Cigar In The Bottle
Fuente Fuente Forbidden X
Grand Pommier XS

The cigar unscrews from the bottom of the bottle ... very cool stuff.

It is a brandy made from apples, and over 100 different types of apples are used.

The information I found on it is as follows:

Upon first release, the Cigar in the Bottle will feature the Fuente Fuente Forbidden X cigar, the next level after the legendary Opus X, with seven different types of tobacco all grown on Chateau de la Fuente and fully hand rolled only by the very finest rollers in the Fuente factory.

Inside the patented glass cigar chamber is a built-in Humidipak humidor which will maintain perfect 70% humidification without any maintenance or loss of oils for about 3-4 years.

The drink is the absolute favorite of Carlos Fuente, Jr. It is called Calvados and is similar to Cognac. Instead of using grapes, however, Calvados is distilled exclusively from apples harvested and grown in the Normandy region of France. In France, Calvados is enjoyed not only for its delicate blend of aromas but also for its unique digestive properties as the perfect accompaniment before, during and after fine meals, chocolates and desserts.

At the present time, this level of Calvados can be found, if at all, in exclusive bars and restaurants in Paris and the French countryside.

The brand to be launched with Cigar in the Bottle, Grand Pommier XS, is truly the creme de la creme of Calvados. A step above XO, Grand Pommier XS is aged from 20-40 years with over 100 different varieties of apple blended together just to make one bottle.

It has a long finish on the palate and is truly exquisite. Because the primary elements are so rare, Cigar in the Bottle with the Forbidden X and Grand Pommier XS will be a limited production piece, featuring an elegant jewelry-grade black gift box with gold embossed printing.

Seven years in the making, so much time and care is required for each component that mid-to-late 2003 is our earliest projection for initial release. We anticipate that this product will be released next year and that a similar but slightly higher production XO version should be introduced in 2004.

Because contract negotiations on licensing and exclusive distribution channels are ongoing, we are unable to disclose any further details as yet.

Shhwweeettttt!!!! I wonder what MSRP will be!

The should have the cigar attached to the side. That way the middle of the bottle isn't hollowed out and you get more booze.

rck_1 - probably a lot more than it's worth 🙂

Great post...even IF we're not speaking...

:)

I can see Rick trying to stuff a Bad Frog into a bottle of Ripple now....

lmao at Fahrenheit 451

I thought the appeal of their 10,000$ humidor was that it was the only place to get the Forbidden X. I spent alot of money to feel special! 😉

Do I put the bottle in the ploomidoor? or in the pantry? Do you store the bottle celo on or off? will it affect the other brandy's in the cupboard?

According to Carlos Fuente, Jr., the blend of aromas of this opulent cigar exudes so much pleasure that it should be forbidden to smoke except on the rarest of occasions. To protect this precious gem and prevent the escape of natural oils, a patented glass chamber hand blown in the south of France is sealed to perfection. Inside, a custom Humidipak humidor replicates the tropical climate of its heavenly birthplace, Chateau de la Fuente.

I guess CBid will have to get a liquer license to sell these. Put me down for a bundle.

This was looking pretty appealing until you mentioned the French part of it.

I wont forget about those yellow striped bastards, I mean fellows. :>)

Mag

Another overrated and overpriced Fuente product.

J

I think I'll wait and get the five pack.

Boycott france!

Very cool. Can't wait to see what the exaggerated overinflated price will be. Gotta give AF credit for a great marketing effort 🙂

Good point, I personally love Fuente. But it's difficult to justify paying so much when there are so many other really great smokes for next to nothing by comparison. Even if you get in to the $5.00 per stick price range, you can get a boat load of super premiums. But the Opus typically go in the mid-teens per stick.

It would be a cool gift for someone you owe your life to.

I for one want one..... But unless I hit the lottery, I think the closest I will get to one is by look at it in a store (if any near me get one... right...) Man I shudder to think of how expensive that will be. I also must give credit to the marketing people, just seeing that pic makes me want one... 🙂

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