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Old 10-15-2008, 09:48 AM   #1
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Default How long should I let a new Opus rest?

I've recently acquired a couple of Opus Fuente Fuentes. Having never had one of these before I'm tempted to smoke one now and let the other one rest but I have the feeling from reading other opinions that I will be much better suited laying them down.

What say ye experienced Opus smokers?
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Old 10-15-2008, 09:51 AM   #2
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I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.
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Old 10-15-2008, 10:04 AM   #3
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Since you're new to them, I say smoke one now and see what you think. Everything changes with some age, you might like them better now. I remember when I started smoking, I liked them better new, but that was also when they were new themselves, 1997, 1998. I think they changed, and I found I liked them better with age after that. Now I don't like them at all.....as I said, everything changes with age
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Old 10-15-2008, 10:52 AM   #4
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I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.
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Old 10-15-2008, 10:53 AM   #5
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I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.
Yep, good advice there.
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Old 10-15-2008, 10:55 AM   #6
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I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.


I would definitely smoke them now. Some people like them fresh. If I were to age them, and I age ALL of mine, then I would say they get real nice right around the 3 year mark. I have had some '05s that are just damn good! One of the best smokes I have had!
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Old 10-15-2008, 03:01 PM   #7
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I just had a fresh Opus and it was great I agree with the above posts, smoke one now and save some for later
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Old 10-15-2008, 03:21 PM   #8
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i've smoked all of this years sizes besides the A's and the double coronas. they were all very good. i have some DC's on the way and will see if they are as good as previous releases.

honestly i say cigars are for smoking. smoke them, bomb someone and maybe keep one or so to age to see if you like it.
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Old 10-15-2008, 05:05 PM   #9
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I prefer mine with some age on them, but I say you taste one and see how they suit your tastes. This way you'll if you like freshies.
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Old 10-16-2008, 11:16 AM   #10
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I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.



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Old 10-16-2008, 11:21 AM   #11
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Picked up my first ones last month and hopefully I'll have enough to age them over a couple of years while smoking a few along the way.
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Old 10-15-2008, 05:52 PM   #12
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I've heard there best at 3 years.
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Old 10-15-2008, 06:16 PM   #13
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Default Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest?

Since you have more than one I would smoke one now and then age the other for at least a year, compare the two giving you an idea if you like them fresh or with some age on them for future reference.
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Old 10-16-2008, 10:20 AM   #14
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Since you have more than one I would smoke one now and then age the other for at least a year, compare the two giving you an idea if you like them fresh or with some age on them for future reference.
Thanks for the advice, I have two Fuente Fuente's in the humi. I now have a good reason to spark one up.....this place!!
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Old 10-16-2008, 10:42 AM   #15
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I like mine with a minimum of 3 years on them.
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Old 10-16-2008, 11:40 AM   #16
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Hold out as long as you can before smoking one (yea, right!)
I like em fresh (bold & sassie) and with 2+ years on em (matured & nuanced),but as always I say experiment and find out what you like!
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Old 10-15-2008, 06:20 PM   #17
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I've heard there best at 3 years.
I'm letting mine rest a bit longer
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Old 10-15-2008, 06:28 PM   #18
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Smoke one now and go from there...
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Old 10-15-2008, 07:27 PM   #19
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Default Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest?

Donnie knows moonshine....

Good luck, Ritchie, waiting 3-5 years!
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Old 10-15-2008, 07:30 PM   #20
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Default Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest?

What's an Opus X?
Just kidding!
I like to hide 'em so I won't be tempted to smoke 'em. Then when 5 or so years go by I pull one out and pat myself on the back for having great willpower.
Put one away for a long time, you'll be glad you did.
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