Smoking the Arturo Fuente Opus X | Cigar Review and Pairing
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- Опубликовано: 1 фев 2024
- Join Mazz and Faccia in firing up an extremely rare, exquisite blend from legendary cigar maker Carlito Fuente. In this comprehensive review of the Arturo Fuente Opus X, we break down everything, from the history of the blend to the complexities of its flavor, finishing off with an exceptional pairing.
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I’m aging 2 Opus X’s and waiting to smoke them with my father on my graduation evening in May for my masters degree. I cannot wait
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. Enjoy that Opus X.
@@jajack71 thank you
Awesome man! How cool, I’m also graduating this may! Enjoy that Opus with your father 👍
@@bigd2829 congrats on your upcoming graduation. Thank you, I sure will
Wow epic
Very blessed to have recently picked up two boxes of Opus X 20yrs, God’s Whisper.
You guys are a wealth of cigar knowledge. I’m an amateur cigar enthusiast and I’ve been a member of your cigar of the month club for a while now. it has really helped introduce me to some amazing cigars I never would have tried. Always look forward to your video reviews as well. When anyone needs cigars I always point them to holts. Keep up the great work guys.
Thank you for the kind words and support Mike we greatly appreciate it!
I've had the Fuente Fuente, 20th Anniversary, and multiple Forbidden X's. All of them were the best cigars i've ever had
I've had the pleasure of smoking 2 of these at a local cigar shop. This is easily my favorite cigar at this point. Such an amazing smoke. Expensive for a poor boy like me, but worth the splurge.
Rare Cigar and Rare Whiskey! Nice choice and great review!
Great cigar. I tried an Opus X Belicoso XXX the other day and I’m so happy I knocked this one off my cigar bucket list. Very fortunate that my local cigar bar here in Okinawa had it.
Reviewing and pairing a cigar that's hard to find. You guys looking for help ? I have my own cutter and lighter....
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😂 we’ll keep you posted
Man ya, this is smoke is no joke! I had my first the other day and holy **** was it good. Between it Don Carlos and the Anijo are superb! I'm still sitting on the shark I revived in last months cigar club. Thanks for everything, you Anthony's are like twin dragons over there blowing smoke. Burn on my friend.
I do love the Don Carlos #2
Watched this several times on separate devices. I hit and smashed the like button. I'm already subscribed
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The Opus line is absolutely sublime.. the quality behind the product is superb... I mean think of the maduro wrappers Fuente put out there , I v yet to find same quality elsewhere.
The balance of the blend and the change of complexity in the different vitolas , without losing the essence of the blend?!? Unmatched .
The foundation olmec and tabernacle would like to have a word.
I have 3 in my humidor right now!! Bought 2 in the DR and 1 was a gift
Nice man, Im trying to get my hands on one
I definitely gotta try to get my hands on one at some point.
Same, it's hard to find em where I'm from.
On the train to my shop in Boston. I know they have them in the back. Just wondering the price per stick... It's payday, screw it.. edit they didnt have any :( LJ Peritti in boston. Carlos' son worked there when he was in school in Boston
I've only had a Fuente Fuente once, but it was their smallest vitola and I definitely think it must benefit from larger sizes. It was a nice cigar but not the mindblowing experience others have described, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying more!!!
You certainly won't regret it 😉
Thanks for the knowledge and the reviews! Been consistently smoking cigars now for about a year and you have never steered me wrong! Great channel!
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Another excellent review. Classy.
I love the Opus X. I had my first one in the late 90s. Phenomenal cigar. I have 4 in my humidor right now just waiting on me to enjoy.
The story of only two women (sisters) at the factory who can roll the shark shape struck a chord with me about the rarity and craftsmanship
I just bought 3 and have yet to smoke one. Sitting in my humidor and waiting for “the” occasion!
Had a double robusto today; Fuente Fuente.. I had no idea these were rare. I enjoyed every second of this smoke. And the wrapper is beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it!
My brother just got back from Miami and he scooped me up a few cigars he knows I’m a cigar fan. One of them happen to be an Opus X when I opened the bag. Very excited to try it soon.
I had an opportunity to smoke one of these and it is by far the best cigar I’ve ever smoked, the hype is real. I need to ante up and revisit this one.
Lol hype is too much. Foundation tabernacle and olmec eats the opus x lunch.
Opus x is good but not God tier
Good Evening 😊 Did have this cigar 😢 Thanks and i appreciate your time , sharing the story and your thoughts on this stick👌🏽Nice pour 🥃 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦
Learned a lot from you guys to help us be where we are today. This is a cigar we are reviewing for the first time tonight.
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Unrelated to opus, I did recently have the my father no 3 crema, very delicious cigar with nice strength.
