Opus X A

09-26-2009, 01:04 AM

I just picked up one of these bad boys. Not planning on smoking it for a while but has anyone out there tried it?

icehog3 · 09-26-2009, 01:06 AM

Welcome to the Asylum, Mario!

Haven't had an X A, but my experience with OpusX has been hit and miss...more misses than hits, unfortunately.

E.J. · 09-26-2009, 01:10 AM

The are supposed to be the bomb. I am so NEW to this you can take my word with a grain of salt, but had one tonight and it was a dud. Could not keep it lit, worked the chit out of it. Bought my neighbor one and his was gold.... He was trying to give his to me and I was having none of it, though then he just tried different tactics to get mine to burn with no results.....

Long story short, with a post regarding this(see the forums), it appears that maybe there are those that think this is something that needs to sit a year or 2.... I was not aware of this prior to putting a flame to mine this evening(purchased this morning 11:00 AM).....

Will pick up 2 tomorrow...

09-26-2009, 01:28 AM

Thanks Icehog!
Hey E.J., If you want an aged one look for a good deal on the Journey to Chateu de la Fuente aged set. I found mine at Cigarmonster.com one night for just over $100 shipped. I usually see them on sites for $160 for four sticks. This way they're already aged and still $25-40 a stick. All ready to go. I've had two Opus X's so far and the Aged Scorpio from that set was FANTASTIC! And still less than a B&M. I just can't wait for the other one's in my wineador to settle down.

sikk50 · 09-26-2009, 02:23 AM

I've been wanting to get my hands on an A for long time but theyre really hard for me to find.

Don Fernando · 09-26-2009, 02:48 AM

I smoked one that was given to me when I hosted a whisky tasting at my place, amazing stick and it took me over 3 hours to finish it.

dunng · 09-26-2009, 08:46 AM

I have three from '05 that I cannot bear to smoke... I guess they will be resting a bit longer.

Opus X in generally is pretty strong fresh but mellows out after a few years...

jerseystepup · 09-26-2009, 09:27 AM

did fuente recently release more?

09-26-2009, 10:54 AM

Jersey, I don't know if they released more. I've seen them on CI and at one local B&M for a grip. I got a killer deal from kaelaria on his site so I picked it up while I had the chance. I was wondering if it was more novelty than anything though. I guess if I let it rest, which I was going to for a bit anyway, then it'll be a nice long smoke next year. I should try and post a review when I do smoke it though.

yourchoice · 09-26-2009, 09:55 AM

I've had one resting for about a year or so in my humi. Picked it up at Holts (at their retail location) at MSRP. I'm surprised there aren't any reviews here for it. When (and if

) I smoke I may have to change that.

Other Opuses that I've had ranged from very (read too) strong fresh - almost harsh, to very good (while still quite strong) after some down time. If it were me I'd let it sit for a while and fire it up next summer or later.

stearns · 09-26-2009, 09:56 AM

id love to get my hands on one, but thats too pricey for my budget. write a review when you smoke it!

stearns

09-26-2009, 03:11 PM

Has anyone else out there smoked this behemoth?

Bubba - NJ · 09-27-2009, 05:44 PM

This was the single biggest let down of a cigar for me . Burn was horrible , kept going out and taste was acrid . I had it in my humi for a couple years . Not worth the risk of revisiting . However the Super Belicoso , Reserva de' Chateau and Petit Belicoso are excellent cigars .

NCRadioMan · 09-27-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Has anyone else out there smoked this behemoth?

I have and like 99% of the Opus I have smoked, not a fan.

09-27-2009, 10:29 PM

That's too bad. Well, it's too late now. I'll just have to let it sit there and hope it turns out alright when I get around to it. Thanks for the input from all of you. I appreciate it.

09-27-2009, 10:42 PM

I smoked one a few New Years Eve ago and got the ash all the way to the band before it fell. I wish I could find the pic.

09-28-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

I smoked one a few New Years Eve ago and got the ash all the way to the band before it fell. I wish I could find the pic.

That's one hell of an ash!

El Fumador · 09-28-2009, 01:44 AM

It's funny how much I read online about how dissappointed people are with Opus X. I started smoking fuentes in 2000, and the old guys at the shop in san antonio used to say how over rated opus is. I smoked an opus X A after the florida/OU national champonship game. It was absolutely awesome, took over 2 1/2 hours. It was smooth and the strength was defientely present. Half way through I looked at my buddy wondering if we were going to get through it. It is a very strong cigar, even with a few years on it. The one I smoked had 2 years on it in my box, and I have another with 3 years on it. There have been some opus X that are too strong fresh, the no. 4 is my least favorite opus X. The petite lancero, the reserva de chateau, the robusto, the charity opus x, these are all wonderful. Opus X is always been my favorite cigar, and the A is a rare treat. I have half a box of double coronas that are almost as big as the A, haven't smoked any yet, hope there as good as the A was. I don't know if my ash held on the whole way but it was on a good protion of the cigar. I have had great luck with Opus X, the only problem i encounter with them is re-lighting. It's such a rich cigar that all the moisture from the oil's in the wrapper some people complain of tar at the end of the cigar, and this cigar absorbs humidity well, so i like to smoke it a little more dry at 62 to 65% to really enjoy opus. I have found when i keep it at 65 to 70% with all my cuban stuff, ( cuban stuff dry's out easy so i have to keep a higher humidity ) the opus x gets a little sticky and is hard to keep them lit. But this has never affected the taste of the cigar, and this cigar doesn't get hot like some padron's i smoke. It all matter's how much you pay for this cigar, if you paid less than $45 for this cigar then you will be very happy. I've heard of people paying up to $200 a stick which is out of control.

