Opus X Perfecxion #5

04-28-2011, 08:55 AM

Size:4 7/8 x 40
Origin: Dom. Republic
Wrapper: Shade grown
Filler: Dom. Rep
Strength: Med/Full Body
Smoke Time: 1:10
Cutter: Xicar (first cap)

Draw was perfect, although the burn needed a few touch ups. Only aged a month in my 65% coolidor, the #5 like so many other Opus X I have smoked before, really needs more time. Great initial flavors of aged tobacco, sweet earthy notes, maybe some vanilla, with nice smoke output. Very smooth cigar, but lacked a little (not sure what) on the back end. Ash held on almost to the band in true Fuente form, and I got a nice little buzz as the strength picked up from medium body to full towards the end. Great little smoke that I look forward to revisiting in a year or so (18 left in my humidor). Would I recommend this cigar? Yes if the price is right, as this is one of my favorite vitolas.

kelmac07 · 04-28-2011, 08:58 AM

Nice review Ty!!

04-28-2011, 09:03 AM

thanks for the review, still waiting for my Opus stash to age before I can give them a go

05-01-2011, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the review.
I have some of these coming, prefer larger vitolas though.
Definitely agree that FFOX need a year to three to become stellar.

hscmit · 05-01-2011, 02:15 PM

nice review I like em too

Volusianator · 05-01-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatch83

Draw was perfect, although the burn needed a few touch ups.

Right there verifies that you had an authentic Opus!

warpedcigars · 05-01-2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecatch83

Draw was perfect, although the burn needed a few touch ups.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volusianator

Right there verifies that you had an authentic Opus!

Give them a few years and that burn line will change as well.

Volusianator · 05-01-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by warpedcigars

Give them a few years and that burn line will change as well.

I enjoy Opus right off the truck, with years on them as I do OR's. Opus have burn issues, Opus smokers accept the fact they have burn issues. Do they all, no, do a VERY large % of them, yes. I still buy them, I still smoke them.

warpedcigars · 05-01-2011, 04:28 PM

Yea, a very large % do have burn issues, not all but most. I cant tell you the last time I smoked a fresh Opus, maybe its time I dig into a recent one and give it a whirl.

Volusianator · 05-01-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by warpedcigars

Yea, a very large % do have burn issues, not all but most. I cant tell you the last time I smoked a fresh Opus, maybe its time I dig into a recent one and give it a whirl.

I still smoke a lot of freshies, love them just as much as a good 5-6 year old, not much of a fan of the OR's though, only had maybe 12-15 of them, but they just seemed to have lost to much of the punch and spice that I love in them.

MarkinAZ · 05-01-2011, 05:07 PM

Thanks for the review Ty. Have you ever smoked the Petite Lancero or the Perfection #4? Any thoughts on these?

Volusianator · 05-01-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Perfection #4? Any thoughts on these?

My favorite of the line.

MarkinAZ · 05-01-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

My favorite of the line.

Thanks Wade. The 43 RG looks just right for that size!

alwayslit · 05-01-2011, 06:21 PM

Nice review. Love the #5.

HollywoodQue · 05-01-2011, 07:08 PM

Nice review Ty...thanks

05-01-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Thanks for the review Ty. Have you ever smoked the Petite Lancero or the Perfection #4? Any thoughts on these?

Loved the #4, haven't had the PL. Smoking and reviewing the Power Ranger this week ROTT for comparison.

MarkinAZ · 05-01-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatch83

Loved the #4, haven't had the PL. Smoking and reviewing the Power Ranger this week ROTT for comparison.

Thank you Ty...

TBone · 05-01-2011, 09:38 PM

Nice review Ty...

N2 GOLD · 05-02-2011, 12:57 PM

NICE, review.... Thanks...

mfarre03 · 05-05-2011, 07:19 AM

Great review, never tried one, def on the list now!

04-28-2011, 08:55 AM	#1
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Opus X Perfecxion #5 Size:4 7/8 x 40 Origin: Dom. Republic Wrapper: Shade grown Filler: Dom. Rep Strength: Med/Full Body Smoke Time: 1:10 Cutter: Xicar (first cap) Draw was perfect, although the burn needed a few touch ups. Only aged a month in my 65% coolidor, the #5 like so many other Opus X I have smoked before, really needs more time. Great initial flavors of aged tobacco, sweet earthy notes, maybe some vanilla, with nice smoke output. Very smooth cigar, but lacked a little (not sure what) on the back end. Ash held on almost to the band in true Fuente form, and I got a nice little buzz as the strength picked up from medium body to full towards the end. Great little smoke that I look forward to revisiting in a year or so (18 left in my humidor). Would I recommend this cigar? Yes if the price is right, as this is one of my favorite vitolas.

04-28-2011, 08:58 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 Nice review Ty!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-28-2011, 09:03 AM	#3
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 thanks for the review, still waiting for my Opus stash to age before I can give them a go

05-01-2011, 04:28 PM	#9
warpedcigars Warehouse Smoking Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 449 Trading: (11)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 Yea, a very large % do have burn issues, not all but most. I cant tell you the last time I smoked a fresh Opus, maybe its time I dig into a recent one and give it a whirl. __________________ www.warpedcigars.com

05-01-2011, 05:07 PM	#11
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 Thanks for the review Ty. Have you ever smoked the Petite Lancero or the Perfection #4? Any thoughts on these? __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

05-01-2011, 02:14 PM	#4
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 Thanks for the review. I have some of these coming, prefer larger vitolas though. Definitely agree that FFOX need a year to three to become stellar.

05-01-2011, 02:15 PM	#5
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 nice review I like em too

05-01-2011, 06:21 PM	#14
alwayslit Welcome to the madness Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Jim Location: DC/Tampa Posts: 488 Trading: (14)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 Nice review. Love the #5.

05-01-2011, 07:08 PM	#15
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,125 Trading: (46)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 Nice review Ty...thanks

05-01-2011, 09:38 PM	#18
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 Nice review Ty...

05-02-2011, 12:57 PM	#19
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 NICE, review.... Thanks... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

05-05-2011, 07:19 AM	#20
mfarre03 Never pet a burning dog.. Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 280 Trading: (3)	Re: Opus X Perfecxion #5 Great review, never tried one, def on the list now!