I see that they’ve just released #s 2 and 3. Anyone have any experience with #1? I’d be interested in trying one via trade or other emoluments... Or simply in search of your opinion.

Elitist!

No release dates for the cigars have been announced, and it can be well over a year after the festival that the cigars show arrive at retailers.

Additionally, Habanos S.A. announced an updated registration procedure for the 20th edition of the festival, with distributors getting first crack at registration from Oct. 2 – 13, and each distributor limited to a quota of places for each activity during the festival. Individual attendees will have their registration period opened at the end of October. It also appears that it will be harder for individuals to register for the festival, as Habanos S.A. said that it is prioritizing the attendance of its distributors amid increasing demand.

Pricing to attend all of the festival’s activities is 2,075 CUC, or roughly $2,385 when figuring in the exchange fees of dollars to CUCs.

If I'm not mistaken (a regular occurrence), the #1s were released in 2015.