09-26-2009, 01:04 AM	#1
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Opus X A I just picked up one of these bad boys. Not planning on smoking it for a while but has anyone out there tried it?

09-26-2009, 01:06 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Opus X A Welcome to the Asylum, Mario! Haven't had an X A, but my experience with OpusX has been hit and miss...more misses than hits, unfortunately. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-26-2009, 01:10 AM	#3
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Opus X A The are supposed to be the bomb. I am so NEW to this you can take my word with a grain of salt, but had one tonight and it was a dud. Could not keep it lit, worked the chit out of it. Bought my neighbor one and his was gold.... He was trying to give his to me and I was having none of it, though then he just tried different tactics to get mine to burn with no results..... Long story short, with a post regarding this(see the forums), it appears that maybe there are those that think this is something that needs to sit a year or 2.... I was not aware of this prior to putting a flame to mine this evening(purchased this morning 11:00 AM)..... Will pick up 2 tomorrow...

09-26-2009, 01:28 AM	#4
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X A Thanks Icehog! Hey E.J., If you want an aged one look for a good deal on the Journey to Chateu de la Fuente aged set. I found mine at Cigarmonster.com one night for just over $100 shipped. I usually see them on sites for $160 for four sticks. This way they're already aged and still $25-40 a stick. All ready to go. I've had two Opus X's so far and the Aged Scorpio from that set was FANTASTIC! And still less than a B&M. I just can't wait for the other one's in my wineador to settle down.

09-26-2009, 02:23 AM	#5
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Opus X A I've been wanting to get my hands on an A for long time but theyre really hard for me to find. __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

09-26-2009, 02:48 AM	#6
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Opus X A I smoked one that was given to me when I hosted a whisky tasting at my place, amazing stick and it took me over 3 hours to finish it. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

09-26-2009, 08:46 AM	#7
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Opus X A I have three from '05 that I cannot bear to smoke... I guess they will be resting a bit longer. Opus X in generally is pretty strong fresh but mellows out after a few years... __________________ MassHole Banter

09-26-2009, 09:27 AM	#8
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: Opus X A did fuente recently release more?

09-26-2009, 10:54 AM	#9
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X A Jersey, I don't know if they released more. I've seen them on CI and at one local B&M for a grip. I got a killer deal from kaelaria on his site so I picked it up while I had the chance. I was wondering if it was more novelty than anything though. I guess if I let it rest, which I was going to for a bit anyway, then it'll be a nice long smoke next year. I should try and post a review when I do smoke it though.

09-26-2009, 09:55 AM	#10
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: Opus X A I've had one resting for about a year or so in my humi. Picked it up at Holts (at their retail location) at MSRP. I'm surprised there aren't any reviews here for it. When (and if ) I smoke I may have to change that. Other Opuses that I've had ranged from very (read too) strong fresh - almost harsh, to very good (while still quite strong) after some down time. If it were me I'd let it sit for a while and fire it up next summer or later.

09-26-2009, 09:56 AM	#11
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Opus X A id love to get my hands on one, but thats too pricey for my budget. write a review when you smoke it! stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

09-26-2009, 03:11 PM	#12
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X A Has anyone else out there smoked this behemoth?

09-27-2009, 05:44 PM	#13
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: Opus X A This was the single biggest let down of a cigar for me . Burn was horrible , kept going out and taste was acrid . I had it in my humi for a couple years . Not worth the risk of revisiting . However the Super Belicoso , Reserva de' Chateau and Petit Belicoso are excellent cigars . __________________ Royale with cheese

09-27-2009, 10:29 PM	#15
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X A That's too bad. Well, it's too late now. I'll just have to let it sit there and hope it turns out alright when I get around to it. Thanks for the input from all of you. I appreciate it.

09-27-2009, 10:42 PM	#16
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X A I smoked one a few New Years Eve ago and got the ash all the way to the band before it fell. I wish I could find the pic.

09-28-2009, 01:44 AM	#18
El Fumador (Opus X Pig) Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Juan Location: Maui Hi Posts: 134 Trading: (9)	Re: Opus X A It's funny how much I read online about how dissappointed people are with Opus X. I started smoking fuentes in 2000, and the old guys at the shop in san antonio used to say how over rated opus is. I smoked an opus X A after the florida/OU national champonship game. It was absolutely awesome, took over 2 1/2 hours. It was smooth and the strength was defientely present. Half way through I looked at my buddy wondering if we were going to get through it. It is a very strong cigar, even with a few years on it. The one I smoked had 2 years on it in my box, and I have another with 3 years on it. There have been some opus X that are too strong fresh, the no. 4 is my least favorite opus X. The petite lancero, the reserva de chateau, the robusto, the charity opus x, these are all wonderful. Opus X is always been my favorite cigar, and the A is a rare treat. I have half a box of double coronas that are almost as big as the A, haven't smoked any yet, hope there as good as the A was. I don't know if my ash held on the whole way but it was on a good protion of the cigar. I have had great luck with Opus X, the only problem i encounter with them is re-lighting. It's such a rich cigar that all the moisture from the oil's in the wrapper some people complain of tar at the end of the cigar, and this cigar absorbs humidity well, so i like to smoke it a little more dry at 62 to 65% to really enjoy opus. I have found when i keep it at 65 to 70% with all my cuban stuff, ( cuban stuff dry's out easy so i have to keep a higher humidity ) the opus x gets a little sticky and is hard to keep them lit. But this has never affected the taste of the cigar, and this cigar doesn't get hot like some padron's i smoke. It all matter's how much you pay for this cigar, if you paid less than $45 for this cigar then you will be very happy. I've heard of people paying up to $200 a stick which is out of control.