Opus X ... Am I Missing Something

sammyboy405 · 11-21-2010, 12:42 AM

So I must be missing something. Alot of people told me Tons of good things about Opus X. So I bought 2 of them. I Smoked one tonight and I just wasn't happy with it. It was very tight. Hard to get any draw on it. And it smells wonderful but lacks in flavor.

other than the wonderful Aroma it has, I did enjoy the fact that it wasn't a very smoky cigar. Its one of the few cigars Ive smoked that didnt have alot of idle smoke to them.

Im not sure if its just me or not, but It didnt live of to the hype. From what I understand I did get a good deal on them price wise. 11.40 Each.

So am I missing something here or did I just get a bad rolled cigar?

Bill86 · 11-21-2010, 12:54 AM

Yes you got a good deal, most people say Opus X need 6 months - a year minimum rest before they smoke good/right.

I would suggest letting them rest or buying aged Opus X.

dwoodward · 11-21-2010, 01:11 AM

Sounds like it was plugged.

Remember, a cigar is only as good as you want it to be. If you imagine the Opus X to be the most memorable experience of your life, you will probably end up disappointed.

I would try another, and don't expect too much from it. A cigar is just a cigar.

Dunkel · 11-21-2010, 05:34 AM

I've smoked a few Opus X's and don't see why people think they are so amazing. If I'm going smoke an AF I'd much rather have an Anejo.

Bax · 11-21-2010, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

Yes you got a good deal, most people say Opus X need 6 months - a year minimum rest before they smoke good/right.

I would suggest letting them rest or buying aged Opus X.

Age makes all the difference in the world with Opus. Had some wonderful aged ones but fresh are not for me.

brigey57 · 11-21-2010, 06:05 AM

I smoked one several years ago and loved it but like Derrick said it's all in the frame of mind and anticipation of the smoke. I bought it and it was a very good smoke but was it worth the money I paid for it, I don't think so. For a few bucks less I think I have enjoyed better smokes. Give it some time, let the stick age, and try it again. If you still feel that the stick wasn't that good then maybe you need to avoid it in the future and find one that you enjoy more. JMHO

Shemp Howard · 11-21-2010, 06:09 AM

IMO Opus X's are a status smoke. I have had a few and like most people think they might be a bit over priced. I won't go out of my way to buy one though. I perfer the Hemingways and Ashtons.

quantim0 · 11-21-2010, 06:31 AM

I have a number of 06-07 Opus and a few new ones. The new ones don't even taste like the same stick as a new one. The new ones are too strong to let the complexity shine, with age that strength fades and you have a cigar that is tought to find a comparison to.

G G · 11-21-2010, 06:34 AM

I have only smoked one and am told it's hard to make a judgement on that, but I wasn't all that impressed either. I had a freind tell me a week or two ago that he smoked 17 of them before they were great to him.

TripleF · 11-21-2010, 06:38 AM

I know what you're thinking. I do. I smoked probably 15 or so over a 2.5 year time frame and was just never "WOWED". They didn't do anything for me.

Then one hit me just right and I've been a huge fan ever since.....

Now, I love 'em!

Hang in there, smoke a few more, enjoy the experience.......

11-21-2010, 06:58 AM

Been smoking Opus Cigars for 10 years and they are a great cigar. People get confused about when to smoke these and as one of the brothers suggested if they aren't aged at least a year you won't find them to be as good as you think. I smoke most of mine at the 18 month mark and they are great. Not everyone is going to love this cigar because not everybody has the same taste. That just means more for me.

nick2021 · 11-21-2010, 07:35 AM

I also heard age does wonders for OpusX...had the same situation as you experienced with one ROTT...was disappointed.

mosesbotbol · 11-21-2010, 07:44 AM

Been smoking Opus X since they came out. Many of them are just too oily and burn really slow. I always thought since the release they were novelty. Who cares if it is a DR wrapper, big deal.

Don Carlos still "the" cigar line from Fuente which was their flagship before the Opus X was released.

All that bashing aside, when an Opus X is good, it can compete with the best cigars in the world for sure.

SSDVC · 11-21-2010, 07:48 AM

Whew !!!!!!!! I thought is was just me ! I had three and I was not impressed either. I have had better smokes for a lot less. And yes, one I know for sure was aged for about two years. I'm not a prolific smoker or connoisseur and I can't really put my finger on it, but I think the stick just lacked some flavor or something.

tenbaseg · 11-21-2010, 07:50 AM

IMO A plugged cigar has no chance of being good.

Bunker · 11-21-2010, 07:55 AM

I was a non-believer until I was bombed with some aged (1-2 year-old) smokes. The aged xXx was one of the best cigars I ever smoked CC or otherwise.

kelmac07 · 11-21-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunkel

I've smoked a few Opus X's and don't see why people think they are so amazing. If I'm going smoke an AF I'd much rather have an Anejo.

Totally agree with you Doug!!!

neoflex · 11-21-2010, 08:05 AM

I hate these fresh but with 2 or 3 years of age they are fantastic. Some guys like them fresh but I think they need the down time to really reach their potential.

alwayslit · 11-21-2010, 08:39 AM

Opus need rest ROTT....imho. They have a tendency to be wet. If you dry box them for 48 to 72 hours your experience should be a lot better. If you have the time they get better with age.

11-21-2010, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bax

Age makes all the difference in the world with Opus. Had some wonderful aged ones but fresh are not for me.

