Opus X "Lost City" Robusto

12-17-2009, 06:24 PM

So tonite is HUGE night for me... Tomorrow I will ask a special someone the biggest question of her life, so tonite I thought I would smoke a special cigar.

Bart from Sabor Havana bombed me with this special smoke the day he got these boxes from Carlito Fuente himself, and I knew immediately when I would smoke it.

I am still smoking and will post a review when I am finished, but so far...

EPIC

Stock Photo for posterity, pic to come:

DrDubzz · 12-17-2009, 06:26 PM

awesome about the cigar and congrats on tomorrow!

let us know how both go

South Shield · 12-17-2009, 06:51 PM

enjoy the smoke. Looks awesome!

and good luck tomorrow!!

Starscream · 12-17-2009, 06:51 PM

Hope the answer to your question is Yes. Good luck, brother and enjoy that stick!

Smokin Gator · 12-17-2009, 06:55 PM

I know the stick will be awesome... and I hope tomorrow is as well!!!

12-17-2009, 07:13 PM

Ok, cigar is done, review time....

As many of you know, I am an Opus X af******do, love them with all my heart! Due to that love, I thought it would be a perfect smoke for my big pre-big night smoke. I have been working almost a month of 15 hour days and was ready to relax

The cigar looked spectacular, as Opus' almost always do, and the band was classic Fuente opulence. The prelight aroma was sweet, extremely sweet. The prelight draw was very tight, so I gave it one poke with my Boom Cigar poker (see last picture) and it became perfect.

Where? I smoked this in my favorite place, on my nightly patio, the air was cool and the rain was coming down, making for great ambiance. The moist air made the cigar glisten with dark oily-ness.

With? I drank one of my favorites, a glass of Macallan 15 year "Fine Oak" single malt that was given to me by a close friend and offline BOTL.

First 1/3? The cigar started off classic aged Opus, that rich cherry/raisin flavor that I adore. There was a good bit of strength right away, but very well rounded strength that comes from age (much like the 1998 Opus that Tanith gifted me). There was some pepper too, a nice white pepper flavor that wasn't overpowering but VERY Dominican in base.

Second 1/3? The cigar burned extremely straight, and the pepper flavor went away as well as most of the fruit, leaving a very balanced flavor with serious aged tobacco taste (I, for one, buy into the Fuente story that this was harvested in 2004). The draw remained constance and the volume of smoke increased. It got a bit hot in points but not a big negative really.

Last 1/3? The fruit came back, and that just made it that much better. I truly love the unique flavors of an Opus, and this was classic. I burned this thing all the way to the nub nub nub and loved every second of it.

Overall? This cigar did not disappoint. It was a $30 MSRP stick that really was worth every penny of it, not that I could afford to smoke it every day, but WOW. It paired exceptionally well with the smokey dry flavors of the scotch, and I would definitely suggest trying Scotch with Opus cigars anyday.

Rating? I don't always give a rating, but this one was one of the best cigars I have smoked, even straight from the B&M Shelf (given that it has age at the factory anyways). I would give it a 95 without blinking, with a few more years on it, this smoke could be a perfect 100.

tuxpuff · 12-17-2009, 07:45 PM

Incredible smoke...best of luck tomorrow and congrats!

Heliofire · 12-17-2009, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the review and good luck tomorrow.

Starchild · 12-17-2009, 08:01 PM

Great review!

Congrats on taking the leap! I'm sure things will go your way

12-18-2009, 12:04 AM

Awesome review, sounds like an excellent smoke. Good luck to you!

icehog3 · 12-18-2009, 12:27 AM

Hope tomorrow goes as well as the Opus did tonight, Doug.

cherrybomb · 12-18-2009, 12:37 AM

høpe all goes well

Azpostal · 12-18-2009, 01:15 AM

Nice review and good luck!

12-18-2009, 02:17 AM

Great review Doug, Good luck and congrats!

Don Fernando · 12-18-2009, 02:40 AM

congrats Doug (that is if she says yes ofcourse)

jdakine · 12-18-2009, 02:51 AM

Very nice review Doug, good luck tomorrow, Congrats.............

12-18-2009, 04:11 AM

Nice review and congrats, Doug!

Ranger_B · 12-18-2009, 05:14 AM

Awesome review. Best wishes for today.

longknocker · 12-18-2009, 06:01 AM

Awesome Review Of An Awesome Smoke, Doug!

Thanks For Sharing & Best Of Luck To You Today!

12-18-2009, 06:36 AM

UPDATE: I am at work this morning and can still taste how DELICOUS this cigar was.
Why do the best cigars always have to be so damned expensive. I am going to definitely cough the cash for the Lancero version of this ASAP.

