Room 101

kaisersozei · 10-18-2009, 07:56 PM

Vitola: 323 (Toro 6x50)
Wrapper: Honduran Semilla 101
Filler: Honduras/DR
Binder: Honduras

Single Price = $8

Found these locally, and smoked one at today's VCM Herf in honor of av8tor152d/Jason at Winston's Humidor. Kevin's place is great, had wonderful company, and enjoyed watching football (except for my awful Redskins) while smoking this cigar.

Appearance & Construction
Overall, this cigar had a nice presentation. Smooth, coffee & cream colored wrapper, with no noticeable veins. From a distance, the black & silver band fooled people into thinking I was smoking a Triple Maduro. Tobacco was nicely bunched, perfect draw, the ash held for a long time, and the burn was straight enough. Never needed a touch-up or relight.
Score: 8

Flavor
Tingle of spicy pepper at the beginning gave way to a straight-forward leathery profile. The smoke was smooth, I'd judge the body to be medium. Based on other reviews, I anticipated chocolate. Unfortunately that never came. The finish was cedary and mild, and I did get a touch of sweetness on my tongue but it didn't have any distinct flavor to it. About midway, I started getting little bursts of nutty coffee, almost like chicory. They would be there on one puff, and then disappear for a few. This happened maybe 3 times. Up to that point, the cigar was almost too consistent and was starting to get boring. For about an inch, that nuttiness held my attention. It quickly disappeared, and then it was back to football.
Score: 6

Obligatory Crappy Cellphone Picture:

Overall
I'm glad I sampled this new offering, but I doubt I'll be buying more. There are just too many other sticks in this price range that I prefer. In fact, after it was finished (about 90 minutes later,) I was wishing I had picked up a cg:4 instead. This matches the illusione in edgy marketing & style, but doesn't come close in the areas that matter to me in a cigar.
Score: 7

Thanks for reading!

Veritas · 10-19-2009, 12:25 AM

Great review, as always. Thank you.

kelmac07 · 10-19-2009, 03:50 AM

Nice review...thanks for sharing Gerard!!!

OHRD · 10-19-2009, 07:56 AM

So would you say it's over-hyped? Anyone else had these?

Volt · 10-19-2009, 08:13 AM

Nice review Gerard. Although my first trip to Winston's, one thing I did notice is he keeps his humi at 66%. I usually hate smoking a fresh B&M cigar as spnges don't smoke well. At 66%, I could smoke one there if I had to. Looks like he may need more chairs soon though....

Adriftpanda · 10-19-2009, 08:29 AM

Thanks for sharing with us. I'm not much of a Camacho guy and especially since this is Dominican. I was gifted one but not sure if I would even try. Very nice review and picture bud.

poriggity · 10-22-2009, 11:25 PM

I've had 4 of these, and loved each one. I don't necessarily agree with the review, but that's why everyone's tastes are different, and this hobby is great!
Scott

10-18-2009, 07:56 PM	#1
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Room 101 Vitola: 323 (Toro 6x50) Wrapper: Honduran Semilla 101 Filler: Honduras/DR Binder: Honduras Single Price = $8 Found these locally, and smoked one at today's VCM Herf in honor of av8tor152d/Jason at Winston's Humidor. Kevin's place is great, had wonderful company, and enjoyed watching football (except for my awful Redskins) while smoking this cigar. Appearance & Construction Overall, this cigar had a nice presentation. Smooth, coffee & cream colored wrapper, with no noticeable veins. From a distance, the black & silver band fooled people into thinking I was smoking a Triple Maduro. Tobacco was nicely bunched, perfect draw, the ash held for a long time, and the burn was straight enough. Never needed a touch-up or relight. Score: 8 Flavor Tingle of spicy pepper at the beginning gave way to a straight-forward leathery profile. The smoke was smooth, I'd judge the body to be medium. Based on other reviews, I anticipated chocolate. Unfortunately that never came. The finish was cedary and mild, and I did get a touch of sweetness on my tongue but it didn't have any distinct flavor to it. About midway, I started getting little bursts of nutty coffee, almost like chicory. They would be there on one puff, and then disappear for a few. This happened maybe 3 times. Up to that point, the cigar was almost too consistent and was starting to get boring. For about an inch, that nuttiness held my attention. It quickly disappeared, and then it was back to football. Score: 6 Obligatory Crappy Cellphone Picture: Overall I'm glad I sampled this new offering, but I doubt I'll be buying more. There are just too many other sticks in this price range that I prefer. In fact, after it was finished (about 90 minutes later,) I was wishing I had picked up a cg:4 instead. This matches the illusione in edgy marketing & style, but doesn't come close in the areas that matter to me in a cigar. Score: 7 Thanks for reading! __________________

10-19-2009, 12:25 AM	#2
Veritas Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Gregory Location: Denver, CO Posts: 216 Trading: (1)	Re: Room 101 Great review, as always. Thank you.

10-19-2009, 03:50 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Room 101 Nice review...thanks for sharing Gerard!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-19-2009, 07:56 AM	#4
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Room 101 So would you say it's over-hyped? Anyone else had these? __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-19-2009, 08:13 AM	#5
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Room 101 Nice review Gerard. Although my first trip to Winston's, one thing I did notice is he keeps his humi at 66%. I usually hate smoking a fresh B&M cigar as spnges don't smoke well. At 66%, I could smoke one there if I had to. Looks like he may need more chairs soon though.... __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

10-19-2009, 08:29 AM	#6
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Room 101 Thanks for sharing with us. I'm not much of a Camacho guy and especially since this is Dominican. I was gifted one but not sure if I would even try. Very nice review and picture bud. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

10-22-2009, 11:25 PM	#7
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Room 101 I've had 4 of these, and loved each one. I don't necessarily agree with the review, but that's why everyone's tastes are different, and this hobby is great! Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog