I think my first one was a XXX "the power ranger"... pretty damn good, strong and flavorful, but I lost a lot of the flavors in the power of it... I've been wanting to get some more of the "Power rangers" but never find them...
Your first Opus X.
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Volusianator
BoM Nov '07 & Jan '09
That is subjective.
some reason i find that hard to believe.. i mean i know i dont know you personally brother but come on...
speaking of getting ur ass kicked my friend got the shit kicked out of him by HALF a CAO Brazilia the other night it was hilarious...
But back to the subject i actually have not had one yet :scratchhe
Originally Posted by Brother Boss
A better cigar for less money is any Tatuaje though
Different cigars. Different tastes. I love the Opus for that taste. That Opus taste. Unmistakable.
A better cigar for less money is any Tatuaje though
That is subjective.
Different cigars. Different tastes. I love the Opus for that taste. That Opus taste. Unmistakable.
Gummi Bear
Righteously Indignant
My first Opus experience was a few years ago, and bittersweet...
I bought 2 Power Rangers that came from an estate sale, and had been in the original owner's humidor for a few years. I bought them as a Christmas gift to me with my bonus money (times were really tight then)
I took the first one over to my buddy's house for 'garage night' where we sit around and smoke cigars and hang out. I made it about ½ way through it, and I kind of passed out with my eyes open (I was DONE for the night). I dropped it on the floor, and was dazed sitting in my chair. A few minutes later I exclaimed "Holy shit, did it just get brighter in here?!?!?!" (I still swear that it did) and I have gotten hell for it ever since. :grin:
I finished that cigar the following night, and have had several since. I've never had a cigar knock me around like that one before or since.
I bought 2 Power Rangers that came from an estate sale, and had been in the original owner's humidor for a few years. I bought them as a Christmas gift to me with my bonus money (times were really tight then)
I took the first one over to my buddy's house for 'garage night' where we sit around and smoke cigars and hang out. I made it about ½ way through it, and I kind of passed out with my eyes open (I was DONE for the night). I dropped it on the floor, and was dazed sitting in my chair. A few minutes later I exclaimed "Holy shit, did it just get brighter in here?!?!?!" (I still swear that it did) and I have gotten hell for it ever since. :grin:
I finished that cigar the following night, and have had several since. I've never had a cigar knock me around like that one before or since.
Thats crazy man! If that were me I would not have gone back! That really burns me up!! :argh:
Volusianator
BoM Nov '07 & Jan '09
A good friend of mine and member of another cigar board had never had a xXx, so I gave him one at the lounge one day. Now granted Jason usually smokes 2 cigars a day at most, and I think he'd had four already. So he proceeds to light the Opus and about half way through, he disappears for a bit. About 20 minutes later he tells me he went to the bathroom, shit and then proceeded to puke his guts out. That was the last Opus he's smoked since. :rofl: :halfgrinw
hdroadglide
BoM x 2, BoY 2011
just another example of how wade plans to corner the opus market. make everyone else think that they'll get sick if they smoke them!!!! brilliant!
Volusianator
BoM Nov '07 & Jan '09
Shhhhhhh...Well, if I'd ever smoked one and liked it, that would be one of my plans.
Have not had an Opus yet. Been doing a lot of research on em and they seem to get mixed reviews. I dont think I'll like em. They cost too darn much. I could be wrong but I think my expectations will be set too high to really enjoy one. Im still new to cigars but I have found that I enjoy the cheaper sticks the most. Like Perdomo's Champagne, Gran Habano's CT #1 and #3 Habano, CAO Brazila, RP's Vintage 92 and Oliva G series Cameroon . I've tried a few Griffins a coupe Cohiba's but they are not as enjoyable as my cheppies. I want to step out of the box a little and try some less "main stream" brands like some of the brands you guys mentioned in your top tens, but I dont know what to try next. Any suggestions on some non main stream brands that won't break the bank and that I might like based on my forementioned favs?
PM sent! Thanks man! Thats very kind of you Brother. I look foward to checking it out. :clap:
Hell no, I'm not going to let you live that one down. I had to pick the damn thing up off the floor so no one stepped on it.
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The first time for me was the day I realized I needed to make MORE money! A true miracle in tobacco they remind me of Christmas time with the clove and cinnamon and then they have a twist of orange kinda like a cloved orange around the hollidays. I love them and I'll be the first to admit that YES I've had bad ones especially fresh. There is something about the wrapper that you need to rest it for a good couple of years, I think the wrapper is a little thick which leads to burn issues. All cigars have construction issues and that is why we keep going after the perfect cigar with the perfect situation.
My first Opus was a similar experience to some, as I made the foolish mistake of not fully appreciating the strength level, despite several warnings and reviews stating such. I enjoyed it thoroughly, don't get me wrong, but I smoked it on an empty stomach without anything to drink! :frown: Well, shortly after finishing it off, I was sitting on the couch and I started to get cold sweats. My girlfriend looked over at me, and asked if I was feeling ok. I replied that I was feeling a little sick, at which point she said, "You know, I didn't think you could get any more pale than you are, but you are as white as your socks right now..."
At that point, I ran to the bathroom and hugged the toilet, praying that I wouldn't throw up. After chugging a couple cans of Coke, I was good to go! Lesson learned!
At that point, I ran to the bathroom and hugged the toilet, praying that I wouldn't throw up. After chugging a couple cans of Coke, I was good to go! Lesson learned!
WARDOGG
Crusher of Hopes & Dreams
Normally I wouldn't have, however it was my only option at the time. The only other B&M I knew about was on St. Simons Island and that was $15 cab ride. The FLETC bus dropped us off at the mall for free.