Opus X Petite Lancero

papichulo · 03-01-2010, 10:00 AM

I smoked this last week and I was surprised. Hands down, this is the best new OPus I have ever smoked. It was good from the light to the nub. If you have not smoked Don Carlito's daily go to smoke, you must. Sorry, no pics because I did not think it was going to be a barn stormer. The construction was perfect, medium to bold flavor with a finish that lasted what it seemed to be forever.

guado · 03-01-2010, 10:29 AM

Pretty much the only opus size I seek. Great stick IMO.

BeerAdvocate · 03-01-2010, 10:31 AM

My favorite Opus.
Atleast maybe until I try a Lost City!

03-01-2010, 10:48 AM

This one and the #4 are my favorite sizes of Opus. Nummy nummy nummy.

Had one a few weeks ago and gave the other I had to my friend back from Iraq on leave. Kinda kicked his ass a bit (or maybe that was the scotch), but I nearly burned my fingers on mine.

jmsremax · 03-01-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

This one and the #4 are my favorite sizes of Opus. Nummy nummy nummy.

Had one a few weeks ago and gave the other I had to my friend back from Iraq on leave. Kinda kicked his ass a bit (or maybe that was the scotch), but I nearly burned my fingers on mine.

I just bought a Perf #4 and can't wait to try it. I am more of a robusto fan though but couldn't pass up the offer.

03-01-2010, 12:44 PM

The great thing about the Petit Lancero is you don't have to age them. They are ready to smoke right away unlike many other Opus sizes.

03-01-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jmsremax

I just bought a Perf #4 and can't wait to try it. I am more of a robusto fan though but couldn't pass up the offer.

The first Opus I ever had was a #4, and it's what got me hooked on GOOD cigars. My tastes forever changed after I had that one.

I remember giving my wife a puff of it and having her say "WOW" after she did.

03-04-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

My favorite Opus.
Atleast maybe until I try a Lost City!

Lost City was an incredible disappointment

papichulo · 03-04-2010, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyisles

Lost City was an incredible disappointment

True, too mild.

alpha8a · 03-05-2010, 03:44 PM

I just found some of these. Looking forward to trying one.

ucla695 · 03-05-2010, 03:47 PM

These are great with some age on them!

MortonMilo · 03-09-2010, 12:53 PM

Any suggestions on the best place to pick some up? Gotta head to my local b&m eventually, but sometimes laziness forces me to pay up for convenience!

03-09-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortonMilo

Any suggestions on the best place to pick some up? Gotta head to my local b&m eventually, but sometimes laziness forces me to pay up for convenience!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29502

MortonMilo · 03-09-2010, 01:29 PM

Ouch! another forum that stands just beyond my reach for the time being. I guess I've gotta pay my dues before I get there...

poker · 03-09-2010, 01:43 PM

all in good time JR

03-09-2010, 02:46 PM

This past weekend I smoke a Opus X Lancero, I know not the same cigar but it was pretty good. I'm not a big Opus fan so it was a nice surprise. The other Opus X I like is the Power Ranger.

quantim0 · 03-09-2010, 04:05 PM

I can't find any around here at a decent price. One store an hour away has them, but I didn't see any size for under $20. So I'm not getting one from them. Maybe one day I"ll run across one priced fairly and pick it up

Chris. · 03-13-2010, 03:29 PM

My favorite Opus by far! I'm down to one.

jaydub13 · 03-13-2010, 09:04 PM

I have had the fuente fuente size, and I have a perf 4 resting in the humi, but this one is DEFINITELY next on my list....

omowasu · 09-03-2012, 03:47 PM

A Labor Day weekend smoke for me. Aged approximately 4 years. On the light had a bitter smack that didn't bode well, but settled down to the FFOX I know and enjoy in the first third. Lots of Fuente twang, citrusy and peppery notes on the tongue and nose. Great aroma. Half mark is great, hitting every NC flavor button I like. Citrus, leather, cedar with background notes of mustiness and Roquefort. The minor amount of bitterness doesn't get in the way. I have a buzz at the 2/3 mark. Bitterness creeps up in the finish but it's not overpowering, more like a good IPA.

