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Opus X flavor profile

Seth

Seth

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I had my first Opus X yesterday, a Power Ranger. It had been resting in my humi for two months at 70%. Damn what a buzz at the end. As I smoked it I tasted lots of spice / pepper alternating with really lots of spice / pepper.

Do all Opus X share this same flavor profile? How much do they relax with age and other flavors come out, or do they?

I have enjoyed every AF cigar I have tried. This one was unlike anything others. While it is obviously a quality smoke, I am really not sure if I liked it or not.


Seth



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IMO they all have a similar overall profile, although each vitola I have smoked represents something a bit different. For me the Opus X was a bit of an acquired taste as they do have a very distinct flavor. At first I wasn't a huge fan, but over time I have come to truly enjoy them.
 
Seth said:
I had my first Opus X yesterday, a Power Ranger. It had been resting in my humi for two months at 70%. Damn what a buzz at the end. As I smoked it I tasted lots of spice / pepper alternating with really lots of spice / pepper.
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That sounds about right for a fresh Opus. The Power Ranger is one of the stronger vitolas (thus the name).

Do all Opus X share this same flavor profile? How much do they relax with age and other flavors come out, or do they?
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The spice fades away a bit as the cigar ages, allowing you to taste some of the more subtle flavors.
 
haven't yet had an aged opus, but the ones that are just weeks to months old have tasted like a spicy AF with bitter and sulphur thrown in. I've only had 2 that didn't contain the nasty, but they were really powerful.

I'm hoping they get better as I have about a dozen of different sizes in the humi for the last 3-4 months, probably won't smoke another til sept. to see how they've improved.

I also have some psd4's that were great when I got them, but had one this weekend and it's got that bitter sulphury burn your throat feeling. Must be in a sick period?
 
I would say that Opuses all have similar flavor profiles with varying amounts of spice and strength. My personal favorites are the thicker and longer ones. A, DC, and Robusto in particular. I feel that they have much better balance and less spice which lets me taste the other elements.

My first Opus was a Petit Lancero...man that was a mistake. Too much strength and spice. Tried a #5 next, mistake again. Sitting there sweating from the power is no fun. At this point I was getting frustated...finally had a Double Corona and I found one of my favorite smokes. IMO, the Opus line can have a profile for everyone (assuming they like full bodied cigars). It has a wider strength spectrum than any other brands I know of.

With aged Opus (~8 years), the flavors become very well blended together and strength is significantly milder with some spice that remains on the lips.
 
moki said:
Seth said:
I had my first Opus X yesterday, a Power Ranger. It had been resting in my humi for two months at 70%. Damn what a buzz at the end. As I smoked it I tasted lots of spice / pepper alternating with really lots of spice / pepper.
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That sounds about right for a fresh Opus. The Power Ranger is one of the stronger vitolas (thus the name).

Do all Opus X share this same flavor profile? How much do they relax with age and other flavors come out, or do they?
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The spice fades away a bit as the cigar ages, allowing you to taste some of the more subtle flavors.
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I agree with moki 100%.
 
audilicious said:
haven't yet had an aged opus, but the ones that are just weeks to months old have tasted like a spicy AF with bitter and sulphur thrown in. I've only had 2 that didn't contain the nasty, but they were really powerful.

I'm hoping they get better as I have about a dozen of different sizes in the humi for the last 3-4 months, probably won't smoke another til sept. to see how they've improved.

I also have some psd4's that were great when I got them, but had one this weekend and it's got that bitter sulphury burn your throat feeling. Must be in a sick period?
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What year was the psd4 from?
 
