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.

Pm CelticBomber for aging and tips, he is the forum Opus expert as well customer service liaison.

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...

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.

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...

Those old lfds.... ran out :/

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

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.

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.

I'm a 5 years + fan myself........had em 10 plus and found I like them even better

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

[quote=hnixon12]i always age Opus X at least a year.....LOL....waiting for the responses.....😂 [/quote]

Liar....

[quote=hnixon12]i always age Opus X at least a year.....LOL....waiting for the responses.....😂 [/quote]

Wait a minute.

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

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Waddup TBU?

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

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

^ the problem I have is the “green” fresh Opus taste, sour not quite acrid

[quote=Palama]Wait a minute.

You smoke cigars other than Cubans and Pepin-rolled Padillas? 😱[/quote]

I dabble ......

[quote=hnixon12]I dabble ......[/quote]

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

Opus tobaccos are some of most aged leaf used to roll a cigar.

Joe Biden likes them young too.