Opus X Belicoso XXX

Strength: Full Bodied
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Shadegrown
Shape: Belicoso
Size: 4 5/8 x 49
Cutter: Xicar (first cap)
Duration: 1:35







Decided to try a Power Ranger without much time to age, and post up a quick review. Pulled this Opus out of the humidor after a couple weeks to acclimate (65% RH). Draw was perfect, lots of thick white smoke. Extremely smooth, with delicious flavors of toffee, sweet leather and raisins. Halfway through much of the same, sweet and earthy flavors are still there, and the spice picks up with a little red/bell pepper note on the back. Strength picks up at the final third and I'm really getting a nice buzz. I can't believe how slow this stick is smoking. Burn was a little wavy and required a couple touch ups but nothing deal breaking. Ash was solid, (flowered a little) and hung on for 45 minutes (at least) before dropping. Would I smoke or buy these again? Most definitely, as this is my favorite vitola of the Opus line.

[mfarre03]

Nice review, never had an Opus of any sort but they seem to be a fav here. Would this be a cigar that I would let age?

That is a good stick. Nice review.

[burnem]

Originally Posted by mfarre03

Nice review, never had an Opus of any sort but they seem to be a fav here. Would this be a cigar that I would let age?

Definitely let it age if you can resist, although some like them fresh as I do occasionally, but be ready to deal with lots of pepper. Nice review.

Nice review...that little sucker gave me quite the buzz too!