Prometheus’ booth was in a good traffic area, right next to a main aisle, and as usual the company’s products caused many people to stop and check them out. Prometheus does things nice–really nice--and there were some pretty spectacular things on display this year. Of course, they came with signs that read Please do not touch the humidor, ask for assistance, which people promptly ignored and started touching and opening. 2016 Limited Edition Fuente Fuente Opus X Story Humidor The big item this year–literally, as it weighs in at right around 42 pounds–was the 2016 Limited Edition Fuente Fuente Opus X Story Humidor. They come in three different finishes, Macassar Ebony, Red Sycamore and Walnut Burl, and will be limited to 25 pieces per finish. It holds 360 cigars and comes with 100 rare vintage Fuentes and has slots in each of the four drawers for Prometheus’ humidification system. It will retail for $10,000 and will be shipping in November. They were particularly proud of the this version of the Walnut Burl, which featured a gorgeous diamond pattern that was replicated on the front, side and top. This was possible as the wood veneer used were all corresponding pieces, tying each side together ...
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