The Shepherd Returns: Pospiech & Room101 Bring Back the Cult Classic With a Fresh Look

One of the most talked-about one-off projects of 2022 is making a triumphant return — and it’s dressed to impress. Pospiech, Inc. has officially re-released The Shepherd, the mysterious limited-edition cigar born from the mad genius collab between Pospiech and Matt Booth of Room101. And let’s just say… this one’s got “collector’s item” written all over it.

A Little History Lesson ?

When The Shepherd first dropped back in 2022, it caused some serious buzz. Why? Because unlike your average blend breakdown, Pospiech kept the specs delightfully cryptic. No tasting notes spoon-fed to you. No traditional blend list. Just a cigar that demanded to be experienced, not analyzed.

And guess what? They’re keeping that same energy for the re-release.

The Specs (Such As They’ll Give Us ?)

• Size: 5 ¾ x 50 (Robusto Extra)
• Wrapper: “Really good”
• Binder: “Strong enough to keep it all together”
• Filler: “Leprechaun magic with a dash of fairy dust”
• MSRP: $15 per cigar

Yup, that’s the official word. And honestly? I love it. In a world where everything gets dissected down to farm coordinates, The Shepherd stands out by letting your palate do the detective work.

A Signature of Belief ??

Both Matt Booth and Mike Szczepankewicz have literally put their names on this cigar — their signatures are printed right on the band. “If you believe in it, you should put your name on it,” Mike said. Respect.

Oh, and about that band… it features the powerful inscription Ezekiel 25:17 — yes, that verse — giving the cigar some serious presence before you even light up.

“I will carry out great vengeance on them and punish them in my wrath. Then they will know that I am the Lord, when I take vengeance on them.”

Limited Means Limited ?

This isn’t some open-ended run. Pospiech is shipping out just 100 bundles of The Shepherd. Once they’re gone, they’re gone — no encore. So if you missed out the first time (or smoked through your stash), this is your chance to make things right with your humidor.

The Shepherd is shipping now to authorized retailers. If you know, you know.

? Bottom line: mysterious blend, killer collab, bold vibe. This is exactly the kind of project that reminds us why boutique cigars keep the culture exciting.