Maduro Opus xXx

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I was given the chance to enjoy this super rare cigar by Richard (rrplasencia). As he knows I usually feel guilty about firing up rare sticks, but slowly the guilt is leaving and I am starting to enjoy these things I collect.

I didn't want to have too high expectations for this cigar, as this was my first maduro Opus. that being said, I did because of the rarity of this cigar. I also didn't want to taint the flavors of this cigar, so I paired it with filtered water.

I gave this bad boy a perfect cut followed by the toast to light. Okay right from the start this cigars went beyond my expectations. The funny part was, it tasted just like a power ranger with a maduro wrapper (I don't know what I was expecting). This was one sweet combination. The cigar started with wonderful Opus flavors with spice, cocoa, and that o so sweet maduro. I was expecting that xXx punch right from the start, but this started off mellow and I just enjoyed all the flavors.

Now with the second third, more of the Opus flavor and spice came out with the maduro sweetness going to the background.

This cigar finished just as a regular xXx with the mauro coming and going slightly. Overall, this was a very enjoyable cigar that I would love to have in rotation.

The bottom line is this tasted just like the title says, a maduro xXx. The power ranger is one of my favorite sticks and wish these were regularly available. Thank you Richard for the opportunity to enjoy this cigar.