Opus X Society Gold & Bullet Review: My Favorite Society Release Yet
Cedar and baking spice up front, a cocoa and espresso middle with everything I look for in a cigar, and a darker, spicier finish. It never needed a touch-up.
Bottom line: Excellent construction, noticeable transitions, and a cocoa and espresso middle third that had everything I look for in a cigar. For any Opus X fan, this is absolutely one worth trying.
Our priceOpus X Society Gold & Bullet is the newest release from The Opus X Society by Manny Iriarte. It comes in at 6 3/4 x 50 and continues the collaboration between Arturo Fuente and Manny Iriarte. As Iriarte tells it, the name represents two contrasting philosophies of life: gold symbolizes the pursuit of success and achievement, while the bullet represents life’s sudden unpredictability and the challenges that can come without warning.
It’s billed as Episodio Uno of The Society’s Chronicles, and Fuente hasn’t disclosed the blend. Our Gold & Bullet release breakdown has the full background on the box, the theme and the matching Elie Bleu accessories.
Pre-light and first impressions
First impressions, this is a beautiful cigar. It features the classic Society band along with a gold sleeve wrapped around the foot that immediately gives it a premium look.
I went with a punch cut, and the dry draw immediately gave me notes of sweetness and cedar.
Smoking experience
Once lit, the cigar opened with cedar, pepper, a touch of baking spice, and a noticeable natural sweetness.
The second third was easily my favorite part of the cigar. Cocoa and espresso became much more prominent, along with a subtle fruity note that added another layer to the profile. This section delivered pretty much everything I look for in a cigar, with a great balance of sweetness, richness, and complexity.
Going into the final third, the profile transitioned again. The spice returned, the coffee became noticeably darker and more intense, and a subtle dark chocolate note developed toward the finish.
On the retrohale, baking spice and cedar came through.
As for strength, I’d call it medium to full, leaning more toward medium. It’s a long smoke though, so it still delivered a lot of nicotine.
Burn, draw, and construction
Construction was excellent from the start. The draw was perfect, even with the punch cut, and the burn stayed even throughout and never required a touch-up.
It smoked for over an hour and a half, but I did take my time and did not rush smoking it.
Value and buying perspective
Like the first Opus X Society release, Gold & Bullet is priced as a special occasion cigar, although this release comes in boxes of 12 compared to the previous box of 20.
I would definitely buy a box as a gift, as the presentation is sure to impress.
Final verdict
I’m a big Opus X fan, so I’m always excited to try a new release, but I enjoyed Gold & Bullet considerably more than the first Society release. The flavors felt more complex, with more sweet and toasted notes. The transitions were more noticeable, and the overall profile leaned heavily into the notes I personally enjoy most.
For any Opus X fan, this is absolutely one worth trying.
For another rare Fuente Dominican, read Mace’s God of Fire KKP Special Reserve Toro Extra review.
