papichulo 10:00 AM 03-01-2010
I smoked this last week and I was surprised. Hands down, this is the best new OPus I have ever smoked. It was good from the light to the nub. If you have not smoked Don Carlito's daily go to smoke, you must. Sorry, no pics because I did not think it was going to be a barn stormer. The construction was perfect, medium to bold flavor with a finish that lasted what it seemed to be forever.
:-)
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guado 10:29 AM 03-01-2010
Pretty much the only opus size I seek. Great stick IMO.
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BeerAdvocate 10:31 AM 03-01-2010
My favorite Opus.
Atleast maybe until I try a Lost City!
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Wanger 10:48 AM 03-01-2010
This one and the #4 are my favorite sizes of Opus. Nummy nummy nummy.
:-) Had one a few weeks ago and gave the other I had to my friend back from Iraq on leave. Kinda kicked his ass a bit (or maybe that was the scotch), but I nearly burned my fingers on mine.
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jmsremax 11:48 AM 03-01-2010
Originally Posted by Wanger:
This one and the #4 are my favorite sizes of Opus. Nummy nummy nummy. :-) Had one a few weeks ago and gave the other I had to my friend back from Iraq on leave. Kinda kicked his ass a bit (or maybe that was the scotch), but I nearly burned my fingers on mine.
I just bought a Perf #4 and can't wait to try it. I am more of a robusto fan though but couldn't pass up the offer.
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nyisles 12:44 PM 03-01-2010
The great thing about the Petit Lancero is you don't have to age them. They are ready to smoke right away unlike many other Opus sizes.
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Wanger 12:47 PM 03-01-2010
Originally Posted by jmsremax:
I just bought a Perf #4 and can't wait to try it. I am more of a robusto fan though but couldn't pass up the offer.
The first Opus I ever had was a #4, and it's what got me hooked on GOOD cigars. My tastes forever changed after I had that one.
:-) I remember giving my wife a puff of it and having her say "WOW" after she did.
:-)
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nyisles 05:22 PM 03-04-2010
Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate:
My favorite Opus.
Atleast maybe until I try a Lost City!
Lost City was an incredible disappointment
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papichulo 05:44 PM 03-04-2010
Originally Posted by nyisles:
Lost City was an incredible disappointment
True, too mild.
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alpha8a 03:44 PM 03-05-2010
I just found some of these. Looking forward to trying one.
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ucla695 03:47 PM 03-05-2010
These are great with some age on them!
:-)
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MortonMilo 12:53 PM 03-09-2010
Any suggestions on the best place to pick some up? Gotta head to my local b&m eventually, but sometimes laziness forces me to pay up for convenience!
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ChicagoWhiteSox 01:26 PM 03-09-2010
MortonMilo 01:29 PM 03-09-2010
Ouch! another forum that stands just beyond my reach for the time being. I guess I've gotta pay my dues before I get there...
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poker 01:43 PM 03-09-2010
tx_tuff 02:46 PM 03-09-2010
This past weekend I smoke a Opus X Lancero, I know not the same cigar but it was pretty good. I'm not a big Opus fan so it was a nice surprise. The other Opus X I like is the Power Ranger.
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quantim0 04:05 PM 03-09-2010
I can't find any around here at a decent price. One store an hour away has them, but I didn't see any size for under $20. So I'm not getting one from them. Maybe one day I"ll run across one priced fairly and pick it up
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Chris. 03:29 PM 03-13-2010
My favorite Opus by far! I'm down to one.
:-)
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jaydub13 09:04 PM 03-13-2010
I have had the fuente fuente size, and I have a perf 4 resting in the humi, but this one is DEFINITELY next on my list....
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omowasu 03:47 PM 09-03-2012
A Labor Day weekend smoke for me. Aged approximately 4 years. On the light had a bitter smack that didn't bode well, but settled down to the FFOX I know and enjoy in the first third. Lots of Fuente twang, citrusy and peppery notes on the tongue and nose. Great aroma. Half mark is great, hitting every NC flavor button I like. Citrus, leather, cedar with background notes of mustiness and Roquefort. The minor amount of bitterness doesn't get in the way. I have a buzz at the 2/3 mark. Bitterness creeps up in the finish but it's not overpowering, more like a good IPA.
Recommended, but don't overpay... A lot of these flavors can also be found in the Hemingway line for less.
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