12-17-2009, 06:24 PM	#1
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Opus X "Lost City" Robusto So tonite is HUGE night for me... Tomorrow I will ask a special someone the biggest question of her life, so tonite I thought I would smoke a special cigar. Bart from Sabor Havana bombed me with this special smoke the day he got these boxes from Carlito Fuente himself, and I knew immediately when I would smoke it. I am still smoking and will post a review when I am finished, but so far... EPIC Stock Photo for posterity, pic to come:

12-17-2009, 06:26 PM	#2
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto awesome about the cigar and congrats on tomorrow! let us know how both go

12-17-2009, 06:51 PM	#3
South Shield Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 272 Trading: (0)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto enjoy the smoke. Looks awesome! and good luck tomorrow!!

12-17-2009, 06:51 PM	#4
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Hope the answer to your question is Yes. Good luck, brother and enjoy that stick! __________________ Insert quote here.

12-17-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto I know the stick will be awesome... and I hope tomorrow is as well!!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

12-17-2009, 07:13 PM	#6
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Ok, cigar is done, review time.... As many of you know, I am an Opus X af****do, love them with all my heart! Due to that love, I thought it would be a perfect smoke for my big pre-big night smoke. I have been working almost a month of 15 hour days and was ready to relax The cigar looked spectacular, as Opus' almost always do, and the band was classic Fuente opulence. The prelight aroma was sweet, extremely sweet. The prelight draw was very tight, so I gave it one poke with my Boom Cigar poker (see last picture) and it became perfect. Where? I smoked this in my favorite place, on my nightly patio, the air was cool and the rain was coming down, making for great ambiance. The moist air made the cigar glisten with dark oily-ness. With? I drank one of my favorites, a glass of Macallan 15 year "Fine Oak" single malt that was given to me by a close friend and offline BOTL. First 1/3? The cigar started off classic aged Opus, that rich cherry/raisin flavor that I adore. There was a good bit of strength right away, but very well rounded strength that comes from age (much like the 1998 Opus that Tanith gifted me). There was some pepper too, a nice white pepper flavor that wasn't overpowering but VERY Dominican in base. Second 1/3? The cigar burned extremely straight, and the pepper flavor went away as well as most of the fruit, leaving a very balanced flavor with serious aged tobacco taste (I, for one, buy into the Fuente story that this was harvested in 2004). The draw remained constance and the volume of smoke increased. It got a bit hot in points but not a big negative really. Last 1/3? The fruit came back, and that just made it that much better. I truly love the unique flavors of an Opus, and this was classic. I burned this thing all the way to the nub nub nub and loved every second of it. Overall? This cigar did not disappoint. It was a $30 MSRP stick that really was worth every penny of it, not that I could afford to smoke it every day, but WOW. It paired exceptionally well with the smokey dry flavors of the scotch, and I would definitely suggest trying Scotch with Opus cigars anyday. Rating**? I don't always give a rating, but this one was one of the best cigars I have smoked, even straight from the B&M Shelf (given that it has age at the factory anyways). I would give it a 95 without blinking, with a few more years on it, this smoke could be a perfect 100.

12-17-2009, 07:45 PM	#7
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Incredible smoke...best of luck tomorrow and congrats!

12-17-2009, 07:56 PM	#8
Heliofire Ward Photographer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ATL Posts: 209 Trading: (14)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Thanks for the review and good luck tomorrow.

12-17-2009, 08:01 PM	#9
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Great review! Congrats on taking the leap! I'm sure things will go your way __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

12-18-2009, 12:04 AM	#10
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Awesome review, sounds like an excellent smoke. Good luck to you!

12-18-2009, 12:27 AM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,550 Trading: (60)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Hope tomorrow goes as well as the Opus did tonight, Doug. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-18-2009, 12:37 AM	#12
cherrybomb Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 291 Trading: (15)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto høpe all goes well __________________ It is better to be hated for who you are, then loved for what you are not

12-18-2009, 01:15 AM	#13
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Nice review and good luck!

12-18-2009, 02:17 AM	#14
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Great review Doug, Good luck and congrats!

12-18-2009, 02:40 AM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto congrats Doug (that is if she says yes ofcourse) __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-18-2009, 02:51 AM	#16
jdakine Sawadee Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Jay Location: Republic of Maui Posts: 2,481 Trading: (34)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Very nice review Doug, good luck tomorrow, Congrats............. __________________ Live your life to the fullist and smoke your favorate cigars

12-18-2009, 04:11 AM	#17
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Nice review and congrats, Doug!

12-18-2009, 05:14 AM	#18
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Awesome review. Best wishes for today.

12-18-2009, 06:01 AM	#19
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto Awesome Review Of An Awesome Smoke, Doug! Thanks For Sharing & Best Of Luck To You Today!

12-18-2009, 06:36 AM	#20
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X "Lost City" Robusto UPDATE: I am at work this morning and can still taste how DELICOUS this cigar was. Why do the best cigars always have to be so damned expensive. I am going to definitely cough the cash for the Lancero version of this ASAP.