Is Opus X really "all that"?

[pmwz]

never tried one but would if i could get them for 10-18 $.

[Langod]

Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

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]

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

no thank you

[SmokeyJoe]

Originally Posted by newlifetaxidermy

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.

Ditto on aging them a year or two.

I've been let down by nearly every opus I've had.

[SmokinApe]

Originally Posted by RightAJ

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'

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]

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.

[JJG]

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

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.

[SmokeyJoe]

Originally Posted by JJG

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.

I do mlike them "off the truck", but a little age seems to make a difference. My .

[Made in Dade]

Originally Posted by Subvet642

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]

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]

For MSRP, yes. For my money and ease to find, I prefer a Diamond Crown Maximus in the same price point.

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by JJG

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

no thank you

My local B&M has them for $12 to $16, and I thought that was pricey.

A Super Beli with some age on it is something to behold.

[Adriftpanda]

Originally Posted by T.G

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.

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]

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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Originally Posted by Kreth

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!

[Chemyst]

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.
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

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

For MSRP, yes. For my money and ease to find, I prefer a Diamond Crown Maximus in the same price point.

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]

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.