The Big Ugly
Saturday, August 22, 2020 4:11:53 AM
What are y’all’s thoughts on aging of Opus X? I have a box of Opus X #2 Belicoso from 2007’ish; to me they don’t have the full flavor that they used to have. Any thoughts? “Fresh Opus” seem to hit me in the sweet spot.
Plowboy221
Saturday, August 22, 2020 5:16:54 AM
Pm CelticBomber for aging and tips, he is the forum Opus expert as well customer service liaison.
opelmanta1900
Saturday, August 22, 2020 8:37:10 AM
I prefer younger opus as well... recently smoked a pretty old (possibly OR) double corona, and while it was still very enjoyable, it wasn't until the final third that it really started to show some of the classic pepper/spice that a young opus shows...

That being said, I'm certain there are a number of people who prefer let that pepper kick die down for a few years before enjoying... it's like I say, smoke what I like and like what I smoke... otherwise Christmas is gonna come around and you're gonna have to make a special trip out just for my gift...

ZRX1200
Saturday, August 22, 2020 11:49:22 AM
I think Fuente puts them out too soon, I prefer aged but it really depends on the vitola.

It’s an organic product so saying every year should be aged the same is kinda silly.

opelmanta1900
Saturday, August 22, 2020 12:11:35 PM
I should retract my previous statement... I don't know that I like fresh opus, I just don't like them aged to the point where they lose their kick...
bgz
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  • Herf-A-Holic
Saturday, August 22, 2020 12:27:17 PM
Those old lfds.... ran out :/

Opus though... smoke them puppies straight off the truck.

deadeyedick
Saturday, August 22, 2020 1:08:06 PM
I'm not a fan of young Opus. Depending on the vitola I think they improve for many years. I still have a partial box of Power Rangers from 2003 and they are still strong little puppies. If they lose much of their flavor and spice within a few years something if amiss in your aging humi setup.
Bourbonlover123
Saturday, August 22, 2020 9:42:22 PM
Perfecxion no. 2 and 4’s are my favorite aged opus. They begin to get this raspberry note after a few years on them. 3-5 years is perfect on these.
Whistlebritches
Saturday, August 22, 2020 9:57:11 PM
I'm a 5 years + fan myself........had em 10 plus and found I like them even better
hnixon12
Saturday, August 22, 2020 10:09:31 PM
i always age Opus X at least a year.....LOL....waiting for the responses.....😂
KingoftheCove
Saturday, August 22, 2020 10:15:20 PM

i always age Opus X at least a year.....LOL....waiting for the responses.....😂

hnixon12 wrote:

Liar....

Palama
Saturday, August 22, 2020 10:38:52 PM

i always age Opus X at least a year.....LOL....waiting for the responses.....😂

hnixon12 wrote:

Wait a minute.

You smoke cigars other than Cubans and Pepin-rolled Padillas? 😱

The Big Ugly
Saturday, August 22, 2020 10:49:06 PM
🙌🏾🙌🏾
MACS
Saturday, August 22, 2020 11:16:29 PM
Waddup TBU?

I prefer the freshies, myself... same with the Ashton VSG's. I like them fresh.

delta1
Monday, August 24, 2020 5:43:34 PM
the memorable OX have been the well aged ones...imho, regardless of size, the fresher (ROTT to 2-3 years is considered fresh) all seem to be lacking the complexity and depth of flavors compared to the well aged ones
ZRX1200
Monday, August 24, 2020 5:49:19 PM
^ the problem I have is the “green” fresh Opus taste, sour not quite acrid
hnixon12
Thursday, August 27, 2020 3:28:38 PM

Wait a minute.

You smoke cigars other than Cubans and Pepin-rolled Padillas? 😱

Palama wrote:

I dabble ......

Palama
Thursday, August 27, 2020 4:45:35 PM

I dabble ......

hnixon12 wrote:

You’re as faithful as Bill Clinton. [jester]

Abrignac
Thursday, August 27, 2020 5:38:27 PM
Opus tobaccos are some of most aged leaf used to roll a cigar.
Redlegs 21
Friday, August 28, 2020 9:56:24 PM
Joe Biden likes them young too.
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