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pmwz 12-14-2009 12:18 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
never tried one but would if i could get them for 10-18 $.

Langod 12-14-2009 02:05 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate (Post 680129)
I love them, when I can get them!
I believe they're being released right about now. My local B&M is supposed to have some this week.

And I'd consider them worth up to about $20. They are smooth, creamy and rich.

JJG 12-14-2009 02:51 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
I love Opus Xs and would gladly pay msrp for them. Sadly, I never see them marked at msrp. Usually they are in the $25-$35 range depending on size. My neighborhood shop has a several boxes right now but I think the cheapest they had were about the size of a petit corona and cost $25.

Let me repeat that.

a petit corona for $25

:td no thank you

SmokeyJoe 12-14-2009 02:54 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by newlifetaxidermy (Post 679898)
If you can find them at MSRP, yes they are worth the money and are a great stick. I would never pay the prices some folks are willing to pay for them.
Well stated... my sentiments exactly. :tu

Ditto on aging them a year or two. :dr

sboyajian 12-14-2009 03:01 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
I've been let down by nearly every opus I've had.

SmokinApe 12-14-2009 05:24 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RightAJ (Post 679863)
Give them a few years, and the answer is yes. Fresh, they can be rather harsh in my esperience. Definitely not an everyday stick, but if you can hold on to them and get a few years of age, they make a fantastic 'special smoke':ss

aj
Even "fresh" Opus have been aged for 3 years from Fuente. I find this age statement just a tad in accurate...
Just my opinion...

jdakine 12-14-2009 05:43 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
I love Opus and when I first started smoking them, I didn't know any better about buying them. We have 1 local B&M on Island and it's the # 1 travel destination in the US again. $$$$$

I was in Singapore in May. Found a shop at the Hyatt and he had a full box of Opus #4's and wanted $2000.00 US for the box. Did I buy, no.

Do some home work and figure out where to buy Opus if you like Opus, I did.:ss

JJG 12-14-2009 05:44 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokinApe (Post 680501)
Even "fresh" Opus have been aged for 3 years from Fuente. I find this age statement just a tad in accurate...
Just my opinion...
I wondered about this too since the conventional wisdom seems to be that Opus' are best when laid down for a few years. A little extra age couldn't hurt, but I would think they should very smokeable right off the truck. :confused:

SmokeyJoe 12-14-2009 05:47 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JJG (Post 680529)
I wondered about this too since the conventional wisdom seems to be that Opus' are best when laid down for a few years. A little extra age couldn't hurt, but I would think they should very smokeable right off the truck. :confused:
I do mlike them "off the truck", but a little age seems to make a difference. My :2 .

Made in Dade 12-14-2009 06:03 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Subvet642 (Post 679829)
I was at the local B&M Saturday, and as I was poking around, the proprietor told another customer that he has Opus X back in stock. Having heard of them around here, I take a look only to see the price tag. So, are they really all that, or what?
No

acruce 12-14-2009 06:09 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
I have only smoked a few,but I didn't think they were anything to write home about. I wouldn't pay $35 a stick .

chippewastud79 12-14-2009 06:13 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
For MSRP, yes. For my money and ease to find, I prefer a Diamond Crown Maximus in the same price point. :2

Subvet642 12-14-2009 06:16 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JJG (Post 680310)
I love Opus Xs and would gladly pay msrp for them. Sadly, I never see them marked at msrp. Usually they are in the $25-$35 range depending on size. My neighborhood shop has a several boxes right now but I think the cheapest they had were about the size of a petit corona and cost $25.

Let me repeat that.

a petit corona for $25

:td no thank you
My local B&M has them for $12 to $16, and I thought that was pricey.

darkninja67 12-14-2009 07:20 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
A Super Beli with some age on it is something to behold.

Adriftpanda 12-14-2009 07:29 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by T.G (Post 680030)
If you can get them at close to MSRP, then that is a good plan, but I would recommend trying two - one larger ring gauge and one smaller, because the vitola does affect the taste on this cigar.

Personally, I find the longer Opus Xs to be as boring as watching paint dry and I've seen BOTLs who are trying their first Opus and it's a Double Corona, or Reserva D'Chateau or Perfexion No. 2 and they sit there smoking the cigar "waiting for something to happen" and since it never does, they end up turned off to the line. If I had to recommend two Opus X's for someone to try, I would say the xXx Power Ranger (short torpedo) and the Perfecxion No.4 (corona, cedar wrapped) or a Perfecxion No.5 (petite corona). Different enough in size that they have noteable differences in complexity and power, not so long that one ends up bored.:2
Well said Adam. I have to agree with you on the vitolas and taste.
As far as if they are worth trying? Sure, anything is worth a try if you can afford it. Just do not pay 25+ for them.

Kreth 12-14-2009 07:58 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Have not tried one yet, and will not until I see one at a reasonable price. I've only been smoking cigars for a year, and there's way too many affordable smokes out there to try.
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Namerifrats 12-14-2009 08:05 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 680747)
Have not tried one yet, and will not until I see one at a reasonable price. I've only been smoking cigars for a year, and there's way too many affordable smokes out there to try.
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Man, only a year and 1739 posts! :r

Chemyst 12-14-2009 08:55 PM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
OpusX is a fine, special occasion, smoke.
They can be found at/near msrp online.

They are limited release, and some vendors
mark them up to reflect the scarcity.

I know several local b&ms that sell them in
the $9-$18 range, before sales tax, but they
limit the number that can be purchased each
day.

If I lived closer to said b&ms, I'd have more.
But, as it is, I've accumulated well over a
dozen, since starting smoking cigars 4 yrs ago.

I probably smoked an equal number to those
that I have aging. I gave my brother a xXx
last New Years Eve, and it kicked his butt. :r
I like the smaller sizes, too. They're also the
most affordable. They make xlnt gifts for those
that will appreciate them.

Definitely try them, but don't overpay for them.

Chemyst :cool2:

Steelergar 12-18-2009 07:40 AM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 680563)
For MSRP, yes. For my money and ease to find, I prefer a Diamond Crown Maximus in the same price point. :2
I'm with you on the Maximus, One of the best smokes I've had this year. As far as Opus goes I haven't smoked one that I've liked yet. I enjoyed a $3.00 5 vegas Miami last night more than the $16.00 fuente fuente Opus X from 2 nights ago.

neoflex 12-18-2009 08:12 AM
Re: Is Opus X really "all that"?
 
Fresh, I hate them, but with some age on them they are great. Smoked one not too long ago that I had in the humi for three years and it was one of the best cigars I ever smoked. Whenever I buy Opus I never buy with the intention of smoking right of way.


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