How long should I let a new Opus rest?

[rizzle]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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!

I just had a fresh Opus and it was great I agree with the above posts, smoke one now and save some for later

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]

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.

I could not let these rest if i wanted to....they're to damn good....yumm....

[BamBam]

I've heard there best at 3 years.

[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.

[gorob23]

Originally Posted by BamBam

I've heard there best at 3 years.

I'm letting mine rest a bit longer

[dunng]

Smoke one now and go from there...

[jjirons69]

Donnie knows moonshine....

Good luck, Ritchie, waiting 3-5 years!

[Tio Gato]

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.

[Firridge1]

They only get better with age.

Smoke one now, if its good, repeat and aquire more...

[rizzle]

Concensus say...smoke one now and let the other rest.

Then that's it. One of them dies a fiery death this weekend and the other gets to pretend it's Rip Van Winkle.

Jamie...moonshine? You know an Alabama boy don't know nothing about no moonshine now don't you?

[Scottw]

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!!