Is Opus X really "all that"?

[rlmedic]

Its a great special occasion smoke at $12 to $15 anything more then that and I would find something else to smoke! Check with other B+M in your area and you will find one who doesn't mark up the "special" smokes... Good luck

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by rlmedic

Its a great special occasion smoke at $12 to $15 anything more then that and I would find something else to smoke! Check with other B+M in your area and you will find one who doesn't mark up the "special" smokes... Good luck

That's about what they are at my local B&M. So maybe I will give one a try.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Subvet642

That's about what they are at my local B&M. So maybe I will give one a try.

If you can get them at close to MSRP, then that is a good plan, but I would recommend trying two - one larger ring gauge and one smaller, because the vitola does affect the taste on this cigar.

Personally, I find the longer Opus Xs to be as boring as watching paint dry and I've seen BOTLs who are trying their first Opus and it's a Double Corona, or Reserva D'Chateau or Perfexion No. 2 and they sit there smoking the cigar "waiting for something to happen" and since it never does, they end up turned off to the line. If I had to recommend two Opus X's for someone to try, I would say the xXx Power Ranger (short torpedo) and the Perfecxion No.4 (corona, cedar wrapped) or a Perfecxion No.5 (petite corona). Different enough in size that they have noteable differences in complexity and power, not so long that one ends up bored.

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by T.G

If you can get them at close to MSRP, then that is a good plan, but I would recommend trying two - one larger ring gauge and one smaller, because the vitola does affect the taste on this cigar.

Personally, I find the longer Opus Xs to be as boring as watching paint dry and I've seen BOTLs who are trying their first Opus and it's a Double Corona, or Reserva D'Chateau or Perfexion No. 2 and they sit there smoking the cigar "waiting for something to happen" and since it never does, they end up turned off to the line. If I had to recommend two Opus X's for someone to try, I would say the xXx Power Ranger (short torpedo) and the Perfecxion No.4 (corona, cedar wrapped) or a Perfecxion No.5 (petite corona). Different enough in size that they have noteable differences in complexity and power, not so long that one ends up bored.

That's a good point! I tend toward robustos, or sometimes coronas; but I don't really go for longer smokes. So, the torpedo and the petit corona might be right up my alley. But, if I end up liking them; then what?

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Subvet642

That's a good point! I tend toward robustos, or sometimes coronas; but I don't really go for longer smokes. So, the torpedo and the petit corona might be right up my alley. But, if I end up liking them; then what?

Then you buy a few and enjoy them, if you can get them at MSRP, then even better. I enjoy the #4, #5, petit lancero and once in awhile, the power ranger, but only at MSRP, I won't pay more than a buck over MSRP to get them.

FYI - there are 3 "torpedos" in the regular line (4 if you count the petit lancero). The power ranger is the one on the far right in this photo:

http://www.vitolas.net/displayimage.php?album=35&pos=5

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by T.G

Then you buy a few and enjoy them, if you can get them at MSRP, then even better. I enjoy the #4, #5, petit lancero and once in awhile, the power ranger, but only at MSRP, I won't pay more than a buck over MSRP to get them.

FYI - there are 3 "torpedos" in the regular line (4 if you count the petit lancero). The power ranger is the one on the far right in this photo:

http://www.vitolas.net/displayimage.php?album=35&pos=5

Thanks for the help (I think...I hadn't considered trying one before, but now...)!

[Adriftpanda]

Originally Posted by T.G

If you can get them at close to MSRP, then that is a good plan, but I would recommend trying two - one larger ring gauge and one smaller, because the vitola does affect the taste on this cigar.

Personally, I find the longer Opus Xs to be as boring as watching paint dry and I've seen BOTLs who are trying their first Opus and it's a Double Corona, or Reserva D'Chateau or Perfexion No. 2 and they sit there smoking the cigar "waiting for something to happen" and since it never does, they end up turned off to the line. If I had to recommend two Opus X's for someone to try, I would say the xXx Power Ranger (short torpedo) and the Perfecxion No.4 (corona, cedar wrapped) or a Perfecxion No.5 (petite corona). Different enough in size that they have noteable differences in complexity and power, not so long that one ends up bored.

Well said Adam. I have to agree with you on the vitolas and taste.
As far as if they are worth trying? Sure, anything is worth a try if you can afford it. Just do not pay 25+ for them.