TRINIDAD Fundadores Vintage Humidor 55 Aniversario - 2024 Box 55

Description

The Trinidad Fundadores Vintage Humidor 55 Aniversario is an ultra-limited commemorative release celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Trinidad brand. It consists of a luxury humidor containing 55 Trinidad Fundadores cigars that have been aged for at least 10 years before release. Product Specifications Brand: Trinidad (Habanos S.A.) Commémoration: 55th Anniversary of the Trinidad brand Vitola: Fundadores / Laguito Especial Dimensions: Length: 192 mm (7 1/2"), Ring Gauge: 40 Quantity: 55 cigars per humidor Aging: 10 to 14 years ("Vintage 10" program) Strength: Medium Design & Collaboration The humidor itself is a significant collector's item. It was designed in collaboration with the French luxury accessory manufacturer S.T. Dupont, with a special edition designed by fashion designer Charaf Tajer . The design is inspired by early 20th-century travel trunks, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern luxury aesthetics . The cigars feature the standard Trinidad band plus a secondary special band indicating their "Vintage" aged status. Blend & Tasting Notes Terroir: All tobacco (wrapper, binder, and filler) is sourced exclusively from the Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba . Flavor Profile: The extended aging is said to produce a sophisticated, balanced smoke. Tasting notes generally describe a mix of woodiness, delicate spices, and a subtle sweetness. Some sources specifically mention notes of cedar, vanilla, light cocoa, almonds, and a hint of cinnamon or caramel . Market Context & Pricing This is an extremely high-value collector's item with significant price variations depending on the edition and market. Standard Edition: The standard S.T. Dupont humidor had a suggested retail price of 48'500 CHF. Charaf Tajer Edition: The upgraded humidor designed by Charaf Tajer is priced 140'000 CHF. 1,000 units of the standard humidor were produced, while some retailers list the Charaf Tajer was produced in 55 units. This release is notable for introducing the "Vintage 10" concept, a new official aging certification by Habanos that guarantees the cigars have been aged for 10 to 14 years under controlled conditions, a first for a standard release of this scale.