Forbidden X Opus X Robusto Maduro

[Tony Bones]

Allow me to revisit my previous statement regarding my inability to smoke stuff like this w/ out the generosity of a damn good friend. Hell, even if he didn't send me nearly unobtainable cigars I'd still like the heck out him.

At-any-rate, this cigar is a winner.

-Heavy in the hand, just as a good robusto should be
-Excellent construction w/ no veins and a lovely maduro wrapper

-Good, clean clip
-Easy ignition

-Hints of hazelnut and that hearty taste I can only describe as maduro
-Full-bodied througout. A meaty, full-bodied cigar that would be the perfect end to a steak dinner
-Plenty of smoke...although it was yellow. I've never experienced this before. Interesting. I can only suspect that said friend pee'd on my cigar, hence the color of the smoke. Rat bastard
-Didn't hold an ash well, which surprised me for an Opi. Wind could have been the culprit though.

This was a good one guys. If you happen upon the opportunity don't turn it down. I caught my typical Opus buzz and sit here w/ a smile on my face. My only complaint about this cigar is the price. But hey, the great things in life are rare. Kind of like seeing someone walk into a telephone pole or spotting a midget, right?

A solid 91.

 

[Ike]

This is one I have been wanting to try. Are they a limited production item? I have never seen any Opus X in the shops I go to. I'm going to try a couple places in the city next week.

 

[moki]

This is one I have been wanting to try. Are they a limited production item? I have never seen any Opus X in the shops I go to. I'm going to try a couple places in the city next week.

Regular Opus X cigars are released a few times a year, because of limited production -- so they aren't always the easiest cigars to find. The cigar Tony is talking about is a rather rare Maduro Opus X cigar, which can only be gotten via charity raffles, if you got one of the 100 Forbidden X humidors, or from Carlito Fuente... or in trade with someone who obtained one from one of the aforementioned sources.

 

[Tony Bones]

This is one I have been wanting to try. Are they a limited production item? I have never seen any Opus X in the shops I go to. I'm going to try a couple places in the city next week.

To summarize what Moki said, finding any of the Forbidden X's is much harder than finding a production Opus X. The Robusto Maduro can't be purchased in a store.

I'm not sure, but I think the going rate is about $100 per stick at auction. The resident "Fuente Whores" might be able to provide you with a more accurate estimate.

 

[moki]

A solid 91.

hrm, same rating as the 2003 Monte #2's you have. That means you'll trade me any Opus X Maduros you have for some 2003 Monte #2's? I'm in!!!

 

[Tony Bones]

A solid 91.

hrm, same rating as the 2003 Monte #2's you have. That means you'll trade me any Opus X Maduros you have for some 2003 Monte #2's? I'm in!!!

That's the taste rating my friend. If we were talking about the exclusivity rating I'd have to say "not a snowball's chance in Arizona." Just my being in the presence of the Forbidden X has made me a far, far more desireable, interesting, and attractive man. :sign:

 

[Ike]

I didn't know the forbidden x line was a special thing.

Are the regular Opus X available in Maduro?

 

[moki]

Are the regular Opus X available in Maduro?

Nope, just Rosado