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Room 101 Cigar
So the long awaited Room 101 Cigars will soon be out. There are and will be multiple launch parties throughout the US. Be sure to check out Events and News for local dates or visit Room 101’s Site or Facebook Page for more details.
Room 101 Cigars is the brain child (or love child) of Matt Booth and Camacho Cigars. “It’s an extension of my luxury lifestyle brand and a collaborative effort between myself and Camacho.” –Matt Booth. With such names behind it you can’t but hope it will be great. Matt Booth said in an interview at the IPCPR Trade Show that “It’s a collective of things that I dig, and I love smoking cigars.”… “It’s just another facet of that; it’s just something from my life; it’s my personal meditation cigar smoking.”
I have been very lucky in that I was able to receive a pre-production sample of a Room 101 cigar. The cigar is 5×50 with a Semilla 101 wrapper and Honduran and Dominican binder and filler. Just so everyone knows the Semilla 101 (aka 101 Seed) wrapper is an exclusive and unique leaf developed for the Room 101 line. The filler leaf combinations are also unique to these cigars.
The cigar I am reviewing today has no band (as this is a pre-production); the wrapper is a deep rich chocolate brown with a nice sheen and is smooth with little to no veining. The cap construction is very good and was easy to cut. I had no problems lighting this cigar or keeping it going, it burned beautifully and had a light gray almost white solid ash. The draw was what I consider perfect! Not too hard, not to easy, just right enough to pull through all the flavors (and enjoyment).
Initially it has a smooth rich earthiness with a nice spice note, a nice medium body experience. Midway through, the mild spice develops into a much richer bolder spice note with hints of pepper and earthy undertones. It was a quick wake-up call that makes you pay attention and is more akin to a full body than a medium. Near the last third of the cigar the pepper y hints are almost gone and the spiciness is again second to the rich earth tones found during the initial light. By now the cigar feels like a full body but the change is well done and welcome.
Earthiness seems to be at the core of this cigar; it runs throughout the cigar and ties it all together. I hope that full production only makes this cigar better. I would smoke it again and with a MSRP ranging from $7 to $10 would highly recommend it.
CAO America
So in keeping with the spirit of the 4th of July I wanted to review the CAO America. I picked up a CAO America sampler pack at Corona Cigar Co. over the weekend.
What makes the CAO America cigar unique is that it has two wrapper leaves, a dark brown Connecticut Broad leaf maduro and a golden-brown Connecticut shade wrapper give it a pin-striped look. The binder is from Brazil and the filler is made up from several different leaves: Nicaraguan, Dominican, Italian, and USA. The different fillers help give it a straightforward and full-bodied flavor.
The cigar I am reviewing for you today is the CAO America Constitution. It’s a 6×50 box-press cigar. I found myself to be quite impressed with this smoke. It is a full-bodied cigar the starts rich and leathery, nutty with a dark coffee note. Midway through it is still rich and smooth with coffee & leather flavors and hints of nut. The finish has smooth and rich roasted coffee and nut flavors that end very well.
This cigar, in my mind, captures the essence of American flavor. I find myself thinking of that classic backyard B-B-Q with burgers grilling and friends enjoying themselves all-around. All this cigar needs is a slice of apple pie to finish that classic American flavor. Scoring an 89 this cigar is a must try for anybody who enjoys a full-bodied smoke.
Cuban Crafters – Cabinet Selection Toro
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Name: Cuban Crafters Cabinet Selection Toro
Appearance: Habano Wrapper leaf from Ecuador, Habano 2000 Binder, and Cuban Seed Habano Filler.
Burning: Even burn, Good draw, No relight.
Construction: Well Constructed, Wrapper stayed intact.
Taste: Full-bodied, Earthy, Leathery, with spice notes.
Grade: A
Final Comments: This was a wonderful rich, smooth cigar. I smoked it to a nub.
You can buy this cigar at www.cubancrafters.com
Cuban Crafters also offers a premium cigar sampler.
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Diamond Crown Maximus
Name: A. Fuente’s Diamond Crown Maximus 5×50
Appearance: Ecuadoran sun-grown wrapper
Burning: Even burn. But did need to relight once.
Construction: Good Draw. Well constructed.
Taste: Full-bodied, rich & smooth. Nutty and peppery with a spicy note.
Grade: A
Final Comments: A wonderful smooth full-bodied cigar. With Rich nutty aroma. Worth every penny.
Liga Privada no.9
Today I wanted to talk to you about a new cigar called Liga Privada no.9 by Drew Estate. This 6 x 52 maduro wrapper was first blended as the personal smoke of Drew Estate President Steve Saka. But a large demand for this cigar led him to release the no. 9 in limited batches.
I first enjoyed this smoke at a release party a few months ago, where I had the privilege to meet and talk to Steve Saka about this cigar and others of the Drew Estate line.
Now for the review stuff.
The Liga Privada no. 9 has a Connecticut broadleaf maduro wrapper, a Brazilian Mata Fina binder, and is made up of Dominican, Honduran, and Nicaraguan fillers which gives it a full and complex flavor. One thing to note is, that unlike most of the drew Estate line, the No. 9 is not an infused cigar; this is one of the reasons that Steve had this cigar blended for himself. While talking to him I found out that he is not fond of infused cigars.
I found the No.9 to be full-bodied with woody/peppery tones that are slightly sweet. It has a good draw, even and long burn. Great after a heavy meal or with a glass of port. The only down side to this cigar is that if you do not like a heavy and complex flavors you my not enjoy it as much as I did. But I do encourage you to try one for yourself, and let me know what you think.
Just a reminder: the Liga Privada no. 9 is sold in limited quantities to select cigar shops. I have provided a link at the bottom that has a list of shops that carry the no.9. Enjoy and remember “It’s simply about the cigar.”
Drew Estate President Steve Saka signs a box of Acids for me.