Opus X Perfecxion#5

RevSmoke · 03-17-2009, 12:45 PM

I am really enjoying smaller cigars lately, so seeing one of these, I grabbed it and let it sit for w few months in my humidor. Actually, more like a year.

Last night I burned it.

This is a very good looking stick with a great looking wrapper, and well constructed. This isn't lacking for fill.

It took a flame well, and we were off. Draw was a bit tight, but not a serious problem. And the burn was very even.

Initially, it was rather tasty, a bit of spice, sweet, some cedar and leather, and hints of coffee seemed to dominate. It was on the stronger side of medium bodied. It never really "WOWed" me though.

Then it turned on me just about the 1/2 way point. It got bitter and rancid tasting. I don't know how to describe it. I tried to purge a couple times, to no effect. I don't puff hard on a stick, once every 45 seconds or so, if that. And now, it is frying my tongue.

Needless to say, I set it down with 1.5 - 2 inches of it left. I was disappointed, seriously disappointed.

I still have a couple Opus left in the humidor, but I must say that this one has made me put off smoking another anytime soon, maybe they need more agining. I don't know.

I'd say it was because of the humidor, but I smoke out of it regularly and didn't have a problem.

Is this unusual? Or is it me?

BamBam · 03-17-2009, 02:10 PM

I have heard that the #5 is the most harsh of all the Opus line. The #5 is actually the only one I've ever had and it definitely didn't wow me. I actually didn't care for it.

karmaz00 · 03-17-2009, 02:14 PM

hopefully the other are better for ya

RevSmoke · 03-17-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamBam

I have heard that the #5 is the most harsh of all the Opus line. The #5 is actually the only one I've ever had and it definitely didn't wow me. I actually didn't care for it.

If the 2nd half had been like the first half, I'd have enjoyed it.

Scottw · 03-17-2009, 03:16 PM

Nice review sir!!!

03-17-2009, 12:45 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,848 Trading: (51)	Opus X Perfecxion#5 I am really enjoying smaller cigars lately, so seeing one of these, I grabbed it and let it sit for w few months in my humidor. Actually, more like a year. Last night I burned it. This is a very good looking stick with a great looking wrapper, and well constructed. This isn't lacking for fill. It took a flame well, and we were off. Draw was a bit tight, but not a serious problem. And the burn was very even. Initially, it was rather tasty, a bit of spice, sweet, some cedar and leather, and hints of coffee seemed to dominate. It was on the stronger side of medium bodied. It never really "WOWed" me though. Then it turned on me just about the 1/2 way point. It got bitter and rancid tasting. I don't know how to describe it. I tried to purge a couple times, to no effect. I don't puff hard on a stick, once every 45 seconds or so, if that. And now, it is frying my tongue. Needless to say, I set it down with 1.5 - 2 inches of it left. I was disappointed, seriously disappointed. I still have a couple Opus left in the humidor, but I must say that this one has made me put off smoking another anytime soon, maybe they need more agining. I don't know. I'd say it was because of the humidor, but I smoke out of it regularly and didn't have a problem. Is this unusual? Or is it me? __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-17-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion#5 I have heard that the #5 is the most harsh of all the Opus line. The #5 is actually the only one I've ever had and it definitely didn't wow me. I actually didn't care for it.

03-17-2009, 02:14 PM	#3
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion#5 hopefully the other are better for ya __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

03-17-2009, 03:16 PM	#5
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion#5 Nice review sir!!! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."