11-21-2010, 12:42 AM	#1
sammyboy405 Cigar & Beer Geek Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Sammy Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 136 Trading: (3)	Opus X ... Am I Missing Something So I must be missing something. Alot of people told me Tons of good things about Opus X. So I bought 2 of them. I Smoked one tonight and I just wasn't happy with it. It was very tight. Hard to get any draw on it. And it smells wonderful but lacks in flavor. other than the wonderful Aroma it has, I did enjoy the fact that it wasn't a very smoky cigar. Its one of the few cigars Ive smoked that didnt have alot of idle smoke to them. Im not sure if its just me or not, but It didnt live of to the hype. From what I understand I did get a good deal on them price wise. 11.40 Each. So am I missing something here or did I just get a bad rolled cigar? __________________ Chuck Norris was once asked why he didnt use an iPhone. He Replied "Same reason I dont use Tampons"

11-21-2010, 12:54 AM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something Yes you got a good deal, most people say Opus X need 6 months - a year minimum rest before they smoke good/right. I would suggest letting them rest or buying aged Opus X.

11-21-2010, 01:11 AM	#3
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something Sounds like it was plugged. Remember, a cigar is only as good as you want it to be. If you imagine the Opus X to be the most memorable experience of your life, you will probably end up disappointed. I would try another, and don't expect too much from it. A cigar is just a cigar.

11-21-2010, 05:34 AM	#4
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something I've smoked a few Opus X's and don't see why people think they are so amazing. If I'm going smoke an AF I'd much rather have an Anejo. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

11-21-2010, 06:05 AM	#6
brigey57 Smoke me if you can... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bri Location: Enjoying the weather here! Posts: 256 Trading: (0)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something I smoked one several years ago and loved it but like Derrick said it's all in the frame of mind and anticipation of the smoke. I bought it and it was a very good smoke but was it worth the money I paid for it, I don't think so. For a few bucks less I think I have enjoyed better smokes. Give it some time, let the stick age, and try it again. If you still feel that the stick wasn't that good then maybe you need to avoid it in the future and find one that you enjoy more. JMHO __________________ There are five things that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a fine cigar." Just say NO to SCHIP and Cigar taxes!

11-21-2010, 06:09 AM	#7
Shemp Howard Who's Your Baghdadi? Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Baghdad, Iraq Posts: 55 Trading: (0)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something IMO Opus X's are a status smoke. I have had a few and like most people think they might be a bit over priced. I won't go out of my way to buy one though. I perfer the Hemingways and Ashtons.

11-21-2010, 06:31 AM	#8
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something I have a number of 06-07 Opus and a few new ones. The new ones don't even taste like the same stick as a new one. The new ones are too strong to let the complexity shine, with age that strength fades and you have a cigar that is tought to find a comparison to. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

11-21-2010, 06:34 AM	#9
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something I have only smoked one and am told it's hard to make a judgement on that, but I wasn't all that impressed either. I had a freind tell me a week or two ago that he smoked 17 of them before they were great to him.

11-21-2010, 06:38 AM	#10
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something I know what you're thinking. I do. I smoked probably 15 or so over a 2.5 year time frame and was just never "WOWED". They didn't do anything for me. Then one hit me just right and I've been a huge fan ever since..... Now, I love 'em! Hang in there, smoke a few more, enjoy the experience....... __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

11-21-2010, 06:58 AM	#11
AshesToAshes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something Been smoking Opus Cigars for 10 years and they are a great cigar. People get confused about when to smoke these and as one of the brothers suggested if they aren't aged at least a year you won't find them to be as good as you think. I smoke most of mine at the 18 month mark and they are great. Not everyone is going to love this cigar because not everybody has the same taste. That just means more for me.

11-21-2010, 07:35 AM	#12
nick2021 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 436 Trading: (17)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something I also heard age does wonders for OpusX...had the same situation as you experienced with one ROTT...was disappointed. __________________ It's one thing to be stupid, it's dangerous for a stupid person to think he's smart!

11-21-2010, 07:44 AM	#13
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something Been smoking Opus X since they came out. Many of them are just too oily and burn really slow. I always thought since the release they were novelty. Who cares if it is a DR wrapper, big deal. Don Carlos still "the" cigar line from Fuente which was their flagship before the Opus X was released. All that bashing aside, when an Opus X is good, it can compete with the best cigars in the world for sure. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

11-21-2010, 07:48 AM	#14
SSDVC Life is short, Relax Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Eastern CT Posts: 220 Trading: (6)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something Whew !!!!!!!! I thought is was just me ! I had three and I was not impressed either. I have had better smokes for a lot less. And yes, one I know for sure was aged for about two years. I'm not a prolific smoker or connoisseur and I can't really put my finger on it, but I think the stick just lacked some flavor or something.

11-21-2010, 07:50 AM	#15
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something IMO A plugged cigar has no chance of being good.

11-21-2010, 07:55 AM	#16
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something I was a non-believer until I was bombed with some aged (1-2 year-old) smokes. The aged xXx was one of the best cigars I ever smoked CC or otherwise. __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

11-21-2010, 08:05 AM	#18
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something I hate these fresh but with 2 or 3 years of age they are fantastic. Some guys like them fresh but I think they need the down time to really reach their potential. __________________

11-21-2010, 08:39 AM	#19
alwayslit Welcome to the madness Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Jim Location: DC/Tampa Posts: 482 Trading: (14)	Re: Opus X ... Am I Missing Something Opus need rest ROTT....imho. They have a tendency to be wet. If you dry box them for 48 to 72 hours your experience should be a lot better. If you have the time they get better with age.