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Arturo Fuente Opus X "A" review

moki

moki

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Do not adjust your monitor. That is the actual size of this cigar.

The Opus X A is the largest of the Opus X line; a veritable monster at 9 1/4" x 47. I've had some of these for a while, but despite wanting to spark one up, I've just never really had the time I feared it would take. Finally I decided enough was enough, and marked off an evening of poker to smoke this bad boy.

Most of the Opus X A's come in their own individual sealed coffins, and sell for rather ridiculous prices on the Internet, due to their relative scarcity. So of course, I had to give it a shot.

Despite the size of this cigar, it lit up rather easily, and had a nice draw. I'm in the habit of clenching cigars in my mouth as I smoked them hands-free, and it was a little odd with this one because the weight of it required actual effort to keep the cigar from falling out. I also had to be careful not to turn my head to quickly at the crowded poker table for fear that I'd burn someone's eye out.

Drama regarding the size aside, the cigar was surprisingly mild. I enjoy Opus X cigars for their jalapeno flavor and that wonderful Opus X buzz. This was sadly lacking with the Opus X A I smoked. It was Jack Daniels cut with water. Jimi Hendrix played at 1/2 volume.

It was still an enjoyable smoke, it just wasn't what I'd signed up for. I have to say, if I wanted to smoke a large Opus X, I'd reach for a Double Corona before an Opus X A. Why this cigar seems to be rated so highly, I don't quite understand. I know, I know... you still have to try it. That's fine, but keep your expectations in check.
 
What a monster!!! I thought my Opus DC's were big. Did you smoke the whole thing? Sorry to here it was not up to the rest of the line. :(
 
You'll have to use up another poker night to try the Diamond Crown #1 I sent. Not quite so long at 8.5" but 54 gage instead of 47. I takes me well over 2 hours to get through one. It's a medium cigar so you may find it doesn't have enough kick for you.
 
AVB said:
You'll have to use up another poker night to try the Diamond Crown #1 I sent. Not quite so long at 8.5" but 54 gage instead of 47. I takes me well over 2 hours to get through one. It's a medium cigar so you may find it doesn't have enough kick for you.
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Well, that may be fine actually. If a cigar is intentionally blended that way, it can all come together and makes sense. The Opus X A I had just tasted "off" -- like it was trying to be something it's not.

Granted, this is from smoking only one Opus X A, and it was by no means a bad cigar -- quite enjoyable as a matter of fact. Just didn't seem right to me.
 
Ah, Moki I love the "A" size cigars!! Too bad you were disappointed. I have an Opus xXx DC that I'm going to try soon. You said you'd reach for a DC before an A, have you ever had the DC's before?
 
coventrycat86 said:
Ah, Moki I love the "A" size cigars!! Too bad you were disappointed. I have an Opus xXx DC that I'm going to try soon. You said you'd reach for a DC before an A, have you ever had the DC's before?
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Yessir, I have. They have more of a traditional Opus X taste profile; a lovely smoke.
 
Okay, I'll try to fire mine up in the next day or two. :thumbs:

I'll do a review and I'll try to be nice to AF :D
 
Geesh! That's a bit of a dissapointment. I was really looking forward to getting my paws on one of these honkers. Eh, maybe you just got a bad one Andrew.

If you quit bustin' my noogies I might float you one of these Monte A's I'm getting. That should appease your need for a large phallic object to huff on. Cigar Afficionado gave them a very favorable rating. 92 or 93, can't remember which.
 
Yeah, have not had many Opus' (i.e. under 10), but the DC sizemight just be my fave.

:thumbs:


do not like the reserva d'chateau's though, another large size.



Moki, am sorry to hear that some of the smokes in your pass didn't make it.
See if you can find a way to save the Cohiba DC, I promise you won't regret it.
 
Hi moki
You were right about the Opus X.
I went and bought twelve more.............missed that kick-ass buzz. :D
 
gkpk said:
Hi moki
You were right about the Opus X.
I went and bought twelve more.............missed that kick-ass buzz. :D
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Damn... where did you buy 12 more from? Your local smoke shop have a stash or something? If so, I'd suggest picking 'em up, you can always trade them. ;)
 
coventrycat86 said:
Moki, where do you get the "A"'s and the DC's?
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The A's I've gotten have been in yahoo auctions (actually ended up being fairly reasonable too).
 
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