07-10-2006, 10:31 PM
Opus X xXx (Power Ranger)
MSRP $8.75 purchased for $9.85
4.625 x 49
Wrapper DR
Binder DR
Filler DR
This is actually the first Opus X I have ever smoked. I found a vendor that didn't gouge me and have 11 sticks of different assortments to choose from. Lancero, Corona Gorda, and xXx. I chose to smoke this one first because the size of the cigar is intriguing and I love the pyramid cap on cigars.
The presentation of the cigar is fantastic with a red ribbon around the foot and a beautiful band. The wrapper is nice looking with a few veins. It is medium brown and has a nice red hue and marbalized look to it. The roll is slightly tight not giving much when I squeeze, but I found no soft spots and it is nicely filled. I let the cigar sit out for a good half hour before smoking because it was only in my humi for about two weeks and I heard these cigars are a little wet without age.
I clipped the pyramid cap about 3/8 inch and took a few prelight draws which tasted good. I toasted the foot then lit it up and BOOM I was met with lots of thick, flavorful, spicy white smoke that lingered on my palate instantly. After a few puffs I new this would have a long finish. At one point the tip of my tongue was numb from the smoke. After the first inch
of the cigar it mellowed out a little and had woodsy/leathery flavor. The cigar was med-full in strength and med-full flavor. It tasted good down to the nub with no bitter flavors.
The ash of the cigar held on for a good 2 inches, but it did burn unevenly at times and I touched it up with a z-insert zippo lighter twice. For the most part it was solidly constructed.
Overall my first experience with the Opus X was a good one. The cigar was very flavorful, but just a bit overpriced in my opinion. With the size of the cigar these should be priced around $6-7. Hopefully these improve with age because I have 5 more in the humi.
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MSRP $8.75 purchased for $9.85
4.625 x 49
Wrapper DR
Binder DR
Filler DR
This is actually the first Opus X I have ever smoked. I found a vendor that didn't gouge me and have 11 sticks of different assortments to choose from. Lancero, Corona Gorda, and xXx. I chose to smoke this one first because the size of the cigar is intriguing and I love the pyramid cap on cigars.
The presentation of the cigar is fantastic with a red ribbon around the foot and a beautiful band. The wrapper is nice looking with a few veins. It is medium brown and has a nice red hue and marbalized look to it. The roll is slightly tight not giving much when I squeeze, but I found no soft spots and it is nicely filled. I let the cigar sit out for a good half hour before smoking because it was only in my humi for about two weeks and I heard these cigars are a little wet without age.
I clipped the pyramid cap about 3/8 inch and took a few prelight draws which tasted good. I toasted the foot then lit it up and BOOM I was met with lots of thick, flavorful, spicy white smoke that lingered on my palate instantly. After a few puffs I new this would have a long finish. At one point the tip of my tongue was numb from the smoke. After the first inch
of the cigar it mellowed out a little and had woodsy/leathery flavor. The cigar was med-full in strength and med-full flavor. It tasted good down to the nub with no bitter flavors.
The ash of the cigar held on for a good 2 inches, but it did burn unevenly at times and I touched it up with a z-insert zippo lighter twice. For the most part it was solidly constructed.
Overall my first experience with the Opus X was a good one. The cigar was very flavorful, but just a bit overpriced in my opinion. With the size of the cigar these should be priced around $6-7. Hopefully these improve with age because I have 5 more in the humi.
