Opus X

OK, I finally had my first Opus. I have a few resting in the humi that I don't want to touch until they've gotten a little age and possibly only for special occasions. However, my local B&M got some in and I decided I'd try a perfection #5 since I didn't have all that much time. Well, that little cigar ended up taking quite a bit longer than expected. Here's the low down...

Size: 4 7/8 x 40
Cigar Shape: Petit Corona
Cigar Filler: Dominican Republic
Cigar Binder: Dominican Republic
Cigar Wrapper: Dominican Republic
Price: $10.95 with tax

Pre-light, this cigar looked and smelled gorgeous and my anticipation was getting the best of me. I clipped the cap and took a few pre-light draws. There was ample spice and a sweet fig or raisin-like note that dominated. This was definitely a first for me. It lit nice and off we went.

Once again, I made the stupid mistake of smoking a strong cigar on an empty stomach and this little firecracker was not one to be messed with and it was going to show me. It didn't take much before my head was absolutely swimming and I got that empty tingling feeling in the pit of my stomach. The flavor, however was very nice. Spice danced around on different spots of the tongue, joined by that fig/raisin flavor found in the pre-light, only more subtle. Clean tobacco and some leather joined in the fun. On a side note, my mouth would water every time I took a puff on this cigar - that's never happened to me while smoking a cigar.

One thing I noticed, aside from the immense strength of this tiny cigar was the fact that it burned extremely slow (which is good, considering the price of these cigars), making for quite a drawn out experience (no pun intended). Nearing the middle of the cigar, a strong cocoa flavor was picked up and dominated the majority of what was left of the smoke.

While I strongly believe you get what you pay for (I understand it's all preference and to each his own), I honestly felt this cigar was worth the cash paid for it. I've spent much more on cigars I've enjoyed much less and spent slightly less on cigars I've enjoyed just as much or even more. All in all, it was a very good experience and I picked up at least one new flavor that I've never experienced in a cigar before, so my pallet has learned from it. In the end, I'd highly recommend this cigar to anyone interested in finding out what all the hype is about, but eat something first!

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ebitler

Does outland have a large selection or just a couple sizes, its seems like everyone talks about the XXX is that the size to try?

dutyje

I didn't look at the selection in detail... She pulled the drawer open bragging about how they still had some left, muttered some syllables including "thirty," and my mind pretty much shut her out after that. If I had heard a "teen" somewhere in there, I probably would have one for myself, and could tell you more about them

bbc020

the XXX was the first one I found in a B&M about 5-6 months ago...had a limit of 2 for $18 a piece...needless to say, I dropped the cash...I have a few more that I picked up from another B&M that were a bit more expensive @20-22 each...tough to find anywhere near SRP

kaspera79

ebitler:
I can't take all this opus x talk anymore. I have the day off and I'm going opux shopping I feel as though I need to experience one now.

Hey ebitler, you have a pm. kas.

ebitler

kaspera79:
ebitler:
I can't take all this opus x talk anymore. I have the day off and I'm going opux shopping I feel as though I need to experience one now.
Hey ebitler, you have a pm. kas.

Thanks !

phobicsquirrel

Yup, I've spent nothing less than 26 for an opus... sucks, wish I could get them for 17 or so... my local shop says they get them around 3 times a year and xmas is usually a sure thing, so hopefully they will get some in, though since they are selling the ashton vsgs, and padron 26's and 64's for about the same prices as other online merchants including cigar.com I'm thinking 30 or so for the opus's will be likely... =(

kaspera79

.. But they are a fine cigar and worth the occasional splurge..I have never seen them for less than 25 bucks anywhere. If I would pay 25 why would they sell them for 17 ? Supply and demand.

phobicsquirrel

true but hearing people paying 17 or so for them makes me jealous...

Rob1110

check your pms squirrel.

ebitler

phobicsquirrel:
true but hearing people paying 17 or so for them makes me jealous...

17 bucks would almost be a steal compared to what you have to pay most places

phobicsquirrel

No kidding, thanks to Kas, i was able to find several but for close to 30 bucks a stick is a lot..

rdnstn

I haven't seen one of these at all, let alone be able to give a price. I want to pick up a couple and save them with my GOF for a special occasion.

Jetmech_63

I agree with you guys, i got like 2/3's through this thread and have to try one of these. May part of california i cant find them for under around 50-70 each...i kid you not i'll send the pics! C-bid has em for a decent price but still a few days left on the auction. Maybe i'll get lucky for christmas! How similar are these to GOF? I've had a few of those and they are GREAT!!

phobicsquirrel

holly crap, are you serious? 50-70 a stick? man, I didn't know cali stuck it to ya that bad =(

kaspera79

Jetmech_63:
I agree with you guys, i got like 2/3's through this thread and have to try one of these. May part of california i cant find them for under around 50-70 each...i kid you not i'll send the pics! C-bid has em for a decent price but still a few days left on the auction. Maybe i'll get lucky for christmas! How similar are these to GOF? I've had a few of those and they are GREAT!!

