When did you cut your hair bro?
You mean the beard. I cut it off when it started getting nice here this year. I think back in March sometime. Its a normal ritual for me.
I cut it off in Sept 2009 and was shaving with a straight edge till Oct when it got really nasty and brutal here. We had over 30 inches
of snow in Oct 2009. Then between Nov till Feb it was hitting with the wind chill factor -40 degrees so I started growing a new beard.
Then axed it back in March I think. I just can't remember as time isn't something I keep track of in retirement. :laugh:
Heh. I don't know, looks like you got a makeover though.
Thank you for that substantial post, Mr. Peat. Is there anything wrong with starting on the regular Opus X line, or should I just hold out for the rarer ones? I wonder if there is an Opus X list on this board somewhere which would help me to see which ones are better than others. I'll do some searching.
I'll check out the two links you posted and will keep an eye out in the BST for sure. Thanks!
The Regular line is great smokes. You can't go wrong with them. But I prefer something different. While others collect cigars to smoke on a
special occasion and others collect to just collect. I personally collect to smoke. I don't care how rare a cigar is. I will burn any cigar at any
time. Even if Ihad in my possession a cigar that only 2 was made. I'd burn it in a heart beat.
Opus X is a love it or hate it cigar. My first one was a Opus X Super Belicoso. I couldn't afford many of the higher end cigars till 2002 when I
was awarded my 70% Disability Rated from the Veteran's Administration. Even then I couldn't really afford the higher end still. It wasn't till
2006 when I really was able to afford what I wanted to smoke. Like I said...good things come in time. If you can get one from the Regular
line, do so. Then smoke it after having a full meal. Since many have had problems with the strength of an Opus X. If you want a power
house, then you should look at a Opus X #4 or 5 and even a Power Ranger.
If you want a milder cigar, then you want to go with say the Reserve D'Chateau. Usually with a Opus X...the bigger it is, the milder it will
be. For the common line. Now what I smoke this doesn't always apply. I've posted many reviews on Opus X so you can get some idea
what I am talking about.
Once I do my trip to Kansas City and get my collection home, I will post a thread about it. I have some plans that I've set in motion which
will be one hell of a ride to read about. But things is on hold at the moment since I am buying a Honda CR-V which will be paid for in less
than 24 months. It just means I have to really selective when I purchase cigars and I have been doing that for almost a year now.
For you opus guys. Are they great out of the box or with some age on them? Like the 26/64 series padrons, do they only need aged a year or two, or should they be aged longer? I know their is no scientific answer, just looking for your opinions.
I don’t think the Padron 26/64 need any age at all. The tobacco is already aged for 3-5 years prior to being rolled, but I guess to each his own.For you opus guys. Are they great out of the box or with some age on them? Like the 26/64 series padrons, do they only need aged a year or two, or should they be aged longer? I know their is no scientific answer, just looking for your opinions.
For the longest time I would have agreed with you that I thought they were good cigars, but not great cigars. I would take an Anejo over them any day. Recently I smoked one, and it was nearly perfect. Since then, I’ve been smoking them on a pretty regular basis(all different sizes) and can’t get my hands on enough of them. Either my palate is changing again, or the one’s I’ve had in my humi hit the perfect age, or something because right now every one I’ve smoked has been spot on.
For the longest time I would have agreed with you that I thought they were good cigars, but not great cigars. I would take an Anejo over them any day. Recently I smoked one, and it was nearly perfect. Since then, I’ve been smoking them on a pretty regular basis(all different sizes) and can’t get my hands on enough of them. Either my palate is changing again, or the one’s I’ve had in my humi hit the perfect age, or something because right now every one I’ve smoked has been spot on.
I have always liked Opus, but the last couple of years my palate has been craving them for some reason. Any time I plan on smoking multiple cigars at least one is always an Opus. I can't get enough of them, to the point of it being irrational. Case in point, I was rearranging the humidors and pulled out my boxes of Opus, all full or sealed. What kind of fool needs this many?
Me = idiot.
I prefer a Opus X over any cigar now. Of course I smoke other cigars but Opus X is my #1 dog rocket. Whether working on the yard or just relaxing, that is my go to smoke. It doesn't matter if its -40 degrees out I will smoke a Opus X. :love:
Hey Mike, What Vitola are the 2 big deep boxes, I am unfamiliar with them....
Thanks
DE
For the longest time I would have agreed with you that I thought they were good cigars, but not great cigars. I would take an Anejo over them any day. Recently I smoked one, and it was nearly perfect. Since then, I’ve been smoking them on a pretty regular basis(all different sizes) and can’t get my hands on enough of them. Either my palate is changing again, or the one’s I’ve had in my humi hit the perfect age, or something because right now every one I’ve smoked has been spot on.
I have always liked Opus, but the last couple of years my palate has been craving them for some reason. Any time I plan on smoking multiple cigars at least one is always an Opus. I can't get enough of them, to the point of it being irrational. Case in point, I was rearranging the humidors and pulled out my boxes of Opus, all full or sealed. What kind of fool needs this many?
Me = idiot.
For the longest time I would have agreed with you that I thought they were good cigars, but not great cigars. I would take an Anejo over them any day. Recently I smoked one, and it was nearly perfect. Since then, I’ve been smoking them on a pretty regular basis(all different sizes) and can’t get my hands on enough of them. Either my palate is changing again, or the one’s I’ve had in my humi hit the perfect age, or something because right now every one I’ve smoked has been spot on.
I have always liked Opus, but the last couple of years my palate has been craving them for some reason. Any time I plan on smoking multiple cigars at least one is always an Opus. I can't get enough of them, to the point of it being irrational. Case in point, I was rearranging the humidors and pulled out my boxes of Opus, all full or sealed. What kind of fool needs this many?
Me = idiot.
For the longest time I would have agreed with you that I thought they were good cigars, but not great cigars. I would take an Anejo over them any day. Recently I smoked one, and it was nearly perfect. Since then, I've been smoking them on a pretty regular basis(all different sizes) and can't get my hands on enough of them. Either my palate is changing again, or the one's I've had in my humi hit the perfect age, or something because right now every one I've smoked has been spot on.
I have always liked Opus, but the last couple of years my palate has been craving them for some reason. Any time I plan on smoking multiple cigars at least one is always an Opus. I can't get enough of them, to the point of it being irrational. Case in point, I was rearranging the humidors and pulled out my boxes of Opus, all full or sealed. What kind of fool needs this many?
Me = idiot.
What about your Lost City stuff? Do you feel they may sway your taste over the regular Opus line?
Now that is one hell of an extremely impressive Opus X collection. Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor.
Hey Mike, What Vitola are the 2 big deep boxes, I am unfamiliar with them....
Thanks
DE
Not sure which ones you're referring to exactly, but I'm guessing the Double Robustos.
Hey Mike, What Vitola are the 2 big deep boxes, I am unfamiliar with them....
Thanks
DE
Not sure which ones you're referring to exactly, but I'm guessing the Double Robustos.
I'm sorry I should have been more specific. I thought you could read my mind! :laugh: I was talking about the 4th row, bottom box. Is it a box of "A"s...
Thanks
DE