Fuent Fuente Opus X

That looks gorgeous!

Crap photo of it. Take 2...Apologies!

That looks gorgeous!

This is why I was really upset... It came in this tin... Was hoping for something spectacular for my 30th... Let down big time though [emoji22] [emoji20]

[groundhog]

That looks gorgeous!

[TJCoro]

Good to Go!

First advice is usually to to age for a year before smoking...

Hmmm? Can't remember the last time (if ever) I came across an NC that needed to be aged before smoking. NC are built to hit the ground running!

Boy, Bag Boy

[TJCoro]

911!

Now you have got my confused. I have read about storing cigars at 60 or 65 but not smoking them. I will have to try and find where it was suggested. I am sure it said a second humidor was required set at 72 to 80 to prepare them for smoking as the lower humidity was just for aging them.

Whaaaa? One for aging...another for smoking between 72 & 80 % humidiy???
YIKES!!! Where the heck did you hear this???


Jay, Ray Jay

Thanks very much Sligub

Ross.Co - Can't see that pic - not that I have mine yet!

Aloha Amigo!

Can you see this picture?



Hopefully you can Groundhog [emoji4]

[Sligub]

Now you have got my confused. I have read about storing cigars at 60 or 65 but not smoking them. I will have to try and find where it was suggested. I am sure it said a second humidor was required set at 72 to 80 to prepare them for smoking as the lower humidity was just for aging them.

I find you get a better burn, less draw problems and less "bitter" flavour at 60-65% I've never heard of using 72-80 as a smokable range.

[groundhog]

Thanks very much Sligub

Ross.Co - Can't see that pic - not that I have mine yet!

[Wigan]

Now you have got my confused. I have read about storing cigars at 60 or 65 but not smoking them. I will have to try and find where it was suggested. I am sure it said a second humidor was required set at 72 to 80 to prepare them for smoking as the lower humidity was just for aging them.

[Sligub]

Down to 60% RH? What is the burn like at 60% RH? Not like tinder I take it?

Thanks for the advice - Really is appreciated

Ross.Co

I find I get a much better burn at 60%, It's personal choice though so worth trying various levels and see what you like.

I will add an aged one to your package if I have the time before I send.

I store almost all my cigars drier than that, I would maybe think about dropping to 65% (I personally use 65 for most of my NC and 60 for my CC and my Opus). The other option is to try dry boxing before you smoke but that only really drys the wrapper and maybe the binder.

Down to 60% RH? What is the burn like at 60% RH? Not like tinder I take it?

Thanks for the advice - Really is appreciated

Ross.Co

Oh no. I've got some of these on the way as potential candidates for occasion cigars...
Can't put them down for a year...

Hi Groundhog.

I would hate to think that the issues being had by myself would blight your order. Do your ordered Fuente Fuente Opus X look like these per chance?

[cigarmo]

Oh no. I've got some of these on the way as potential candidates for occasion cigars...
Can't put them down for a year...

best send them to me for safe keeping

[Sligub]

Oh no. I've got some of these on the way as potential candidates for occasion cigars...
Can't put them down for a year...

I will add an aged one to your package if I have the time before I send.

Hi Sligub, appreciate your help, thank you. My humidor is at a solid 69% RH with a temperature of 16-18 degrees Celsius. The RH is 'controlled' by using the 69% Boveda Packs.

I store almost all my cigars drier than that, I would maybe think about dropping to 65% (I personally use 65 for most of my NC and 60 for my CC and my Opus). The other option is to try dry boxing before you smoke but that only really drys the wrapper and maybe the binder.

Are they from a reliable source?

Cgars Ltd Tommy. Everything I have been sent by Mitchell, Michelle and the rest of the team has been beyond approach....