I’ve smoked 1 in my life. Wish I bought more at the time. Haven’t found one since.
I have never had one, on my bucket list.
Love the choice of Willett 4 yr. I actually like the 2 yr a little better...go figure! Love your channel.
I have one of these in my humidor that I bought from Holt’s on Walnut St. Just waiting for the right occasion! Listening to your description I would be shocked if I don’t like it. Driving spice? Some sweetness? It sounds right up my alley. I can’t wait!
Let us know when you fire it up! Enjoy!!
I had the opportunity to scoop up an Opus X recently at my local fine cigar lounge. The minimum offering was $45 a stick. I don't have any special occasion to celebrate, so I opted to buy five other fine cigars that averaged $15 each. That is the sort of decision that I will be constantly questioning. One of these days...
The greatest intro 👏🏻
My prefect pairing with this cigar is Weller 107. Try it if you can you won’t be disappointed.
Ken from Detroit
Thanks for the suggestion Ken 👊
Can you give a Hello to Sam for me? him and I had some good conversations about cigars, sports and Fantasy football last spring in Florida. Tell him its Ken from Detroit. @@holtscigars
You got it
He kind of looks like Danny Devito
Awesome video guys! I love that you opened with a Fuck Yeah! I'm sitting on 2 Opus Sharks that I purchased on 12-23-23. My birthday is May 20th think I'm going to wait till then to light up. Thinking of pairing with Eagle Rare Bourbon. Keep these awesome videos coming. You rock bro, so much knowledge, class and dressed like a Rockstar. Thanks again guys.
Thanks for the kind words, Robert! Glad you enjoy the content 👊
Two Italian dudes smoking premium cigars in suits is an aestetic.
best cigar ever made. and def my favorite opus is the opus x 20th anniv. "GOD'S WHISPERER"
P.S. FACCIA.... I ALWAYS GET BUTTERY POPCORN NOTES IN THE OPUS BLENDS.... AMAZING!
Two of my favorites smoking and sipping on two of my favorites.
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Willet rye has a floral note to it and almost a dill note. I think they would be offsetting enough with a few common notes that would bring them together.
I think the old forester barrel proof rye would be another good pairing with a heavy star anise note.
Thanks for sharing 👊
the next cigar I need to puff!
great video thank you sir, we would love to try one of these where can we buy one, thank you have a good day..
Dominican puros and even blends are my go to.
Great video, All i have in my humidor cabinet is OpusX.
From God of Fire to Lanceros, double coronas to short story robustos to Don Carlos. I love OpusX. Everywhere i go, OpusX come with me.
Awesome! Life is too short not to enjoy in the finer things. Glad you enjoyed the video!
We're jealous! 👏👏👏
Let’s go!!
Got to get you gentlemen a Willet purple top :)
Love you and Faccia doing reviews together it’s magic
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What AF would you recommend for a morning cigar or early afternoon that I can smoke while not paying much attention but had a great medium to bold taste . I miss smoking AF with my father. We just started smoking cigars about a year before he passed . We started with AF brand . It was recommended at the local shop. He loved those really small ring they have . We’d smoke them at work .
AF Queen B or Cubano corona are great tasting early in the day smokes.
858 natural is an excellent choice
@@anthonymazzola4470 I smoke the 858 now that’s my go to as an everyday at work !! I appreciate the advice
@@anthonymazzola4470 I looking to purchase a box of AF . Do u recommend a place? I’m in NJ but can order online .
Check us out 👀
I grabbed one to start my collection and I’m waiting for my wedding day to smoke it. But how long should I keep it in my humidor?
Until you're ready to enjoy it!
Ive never had one but i can tell u i feel that the Mi Querida Black Unicorn is an out of this world smoke..so if the opus x is better all around..then i need to get one
It's hard to compare them since it's Dominican vs Nicaraguan tobacco, and taste is personal for everyone, but Opus X is certainly worth a try 🔥 Whether it's better or not is up for you to decide
I have said many times on your videos I never taste these flavors. But I know what I like. My question is where do they get the flavor? The soil? Do they add the flavor? What would you suggest with Pig Whistle rye? Or a Correlejo tequila?
flavor is only "added" on infused cigars. with these natural premium tobacco cigars flavor notes are subdued and hints and nuances in the background. the fore front taste is just tobacco
Think of it like tasting notes in a wine. When wines are described as having cherry, oak, buttery, etc., those aren't added to the wine, it's still only grape juice the way cigars are only tobacco. But, if you search for nuance and flavors you will be able to draw parallels with other things you've tasted. If you don't, don't worry! As long as you enjoy your cigar that's all that matters.
Also, give La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor a go with the Whistle Pig 😉
Doesnt the Mi Amor have the box shape that ends with a belicoso cap?
