How long should I let a new Opus rest?

[madurolover]

I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.

[Buckeye Jack]

Since you're new to them, I say smoke one now and see what you think. Everything changes with some age, you might like them better now. I remember when I started smoking, I liked them better new, but that was also when they were new themselves, 1997, 1998. I think they changed, and I found I liked them better with age after that. Now I don't like them at all.....as I said, everything changes with age

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by madurolover

I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.

Exactly, then you know for yourself....Donnie knows things.

[VirtualSmitty]

Originally Posted by madurolover

I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.

Yep, good advice there.

[zmancbr]

Originally Posted by madurolover

I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.

I would definitely smoke them now. Some people like them fresh. If I were to age them, and I age ALL of mine, then I would say they get real nice right around the 3 year mark. I have had some '05s that are just damn good! One of the best smokes I have had!

I just had a fresh Opus and it was great I agree with the above posts, smoke one now and save some for later

i've smoked all of this years sizes besides the A's and the double coronas. they were all very good. i have some DC's on the way and will see if they are as good as previous releases.

honestly i say cigars are for smoking. smoke them, bomb someone and maybe keep one or so to age to see if you like it.

[ucla695]

I prefer mine with some age on them, but I say you taste one and see how they suit your tastes. This way you'll if you like freshies.

I could not let these rest if i wanted to....they're to damn good....yumm....

Originally Posted by madurolover

I prefer them fresh but most like them better after 3 - 5 years. I say smoke one now and then smoke one in a few years so you will know which you prefer.

He is the man.

[tsolomon]

Picked up my first ones last month and hopefully I'll have enough to age them over a couple of years while smoking a few along the way.