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Bunker
10-28-2010, 11:28 AM
I finally smoked my first ever Opus this morning (thanks Smelvis) and it lived up to the hype. Started with a black coffee.

Pre-light it felt heavy for a short smoke, ver solid and seem well packed. Very nice aroma.

Just a little snip of the torpedo head and I was in business.

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Nice flavor right from start and very smooth. Love the nasal hit on the exhale.
About an inch in an I am starting to notice some leather to go with just awesome toabacco flavor. Ash seems rock solid (and no I don't have an ash tray, my little stainless steel cup works fine :D ).

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This ash just doesn't want to give. Starting to ge a little creaminess, almost a sweet taste on the draw.

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Ash finally drops, more creaminess and I am feeling the nicotine now. Powerful but no overpowering if that makes a lick of sense. Nice buzz now, and damn this thing is a slow burner - almost 45 minutes in (and I am a fast smoker). Out of coffee, grabbing a rootbeer to finish things.

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I smoked it until I could no longer hold it, the truth is in the nub.
kelmac07
10-28-2010, 11:31 AM
Damn fine review...looks like Rick needs an ashtray!! :D
stewshi
10-28-2010, 11:45 AM
and a nub holder ..... what year was the opus? just wondering the age
mariogolbee
10-28-2010, 11:46 AM
Damn fine review...looks like Rick needs an ashtray!! :D
:hm It does look as though he needs an ashtray, Mac. What to do?

Nice review, Rick!:tu
Bunker
10-28-2010, 12:56 PM
and a nub holder ..... what year was the opus? just wondering the age


Not certain on the age, all I know is Dave said they were all ready to smoke now. :ss
tx_tuff
10-28-2010, 01:24 PM
You started out with what I think is the best Opus size there is. Most I can do with or without but the Power Ranger is a very good smoke! Glad you enjoyed it!
hscmit
10-28-2010, 01:30 PM
one of my favorite all time smokes, glad you enjoyed it
Chingas
10-28-2010, 01:31 PM
Great Review Brother. I'm glad Dave hooked you up. :tu
sofaman
10-28-2010, 05:14 PM
Great review the Power is one of my all time favorites :tu
longknocker
10-28-2010, 05:23 PM
Great Review & Great Smoke!:banger:tu
MiamiE
10-28-2010, 05:37 PM
Great review. My wife has those measuring cups as well! :r
ChicagoWhiteSox
10-28-2010, 08:43 PM
I'm not a big fan of these fresh, but with some age they can be nice cigars.
x man
10-29-2010, 08:46 AM
I find them smoking surprisingly well 4 to 6 mnths after
being bought.
Ranger_B
10-29-2010, 06:52 PM
Sweet review. Its a toss up for me over these of the petit Lancero as far as which one I prefer.
EricF
10-29-2010, 07:14 PM
Thanks for the review Rick!
maverickdrinker
10-29-2010, 09:30 PM
nice review; you reminded me that I have a few of these kicking around the humi; will fire one up tomorrow