Opus Disappointment

Sorry to hear this Curt. Man, you should have been there Sunday cuz Cigar Man Andy handed me an AWESOME Perfecxion No. 2!

[Footbag]

The last two Opus X's I smoked went out prematurely and didn't seem to be producing enough smoke. It's becoming a more common occurrence.

[karmaz00]

thanks for all the info guys

About a week ago I had an OX robusto size. The wrapper was very light. It smoked perfectly right from the B&M and the flavors were complex and kept changing..I nubbed it. It finished with an intense spice/flower kind of flavor that was very unique. That was the first one I had in maybe 6 years and it was leagues better than the previous ones. So don't give up!

[mosesbotbol]

"Opus Disappointment"

Nothing new there... I think they are a total BS cigar. Have had my share from the A sized to really small ones and have never been impressed. They are too overfilled, but not tight and they I think they are too oily for their own good.

Give me a Don Carlos any day!

[jechelman]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

"Opus Disappointment"

Give me a Don Carlos any day!

[Tio Gato]

I let my Opus X's rest for a long long time. I try not to smoke one before it's had 5 or 6 years of napping. Try to lay some down for a long time, you will be very glad you did. Don't let your disappointment deter you. It's a good smoke.

[Boss Hogg]

Originally Posted by e-man67

Don't give up! I have had plenty of not so good Opus...but I had one last nite (lancero) with a year on it and it was a beaut!

Glad you enjoyed. I am looking forward to having one like this

Originally Posted by MedicCook

I prefered the Diamond Crown Maximus over the OpusX.

I've never had this cigar but now I am very curious. I am going to stop by the local B&M and look for this.

I've been lucky so far. I haven't had a bad one yet. I have a nice lil variety of the X's I'm letting sit. If you really want a geat Opus-X try the #5. That's a great cigar.

[Sauer Grapes]

Not sure what the Petit Perfection size is?

Check www.vitolas.net to see which size it really is.

I've had a few bad ones, but most have been pretty darn good.

Not all Opus' are created equal. I've had a couple of bad ones. Some where too tight, others were not taken care of properly by the shop, but the Opus X has a unique flavor that keeps me coming back. A little too expensive to have on a regular basis though.

[Thrak]

I hear alot about these, but have never had one... I've looked before but have never even seen 1 in person!!

Are they really so rare that they sell out immediately? Or, is it that my B&M's just dont stock "super premium" stuff?

[neoflex]

Depending where you live it could be either one of the two really. If shops are selling them close to msrp they usually disappear pretty quick. When I was still living in NY I knew of a couple shops that always had Opus in stock but they over priced the cr@p out of them so that is probably the main reason they did not fly off the shelves and sat around for awhile. Opus have a mystique around them and IMHO fresh they do not even come close to living up to the hype.

[roughrider]

I smoked an Opus X Perfecxion No.4 and it wasn't anything special. It was kind of bitter but it did have a kick to it. I smoked an Oliva V Torp the next day and let me say, it handed the Opus it's ass.

[SmokinApe]

From what I understand OpusX are rolled with aged tobacco and then aged 3 years before being boxed..

So not only are the cigars aged but the tobacco is also aged... They typically are not wet as they are not fresh rolled...

I say this because there is a stigma around these smokes... I know most will claim to have the ability but would bet most can't ID an 07 from an 09...

[AriesOpusX]

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

From what I understand OpusX are rolled with aged tobacco and then aged 3 years before being boxed..

So not only are the cigars aged but the tobacco is also aged... They typically are not wet as they are not fresh rolled...

I say this because there is a stigma around these smokes... I know most will claim to have the ability but would bet most can't ID an 07 from an 09...

The Fuente Aged Selection that come with the band stating the year they were rolled are aged longer. Regular production opus x are rolled with aged tobacco but the binder/filler/wrapper are from different crops so theres no way to tell exactly how long one particular cigar has been aged. I read once on their website that they aged the cigars for 1 year before they were boxed, but no less than 4 months.

[e-man67]

Don't give up! I have had plenty of not so good Opus...but I had one last nite (lancero) with a year on it and it was a beaut!

[SmokinApe]

Oh, from a DR puro standpoint, Litto has the Fuente boys beat IMO...

Have smoked dozens of Opus over the last 3 years and my experience has been very good. But then again most that I have smoked have had 2 yrs or more of age on them. Don't give up on them as even the best smokes can produce the odd lemon.

[warpedcigars]

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Oh, from a DR puro standpoint, Litto has the Fuente boys beat IMO...

I gotta hand it to Litto to, the LG has a very close flavor profile to the Opus. Iv smoked many Opus, many LG's they are close. I prefer the Opus, with a few years on them just more complexity and alot more flavor. I will say though, Opus are very inconsistent, but Dec. 08s shipment was right on pare and I think they will be great in a few years.