the power ranger" because of the combination of the size, the power, and one of the fuentes's daughters. ...for those who dont know it was a kids show.
Now ya tell me. Looks like I have an excuse to hit up that shop again for something in the Tat lineup. Like I needed an excuse.
I tried the Alec Bradley Genesis last night. Nice, woody, slightly spicy, slightly cocoa flavor to it, but I don't think it was worth the 8 bucks I paid for it. Not saying it was bad, maybe I was just spoiled by the Opus the night before.
Exclusivo Lado Occidental, Verocu No. 1 (6.25" x 52) is the West Coast.
Exclusivo Zona Del Este, Verocu No.2 (5.5" x 54) is the East Coast.
I snagged some in the Fuente Fuente size and some Perfecxion No.4s.
Also in the purchase were a couple box-pressed Brazilias, 3 Punch Gran Puros, and a couple Ashton VSG torpedos. I've never had the CAO or the Ashton, and the Punch is one I know I like.
Urbi, sounds like you picked up a nice little score there. Hope you enjoy the opus.
I have cigars that I haven't even tried yet, like the RP 1992, Cuano Corojo, etc... that are just sitting. So, I have plenty to keep me going. I think I have 13 Centurians, 15 Titans, a bunch of legends, 9 RP 1990, 8 Triple Ligero, some Warlords, Grand Age, and more that I have stocked up. Not to mention about 20 Hemingways. I am trying to age a bunch but expand my pallette too.
I don't have them in front of me, maddy, but kuzi's description of the Fuente Fuente has to be pretty close to right. Kind of a fattish lancero or a double corona.
Calling a 46 fat compared to a 44 is perhaps a misnomer, but I didn't come up with that one.
I'm looking at a Fuente fuente right now, as I type this, and it is nothing like a lancero. Every lancero I've seen is long and skinny, like 7 x 38/40. The Fuente fuente, on the other hands, is of corona length but slightly larger in girth.