Room 101 Cigars Guide
Posted on June 16 2025
Quick Summary: Room 101 Cigars Guide
- Flagship Lines: Farce, Farce Maduro, Payback, 10th Anniversary, Doomsayer
- Wrapper Spread: Ecuador Habano ➜ Mexican San Andrés ➜ Honduran Oscuro
- Strength Range: Medium (Farce) to Full-Medium (Payback Maduro)
- Price (Robusto): $9 – $14 depending on blend and box count
Who Is Behind Room 101 Cigars?
Founded by jewelry designer Matt Booth in 2009, Room 101 Cigars blends avant-garde branding with Central American tobaccos. After a brief hiatus, Booth returned in 2017 with the Farce line and now partners with Tabacalera William Ventura and AJ Fernandez for production.
How Do Room 101 Core Lines Compare?
Farce delivers balanced Ecuador Habano sweetness; Farce Maduro turns up San Andrés chocolate; Payback offers value-priced power, while the 10th Anniversary and Doomsayer lines sprinkle small-batch creativity into the mix.
Side-by-Side Overview
| Line | Wrapper | Body | Signature Vitola | Flavor Snapshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farce | Ecuador Habano | Medium | Toro 6×54 | Cedar • Cream • White Pepper |
| Farce Maduro | Mexican San Andrés | Medium-Full | Robusto 5×52 | Dark Chocolate • Earth • Red Pepper |
| Payback Maduro | Connecticut Broadleaf | Full-Medium | Grande 6×60 | Espresso • Molasses • Black Pepper |
| Daikoku | Ecuadorian Habano | Medium-Full | Toro 6×50 | Coffee • Chocolate • Oak |
| Doomsayer Passive | Honduran Oscuro | Medium-Plus | Toro 6×55 | Sweet Spice • Toasted Nut • Earth |
Which Room 101 Cigar Fits Your Palate?
Choose Farce for a creamy, cedar-forward profile. Step up to Farce Maduro if you like Mexican-wrapper cocoa and extra body. Budget hunters wanting punch should grab Payback Maduro. Limited-edition chasers can hunt the 10th Anniversary boxes. Check out the complete Room 101 Collection.
What Do Room 101 Cigars Cost?
MSRP ranges $9–$11 for Payback, $11–$13 for Farce and Doomsayer, and around $14 for the 10th Anniversary Toro. Booth’s small-batch drops can climb higher on the secondary market.
Recommended Pairings
- Farce Toro + wheat beer — citrus lifts cedar cream.
- Farce Maduro Robusto + añejo rum — molasses echoes cocoa.
- Payback Grande + cold-brew coffee — espresso meets broadleaf grit.
- 10th Anniversary Toro + Speyside Scotch — honey and oak sync.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Room 101 cigars handmade?
Yes—most lines come from Tabacalera William Ventura in the DR; Payback Maduro is rolled at AJ Fernandez Nicaragua.
Is Farce available in both Natural and Maduro?
Yes—Natural uses Ecuador Habano; Maduro swaps to Mexican San Andrés for deeper cocoa sweetness (see our wrapper guide).
Why is the 10th Anniversary hard to find?
Production is under 1,000 boxes, each serialized and allocated once per year.
Do Room 101 cigars age well?
Farce Maduro and Payback Maduro benefit most—12 months at 65 % RH amplifies chocolate and tames pepper.
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