Recommended, but don't overpay... A lot of these flavors can also be found in the Hemingway line for less.

03-01-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
papichulo Diablo Canoso Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burque Posts: 344 Trading: (2)	Opus X Petite Lancero I smoked this last week and I was surprised. Hands down, this is the best new OPus I have ever smoked. It was good from the light to the nub. If you have not smoked Don Carlito's daily go to smoke, you must. Sorry, no pics because I did not think it was going to be a barn stormer. The construction was perfect, medium to bold flavor with a finish that lasted what it seemed to be forever. __________________ it is all about the onion

03-01-2010, 10:29 AM	#2
guado OCD cigar hoarder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 379 Trading: (4)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero Pretty much the only opus size I seek. Great stick IMO. __________________

03-01-2010, 10:31 AM	#3
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero My favorite Opus. Atleast maybe until I try a Lost City! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

03-01-2010, 12:44 PM	#6
nyisles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero The great thing about the Petit Lancero is you don't have to age them. They are ready to smoke right away unlike many other Opus sizes.

03-05-2010, 03:44 PM	#10
alpha8a New To It All Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Andrew N. Location: Royal Oak Posts: 197 Trading: (11)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero I just found some of these. Looking forward to trying one.

03-01-2010, 10:48 AM	#4
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero This one and the #4 are my favorite sizes of Opus. Nummy nummy nummy. Had one a few weeks ago and gave the other I had to my friend back from Iraq on leave. Kinda kicked his ass a bit (or maybe that was the scotch), but I nearly burned my fingers on mine.

03-05-2010, 03:47 PM	#11
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero These are great with some age on them!

03-09-2010, 12:53 PM	#12
MortonMilo Blowing smoke Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: R Posts: 215 Trading: (10)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero Any suggestions on the best place to pick some up? Gotta head to my local b&m eventually, but sometimes laziness forces me to pay up for convenience!

03-09-2010, 01:29 PM	#14
MortonMilo Blowing smoke Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: R Posts: 215 Trading: (10)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero Ouch! another forum that stands just beyond my reach for the time being. I guess I've gotta pay my dues before I get there...

03-09-2010, 01:43 PM	#15
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero all in good time JR __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

03-09-2010, 02:46 PM	#16
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero This past weekend I smoke a Opus X Lancero, I know not the same cigar but it was pretty good. I'm not a big Opus fan so it was a nice surprise. The other Opus X I like is the Power Ranger.

03-09-2010, 04:05 PM	#17
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero I can't find any around here at a decent price. One store an hour away has them, but I didn't see any size for under $20. So I'm not getting one from them. Maybe one day I"ll run across one priced fairly and pick it up __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

03-13-2010, 03:29 PM	#18
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero My favorite Opus by far! I'm down to one.

03-13-2010, 09:04 PM	#19
jaydub13 aka Little Pickle Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jason Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 227 Trading: (5)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero I have had the fuente fuente size, and I have a perf 4 resting in the humi, but this one is DEFINITELY next on my list....

09-03-2012, 03:47 PM	#20
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: Opus X Petite Lancero A Labor Day weekend smoke for me. Aged approximately 4 years. On the light had a bitter smack that didn't bode well, but settled down to the FFOX I know and enjoy in the first third. Lots of Fuente twang, citrusy and peppery notes on the tongue and nose. Great aroma. Half mark is great, hitting every NC flavor button I like. Citrus, leather, cedar with background notes of mustiness and Roquefort. The minor amount of bitterness doesn't get in the way. I have a buzz at the 2/3 mark. Bitterness creeps up in the finish but it's not overpowering, more like a good IPA. Recommended, but don't overpay... A lot of these flavors can also be found in the Hemingway line for less. __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.