How long should I let a new Opus rest?

rizzle · 10-15-2008, 10:48 AM

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?

madurolover · 10-15-2008, 10:51 AM

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.

Buckeye Jack · 10-15-2008, 11:04 AM

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

icehog3 · 10-15-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by madurolover

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.

Exactly, then you know for yourself....Donnie knows things.

VirtualSmitty · 10-15-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by madurolover

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.

zmancbr · 10-15-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by madurolover

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!

10-15-2008, 04:01 PM

I just had a fresh Opus and it was great

I agree with the above posts, smoke one now and save some for later

10-15-2008, 04:21 PM

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.

ucla695 · 10-15-2008, 06:05 PM

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.

10-16-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by madurolover

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.

He is the man.

tsolomon · 10-16-2008, 12:21 PM

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.

BamBam · 10-15-2008, 06:52 PM

I've heard there best at 3 years.

gettysburgfreak · 10-15-2008, 07:16 PM

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.

Scottw · 10-16-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

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!!

php007 · 10-16-2008, 11:42 AM

I like mine with a minimum of 3 years on them.

CasaDooley · 10-16-2008, 12:40 PM

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!

gorob23 · 10-15-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BamBam

I've heard there best at 3 years.

I'm letting mine rest a bit longer

dunng · 10-15-2008, 07:28 PM

Smoke one now and go from there...

jjirons69 · 10-15-2008, 08:27 PM

Donnie knows moonshine....

Good luck, Ritchie, waiting 3-5 years!

Tio Gato · 10-15-2008, 08:30 PM

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.

10-15-2008, 10:48 AM	#1
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	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?

10-15-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
madurolover That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 136 Trading: (0)	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? 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 Like Thin & Crispy

10-15-2008, 11:04 AM	#3
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? 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

10-15-2008, 04:01 PM	#7
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? I just had a fresh Opus and it was great I agree with the above posts, smoke one now and save some for later

10-15-2008, 04:21 PM	#8
barbourjay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? 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.

10-15-2008, 06:05 PM	#9
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? 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.

10-16-2008, 12:21 PM	#11
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? 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.

10-15-2008, 06:52 PM	#12
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? I've heard there best at 3 years.

10-15-2008, 07:16 PM	#13
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	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.

10-16-2008, 11:42 AM	#15
php007 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Placentia, CA Orange County Posts: 360 Trading: (35)	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? I like mine with a minimum of 3 years on them. __________________ Paul Patel http://s166.photobucket.com/home/php007/allalbums

10-16-2008, 12:40 PM	#16
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? 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! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

10-15-2008, 07:28 PM	#18
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? Smoke one now and go from there...

10-15-2008, 08:27 PM	#19
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: How long should I let a new Opus rest? Donnie knows moonshine.... Good luck, Ritchie, waiting 3-5 years! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-15-2008, 08:30 PM	#20
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	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. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.