Jet, buy them online, They are here from time to time but a little google work will help you find the best deals out there on them. I have found several online retailers that I consider fair, and always in stock..And no, what is it in Cali. 47% sales tax.

Jetmech_63

It's 48 and change for the tobacco tax, 7.25 for the sales tax plus the stores mark up which in my area is kind of high. They figure if they are good enough to sell good cigars they are good enough to charge out the wazoo. I'll keep looking online, thanks Kas!

kuzi16

in the same line as opus... ANEJO

here is my story. (its short)

i walked into the B&M today. in there i found a Hemmingway BETWEEN THE LINES .... AT MSRP!!!! (one per person). but alas...
i did not buy.

i couldnt afford them after blowing the last of my cigar budget on 2 anejo sharks... also MSRP.

he got the box in at 10 am. i got there at 3 PM. the box was already half gone. i dont think they lasted the day.

Scrambler

kuzi16:
i walked into the B&M today. in there i found a Hemmingway BETWEEN THE LINES .... AT MSRP!!!! (one per person). but alas...
i did not buy.

Damn, now that is showing some restraint. I just ordered a couple of Between the Lines from the Fuente family owned retailer at a good price, but I still would've snatched that up. I still need to get my hands on a Shark. I'd better go check my favorite B&M tomorrow.

rwheelwright

kuzi16:
in the same line as opus... ANEJO

here is my story. (its short)

i walked into the B&M today. in there i found a Hemmingway BETWEEN THE LINES .... AT MSRP!!!! (one per person). but alas...
i did not buy.

i couldnt afford them after blowing the last of my cigar budget on 2 anejo sharks... also MSRP.

he got the box in at 10 am. i got there at 3 PM. the box was already half gone. i dont think they lasted the day.

Lucky ***. I soooooo want to get my hands on a few of these. Maybe cigar.com will get a box or two.

phobicsquirrel

Scrambler:
kuzi16:
i walked into the B&M today. in there i found a Hemmingway BETWEEN THE LINES .... AT MSRP!!!! (one per person). but alas...
i did not buy.
Damn, now that is showing some restraint. I just ordered a couple of Between the Lines from the Fuente family owned retailer at a good price, but I still would've snatched that up. I still need to get my hands on a Shark. I'd better go check my favorite B&M tomorrow.

wow, I've been wanting to try one of those, I'm very jealous!!! btw I wonder if it's any good...

kuzi16

im not a big cameroon fan as is... so to me thats just a way over priced cameroon.

....with a very cool wrapper and thats very rare.

phobicsquirrel

what was the msrp? Just curios. I'm wondering if those guys have a wrapper issue while smoking, since it looks like it uses two wrappers.

kuzi16

between the lines: $18.22
Anejo shark: $12.50

limit one on the between the lines and two on the sharks.

im gunna stop in again and see what else they my have gotten in. rumor has it that they will be getting OpusX in. ... but you know how rumors go.

they do use two wrappers. ...i have heard of burn issues but the only barber poles that i have smoked have been issue free.

Scrambler

kuzi16:
between the lines: $18.22
Anejo shark: $12.50

Damn, then I really got a good deal.

kuzi16:
they do use two wrappers. ...i have heard of burn issues but the only barber poles that i have smoked have been issue free.

The Fuente barber poles use 2 full size wrappers layered one over the other. This ensures that the combined wrapper is uniform, minimizing burn issues. It's when you have stripes applied over a full wrapper that you're more likely to get burn issues.

Here is what I got today:

urbino

That is the sexiest thing I have ever seen.

kaspera79

urbino:
That is the sexiest thing I have ever seen.

Ummm. Urbi, you need to get out more.

urbino

kaspera79:
urbino:
That is the sexiest thing I have ever seen.
Ummm. Urbi, you need to get out more.

Or get more girls to come in. Do the girl places deliver?

kaspera79

urbino:
kaspera79:
urbino:
That is the sexiest thing I have ever seen.
Ummm. Urbi, you need to get out more.
Or get more girls to come in. Do the girl places deliver?

Have you tried Craigs List ?

Jetmech_63

Chinese delivery gives you heartburn and Girl delivery makes it hurt to pee

gmill880

talked with owner of local b&m tuesday about opus x delivery, she was saying may be in really short supply soon. something about hurricanes and warehouses . anyone else hear this ?