Quick Smoke: Arturo Fuente Opus X Chili Pepper
Saturday, July 11th, 2009Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.
Not long ago I wrote that it isn’t always wise to let your rarest cigars sit in your humidor forever. With that in mind, I decided that Independence Day would be the perfect occasion for this rare (and pricey) Opus X Chili Pepper, which had been in my possession for the past two years. This Dominican puro features a somewhat rustic wrapper, but it’s well-constructed and is exceptionally firm to the touch. The flavor profile has plenty of cedar and a good amount of black pepper spice—what some call a Nicaraguan bite. As the cigar progresses, a subtle sweetness balances this medium- to full-bodied figurado.
Verdict = Buy.
photo credit: Stogie Guys
Cheers, Patrick, for practicing what you preach. Life is too short to hoard sticks for a rainy day that may never come.
Great cigar. Hope you enjoyed it.
I had no idea Fuente had an Opus X with a Hemingway wrap. What a beautiful cigar. I find Opus X too much bite for my tastes but the Hemingways are right up my alley. Being the only female cigar lover I know I don’t hear much that’s new or fab. Thanks!!