'08 Opus X BBMF Natural

md4958 · 02-07-2011, 07:27 PM

I've been fortunate enough to receive two of these, by different BOTLS (yet hadnt smoked either). This particular one was gifted to me by Tim (TRicker) back in December, in honor of my daughters birth. The condition was we would smoke them together after she was born (he would smoke the Maduro).

After, what has already been a long winter, we finally decided to light these up yesterday at a B&M nearby, that I rarely frequent.

The presentation on this cigar is beautiful. It is presented in it's own individual coffin, with the two beautiful Opus bands (probably one of the prettiest NC bands).

Pre-draw was easy, and had hints of raisin, with an almost overwhelming spice. I really dont care for spicy cigars, and was really expecting to be disappointed in this rare cigar.

The cigar lit easily, however once past the "nipple" the cigar had problems staying lit. I had to constantly touch-up and re-light, which was a minor nuisance. A half inch into the the cigar the burn evened out and it really opened up creating a huge volume of thick, chewy, smoke-ring-smoke.

While I was expecting to be overwhelmed by spice, I was amazed at how smooth this cigar was. Im not very adept on picking out flavors in burning cigars, but creamy would better describe this cigar than spicy. I was able to nose exhale this entire cigar without fear of burning out my sinuses. In the end this probably ended up close to a 2 hour cigar.

Thanks Tim for a wonderful smoking experience!

02-07-2011, 07:44 PM

It sounds like you had a pleasant experience with the Opus. Congratulations on the birth of your daughter!

kelmac07 · 02-07-2011, 07:47 PM

Sounds yummy!! Tim got the maduro..lucky Tim!!

md4958 · 02-07-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Sounds yummy!! Tim got the maduro..lucky Tim!!

Actually, he didnt seem to enjoy his all that much... he kept eying my natural!

BSB · 02-08-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Actually, he didnt seem to enjoy his all that much... he kept eying my natural!

Opus envy

icehog3 · 02-07-2011, 08:01 PM

Nice review, Moe, good to hear about this one.

hscmit · 02-07-2011, 08:34 PM

sounds like it was pretty good

smokinpeace · 02-08-2011, 07:38 AM

By all accounts, they are just an Opus. Hard to justify the price given they are not that different. That said, I would probably buy one just to experience it. So I guess Fuente's marketing gets me once again.

02-08-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by smokinpeace

By all accounts, they are just an Opus...

Just an Opus!?!? Fine by me.

smokinpeace · 02-09-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan King

Just an Opus!?!? Fine by me.

Don't get me wrong, I love Opus. As a matter of fact I would love all FIVE opus that I could smoke for the same amount of money. Now a BBMF maduro, that might be another story.

BSB · 02-08-2011, 05:38 PM

How about a REAL PRETTY Opus?

Ranger_B · 02-08-2011, 06:50 PM

Sounds like a great smoke. A great way to celebrate.

BlackIrish · 02-09-2011, 10:10 AM

02-07-2011, 07:27 PM	#1
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	'08 Opus X BBMF Natural I've been fortunate enough to receive two of these, by different BOTLS (yet hadnt smoked either). This particular one was gifted to me by Tim (TRicker) back in December, in honor of my daughters birth. The condition was we would smoke them together after she was born (he would smoke the Maduro). After, what has already been a long winter, we finally decided to light these up yesterday at a B&M nearby, that I rarely frequent. The presentation on this cigar is beautiful. It is presented in it's own individual coffin, with the two beautiful Opus bands (probably one of the prettiest NC bands). Pre-draw was easy, and had hints of raisin, with an almost overwhelming spice. I really dont care for spicy cigars, and was really expecting to be disappointed in this rare cigar. The cigar lit easily, however once past the "nipple" the cigar had problems staying lit. I had to constantly touch-up and re-light, which was a minor nuisance. A half inch into the the cigar the burn evened out and it really opened up creating a huge volume of thick, chewy, smoke-ring-smoke. While I was expecting to be overwhelmed by spice, I was amazed at how smooth this cigar was. Im not very adept on picking out flavors in burning cigars, but creamy would better describe this cigar than spicy. I was able to nose exhale this entire cigar without fear of burning out my sinuses. In the end this probably ended up close to a 2 hour cigar. Thanks Tim for a wonderful smoking experience! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

02-07-2011, 07:44 PM	#2
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Re: '08 Opus X BBMF Natural It sounds like you had a pleasant experience with the Opus. Congratulations on the birth of your daughter!

02-07-2011, 07:47 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: '08 Opus X BBMF Natural Sounds yummy!! Tim got the maduro..lucky Tim!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-07-2011, 08:01 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: '08 Opus X BBMF Natural Nice review, Moe, good to hear about this one. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-07-2011, 08:34 PM	#7
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: '08 Opus X BBMF Natural sounds like it was pretty good

02-08-2011, 07:38 AM	#8
smokinpeace Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Brennan Location: Virginia Posts: 179 Trading: (6)	Re: '08 Opus X BBMF Natural By all accounts, they are just an Opus. Hard to justify the price given they are not that different. That said, I would probably buy one just to experience it. So I guess Fuente's marketing gets me once again.

02-08-2011, 05:38 PM	#11
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: '08 Opus X BBMF Natural How about a REAL PRETTY Opus? __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

02-08-2011, 06:50 PM	#12
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: '08 Opus X BBMF Natural Sounds like a great smoke. A great way to celebrate.

02-09-2011, 10:10 AM	#13
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: '08 Opus X BBMF Natural __________________