Locked in for ORL vs DET and going with the Trinidad “Espiritu” Series 3. This one’s got that nice balance — a little spice, some sweetness, and smooth all the way through. Easy smoke to ride with for a full game. Who else is smoking during Game 1? 💨

Wasn’t even planning on sharing these… just something I was going to wear myself for the World Cup. But someone told me I should give the Clubhouse a say. So I’ll ask — if we printed these USA x The Stogie Clubhouse World Cup shirts, who would actually want one? Trying to see if it’s worth doing a small run. Let me know 👀

Finally sitting down to watch the game and lighting up the Gurkha Nicaragua. Getting that classic Nicaraguan profile right away — a little pepper on the front, some earth and wood through the middle, and it smooths out nicely as it goes. Easy to stay with for a full game without it getting too heavy. Solid, straightforward smoke to pair with a night like this. What’s everyone smoking while watching?

1) Breakfast cigar: the ChiMolly Pioneer Robusto was an amazing smoke! I want it in a larger ring gauge! 2) ChiMolly Dynasty Robusto E - meh, it was just ok but it could be that I'm just not a big fan of Connecticuts 3) Room 101 Big Payback Maduro - just ok. Wouldn't smoke it again unless it were on sale. 4) The El Pulpo San Andreas by Artesano del Tobacco in collaboration with AJ Fernandez - again, not too impressed.

New releases • limited drops • factory developments • interviews • major events 1️⃣ Ultra-Premium Release — Montecristo “Follow The Stars” Humidor Montecristo is pushing into the luxury lane with a $15K limited humidor (20 total) featuring aged Nicaraguan cigars. 👉 Collectibility is becoming just as important as the cigar itself. 2️⃣ Anniversary Expansion — Tatuaje 20th Additions continues building its core with 20th anniversary sizes in Havana VI and Black. 👉 Legacy brands are reinforcing what already works instead of chasing new lines. 3️⃣ Retail Movement — Fuente “Black Pink” Landing Fuente’s Black Pink is now hitting select retailers, with strong demand already building. 👉 Brand equity still drives sell-through more than anything. 4️⃣ Value Lane — Jake Wyatt “Titan Series” Jake Wyatt continues the value-premium push with cigars under $10. 👉 The everyday smoker lane is still very real. 5️⃣ Factory + Market — Supply Still Tight Imports are trending up slightly, but factories are still dealing with: • Tight tobacco supply • Production balancing • Allocation decisions 👉 Growth is happening—but controlled. 6️⃣ Trend Watch — Bigger Rings + Accessible Premium More releases are showing: • Larger ring gauges • Lower entry price points 👉 Brands are balancing experience + accessibility.