Room 101 One Shot One Kill

danreeve · 09-18-2011, 07:44 PM

A few weeks ago I attended one of the first stops on the Room 101 Cigars Cigarmaggedon tour at The Village Tobacconist in Fairlawn Ohio. (Here's some video Matt Booth (owner of Room 101) shot of me and my friend Dan.) I had a great time, as always, hanging out with the guys and smoking some new sticks. While I was there I was handed a sample of a new cigar still being tweeked by Matt Booth and still in pre-release stage named One Shot One Kill. At least that's what the band says, so I am guessing that will be the name. This is a pre-release so who knows. I asked Matt for a quote about the cigar or any specifics and here is his response.

Quote Matt Booth: "I refuse your request sir."

If you know Matt this will not come as a surprise to you because, I can assure you, he meant nothing harsh by that comment and that he's just being his normal joking self. So with all of that said, this review will be pretty much uninformed and just what I thought of the stick.

Due to the size of this cigar, this review is only in two parts instead of the traditional thirds.

Specifics
Vitola: small figurado
Length: 4.75ish
Ring Gauge: 50ish
Wrapper: ?
Binder: ?
Filler: ?
Price: $?
Smoking Location: My back deck
Beverage: Water

Pre-Light
What a fun little shape. Those are the words that first came to mind when sitting down to write this review. I have smoked other cigars with this similar size and shape in the past, but they are few and far between. The wrapper of my One Shot One kill was light brown with a very reddish hue to it. I'd guess some sort of rasado wrapper, but I'm not going to spend this whole review speculating what this cigar is made of. The cigar was overall well constructed except for the cap, which looked to be applied in a pretty sloppy fashion. Hey it's a pre-release. Who cares right? The pre-lit aroma smelled of straight natural tobacco, but the cold draw was a bit more interesting. The strong and somewhat robust flavors on the cold draw were of Brazil nuts and dried fruit. Interesting start.

First Half
I lit the foot of my One Shot One Kill with a soft flame lighter and the flavors started to bellow out in a very smooth and non-abrupt way. Again it's kind of hard to explain some smoking experiences in words, and this ease or mellowing into tasting the flavors is another one of those times. Anyway, the flavor profile consisted of warm allspice and orange peel on the front. On the finish, more allspice, but this time with more of a nutty kick mixed in. I can say right now that I loved it and you can stop reading the rest of the review if you like. The construction of the cigar was top notch and the amount of smoke I was easily able to pull from stick was pretty significant. Something also to mention is the strength of the ash on this little guy. I had to knock the ash of this stick before it fell naturally because it was windy outside and I didn't want to wear it. I think in a calm environment, this cigar's ash would hold past the band. The strength of the cigar was in the medium range.

Second Half and Final Thoughts
The second half of my One Shot One Kill was similar to the first half with really two major changes. The first change was in the flavor profile, but more specifically in the finish of the profile. The front still had a lot of warm allspice and orange peel, but the finish took on a very "bready" taste. At this part of the cigar I was thinking "wow, this is great cigar for fall" because it's short on time to smoke (could be cold outside) and it has flavors that remind me of that time of year. Like I said above, I loved it. The other major change was the strength of the cigar shot right up the ladder and well into the full range. I could really feel the nicotine in my system and my heart rate went up for sure. It was not too full power, but if it was larger vitola, I would have been wishing I had a bigger dinner. Full strength and full flavor all the way to the nub.

My final thoughts on the Room 101 One Shot One Kill? Matt Booth really has something rolling this year. The Namakubi release was my sleeper hit from the trade show. The Room 101 Connecticut didn't blow me away, but it's a solid release not to be overlooked. And now this little guy...this was the powerhouse of the group. I really enjoyed the spiciness that was unique and the balance between flavor and strength was perfect. If you're looking for a strong cigar in a short format, this should be your go to stick.

Would I buy it again? If the blend stays the same from pre-release to full production I will for sure be picking up more of these. I am a fan of small cigars and this is another great one to add to my rotation.

Would I buy a box? Depends on the price, but I would say it is box worthy.

For more pictures please visit http://tinyurl.com/44jlwoj

Dan

irratebass · 09-18-2011, 07:48 PM

Great review, I am looking for some shorter smoke time since the weather is changing and it's going to be tough to smoke as much.

Ogre · 09-18-2011, 07:50 PM

Thanks for the review. I have enjoyed the 101s I have had. Will need to keep an eye out for the release of The One Shot Kill

Bill86 · 09-18-2011, 07:52 PM

*scratches head*

What is up with these NC's lately....My Uzi weighs a ton (makes no sense, Uzi's weigh as much as any standard SMG) and now One shot one kill?

Great review though.

Remo · 09-18-2011, 09:12 PM

Sounds like it will be worth a shot (pun intended) thanks Dan

heavyd · 09-19-2011, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

*scratches head*

What is up with these NC's lately....My Uzi weighs a ton (makes no sense, Uzi's weigh as much as any standard SMG) and now One shot one kill?

