A lot to unpack in today’s cigar news: • Black Label Trading Co. shipped the first wave of Anathema Nocturne, a dark, late-year limited with intentionally tight distribution • Foundation Cigars released Charter Oak Reserve 2025, a serialized, Reserve-only expression with extended aging • Tabacalera Pichardo completed a dedicated small-batch rolling room to support limited and experimental blends • Nick Melillo shared insights on U.S.-grown tobacco, pointing to aged domestic leaf playing a bigger role over the next 3–5 years • The PCA released its 2026 booth-selection timeline, adjusting access for both legacy and boutique brands Why this matters: Between tighter allocations, more small-batch production, and deeper focus on aged tobacco, brands are clearly leaning into differentiation beyond simple wrapper marketing. Which of these developments do you think will have the biggest impact over the next few years?

I can pretty much smoke anything My Father. Today's morning coffee and stick paring is a tripple shot of espresso with a MF Blue. Not a bad way to start the weekend.

Big movement across the cigar world today: • Cavalier Genève officially rolls out its 2025 Project Broadleaf — the fourth and final Broadleaf release of the year • Powstanie Cigars drops the War Bear 2025 – War Bear of Mass Destruction, adding another collectible to the War Bear series • On the global production side, Raching Technology Group has moved into a larger factory facility — signaling serious growth in the supply chain • And in heritage news, Tampa’s historic Sanchez y Haya building has officially broken ground on renovation under J.C. Newman Cigar Company Why this matters: We’re seeing all sides of the industry moving at once — rare limited blends for collectors, international production scaling, and the preservation of true cigar history here in the U.S. Which of these stories are you most excited about right now?

So this morning I'm feeling a little gritty. Its Deer season and my family is full of hunters. Even my wife gets out in the woods. Yesterday evening we harvested a few deer, and now I'm starting my morning off by quartering and processing it. We've did pretty good this season. So today im paring my black rifle coffee with a splash of Butter pecan bourbon cream liqueur by Mossy Horn, along with a "Raw Dog" by Oscar.

Good morning, fam. Nothing hits like a slow Saturday with a fresh coffee and a good cigar. Today’s lineup: Espinosa Créme paired with 7Brew Coffee — smooth, creamy, and exactly the vibe for easing into the weekend. What are you smoking (and sipping) this morning? Drop your pairings, photos, or recommendations below 👇🔥 🍂 The Stogie Clubhouse Where the leaf brings us together.