Fuente Fuente Opus X Oscuro no. 4

[Ford2112]

Opus x
Draw slightly firm
Flavor pre light slightly burnt toast,cocoa
Aroma dark leather bitter chocolate toasted bread
1st few puffs bread toasted tobacco. Retro cocoa
Very good opening. Toasted coffee cocoa bread sourdough smooth
Complex flavors spice bread sweet cocoa toast
Nutmeg?
Best nc ever smoked?
Pepper on the edges
Retro. Burnt sugar and cocoa
2nd had to touch up. Breeze
Over medium,medium full
Spice more prevalent. Dark coffee . Bitter chocolate
Salty notes. Sweetness replaced. Darker second third. Smoking slower now
Coffee burnt sugar and pepper
Final medium full strong not for the faint at heart!
Tar build up. Cut fixed the draw
Nicotine content high. Whoooo!
High smoke output after the cut.
Deep woody notes,bitter chocolate.
Sweetness never returned.
Overall I rate the 1st third a 98. It was that good. The rest of it a solid 90. Decent but not anything like that first third which was to memory the finest section of NC I have ever smoked. Complex . Interesting. Smooth.  Overall rating 92. It was excellent . Would buy a few to age!

Jeff Beck however was a solid 100.

[Ford2112]

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[gustavehenne]

I love the Oscuro blend too - it really does add something to the Opus X line. I've got a few boxes of the Reserva d'Chateau but after having one of the Power Ranger's I'd go for that - very punchy!

[Ford2112]

5 minutes ago, gustavehenne said:

I love the Oscuro blend too - it really does add something to the Opus X line. I've got a few boxes of the Reserva d'Chateau but after having one of the Power Ranger's I'd go for that - very punchy!

Have you tried any with some years on them? I could see these having serious legs with upside.

[Smokers_Cough]

I have one of these aging I'm really looking forward to. I have been extremely impressed with 2 out 3 Opus X I've had so far. The XXX Belicoso was my first and I was hooked. The Second was an Angel's Share and that blew me away. Unfortunately the Third a Gran Aniverxario Destino al Siglo was not great and definitely not one id buy again.

[Ford2112]

I had yet to have one really wow me. This one started off as rhe most complex NC I've ever had. I'm gonna grab 5 of them from that same box and age them.

[Tunkat92]

I cannot remember the corresponding vitolas, but I really enjoyed the Robusto size Oscuro. I couldn’t believe it burned for 2.5hrs and there was not a part I did not enjoy.

[Ford2112]

These cigars are intriguing as a line. They had a open box of Robustos as well. 

[Vetteman]

I've smoked a few of the Oscuro and actually like the other Opus lines better. But I enjoyed your review!

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[JohnS]

13 hours ago, Ford2112 said:

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[gormag38]

Glad to see someone review this cigar. I picked up a couple when I visited my local B&M earlier in the year and they've been sitting in my NC tupper ever since. I never really had a desire to try it (or the oscuro line) until this review. Definitely one I'll be reaching for in the coming month. 

Thanks!

[gustavehenne]

21 hours ago, Ford2112 said:

Have you tried any with some years on them? I could see these having serious legs with upside.

Unfortunately not - I bought both boxes a year or so ago. Whilst less powerful and a different blend, the Opus X Angels Share is also terrific, well worth a shot.

[Ford2112]

43 minutes ago, gustavehenne said:

Unfortunately not - I bought both boxes a year or so ago. Whilst less powerful and a different blend, the Opus X Angels Share is also terrific, well worth a shot.

I have tried the Angel's Share. Will revisit. Obviously the one I had didn't make a lasting impression.