Opus X release dates. - Page 2

06-16-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Cigar Girl!?!

Haven't seen her around in a while. I miss the... um... banter she was famous for with Icehog.

I was talking about the Cigar Gril from Tampa Sweethearts!

Chemyst · 06-16-2009, 09:02 PM

Holts had only Anejo #55 and OpusX #4 and OpusX #5 last Saturday.
They have Anejo #50 in their Four Seasons Sampler.

There were limits on the Opus(2), and maybe the Anejo (I don't remember),
which is normal at Holts. That's 2 per day, so if you live/work near Holts
you can get alot of them in a week. I make a special trip now and then.

I got the feeling that they didn't get their Father's Day shipment yet, and had
some back stock from Xmas on the shelves at Walnut St.

They had lots and lots of WOAMs and VSGs in stock, among even higher end
Fuentes. WOAMs and VSGs are good with me!

If Holts has limited Opus/Anejo stock, there isn't much around.

Chemyst

Beagleone · 06-16-2009, 10:54 PM

Fuente sent out a shipment in March to beat the tax increase that hit on April 1st. I pretty sure we won't see anything until November, but like it has been stated already, Fuente ships what they want when they want. You get them, an invoice and pay them accordingly. One of my B&Ms still has quite a few, partly due to price, partly do to low demand.

rizzle · 06-17-2009, 08:55 AM

I honestly don't know and I've never smoked one so I might as well ask now.

I was at a B&M and overheard a couple of guys talking, one tells the other that the Anejo is a maduro Opus. Is that correct? No one else sitting around disagreed.

troutbreath · 06-17-2009, 09:10 AM

The names of the various Añejo vitolas (eg "No.48") are derived from the ring gauge of the cigar in question (except for the "Shark"; see below).

Añejo (which means "aged, refined" in Spanish) cigars were originally released in June 2000 (in a very small batch), and then again in December 2000 due to Fuente being skittish about whether enough Opus X tobacco would be available after the hurricane hit their farm in 1998.

Añejos have a blend of Opus X, Don Carlos, and Hemingway filler, with Connecticut broadleaf maduro wrappers that are cured in cognac barrels after they've been aged.

http://www.vitolas.net/displayimage.php?album=35&pos=0

Scottw · 06-17-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by troutbreath

the names of the various añejo vitolas (eg "no.48") are derived from the ring gauge of the cigar in question (except for the "shark"; see below).

Añejo (which means "aged, refined" in spanish) cigars were originally released in june 2000 (in a very small batch), and then again in december 2000 due to fuente being skittish about whether enough opus x tobacco would be available after the hurricane hit their farm in 1998.

añejos have a blend of opus x, don carlos, and hemingway filler, with connecticut broadleaf maduro wrappers that are cured in cognac barrels after they've been aged.
http://www.vitolas.net/displayimage.php?album=35&pos=0

yummmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-17-2009, 10:33 AM

Opus came out 3 times last year, and Anejos are only coming out for Christmas. While Opus is supposed to be out for father's day, we haven't gotten any yet.

Col. Kurtz · 06-17-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Guys,

I had a friend of mine ask a question as to at what times during the year are Opus X's released to retailers, any idea? I thought it was around Father's Day and Christmas but I'm not sure. Any help is appreciated.

SW

Today! I was at a local B&M today when UPS brought in 3 boxes of opus and several 3 packs. Carolina crew, PM en route.

troutbreath · 06-17-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Today! I was at a local B&M today when UPS brought in 3 boxes of opus and several 3 packs. Carolina crew, PM en route.

Where is "local?" I may have to hit the only possible location in my area.

Col. Kurtz · 06-17-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by troutbreath

Where is "local?" I may have to hit the only possible location in my area.

PM Sent

troutbreath · 06-17-2009, 12:32 PM

Thanks!

06-20-2009, 06:40 AM

I bought a bunch of Opus yesterday at my local Tobacco Depot. They did have 3 vitolas in, but only had 2 left when I was there. Perfection X and Robusto.
I also just bought some Anejos directly from Tampa Sweethearts.

From what I understand...most B&M's will not put out their entire stock...they save some for prefered customers, and for odd times.

Commander Quan · 06-20-2009, 07:49 AM

I don't think that "most" do this but yes some do, I would think that most would be happy to sell their product to whomever wants to come in and buy it.

06-21-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Quan

I don't think that "most" do this but yes some do, I would think that most would be happy to sell their product to whomever wants to come in and buy it.

Most may be overstating, but If I owned a cigar shop, I would be sure to set aside stuff for friends and special customers.

Flat4boxer · 06-21-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by troutbreath

Where is "local?" I may have to hit the only possible location in my area.

Mike, let me know if you want me to stop and get you some of these.

