Opus X vs. Padron 1926 Anniversay

[Rev2010]

Originally Posted by hsvtoolfool

I'd much rather have two #9's than one 80th.

Heh, I didn't even realize in the poll that the 80th was listed. I'd thought it was the standard 1926 he was referring to.

I have to completely agree with you. I've had an 80th Anni and was not as impressed with it as I am with the standard 1926 or 1964. It was certainly excellent, just not as good as the others.


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[Frinkiac7]

I've heard the 80th is just the regular 1926 blend except in that nice perfecto shape, is that the case?

Those 80th perfectos are $40 at the only B&M around me that carries them. Tempting and delicious-looking, but I can never bring myself to pay that much when there are so many other great smokes to be had for far, far less.

[Rev2010]

Originally Posted by Frinkiac7

I've heard the 80th is just the regular 1926 blend except in that nice perfecto shape, is that the case?

I would definitely say that is not the case. The 80th I had was not the same as a regular 1926. It was good, but not as good. It's been a short while so I can't remember exactly but I did post up a review or thread here about it. I think they might be aged longer and loose some of the flavor.


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[boonedoggle]

to me, this is no contest. ANY Padron is better than Opus X, IMHO. Then again, the only Fuente cigar that stands a chance is the Ashton VSG. That's a pretty tasty cigar.

[Shervin]

Opus X, it's simply a matter of taste. I prefer it (overall) to the 26 although it is a fantastic smoke as well.

[Les Paul]

These are wildly different cigars. Out of the box, PAM 80th...no contest.

Overall, I would probably say the PAM 80th. I've had some FFOX Super Beli's that were 5-6 years old that were out of this world. Tough call.

[Cigar Man Andy]

I can't nor would I vote on this. They are two completely different cigars. I like them both, but nothing alike. One is toasty, earthy, and peppery, and the other is woodsy, cocoa and light spice. Both great cigars, but again both completely different.

[tx_tuff]

I also like the Pardon 40th over a Pardon 80th. But that is not a choice. I would take a 1 Padron 80th over 2 Opus, maybe even over 3 or 4 Opus. I'm just not a big Opus X fan.

[zackly]

If you asked me last week I'd have said the Opus but Saturday night, after drinks & big, prime grade NY Strip Steaks with a couple buddies I had a 1964 Anni natural along with a snifter of Irish Mist. This baby was sublime! It's a tough call, not my first Padron but after a year in my humidor this cigar was close to perfect.