{"id":75405,"date":"2026-03-16T10:03:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/?p=75405"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:03:21","slug":"havana-miami-a-celebration-of-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/havana-miami-a-celebration-of-freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"Havana \u2013 Miami: A Celebration of Freedom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The OpusX Society proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary with the unveiling of its most meaningful and remarkable Limited Collection since the Society\u2019s founding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Titled \u201cHavana \u2013 Miami: Celebration of Freedom,\u201d this collection is far more than a name\u2014it is a powerful tribute to resilience, sacrifice, and the timeless pursuit of freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Inspired by the journeys of thousands of Cubans and Latinos who left behind their homelands, families, and everything familiar in search of opportunity and liberty, this release honors the courage it takes to begin again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For Founder Manny Iriarte, the collection is deeply personal\u2014an homage to his own story and a celebration of the success born from sacrifice, perseverance, and faith in a better future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Continuing its tradition of excellence, Fuente The OpusX Society once again collaborates with Elie Bleu Paris, the undisputed world leader in handcrafted luxury humidors and cigar accessories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The result is a masterpiece of artisanal marquetry, meticulously handcrafted with rare and precious woods, illustrating iconic memories and architectural symbols of both Havana and Miami\u2014two cities forever connected by history, culture, and freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cIt&#8217;s been more than 12 years since Carlitos Fuente Jr and I were talking and thinking about the price that an immigrant has to pay to seek freedom and leave family members behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He is also an inspiration because, even though he wasn\u2019t born in Cuba, he is more Cuban than many native Cubans.\u201d &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Iriarte said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This extraordinary collection is among the most exclusive ever produced:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2022 There will be five humidor cabinets made, five of each veneer color, for a total of twenty-five worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2022 Three limited sets of 12 (1 of 12) handmade ashtrays, crafted in France,<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">available in red, yellow, and blue<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2022 Three matching sets of luxury lighters and cutters, perfectly paired to each ashtray color way<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2022 Each humidor will hold 100 Fuente The OpusX Society cigars in a special shape, 6 3\/4 x 50, totally different from those currently on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">The Elie Bleu Fuente The OpusX Society &#8222;Havana \u2013 Miami: A Celebration of Freedom&#8220; 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