Yes they do, but they're slightly different from the Fuente Sharks
I've had 5-6 opus X's over the years. For some reason they give me the worse headaches. I've been smoking cigars for 35years. I'll smoke a Hemingway Classic anyday. My favorite Fuente
My dad spoiled my whole cigar outlook. My first 3 cigars were from the opus line, and now it's all I want. Any comparable suggestions?
Nothing is exactly like the opus x, but the Don Carlos Special Reserve and the Ashton ESG are both very close to that blend.
Ashton ESG shares the same wrapper as the Opus X, so that's definitely worth a try
Impressive gentleman. 😎
That’s not fair you need to share😂
Great video you lucky buggers. Please explain the difference between the Opus X and the Opus X lost city. Slainte, JZ
It is a slightly different blend that is a little more mild than the regular Opus X line. Fuente doesn't reveal too much about the differences between the blends. Always happy to see you comment JZ. Slainte!
Opus X from Fuenté is a cigar when the opportunity comes to own it, you don’t let it get away from you. Talk about a sublime cigar smoking experience! But be patient. They do need to be aged at least one year to get the best flavors and experience out of it. So think of Opus X as an investment for future smoke.
Would a good spice rum pair well with the lost city?
The lost city is a little more mild than the regular Opus X line, so just make sure the rum isn't too heavy on the spice so you don't lose the nuance of the cigar 🔥
Maybe a dumb question because it’s in the name, but in the cigar community, is the Opus X Lost City considered a “real” Opus X? Or, maybe a better way to put it, is it revered the same way as other Opus Xs?
It is a slightly different blend that is a little more mild than the regular Opus X line. Fuente doesn't reveal too much about the differences between the blends, but which is better is entirely for you to decide
Stagg Jr and Parker's Heritage pair AMAZING with Opus X
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Does the authentics OPUS X come wrapped in plastic?
Yes 👍
@@holtscigars And do you know if there are copies of the OPUS X and if they comme also wrapped in plastic. Thank you very much.
Good question. Opus X is certainly often faked, but if they whether those fakes come in cellophane or not might depend on how much effort went into it. Look for the Fuente factory sticker that keeps the cellophane sealed. To avoid risk and chances always go to a reputable retailer
Easily my favorite new world cigar hands down
You're certainly not alone 🔥
How would you compare the Opus X to the Rare Pink? I'm sitting on 5 of them 3 Signatures, 1 Work of Art and 1 Sophisticated Hooker ?
totally different blend. both fantastic cigars
Rare pink reminds me of the Andalusian bull
I have one of them as well. Sitting in my humidor. Just waiting for the right time to relax and light up.
The Rare Pink is basically the Hemingway line with a pink band.
Never had one the Robusto here is $85 bit steep for my money
WAY TOO MUCH
@@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly Australia they all are unfortunately but the Opus X line is next level, can’t justify buying them
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I can get my hands on the lost city pretty regularly
Slightly different blend but great nonetheless 🔥
I've had opus x lost city.
Nice! How'd you like it?
@holtscigars it was great very smooth.
I have Opus in 1 of my humidors; I refuse to smoke because of the Availability.
Cigars were made to be smoked 😉 Totally understand you waiting it out though, it'll be nicely aged when you get around to enjoying it
I need to try it one time. Imo I think expensive cigars are just status
Not always true. If anyone smokes a cigar for “status” they are missing the point. Taste is personal. It’s all about enjoying the flavor & experience.
preach!! from park ave. to park bench... cigars are meant to be savored and enjoyed! @@anthonymazzola4470
What were the issues with the wrapper? Too brittle, too thick, too thin… why was/is it such a difficult growing process.
I’d like to know this as well
Like alcohol I have a cap with what I’m willing to pay and this is way out for me. I’m sure it is fantastic but just not something I can justify the price.
my brother just came across two willet purple tops for 350, I see someone has a taste for fine bourbon,
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That is a great stick
Glad you agree 😎🔥
Cherry on top of the cake?
I hope I don't offend anyone. Smoking an OpusX is always as close as I come to experience a religious experience 😊
For me, it was the most over rated cigars I have ever smoked. Id take a Padron 7000 any day over these.
taste is personal indeed
Apples and oranges, but you can't miss with a Padrón 🔥
Take a shot of every time they say spice
Sounds like a bad idea, especially for this video 😂
Opus X is rare in the world of Cigars. Habanos, Dominican, Honduran; its not common.
One guy ash, the other guy don’t
you know, you know, you know nonstop you know. annoying, you know
You know you could just not let small things bother you so much. You know, be less sensitive?
Nonstop? That’s a huge exaggeration. You know?