Great review though.

Lotsa gun nuts smoke stogies

. I like the marketing behind this stuff...adds some 'spice' if you will, to the process. My Uzi Weighs A Ton is a great name. I don't think they named it that to make a statistical comparison to the weight of an uzi. They probably liked the way it sounds...me too

danreeve · 09-20-2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavyd

I don't think they named it that to make a statistical comparison to the weight of an uzi. They probably liked the way it sounds...me too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPkNE1fdlJ8

N2 GOLD · 09-20-2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Sounds like it will be worth a shot (pun intended) thanks Dan

What he said...

thechrisdotcom · 09-20-2011, 12:20 PM

I think the 1 Shot, 1 Kill is a reference to a samurai or something as in a beheading, 1 shot to make it a clean cut. Since Matt is into the Japanese culture, I think that's what he's referencing. I THINK.

I wanna say these cigars were at the IPCPR or something and he mentioned it on a video blog. I may be wrong.

maninblack · 09-20-2011, 05:15 PM

Nice review Dan! Thanks.

taltos · 09-20-2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechrisdotcom

I think the 1 Shot, 1 Kill is a reference to a samurai or something as in a beheading, 1 shot to make it a clean cut. Since Matt is into the Japanese culture, I think that's what he's referencing. I THINK.

I wanna say these cigars were at the IPCPR or something and he mentioned it on a video blog. I may be wrong.

One shot, one kill is a phrase that is pounded into Marine Corps recruits during their time at the rifle range. Perhaps he had an association with or was a Marine at one time?

gbum · 09-20-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechrisdotcom

I think the 1 Shot, 1 Kill is a reference to a samurai or something as in a beheading, 1 shot to make it a clean cut. Since Matt is into the Japanese culture, I think that's what he's referencing. I THINK.

I wanna say these cigars were at the IPCPR or something and he mentioned it on a video blog. I may be wrong.

that one is namakubi...

Quote:

Originally Posted by taltos

One shot, one kill is a phrase that is pounded into Marine Corps recruits during their time at the rifle range. Perhaps he had an association with or was a Marine at one time?

yep..he was a marine...
matt booth intro

if i not mistaken.. this cigar are made for his friend who own OSOK cloting linehttp://osokill.com/
that big guy in this pic

sorry if missinfo

Ogre · 10-08-2011, 07:25 PM

I got my hands on one of these. I Think this is going to be a box buy whey they are released. Great tasting cigar.

dwoodward · 10-08-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

*scratches head*

What is up with these NC's lately....My Uzi weighs a ton (makes no sense, Uzi's weigh as much as any standard SMG) and now One shot one kill?

Great review though.

Catchy names can generate sales. People see the name and instantly are drawn to it because of it's name. It's a great marketing strategy. I even contemplated ordering a 5er of the Uzi's just based on the name.

Flynnster · 10-08-2011, 08:30 PM

This cigar sounds mighty tasty, will have to put it on my list to try when it comes out.

Ncpsycho · 02-17-2012, 10:56 AM

They were suppose to ship to some stores 2 days ago anyone know where to get them ?

Remo · 02-17-2012, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ncpsycho

They were suppose to ship to some stores 2 days ago anyone know where to get them ?

Smoke Inn has them

kelmac07 · 02-17-2012, 01:27 PM

Just ordered a 5er of the Trucha (6.5 X 50).

SteelCityBoy · 02-18-2012, 09:28 AM

Thanks for the review!

I will have to keep my eyes out for this one... sounds very enticing!

JenksAnejo · 02-24-2012, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the review!

