Fuente Opus X Help

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 06-04-2014, 02:25 PM

I’m interested in a getting some Opus X cigars (have a B&M near me that has a good selection of them). I've never tried any and I’m interested in dropping some into the long term storage tray, and having some around to smoke on special occasions.

I find myself pretty confused by the different vitolas and varieties offered. Anyone have some favorites?

Generally speaking I tend to enjoy smaller ring gauge cigars.

Thanks!

czerbe · 06-04-2014, 02:38 PM

I would stay away from the "A" I had one last Fathers day and it was blah for me... the smaller RG seem to work hit me better. Maybe pick up some Anejos as well?

Beagleone · 06-04-2014, 03:07 PM

For me, most younger Opus X are too harsh and need time to rest. I have a large number from 2006-2009, and they are tasting pretty good now. I like the Power Rangers in particular. As for the A's, I've collected one each year for Christmas and put them in my locker. I haven't touched them yet, but may do so for my BDay this December.

Gabe215 · 06-04-2014, 03:29 PM

Their petite coronas are great, so are their Robustos, if you can grab any of the tins of them grab them, any and all sizes of the tins are great. I'm a lancero guy but never had theirs but all the smaller sizes (both in RG and Length) work for me! My

Frodo · 06-05-2014, 10:08 AM

I like Opus X best in small and large RG. The larger vitolas (XXX) have a sweetness I really like and the Petit Lancero goes the other way with tons of savory character.

theonlybear4CORT · 06-05-2014, 10:28 AM

Is it still opus/anejo season every fathers day and christmas or have things changed?

baust55 · 06-05-2014, 11:23 AM

......."Someday"..... I will no longer be CHEAP ! ......eeerrr .......ummm....I mean THRIFTY !

Then I might try one ....!

Well that was no help !

AUSTIN

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 06-05-2014, 04:21 PM

Thanks for the advice. I will pick up some of the smaller ring gauge stuff that I find and see how it goes.

TheGiver · 06-07-2014, 01:45 PM

Before spending retail money on Opus, I would encourage you to trade for them. You'll often get a better deal. Not to mention a variety of vitolas and ages. Then, you'll have a good idea of what you like. Honestly, buying a fresh Opus off the shelf is the worst way to find out about them. They haven't even come close to a peak for 5+ years. Trading is where it's at.

brigey57 · 07-10-2014, 08:47 PM

You know you've got it bad when you can fill a cooler with cigars and you're looking to buy another cooler only larger next time cause you're running out of storage space. Love them sticks!!!

Yeah I'm crazy. Losing it, losing it...Lost It!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by baust55

......."Someday"..... I will no longer be CHEAP ! ......eeerrr .......ummm....I mean THRIFTY !

Then I might try one ....!

Well that was no help !

AUSTIN

06-04-2014, 02:25 PM	#1
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Fuente Opus X Help I’m interested in a getting some Opus X cigars (have a B&M near me that has a good selection of them). I've never tried any and I’m interested in dropping some into the long term storage tray, and having some around to smoke on special occasions. I find myself pretty confused by the different vitolas and varieties offered. Anyone have some favorites? Generally speaking I tend to enjoy smaller ring gauge cigars. Thanks!

06-04-2014, 02:38 PM	#2
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Fuente Opus X Help I would stay away from the "A" I had one last Fathers day and it was blah for me... the smaller RG seem to work hit me better. Maybe pick up some Anejos as well? __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

06-04-2014, 03:07 PM	#3
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 815 Trading: (18)	Re: Fuente Opus X Help For me, most younger Opus X are too harsh and need time to rest. I have a large number from 2006-2009, and they are tasting pretty good now. I like the Power Rangers in particular. As for the A's, I've collected one each year for Christmas and put them in my locker. I haven't touched them yet, but may do so for my BDay this December. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

06-04-2014, 03:29 PM	#4
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,107 Trading: (20)	Re: Fuente Opus X Help Their petite coronas are great, so are their Robustos, if you can grab any of the tins of them grab them, any and all sizes of the tins are great. I'm a lancero guy but never had theirs but all the smaller sizes (both in RG and Length) work for me! My

06-05-2014, 10:08 AM	#5
Frodo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 410 Trading: (4)	Re: Fuente Opus X Help I like Opus X best in small and large RG. The larger vitolas (XXX) have a sweetness I really like and the Petit Lancero goes the other way with tons of savory character.

06-05-2014, 10:28 AM	#6
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Fuente Opus X Help Is it still opus/anejo season every fathers day and christmas or have things changed?

06-05-2014, 11:23 AM	#7
baust55 AUSTIN Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: JAMES Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 241 Trading: (1)	Re: Fuente Opus X Help ......."Someday"..... I will no longer be CHEAP ! ......eeerrr .......ummm....I mean THRIFTY ! Then I might try one ....! Well that was no help ! AUSTIN

06-05-2014, 04:21 PM	#8
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Fuente Opus X Help Thanks for the advice. I will pick up some of the smaller ring gauge stuff that I find and see how it goes.

06-07-2014, 01:45 PM	#9
TheGiver Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 23 Trading: (0)	Re: Fuente Opus X Help Before spending retail money on Opus, I would encourage you to trade for them. You'll often get a better deal. Not to mention a variety of vitolas and ages. Then, you'll have a good idea of what you like. Honestly, buying a fresh Opus off the shelf is the worst way to find out about them. They haven't even come close to a peak for 5+ years. Trading is where it's at.