I am smoking my first OpusX stick. I'm not blowin away. Is it overated or was I expecting too much.
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I would say the Idea of an elusive Opus X had raised your anticipation a lot, possibly too much...
I love an Opus, but I need to have it in the right time and place, and I also believe there are cigars that are just as good or if not better (in my opinion) than an Opus...
But when an Opus hits stride, it is pretty captivating, and Unfortunately it doesn't happen every time with an Opus, but when it does.... :shock:
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I love an Opus, but I need to have it in the right time and place, and I also believe there are cigars that are just as good or if not better (in my opinion) than an Opus...
But when an Opus hits stride, it is pretty captivating, and Unfortunately it doesn't happen every time with an Opus, but when it does.... :shock:
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I was looking to compare others against what was talked about as being a great smoke. I now know that if you enjoy what your smoking, enjoy it regardless of what it cost or others say about it.
Yeah, cigar smoking is definitely a total personal preference,
Some cigars I Love would be the Cusano C10 Robusto and Corona, Camacho Diploma, Cien Anos...there are lot's....
What else have you smoked that you would call a pleasurable cigar?
Some cigars I Love would be the Cusano C10 Robusto and Corona, Camacho Diploma, Cien Anos...there are lot's....
What else have you smoked that you would call a pleasurable cigar?
After wating two months I finally splurged and bought one. Was not too impressed either. Definitely not a 33 dollar stick. I know people that swear by them and one guy that got so sick he ended up in the hospital ultimately getting his appendix out. I have had so many cigars and the best were all under 10 bucks (except for a limited edition at 20).
im waiting to see if wolfdaddy says anything, he left my house last weekend with an opus from '98. they are very good in my opinion, but like thor said... right place and time or they aren't quite as pleasing
I'll also agree with the "right place at the right time" concept. Last week I had the opportunity to meet Kelvin and we had a great time. That being said, the Añejo I smoked that evening was perhaps the best I've ever had.
I've had some phenomenal Opus and some that just did not want to stay lit. My most recent Opus experience was a bad one, but it had nothing to do with the cigar. I was in the beginning stages of a sinus infection and had to set it down only 1/2 way in. That really sucked, cause it was a great smoke :cry:
It's a great smoke, and perfect for a special occasion...but there are many other great smokes out there at half the price.
I've had some phenomenal Opus and some that just did not want to stay lit. My most recent Opus experience was a bad one, but it had nothing to do with the cigar. I was in the beginning stages of a sinus infection and had to set it down only 1/2 way in. That really sucked, cause it was a great smoke :cry:
It's a great smoke, and perfect for a special occasion...but there are many other great smokes out there at half the price.
That Anejo was spot on, man - one of the best cigars I have ever had. Axe also gave me an Opus to take home - and I am letting it sit for the right time and place. Everytime I open the humidor it is sitting on top calling my name.
The Feunte Feunte X has been worth every penny for me, every time. I don't smoke them frequently, and so the special atmosphere of the ocassion comes into play. When I am celebrating something big, I go to the X.
Personally don't smoke them or should say haven't in a very long time.
BUT!
Opus these days need 3 years of age to be any good.
Most of the new releases are just to fresh.
I would not buy one from a store and smoke it, unless you are sure the RH is spot on, 64% or a little lower.
There is just to much demand and not enough time for these to sit.
That is just my opinion.
CC
BUT!
Opus these days need 3 years of age to be any good.
Most of the new releases are just to fresh.
I would not buy one from a store and smoke it, unless you are sure the RH is spot on, 64% or a little lower.
There is just to much demand and not enough time for these to sit.
That is just my opinion.
CC
CC, this makes me think of a question I have for you since you are the resident expert on Cubans. Do you let cubans sit at all? I have been reading that given the coutries economic situation they cant efford age any of the tobacco or cigars themselves but rather must ship right away. Are the limitadas an exception? It just seems strange that cigars from non cuban countries that have aged tobacco and sit a little longer at the factory end up needing to sit in the home humidor also. Just curious.
cigarsmoka said:
This week it has been the Punch Rare Corojo. Some of the CAO's that were part of the Cigar of the Month. S.T. Dupont , Cohiba Red Dot, Romeo Y Julieta, Bolivar.
I'm not saying the opus was bad, it was still good and smoking a cigar still beats work.
I'll agree with CC...I've been keeping my opus ar about 63% for a while, and they physically smoke way better than around 70....I had to try it to believe it.. :wink:
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Personally, I'd rather spend the money on a Cohiba Siglo II and a Montecristo No. 2. You'd still have enough left over for a Hemingway Short Story, which gets better with each stick I smoke.
Personally, I'd rather spend the money on a Cohiba Siglo II and a Montecristo No. 2. You'd still have enough left over for a Hemingway Short Story, which gets better with each stick I smoke.
bildo792 said:
I haven't smoked it yet...I don't smoke Opus very often, but when I do, I like it to be a special event usually. There are exceptions, but usually I save them.
As far as Hemingways go, the last several I've had have not been good at all. I'm not sure why, maybe too fresh? Anyway, I used to be a big Hemingway Whore, but I haven't been buying these much lately either. I had one yesterday that did nothing for me.
Sorry to hear that about the Hemingways. Maybe you're being punished for stealing my sideburns. :cryinlaugh: :sm_angel:
Macallan said:
All cigars are better with age!
5 years is tops, some cigars can take more age (stronger smokes)
But 2-3 years on any cigar makes a bog difference.
That said, there are a few cigars that are good fresh (SD4 for 1)
I think the NC companies make all kinds of statements about how their product is so much better & bla bla bla.
Age being one, but cigars are better with age.
I smoke what I got, because I don't have the money to store a lot of cigars, but I will always get aged cigars when I have the chance.
That is one thing about Cuban cigars, they are stamped with dates.
- No
I think many need more age than regular production.
But taste is subjective & people like what they like.