09-18-2011, 07:44 PM	#1
danreeve Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Room 101 One Shot One Kill A few weeks ago I attended one of the first stops on the Room 101 Cigars Cigarmaggedon tour at The Village Tobacconist in Fairlawn Ohio. (Here's some video Matt Booth (owner of Room 101) shot of me and my friend Dan.) I had a great time, as always, hanging out with the guys and smoking some new sticks. While I was there I was handed a sample of a new cigar still being tweeked by Matt Booth and still in pre-release stage named One Shot One Kill. At least that's what the band says, so I am guessing that will be the name. This is a pre-release so who knows. I asked Matt for a quote about the cigar or any specifics and here is his response. Quote Matt Booth: "I refuse your request sir." If you know Matt this will not come as a surprise to you because, I can assure you, he meant nothing harsh by that comment and that he's just being his normal joking self. So with all of that said, this review will be pretty much uninformed and just what I thought of the stick. Due to the size of this cigar, this review is only in two parts instead of the traditional thirds. Specifics Vitola: small figurado Length: 4.75ish Ring Gauge: 50ish Wrapper: ? Binder: ? Filler: ? Price: $? Smoking Location: My back deck Beverage: Water Pre-Light What a fun little shape. Those are the words that first came to mind when sitting down to write this review. I have smoked other cigars with this similar size and shape in the past, but they are few and far between. The wrapper of my One Shot One kill was light brown with a very reddish hue to it. I'd guess some sort of rasado wrapper, but I'm not going to spend this whole review speculating what this cigar is made of. The cigar was overall well constructed except for the cap, which looked to be applied in a pretty sloppy fashion. Hey it's a pre-release. Who cares right? The pre-lit aroma smelled of straight natural tobacco, but the cold draw was a bit more interesting. The strong and somewhat robust flavors on the cold draw were of Brazil nuts and dried fruit. Interesting start. First Half I lit the foot of my One Shot One Kill with a soft flame lighter and the flavors started to bellow out in a very smooth and non-abrupt way. Again it's kind of hard to explain some smoking experiences in words, and this ease or mellowing into tasting the flavors is another one of those times. Anyway, the flavor profile consisted of warm allspice and orange peel on the front. On the finish, more allspice, but this time with more of a nutty kick mixed in. I can say right now that I loved it and you can stop reading the rest of the review if you like. The construction of the cigar was top notch and the amount of smoke I was easily able to pull from stick was pretty significant. Something also to mention is the strength of the ash on this little guy. I had to knock the ash of this stick before it fell naturally because it was windy outside and I didn't want to wear it. I think in a calm environment, this cigar's ash would hold past the band. The strength of the cigar was in the medium range. Second Half and Final Thoughts The second half of my One Shot One Kill was similar to the first half with really two major changes. The first change was in the flavor profile, but more specifically in the finish of the profile. The front still had a lot of warm allspice and orange peel, but the finish took on a very "bready" taste. At this part of the cigar I was thinking "wow, this is great cigar for fall" because it's short on time to smoke (could be cold outside) and it has flavors that remind me of that time of year. Like I said above, I loved it. The other major change was the strength of the cigar shot right up the ladder and well into the full range. I could really feel the nicotine in my system and my heart rate went up for sure. It was not too full power, but if it was larger vitola, I would have been wishing I had a bigger dinner. Full strength and full flavor all the way to the nub. My final thoughts on the Room 101 One Shot One Kill? Matt Booth really has something rolling this year. The Namakubi release was my sleeper hit from the trade show. The Room 101 Connecticut didn't blow me away, but it's a solid release not to be overlooked. And now this little guy...this was the powerhouse of the group. I really enjoyed the spiciness that was unique and the balance between flavor and strength was perfect. If you're looking for a strong cigar in a short format, this should be your go to stick. Would I buy it again? If the blend stays the same from pre-release to full production I will for sure be picking up more of these. I am a fan of small cigars and this is another great one to add to my rotation. Would I buy a box? Depends on the price, but I would say it is box worthy. For more pictures please visit http://tinyurl.com/44jlwoj Dan __________________ http://cigarpress.com/

09-18-2011, 07:48 PM	#2
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill Great review, I am looking for some shorter smoke time since the weather is changing and it's going to be tough to smoke as much. __________________

09-18-2011, 07:50 PM	#3
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill Thanks for the review. I have enjoyed the 101s I have had. Will need to keep an eye out for the release of The One Shot Kill __________________

09-18-2011, 07:52 PM	#4
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill scratches head What is up with these NC's lately....My Uzi weighs a ton (makes no sense, Uzi's weigh as much as any standard SMG) and now One shot one kill? Great review though. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

09-18-2011, 09:12 PM	#5
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill Sounds like it will be worth a shot (pun intended) thanks Dan __________________

09-20-2011, 12:20 PM	#9
thechrisdotcom . Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 601 Trading: (2)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill I think the 1 Shot, 1 Kill is a reference to a samurai or something as in a beheading, 1 shot to make it a clean cut. Since Matt is into the Japanese culture, I think that's what he's referencing. I THINK. I wanna say these cigars were at the IPCPR or something and he mentioned it on a video blog. I may be wrong.

09-20-2011, 05:15 PM	#10
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill Nice review Dan! Thanks. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-08-2011, 07:25 PM	#13
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill I got my hands on one of these. I Think this is going to be a box buy whey they are released. Great tasting cigar. __________________

10-08-2011, 08:30 PM	#15
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill This cigar sounds mighty tasty, will have to put it on my list to try when it comes out.

02-17-2012, 10:56 AM	#16
Ncpsycho Newly obsessed Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Long Island Posts: 387 Trading: (5)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill They were suppose to ship to some stores 2 days ago anyone know where to get them ?

02-17-2012, 01:27 PM	#18
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill Just ordered a 5er of the Trucha (6.5 X 50). __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-18-2012, 09:28 AM	#19
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill Thanks for the review! I will have to keep my eyes out for this one... sounds very enticing! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

02-24-2012, 10:37 PM	#20
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Re: Room 101 One Shot One Kill Thanks for the review!