I've recently acquired a couple of Opus Fuente Fuentes. Having never had one of these before I'm tempted to smoke one now and let the other one rest but I have the feeling from reading other opinions that I will be much better suited laying them down.

What say ye experienced Opus smokers?
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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.:-)
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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 :-)
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Exactly, then you know for yourself....Donnie knows things. :-)
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:-) Yep, good advice there.
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:-)

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! :-)
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I just had a fresh Opus and it was great:-) I agree with the above posts, smoke one now and save some for later
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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.
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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.
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I could not let these rest if i wanted to....they're to damn good....yumm....
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I've heard there best at 3 years. :-)
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Since you have more than one I would smoke one now and then age the other for at least a year, compare the two giving you an idea if you like them fresh or with some age on them for future reference.
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I'm letting mine rest a bit longer:-)
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Smoke one now and go from there... :-)
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Donnie knows moonshine....

Good luck, Ritchie, waiting 3-5 years! :-)
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What's an Opus X?
Just kidding!
I like to hide 'em so I won't be tempted to smoke 'em. Then when 5 or so years go by I pull one out and pat myself on the back for having great willpower.
Put one away for a long time, you'll be glad you did.:-)
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They only get better with age.
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Smoke one now, if its good, repeat and aquire more...
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Concensus say...smoke one now and let the other rest.

Then that's it. One of them dies a fiery death this weekend and the other gets to pretend it's Rip Van Winkle.

Jamie...moonshine? You know an Alabama boy don't know nothing about no moonshine now don't you?:-)
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Thanks for the advice, I have two Fuente Fuente's in the humi. I now have a good reason to spark one up.....this place!!
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