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I let my Opus X's rest for a long long time. I try not to smoke one before it's had 5 or 6 years of napping. Try to lay some down for a long time, you will be very glad you did. Don't let your disappointment deter you. It's a good smoke.
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The large ones require a lot of time. They burn on the slow side so they last a while. Chas PS I have never had a bad one :tu |
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The only bad Opus I've ever had were fresh, meaning under 2-3 years of age on them. Sounds silly that you should have to age a cigar that long for it to be enjoyable but its no different than aging wines, some are just meant to be enjoyed with age.
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Not sure what the Petit Perfection size is?
Check www.vitolas.net to see which size it really is. I've had a few bad ones, but most have been pretty darn good. |
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Not all Opus' are created equal. I've had a couple of bad ones. Some where too tight, others were not taken care of properly by the shop, but the Opus X has a unique flavor that keeps me coming back. A little too expensive to have on a regular basis though.
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I hear alot about these, but have never had one... I've looked before but have never even seen 1 in person!!
Are they really so rare that they sell out immediately? Or, is it that my B&M's just dont stock "super premium" stuff? |
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Depending where you live it could be either one of the two really. If shops are selling them close to msrp they usually disappear pretty quick. When I was still living in NY I knew of a couple shops that always had Opus in stock but they over priced the cr@p out of them so that is probably the main reason they did not fly off the shelves and sat around for awhile. Opus have a mystique around them and IMHO fresh they do not even come close to living up to the hype.
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I smoked an Opus X Perfecxion No.4 and it wasn't anything special. It was kind of bitter but it did have a kick to it. I smoked an Oliva V Torp the next day and let me say, it handed the Opus it's ass.
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From what I understand OpusX are rolled with aged tobacco and then aged 3 years before being boxed..
So not only are the cigars aged but the tobacco is also aged... They typically are not wet as they are not fresh rolled... I say this because there is a stigma around these smokes... I know most will claim to have the ability but would bet most can't ID an 07 from an 09... |
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Oh, from a DR puro standpoint, Litto has the Fuente boys beat IMO...
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Have smoked dozens of Opus over the last 3 years and my experience has been very good. But then again most that I have smoked have had 2 yrs or more of age on them. Don't give up on them as even the best smokes can produce the odd lemon.
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I believe that DCM is made by AF. |
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I should put up a WTT fro some DCM's |
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Don't give up! I have had plenty of not so good Opus...but I had one last nite (lancero) with a year on it and it was a beaut! :dr
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