Ashton VSG vs Opus X ?

[RobAZ]

I just got done reviewing an Ashton VSG for my website - which is one of my favorite cigars to smoke.

But then it got me thinking about the Opus X because of how similar they really are....

And I asked: What do I like better?


I know how "rare" and whatnot the Opus is, and they are great smokes... BUT I really love the VSG because I don't have to pre-order boxes, race to the local B&M, or pay x3 the MSRP price.

Does that make the VSG a better cigar than the Opus? Or does anyone just like the VSG better anyways?

[JonDot]

I like fresh Opus & aged VSG's.As far as a favorite of the 2,depends on what mood I'm in at the time.I also get tired of the hunt for Opus.If I like a cigar I want to be able to get what I want when I want it.

[tx_tuff]

I just like the VSG better. The only Opus X I have ever smoked and though "damn this is a great cigar" was the Power Ranger. The rest I just think are over rated. I stopped trying to get them a long time ago.

[iloveclmore]

I really like both, but I'm going to have to go with the VSG on this one. Not because I really think its a better smoke than the Opus, but because of the availability. I can almost always go into a store and find a VSG, but rarely if ever find an Opus. Even if I do find an Opus, its usually at least 2x the MSRP.

[CHBIV]

I agree with Frank on the fact that having to hunt Opus really takes away from it's "allure" and being able to always get my hands on a good ol' reliable VSG makes it just that much more enjoyable of a smoke. Just my $0.02...

[RobAZ]

Originally Posted by CHBIV

I agree with Frank on the fact that having to hunt Opus really takes away from it's "allure" and being able to always get my hands on a good ol' reliable VSG makes it just that much more enjoyable of a smoke. Just my $0.02...

Yeah I think the searching and bartering just for a single Opus just gets me mad....or grumpy and I tend not to enjoy the cigar as much.

[Cigary]

I love both cigars but the Opus takes the cake as I am able to score these cigars at cost from a couple of sources that I have had over the years. When you can get them and let them age about 6 months they are a very good cigar. The VSG is good but when you can get them at any cigar place it does make it more popular than the hard to get smokes.

[RobAZ]

Originally Posted by Cigary

I love both cigars but the Opus takes the cake as I am able to score these cigars at cost from a couple of sources that I have had over the years. When you can get them and let them age about 6 months they are a very good cigar. The VSG is good but when you can get them at any cigar place it does make it more popular than the hard to get smokes.

If I could score these at cost, whenever I wanted - I think I would lean towards Opus as well....

[mhlatke]

Availability is definitely the main deterrent to the Opus X. I've wanted to try them but the hassle to acquire them would drive me crazy. I would rather not smoke them than try it, love it and then not be able to get it again (due to price and/or availability). As for the VSG, I don't really smoke them often but have always enjoyed them when I do.

Honestly, there are just so many great cigars out there that I really enjoy, that I don't feel the need to have every single one on hand. I'm more than happy to kick back w/a DPG/ Tat / Illusione/ Padron/ Gran Habano/ LGC/ CAO/ and so on.....

[Humidor Minister]

Never tried an Ashton VSG. I'll have to pick up one this week and try it. I do like the Opus-x's I've tried so far. Haven't had to much trouble finding them so far. My local B&M calls me when they come in.

[mikejh-cl]

vsg is better

[stlcards]

Opus for me. I can get enough of them to stock up when they hit the stores around here. They usually don't sell out too fast, and I can always get them within $1-$3 of MSRP.

[hayward_tenney]

All else being equal, Opus X for me. I prefer that combination of wood/spice that it's so rich with over the VSG's flavor profile, but that's just MHO.

[RobAZ]

All this thinking about the VSG and Opus makes me want to sit outside (its a nice clear 70 degrees here) and enjoy both.

[BigBuddha76]

give me a VSG over the opus any day...