Anejo vs Opus X

[CAJoe]

Anejo 50 is one of my favorites. I had an Opus X the other day that literally made me sick, not a nic high, but sick. I had to take a nap to stop from feeling queezy. I am not sure what it was but it did the same to the guy that owns the cigar shop I got it from. I will stay away from the Opus X for awhile.

[Nickerson]

Originally Posted by Criminal

Those are all the Anejos I have, but only about half the Opus. There is a humidor pic on another thread with all of the Opus. I think I'm up to round 60 or so.

Got any Sharks? How much they retailing for now? Can't find any prices online that seem reasonable. Like I said earlier, they were cheap in my local shop.

[Puffin Fresh]

BTW, it is incorrect to say both Opus X and Anejo have the same filler and binder. While the blends are a closely held secret, they are NOT the same. The Anejo is rumored to have a blend that consists of a mix of Opus X, Hemingway, and Don Carlos blends.

[Criminal]

I'm down to my last two sharks, but the price tag on them says $15.99, and I believe I got them from a local shop. That store only gets one or two boxes a year (around the holidays), and no one seems to appreciate what a bargain that is.

[Nickerson]

Originally Posted by Puffin Fresh

BTW, it is incorrect to say both Opus X and Anejo have the same filler and binder. While the blends are a closely held secret, they are NOT the same. The Anejo is rumored to have a blend that consists of a mix of Opus X, Hemingway, and Don Carlos blends.

Every source I have found say it is the same identical filler and binder, with a different wrapper.

[Nickerson]

Originally Posted by Criminal

I'm down to my last two sharks, but the price tag on them says $15.99, and I believe I got them from a local shop. That store only gets one or two boxes a year (around the holidays), and no one seems to appreciate what a bargain that is.

That is about what I paid for the one I got for my Uncle. It may have been the shark, didn't have a cedar wrap.

Was around $25.00 for the Anejo and the Opus X.

I will have to keep an eye out this November for them.

[Nickerson]

Originally Posted by Puffin Fresh

BTW, it is incorrect to say both Opus X and Anejo have the same filler and binder. While the blends are a closely held secret, they are NOT the same. The Anejo is rumored to have a blend that consists of a mix of Opus X, Hemingway, and Don Carlos blends.

The sources on google seem mixed when I search Arturo Fuente Anejo.

Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 55 | The Cigar Spy

That source supports what you say.

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=326

This source supports what I said.

Who knows though! It really tastes similar to the Opus X. Similar, but not the same. I find the Anejo more flavorful and potent.

http://www.numtopia.com/terry/blog/a...o_fuente_a.cfm

Another source that says what I said.

http://cigarfan.wordpress.com/2008/0...te-aejo-no-48/

Another supports what you said.

http://www.************.com/2009/01/...ejo-the-shark/

Another source that says what I said.

It just goes on and on. haha.

[Rev2010]

I've had both but sadly too far apart to really be able to judge which was better. I had the Anejo most recently and it was a good smoke, though for the normal retail price not great enough to want to buy more. Got the Anejo through a Holt's sampler so it eased the cost dramatically.


Rev.

[Puffin Fresh]

Originally Posted by Nickerson

The sources on google seem mixed when I search Arturo Fuente Anejo.

Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 55 | The Cigar Spy

That source supports what you say.

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=326

This source supports what I said.

Who knows though! It really tastes similar to the Opus X. Similar, but not the same. I find the Anejo more flavorful and potent.

Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 48 - Aarrgghh!!

Another source that says what I said.

Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 48 « Keepers of the Flame

Another supports what you said.

http://www.************.com/2009/01/...ejo-the-shark/

Another source that says what I said.

It just goes on and on. haha.

I like this site.. Vitolas - Arturo Fuente/Añejo

Anyway, what's up with that last link you posted? Is it ***** or something?

BTW, food for thought... If the anejo is a maduro Opus X, then why do they also make maduro Opus X's for special release?

Vitolas - Rare Arturo Fuente Cigars/Añejo wrapped Opus X cigars

Vitolas - Rare Arturo Fuente Cigars/Opus X Maduro Robusto

Vitolas - Rare Arturo Fuente Cigars/Opus X El Escorpion Maduro

[Cigar Man Andy]

Originally Posted by Nickerson

Arturo Fuente Anejo vs Arturo Fuente Opus X


We all know of the infamous high roller Opus X cigars, but I don't hear the Anejo line mentioned nearly as much. I wonder why this is? I've only had 1 Opus X and 1 Anejo since I've been smoking, and I really liked the Anejo better. They both have the same binder and filler, except the Anejo sports a dark maduro wrapper aged in congnac barrels for an extra kick. Just seeing that Anejo cigar with its gold/red/white band and a nice cedar sleeve with a red sink band at the bottom on that dark maduro wrapper, gets my mouth watering.

They are both aged in a Cognac barrel, but the Opus is a Rosado Wrapper and the Anejo has Connecticut Broad Leaf Wrapper. They are both well made, but I don't care for Anejo. Love the Opus. Don't like Connecticut Broad Leaf. Love Opus Maduro though.

[bdw1984]

anejo by a landslide... its much more complex and rich... i like the opus but i find them kind of one dimentional... every time i smoke an anejo i kow its going to be special...
ben

[Cigary]

I just like Opus better as I have had in the last 10 years probably about 40 of them,,,certainly not a lot by some people but at least a number where I can judge as to what I like better. I have probably had at least 20 Sharks,,,and while it is a good cigar the Opus is my favorite cigar bar none.

[d_day]

I like Opus much better. After two years in the box they are downright incredible.

[DBCcigar]

Anejo - But only the Shark.

[tx_tuff]

I think they are both overrated but will go with the Anejo over the Opus.