Review Notes: I was prejudice against this cigar when I purchased a box, because everyone complains about the price. I believe my point reviews will pronounce my final judgment. If you want to by a good wine expect to pay $20. If you want an excellent wine, $85 and up, why??; Supply and Demand. The review: Beautiful burn with an almost snow-like ash. Construction is of true quality throughout. Beautiful and complex nose and taste with hints of pepper, allspice, vanilla and nutmeg. There are notes of a merlot in this beauty as well. This cigar is like a beautiful woman; it becomes more complex the longer you know her. If I could I would love to see a sweet black wrapper around one of these.

Review Notes: Another reviewer aptly pointed out that in order to enjoy an Opus X you really must prepare yourself for the smoke. Unlike other cigars I've smoked while on my riding lawn mower or walking around the deck, an Opus X must be smoked like one should drink wine - slowly savoring the flavors as they play games on your toungue. To smoke these cigars any other way is both a waste of money and of an otherwise good smoke! With this as our starting point, on to appearance - I sound like a broken record, but hands down - this IS the best looking cigar I've seen. The construction -I also noticed that this cigar did not burn as evenly as other cigars in this price range - however, the burn was not that uneven - towards the end the cigar righted itself. This as weighed against the superb draw and 55 minute smoke time without having to re-light permit me to rate it an 8 for construction. The flavor was rich, but creamy - not as powerful as larger ring sizes, but full of the same wonderful flavors and aromas I've come to enjoy and expect from an Opus X - coffee, toast, Earl Grey with cream. This size was perfect for a late night smoke where you don't want your head reeling for hours. Value - this is a bit of a unique category. I've noticed many people use the amount spent as an indication of a rating here. While this is a starting point for determining value, it must first be combined with your overall experience and then weighed against other cigars that cost more and less in order to fairly rate this category (my opinion, of course). I feel that if the cigar was excellent, then the only way the money should hurt the rating is if there are other cigars at this price that are far better. I don't feel that you will find many other cigars below $13 that are far better. No doubt, you will find some. I can comfortably say that this cigar is among the finest - not THE best, but certainly among the finest - If I paid more than $13, my rating would certainly change. Overall, an excellent smoke - my initial concerns over the ring gauge were quickly burned away.

Review Notes: Really enjoyed this cigar. My Opus X had an even burn. Great taste. I am rating the value a 10 because I received mine as a gift and you certainly cannot beat FREE.

Review Notes: smoked this on new years eve. great cigar and although its pretty expensive it had a good toasty, creamy taste that really appealed to me

Review Notes: I had two of these yesterday at the casino. Very good cigar, but not as much flavor, probably due to the smaller ring guage. I had a burn problem with one the entire time I was smoking it, too. Very good appearance, although not as great as other Opus X. In my opinion, go for the Robusto, as it is just slightly more expensive.