Goodbye Room101

[Nature]

The Room101 line of cigars will no longer be.

MATT BOOTH & ROOM101 LEAVE CIGAR INDUSTRY (http://halfwheel.com/matt-booth-leaves-cigar-industry/138067)
I've always enjoyed most of the Room101 collection; both because they were good cigars and for the creativity and flair.
Time to seek out and stock up on some favorites.

This seems to be another victim of the FDA meddling in the Cigar industry. :mad:

[Tgs679]

I also believe his jewelry has taken off and has been picked up by Nordstroms.

[Brimy]

The Room101 line of cigars will no longer be.

MATT BOOTH & ROOM101 LEAVE CIGAR INDUSTRY (http://halfwheel.com/matt-booth-leaves-cigar-industry/138067)
I've always enjoyed most of the Room101 collection; both because they were good cigars and for the creativity and flair.
Time to seek out and stock up on some favorites.

This seems to be another victim of the FDA meddling in the Cigar industry. :mad:

I'm with you!! Time to stock up.
It's a shame to see a very good and we'll priced cigar go away.

[cheaphumidors]

Major buzz kill!

[jhedrick83]

I'm afraid there will be more to come.

[Nature]

I'm afraid there will be more to come.

I agree. Unless things begin to reverse, I think we will see more as the 2 year application compliance deadline approaches.

[AlanS]

What are your favorites from Room 101? I don't believe I've tried any.

[Old Smokey]

What are your favorites from Room 101? I don't believe I've tried any.

Alan, I have smoked several of the Daruma Mutante Lancero, both the silver label and the gold. Both are good smokes, but not mind blowing IMO. Will I smoke more of them? Yes!

[DogRockets]

I hadn't smoked many Room 101, 3 I think, and they never did it for me. However its always sad to see a business close its doors not due to market forces, but government forces (most likely) as the driver for the decision. Hopefully you bums can scoop up some good deals on the remaining inventory still floating around.

[Brimy]

What are your favorites from Room 101? I don't believe I've tried any.

Both Namakubi's & both Daruma's. Most of the Namakubi's are figardos and are all pretty good. The Daruma Lance is the best to me.
The Big Payback Robusto is a nice $5 cigar as an everyday smoke. Nothing special, but nice.

[Ciro]

Sad to see him go; I've enjoyed the Namakubi and the Uncle Lee.

[jhedrick83]

Sad to see him go; I've enjoyed the Namakubi and the Uncle Lee.

for a while Holt's was dumping all the Uncle Lee super cheap. Might want to see if they still are.

I don't know how many of you guys listen to Stogie Geeks or read Cigar Coop but Will Cooper, I think, has the most realistic opinions on the changes coming our way. He's of the mindset that the regulations won't be repealed, but what we can hope for is the predicate date being moved or a drastic reduction in costs associated with the FDA filing/testing. Even that he doesn't seem super hopeful for.

Bottom line, if you love boutiques or blends younger than 2007, keep a cooler on hand and be ready for deals. I'm afraid we are going to lose a good number of great cigar makers in the coming two years. Some may sell out, so the "brand" lives on but who knows what changes may be made to it.

[droy1958]

for a while Holt's was dumping all the Uncle Lee super cheap. Might want to see if they still are.

I don't know how many of you guys listen to Stogie Geeks or read Cigar Coop but Will Cooper, I think, has the most realistic opinions on the changes coming our way. He's of the mindset that the regulations won't be repealed, but what we can hope for is the predicate date being moved or a drastic reduction in costs associated with the FDA filing/testing. Even that he doesn't seem super hopeful for.

Bottom line, if you love boutiques or blends younger than 2007, keep a cooler on hand and be ready for deals. I'm afraid we are going to lose a good number of great cigar makers in the coming two years. Some may sell out, so the "brand" lives on but who knows what changes may be made to it.

