Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso

kaelaria · 06-01-2011, 11:56 AM

This 5 5/8×49 cigar otherwise known as the Power Ranger, or Triple X, or X3, features a dark brown firm and smooth wrapper with a mottled splotchy appearance, minimal veins, tight seams, even construction and a soft perfume like aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, tons of full bodied smoke with very dry black pepper and tobacco flavors with an extremely long dry finish. You need a drink with this smoke.15 minutes in, the body is way down for an Opus X, to a solid medium while the strength is full on. It’s had a bad burn to this point, with almost an inch difference side to side and at this point needs a relight. Definitely strange for any Opus X. 40 minutes in at the 1/2 way point the flavors finally pick up a bit, adding a smooth coffee to the mix, although still very mild for an Opus X at a medium level. Burn since the relight has been just ok, needing more puffs than the usual cigar to burn properly. The ash is equally unimpressive flaking quite a bit and dropping off every 1/2 inch. 50 minutes in starting the last third, it needs another full relight. It simply does not like to stay burning and goes out on it’s own. It’s not tunnelling or burning lopsided, it just simply goes out. There has been no flavor transition since the last update point. Ending at 1

0 where it went out completely again with 1 1/2″ or so remaining there were no further changes. Video on the site

Sancho Fuente · 06-01-2011, 02:07 PM

For the price, I'll take an Anejo over an Opus anyday.

Thanks for the review.

Ogre · 06-01-2011, 02:13 PM

It has been stated a number of times here, the Opus X needs a good 5 plus years of aging before it peaks in flavor. In my opinion a fresh Opus is "OK", an aged Opus is an awesome cigar. It just having to wait for it that sucks.

pnoon · 06-01-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

It has been stated a number of times here, the Opus X needs a good 5 plus years of aging before it peaks in flavor. In my opinion a fresh Opus is "OK", an aged Opus is an awesome cigar. It just having to wait for it that sucks.

Larry, are you ig-nernt? Cigars are fully aged after 3 years.

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Ogre · 06-01-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Larry, are you ig-nernt? Cigars are fully aged after 3 years.

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Is that part of the Rule of THREE's?????

pnoon · 06-01-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Is that part of the Rule of THREE's?????

Bingo!
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Ogre · 06-01-2011, 03:01 PM

I have been edgamacated!!!! I have seen the light!!!!!

Bill86 · 06-01-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sancho Fuente

For the price, I'll take an Anejo over an Opus anyday.

Thanks for the review.

Winner!

06-01-2011, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sancho Fuente

For the price, I'll take an Anejo over an Opus anyday.

Thanks for the review.

I would have agreed with you 3 years ago or so, but recently the Anejo's have been going down in quality and flavor and the Opus have been getting better the last couple of years in my opinion.

06-03-2011, 10:54 AM

Nice review Bryan

I like the FFOX over the Anejo easily. Far more complex and I just love the smell from the wrapper.

I like 3 years on an Opus though, 5 years is past their prime IMO.

06-03-2011, 11:20 AM

Nice review Bryan! That cigar looks tasty!

06-17-2011, 08:59 PM

Put a year or more age on any Opus X & it becomes an awesome cigar.

06-17-2011, 09:02 PM

A Anjeo with any age on it is awesome as well.
My favorite Anjeo's are the shark and the #46.
One word "AWESOME"!!!!!

06-01-2011, 11:56 AM	#1
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso This 5 5/8×49 cigar otherwise known as the Power Ranger, or Triple X, or X3, features a dark brown firm and smooth wrapper with a mottled splotchy appearance, minimal veins, tight seams, even construction and a soft perfume like aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, tons of full bodied smoke with very dry black pepper and tobacco flavors with an extremely long dry finish. You need a drink with this smoke.15 minutes in, the body is way down for an Opus X, to a solid medium while the strength is full on. It’s had a bad burn to this point, with almost an inch difference side to side and at this point needs a relight. Definitely strange for any Opus X. 40 minutes in at the 1/2 way point the flavors finally pick up a bit, adding a smooth coffee to the mix, although still very mild for an Opus X at a medium level. Burn since the relight has been just ok, needing more puffs than the usual cigar to burn properly. The ash is equally unimpressive flaking quite a bit and dropping off every 1/2 inch. 50 minutes in starting the last third, it needs another full relight. It simply does not like to stay burning and goes out on it’s own. It’s not tunnelling or burning lopsided, it just simply goes out. There has been no flavor transition since the last update point. Ending at 10 where it went out completely again with 1 1/2″ or so remaining there were no further changes. Video on the site __________________ Cigar Videos

06-01-2011, 02:07 PM	#2
Sancho Fuente Bungle in the Jungle Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Tom Location: MD Posts: 89 Trading: (4)	Re: Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso For the price, I'll take an Anejo over an Opus anyday. Thanks for the review. __________________ Insert clever and witty comment here.

06-01-2011, 02:13 PM	#3
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso It has been stated a number of times here, the Opus X needs a good 5 plus years of aging before it peaks in flavor. In my opinion a fresh Opus is "OK", an aged Opus is an awesome cigar. It just having to wait for it that sucks. __________________

06-01-2011, 03:01 PM	#7
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso I have been edgamacated!!!! I have seen the light!!!!! __________________

06-03-2011, 10:54 AM	#10
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso Nice review Bryan I like the FFOX over the Anejo easily. Far more complex and I just love the smell from the wrapper. I like 3 years on an Opus though, 5 years is past their prime IMO.

06-03-2011, 11:20 AM	#11
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso Nice review Bryan! That cigar looks tasty!

06-17-2011, 08:59 PM	#12
Duke9192 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso Put a year or more age on any Opus X & it becomes an awesome cigar.

06-17-2011, 09:02 PM	#13
Duke9192 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso A Anjeo with any age on it is awesome as well. My favorite Anjeo's are the shark and the #46. One word "AWESOME"!!!!!