My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES!

Jimbo14 · 08-21-2009, 07:32 PM

Cigar: Opus X Robusto
Size: 50 x 5"
Filler: Dominican Republic
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Dominican Republic
Price: $55 (yes $55, not a typo. This is a normal price in Australia.)
Drink: Elijah Craig 12 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
Smoking time: 90 minutes

Hey guys, I have been keeping this Opus X Fuente Fuente Robusto in my humidor for about 6 months waiting for my birthday. So yesterday the 21st of August was my 24th birthday so I fired it up.

The construction was good, but suprisingly not as good as the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos I have had, The wrapper split about 2/3 the way down. Oh and of course there was way to much glue spilt over from the band, this is so common from Arturo Fuente and something they really need to address. The draw was perfect, lots of thick smoke, not to loose not to tight.

The flavour was fantastic, very very woody and cedar flavours which I love in a cigar, there was no spice which I was suprised about.

This was very strong in nicotine I had to take a nap after. This cigar burnt very slowly which was great, I got about 90 minutes out of this. However it needed a couple of touch ups.

The Elijah Craig 12 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey was a fantastic drink to pair it with. I had it on the rocks.

Draw: 10/10
Flavour: 10/10
Construction: 8/10
Burn: 7/10
Flavour: 10/10

Overall: 9/10

I won't buy it again because of the Australian price tag. If it were a price of say $30 I would put a few in my humidor. I often smoke Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Double Robustos and I would say that the Don Carlos is a better smoke.

Enjoy the pictures.

08-21-2009, 07:34 PM

its cool when we comonwelth guys get to smoke thos cos thay cost so mutch lol damn the queen and her bloody taxes lol

08-21-2009, 07:35 PM

Nice Review...

And since it's still August 21st here...

Happy Birthday!!!!

Jimbo14 · 08-21-2009, 07:35 PM

I used cedar sticks to light this baby!

MedicCook · 08-21-2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks for the review James. I agree with you about AF and their overly generous glue on the bands.

Jimbo14 · 08-21-2009, 07:36 PM

kelmac07 · 08-21-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubnick

Nice Review...

And since it's still August 21st here...

Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy B-Day James!!

md4958 · 08-21-2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks for the review Jim, and happy birthday!

Jimbo14 · 08-21-2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the kind birthday wishes.

icehog3 · 08-21-2009, 07:41 PM

It's a shame that a cigar that you rate so highly and like so much is off limits because of price. Great review, and Happy Birthday.

08-21-2009, 07:41 PM

I hate to be a "Post Whore"

, but great review and pictures. I love Opus, it's a shame they cost so much Down Under.
Oh, Happy Birthday!!

Scottw · 08-21-2009, 07:41 PM

Happy Birthday and great review. I like the Glencairn class too!

G G · 08-21-2009, 07:47 PM

Happy birthday and nice review.

elderboy02 · 08-21-2009, 07:51 PM

Thanks for the review!

Kreth · 08-21-2009, 08:26 PM

Happy birthday, and thanks for the review!

tuxpuff · 08-21-2009, 08:28 PM

Happy Birthday! Great review and pics!

RJK18 · 08-21-2009, 08:30 PM

Another great review. Happy birthday.

SmokeyJoe · 08-21-2009, 09:49 PM

Glad you enjoyed the birthday smoke!

I love the Opus X as well... and feeling very grateful that I have not had to pay anywhere near that for one. Sorry, bro.

So what is your common day-to-day smoke? What does an average premium cigar cost you there? Just curious.

Jimbo14 · 08-21-2009, 10:41 PM

Common day to day smoke would be a Montecristo Petit Edmundo. They are $22ea here. I pay alot of money to enjoy this hobby.

Norcal_aaron · 08-21-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Glad you enjoyed the birthday smoke!

I love the Opus X as well... and feeling very grateful that I have not had to pay anywhere near that for one. Sorry, bro.

So what is your common day-to-day smoke? What does an average premium cigar cost you there? Just curious.

Ahh come on gents, lets not pitty him too much with the access and selection of al the ISOM smokes down under I bet he gets to smoke some nice ones.
All kidding aside Happy Birthday, it is to bad that the price is soooo high. Glad you enjoyed great smoke for your birthday. The cedar sticks are a nice touch, that is one method I have yet to light a smoke with. Great review and pictures!!!

08-21-2009, 07:32 PM	#1
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! Cigar: Opus X Robusto Size: 50 x 5" Filler: Dominican Republic Binder: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Dominican Republic Price: $55 (yes $55, not a typo. This is a normal price in Australia.) Drink: Elijah Craig 12 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Smoking time: 90 minutes Hey guys, I have been keeping this Opus X Fuente Fuente Robusto in my humidor for about 6 months waiting for my birthday. So yesterday the 21st of August was my 24th birthday so I fired it up. The construction was good, but suprisingly not as good as the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos I have had, The wrapper split about 2/3 the way down. Oh and of course there was way to much glue spilt over from the band, this is so common from Arturo Fuente and something they really need to address. The draw was perfect, lots of thick smoke, not to loose not to tight. The flavour was fantastic, very very woody and cedar flavours which I love in a cigar, there was no spice which I was suprised about. This was very strong in nicotine I had to take a nap after. This cigar burnt very slowly which was great, I got about 90 minutes out of this. However it needed a couple of touch ups. The Elijah Craig 12 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey was a fantastic drink to pair it with. I had it on the rocks. Draw: 10/10 Flavour: 10/10 Construction: 8/10 Burn: 7/10 Flavour: 10/10 Overall: 9/10 I won't buy it again because of the Australian price tag. If it were a price of say $30 I would put a few in my humidor. I often smoke Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Double Robustos and I would say that the Don Carlos is a better smoke. Enjoy the pictures.

08-21-2009, 07:34 PM	#2
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! its cool when we comonwelth guys get to smoke thos cos thay cost so mutch lol damn the queen and her bloody taxes lol

08-21-2009, 07:35 PM	#3
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! Nice Review... And since it's still August 21st here... Happy Birthday!!!!

08-21-2009, 07:35 PM	#4
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! I used cedar sticks to light this baby!

08-21-2009, 07:36 PM	#5
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! Thanks for the review James. I agree with you about AF and their overly generous glue on the bands. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-21-2009, 07:36 PM	#8
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! Thanks for the review Jim, and happy birthday! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

08-21-2009, 07:40 PM	#9
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! Thanks for the kind birthday wishes.

08-21-2009, 07:41 PM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,885 Trading: (60)	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! It's a shame that a cigar that you rate so highly and like so much is off limits because of price. Great review, and Happy Birthday. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-21-2009, 07:41 PM	#11
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! I hate to be a "Post Whore" , but great review and pictures. I love Opus, it's a shame they cost so much Down Under. Oh, Happy Birthday!!

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Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! Happy Birthday and great review. I like the Glencairn class too!

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08-21-2009, 09:49 PM	#18
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,164 Trading: (28)	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! Glad you enjoyed the birthday smoke! I love the Opus X as well... and feeling very grateful that I have not had to pay anywhere near that for one. Sorry, bro. So what is your common day-to-day smoke? What does an average premium cigar cost you there? Just curious. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

08-21-2009, 10:41 PM	#19
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: My first Opus X Fuente! PICTURES! Common day to day smoke would be a Montecristo Petit Edmundo. They are $22ea here. I pay alot of money to enjoy this hobby.