SmokinApe · 06-21-2009, 10:33 AM

They are starting to hit around here... MD...

troutbreath · 06-21-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Flat4boxer

Mike, let me know if you want me to stop and get you some of these.

I'm good for now, but thanks. I'm really tempted, but need to slow down on the purchases . . . and I really don't know where I would put them if I got any.

NCRadioMan · 06-21-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flat6nut

Most may be overstating, but If I owned a cigar shop, I would be sure to set aside stuff for friends and special customers.

We have a call list at my shop. They are told before anyone else that Opus has arrived. They are still limited to a minimum of 5 cigars but they will bring their wives, kids, cousins and friends to pick up more.

Frankly, they are the only ones that really know what the Opus X is. We had a shipment arrive last Wednesday.

Hippi3Slay3r · 06-21-2009, 05:35 PM

Got a call from my friend today letting me know our local spot put out some Lanceros!
when I got there thay were out >< damn my procrastination. Seems to be their one stick I cant get a hold of. As to weather this was a new arrival or old stock the kid working did not know.....

Flat4boxer · 06-21-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by troutbreath

I'm good for now, but thanks. I'm really tempted, but need to slow down on the purchases . . . and I really don't know where I would put them if I got any.

I know the feeling, my desktop humi is maxed out. Time to go make some room

06-16-2009, 09:02 PM	#22
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Opus X release dates. Holts had only Anejo #55 and OpusX #4 and OpusX #5 last Saturday. They have Anejo #50 in their Four Seasons Sampler. There were limits on the Opus(2), and maybe the Anejo (I don't remember), which is normal at Holts. That's 2 per day, so if you live/work near Holts you can get alot of them in a week. I make a special trip now and then. I got the feeling that they didn't get their Father's Day shipment yet, and had some back stock from Xmas on the shelves at Walnut St. They had lots and lots of WOAMs and VSGs in stock, among even higher end Fuentes. WOAMs and VSGs are good with me! If Holts has limited Opus/Anejo stock, there isn't much around. Chemyst

06-16-2009, 10:54 PM	#23
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 842 Trading: (18)	Re: Opus X release dates. Fuente sent out a shipment in March to beat the tax increase that hit on April 1st. I pretty sure we won't see anything until November, but like it has been stated already, Fuente ships what they want when they want. You get them, an invoice and pay them accordingly. One of my B&Ms still has quite a few, partly due to price, partly do to low demand. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

06-17-2009, 08:55 AM	#24
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Opus X release dates. I honestly don't know and I've never smoked one so I might as well ask now. I was at a B&M and overheard a couple of guys talking, one tells the other that the Anejo is a maduro Opus. Is that correct? No one else sitting around disagreed.

06-17-2009, 09:10 AM	#25
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Opus X release dates. The names of the various Añejo vitolas (eg "No.48") are derived from the ring gauge of the cigar in question (except for the "Shark"; see below). Añejo (which means "aged, refined" in Spanish) cigars were originally released in June 2000 (in a very small batch), and then again in December 2000 due to Fuente being skittish about whether enough Opus X tobacco would be available after the hurricane hit their farm in 1998. Añejos have a blend of Opus X, Don Carlos, and Hemingway filler, with Connecticut broadleaf maduro wrappers that are cured in cognac barrels after they've been aged. http://www.vitolas.net/displayimage.php?album=35&pos=0

06-17-2009, 10:33 AM	#27
uptown_isy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X release dates. Opus came out 3 times last year, and Anejos are only coming out for Christmas. While Opus is supposed to be out for father's day, we haven't gotten any yet.

06-17-2009, 12:32 PM	#31
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Opus X release dates. Thanks!

06-20-2009, 06:40 AM	#32
flat6nut Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X release dates. I bought a bunch of Opus yesterday at my local Tobacco Depot. They did have 3 vitolas in, but only had 2 left when I was there. Perfection X and Robusto. I also just bought some Anejos directly from Tampa Sweethearts. From what I understand...most B&M's will not put out their entire stock...they save some for prefered customers, and for odd times.

06-20-2009, 07:49 AM	#33
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Opus X release dates. I don't think that "most" do this but yes some do, I would think that most would be happy to sell their product to whomever wants to come in and buy it.

06-21-2009, 10:33 AM	#36
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Opus X release dates. They are starting to hit around here... MD...

06-21-2009, 05:35 PM	#39
Hippi3Slay3r ಥ_ಥ Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Kyle Location: Appleton WI Posts: 615 Trading: (22)	Re: Opus X release dates. Got a call from my friend today letting me know our local spot put out some Lanceros! when I got there thay were out >< damn my procrastination. Seems to be their one stick I cant get a hold of. As to weather this was a new arrival or old stock the kid working did not know.....