I haven't smoked a Opus before. :laugh:

Ok ok..time to be serious. After having smoked many different Opus X and Forbidden X, I can say they are very unique from one another. They call the Power Ranger strong and I disagree as the LBMF is 100 times more potent than a Power Ranger. I can't even say they have similar profiles as each one presents a very unique smoking experience in the varying sizes. Not all of them even have the Raspberry notes that I have mentioned in a lot of the reviews I've done. I can say this...when they are fresh, they tend to be pretty potent and I've noticed that pattern in many of the sizes. But as they age, I believe the strength fades a little which does allow the more subtle notes to come out. But then again, this could all depend on my mood and how I see the cigar at that given snap shot in time. :thumbs:
 
An Opus constructed for the European, Canadian, or any market other than the good ole usa will have different filler combinations. Just thought those interested would like to know.
 
coventrycat86 said:
moki said:
Seth said:
I had my first Opus X yesterday, a Power Ranger. It had been resting in my humi for two months at 70%. Damn what a buzz at the end. As I smoked it I tasted lots of spice / pepper alternating with really lots of spice / pepper.
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That sounds about right for a fresh Opus. The Power Ranger is one of the stronger vitolas (thus the name).

Do all Opus X share this same flavor profile? How much do they relax with age and other flavors come out, or do they?
Click to expand...

The spice fades away a bit as the cigar ages, allowing you to taste some of the more subtle flavors.
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I agree with moki 100%.
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Way to go with the controversial stance there, Bill.








JK :) My experience with Opus is not as extensive as either of these two gentlemen, but from what I've smoked, I too would have to agree.
 
I find that the #5 tends to be sweeter and not as harsh, which is why I like it the best.
 
moki said:
night rider said:
An Opus constructed for the European, Canadian, or any market other than the good ole usa will have different filler combinations. Just thought those interested would like to know.
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This is false.
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pfffft.... why should we believe you over this new guy with 2 posts?? What makes you so qualified?




:sign:

---John Holmes...
 
JHolmes763 said:
moki said:
night rider said:
An Opus constructed for the European, Canadian, or any market other than the good ole usa will have different filler combinations. Just thought those interested would like to know.
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This is false.
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pfffft.... why should we believe you over this new guy with 2 posts?? What makes you so qualified?
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I always wonder how dumb-ass (and wrong) rumors get started. There is one blend for regular production Opus X cigars, no matter where in the world they are sold.

In fact they are sold to markets other than the USA as largely an afterthought, to maintain international trademarks on the product and name.
 
moki said:
JHolmes763 said:
moki said:
night rider said:
An Opus constructed for the European, Canadian, or any market other than the good ole usa will have different filler combinations. Just thought those interested would like to know.
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This is false.
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pfffft.... why should we believe you over this new guy with 2 posts?? What makes you so qualified?
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I always wonder how dumb-ass (and wrong) rumors get started. There is one blend for regular production Opus X cigars, no matter where in the world they are sold.

In fact they are sold to markets other than the USA as largely an afterthought, to maintain international trademarks on the product and name.
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Come on, Moki. Next thing you're going to tell us there really isn't weed in them. How else do they get that "Cubanesque" flavor?








:laugh:
 
moki said:
In fact they are sold to markets other than the USA as largely an afterthought, to maintain international trademarks on the product and name.
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And that is probably the reason a xXx costs close to 32 dollars a piece and a Double Corona almost 50 dollars here in Germany. Keep the price high to lower the demand everywhere except the USA.
 
moki, love your enthusiasm. now my wife of 19 years would tend to agree with your wittiness and astute use of recognition by past discretions and more than likely future endeavors and actions of mine. Since this is a forum where one cannot directly "advertise" their chosen professions for monetary gain, I will share with you simple market demands and governmental intrusion..... blah blah blah. I am also sure that you personally have smoked a wider scale of cigar selections available then I care to say. Allow me the benefit of the "doubt" to speak upon my defense, since I grow tobacco, harvest tobacco, export tobacco, blend tobacco (in the DR) understand the GATT and Nafta provisions, been to various Free Zone production facilities (in the DR) as well as the local parent facilities of the same global distributors of well known and publized manufacturers that yes sir, we do use different fillers for different markets.
 
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