AF Opus X Belicoso "Power Ranger"

03-03-2012, 09:56 PM

It's been roughly a year since my last Opus review, and the weather was decent enough that I decided to revisit the said Ranger. Aged a year in 65% cooler. Pulled the footer off and the wrapper split a little, but nothing too troublesome. Initial flavors of pepper, barnyard, maybe a little vanilla coffee.

First third, simply delicious. All the classic DR puro goodness one would expect from Fuente. This cigar toes the perfect line between pepper and sweet, never overpowering, and absolutely no chance of uderwhelming.

Halfway and the burn and draw are perfect. Only had to perform a touch up once during the first 10 minutes. I've experienced burn issues in the past smoking an Opus too soon and the old adage that these need down time is spot on. Sweet, peppery, cocoa, tons of smoke output, and the Ranger is kicking it up a notch. Definitely full flavored!

Total smoke time about an hour and fifteen minutes, and I am glad I decided to light one of these up. If you love DR puros, and you are an Arturo Fuente lover, you have to experience an Opus. Some have said they are overpriced and overhyped....In my opinion, they offer a very enjoyable smoking experience and worth every penny if you can find them for a decent price. I think I paid $65 for a fiver at Emerson's (Currently out of stock).

El Fumador · 03-03-2012, 10:01 PM

nice, I've been smoking alot of these lately....

03-03-2012, 10:05 PM

Nice review and pictures. The Power Ranger is a great little cigar. I have some 08's and 09's left still. The Petit Lancero is a good one as well.

03-03-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by El Fumador

nice, I've been smoking alot of these lately....

They are a nice change of pace aren't they?

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Nice review and pictures. The Power Ranger is a great little cigar. I have some 08's and 09's left still. The Petit Lancero is a good one as well.

I have about 10 of the Perf. #5's put away, haven't had the Lancero yet but I love that vitola! Those 08's-09's are probably delicious right now

Taki · 03-03-2012, 11:02 PM

Nice review brother...never had one but now I'm tempted

icehog3 · 03-03-2012, 11:13 PM

Probably my favorite Opus, probably time to give another one a spin.

03-03-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatch83

They are a nice change of pace aren't they?

I have about 10 of the Perf. #5's put away, haven't had the Lancero yet but I love that vitola! Those 08's-09's are probably delicious right now

08's and the 09's are great right now. Love the wrappers on these. I've picked up various recent release Opus and Anejo in the past 4 or 5 months as well. They age really well IMHO.

03-04-2012, 06:51 AM

Thanks for the review. I need to try one of these.

Theo Cincy · 03-04-2012, 08:20 AM

I love this cigar. I would like to get some with a 2-3yr on them.

03-03-2012, 09:56 PM	#1
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	AF Opus X Belicoso "Power Ranger" It's been roughly a year since my last Opus review, and the weather was decent enough that I decided to revisit the said Ranger. Aged a year in 65% cooler. Pulled the footer off and the wrapper split a little, but nothing too troublesome. Initial flavors of pepper, barnyard, maybe a little vanilla coffee. First third, simply delicious. All the classic DR puro goodness one would expect from Fuente. This cigar toes the perfect line between pepper and sweet, never overpowering, and absolutely no chance of uderwhelming. Halfway and the burn and draw are perfect. Only had to perform a touch up once during the first 10 minutes. I've experienced burn issues in the past smoking an Opus too soon and the old adage that these need down time is spot on. Sweet, peppery, cocoa, tons of smoke output, and the Ranger is kicking it up a notch. Definitely full flavored! Total smoke time about an hour and fifteen minutes, and I am glad I decided to light one of these up. If you love DR puros, and you are an Arturo Fuente lover, you have to experience an Opus. Some have said they are overpriced and overhyped....In my opinion, they offer a very enjoyable smoking experience and worth every penny if you can find them for a decent price. I think I paid $65 for a fiver at Emerson's (Currently out of stock).

03-03-2012, 10:01 PM	#2
El Fumador (Opus X Pig) Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Juan Location: Maui Hi Posts: 134 Trading: (9)	Re: AF Opus X Belicoso "Power Ranger" nice, I've been smoking alot of these lately....

03-03-2012, 10:05 PM	#3
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: AF Opus X Belicoso "Power Ranger" Nice review and pictures. The Power Ranger is a great little cigar. I have some 08's and 09's left still. The Petit Lancero is a good one as well.

03-03-2012, 11:13 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: AF Opus X Belicoso "Power Ranger" Probably my favorite Opus, probably time to give another one a spin. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-04-2012, 06:51 AM	#8
tengel78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: AF Opus X Belicoso "Power Ranger" Thanks for the review. I need to try one of these.

03-03-2012, 11:02 PM	#5
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: AF Opus X Belicoso "Power Ranger" Nice review brother...never had one but now I'm tempted __________________

03-04-2012, 08:20 AM	#9
Theo Cincy Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Theo Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 646 Trading: (33)	Re: AF Opus X Belicoso "Power Ranger" I love this cigar. I would like to get some with a 2-3yr on them.