I seen the price drop around 3 or 4 months ago on the 101 line. Figured this is what was coming. I've only had the Nambuka or whatever it's called before, but was pretty young, maybe 3 weeks in my humi. I wasn't crazy about it, but a solid stick at the new lower prices.....

[Nature]

What are your favorites from Room 101? I don't believe I've tried any.

I second the Namakubis. I've also always enjoyed the Darumas, especially the Papi Chulo size for a short smoke and the lancero, like what Brimy mentioned. My Room101 experience isn't extensive, but I liked what I tried. I really liked the Master Collection One. The black lacquered box is beautiful! I know there are other subsequent options in this series. OSOK was another I enjoyed.

Interestingly enough, Room101 is a nod to a reference in the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell.


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[Sticky B]

They probably have the most accessible group of tiny smokes at great prices of any brand that I've noticed. Will be missed :(

[Cameradude]

My favorites of the Room101 line were the Namakubi Ecuador, Master Collection One, Two, and Three, Uncle Lee, Daruma Gold, Johnny Tobacconaut and finally the Cool Chief Arrow. I will miss looking forward to trying their latest creations.

[Cardinal]

Sad to see it, the Daruma lance was one of my early favorites when I was newer-ish into cigars. I've still got a handful left after buying a couple boxes of them. I hate it that he's shutting it down due to those miserable regs.

[Brimy]

I second the Namakubis. I've also always enjoyed the Darumas, especially the Papi Chulo size for a short smoke and the lancero, like what Brimy mentioned. My Room101 experience isn't extensive, but I liked what I tried. I really liked the Master Collection One. The black lacquered box is beautiful! I know there are other subsequent options in this series. OSOK was another I enjoyed.

Interestingly enough, Room101 is a nod to a reference in the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell.


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I've only had the MC 1 & 2 once each and liked them but I was "unappreciative" of the flavors in a milder cigar at the time. I probably should try to get a few more before they disappear.
And how could I forget the OSOK!! Foolish me. I got these, and still have, when looking for the original EH OSOK. Great smoke.


My favorites of the Room101 line were the Namakubi Ecuador, Master Collection One, Two, and Three, Uncle Lee, Daruma Gold, Johnny Tobacconaut and finally the Cool Chief Arrow. I will miss looking forward to trying their latest creations.

I'm still sitting on a few of the Johnny Tobacconaut. I'll have to see what they've become soon. I forgot about the Uncle Lee, but now that I think about it, it was pretty good.

The Namakubi was one of the 1st smokes I had before I fell off of the ledge! I was actually on a Liga no. 9 hunt when I ran across them.

[Desertlifter]

I quote like Daruma Gold and Namakubi. Have an unopened box of Namakubi Ecuador resting in my humi. Sad to see them go.

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[jhedrick83]

Famous sale on Room 101:

https://www.famous-smoke.com/promo/0115_pm?emk=EMF4825&utm_source=SundaySale&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Advisor&utm_content=EMF4825

[Zeede]

I think I smoked one of his cigars, and his persona never really resonated with me, but that doesn't change the fact that it SUCKS that a cigar maker is leaving the industry for such a donkeyballs reason.

[jhedrick83]

More room 101 deals:

Cigar.com: Online Cigars, Pipes, Accessories, and Gifts (http://www.cigar.com/mobile/promotions/deal-of-the-week/?sourcekey=CGWS01)

[AlanS]

Cigar Place. Biz has 55% off retirement sale on these 101's

[Ciro]

For the love of God stop posting all these deals I'm going broke. LMFAO!!

[Jaybird]

I just bought a box of 10 of the Uncle Lee for $39.99 shipped at Holts


TOTAL BUMMER about this news. I just found the HN for next to nothing on the devils site a few weeks ago. Had no idea they were leaving th industry for good or I would have bought several.


Cheers
Jay

[Jaybird]

EDIT.. I just placed another order for another 10 ct box to hold onto for a few years unopened. Ya know...Just because.

Cheers
Jay