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This week we’re trying a cigar that got a bit maligned when it first came out. We think it got dissed because of overly-high expectations; this cigar should be judged on its own.
Room101 is a joint effort between Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Matt Booth and the folks at Camacho Cigars. The cigar was unveiled at last year’s IPCPR 2009 show, and was met with decidedly mixed reviews.
That’s too bad, because we found this stick to be quite enjoyable, especially with a Samuel Adams Winter Lager. At one point, the beer came a bit close to overpowering this cigar. But overall, the two paired nicely.
Here’s our Video Review of the Room101; specifically, the 305 robusto (5″ by 50 ring gauge):
By the way, we promised a shorter video this week. And it was .. unfortunately, though, by only about 3 minutes. We’re going to be doing things a bit different next week, and hopefully the changes we have in place will really trim these things down to size.
SWEEPSTAKES ALERT!
This week’s sweepstakes is now over. We’ll select a winner tomorrow, and we’ll let you know who it is directly on the front page, and via both the @bobatstogied and @stogiedweb Twitter accounts.
Do you agree with the review? With the scores? How about the thumbs up/down portion? Let us know in the Comments section.
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I haven’t tried a Room 101 nor a Camacho blend yet. Sure is a nice way to try a couple! Thanks for the contest!
Excellent review on a decent stick. Entered the contest as @tajlund.
I haven’t tried a Room 101 nor a Camacho blend yet. Sure is a nice way to try a couple! Thanks for the contest! @PapaLad
Thx for the review. Got a new cigar to try …thx to you. Luv the contest too …fingers crossed.
BTW, love your rating system and the fact that you focus on aesthetics too. Most don’t …
Thanks much for the kind words about the ratings system. I go back and forth on if there’s too much detail in it, so I’m glad to hear you like it. Re: aesthetics – I’m going to start taking photos of the cigar close-up for the videos, too … that should help show people what I’m talking about.
Good luck on the contest, too!