Room 101 14th Anniversary

📌 Brand: Room 101
📌 Line: 14th Anniversary
📌 Size: Toro ( 6" × 52)
📌 Weight: 14 g
📌 Age: 3 years
📌 Origin: Nicaragua

‍ ‍Tasting Notes

• Dark Chocolate – Rich and slightly sweet core

• Black Pepper – Clean, lively spice

• Cedar – Warm woody structure

• Earth – Dense and balanced backbone

First Impressions

The cigar carries bold presentation with a dark, slightly oily Nicaraguan wrapper and excellent overall construction. The cigar feels firm and evenly packed. Pre-light aroma reveals cocoa, cedar, and spice. Cold draw is ideal with balanced resistance and a hint of chocolate.

Smoking Experience

• First Third – Opens bold with dark chocolate and pepper immediately establishing the profile. Smoke output is thick and cool.

• Second Third – Cedar and earth build complexity while the pepper softens into balance. Burn line remains clean and stable.

• Final Third – Strength deepens nicely, but some bitterness appears toward the end, slightly disrupting the otherwise excellent flavor balance.

Pairings

• Alcohol – Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Tropical fruit, honey, and gentle spice complement the cigar’s chocolate and pepper profile.

• Tea – Chinese Yunnan Purple Black Tea (Zi Juan) - Fruity sweetness and soft tannins help smooth the cigar’s late bitterness.

Music Pairing

“Feel Good Inc.” – Gorillaz
Dark groove and rhythm matching the cigar’s rich cocoa profile.

Final Thoughts

Room 101 14th Anniversary delivers a rich and balanced smoking experience with chocolate, spice, and earthy depth. The cigar performs beautifully through most of the session, though some bitterness in the final third slightly interrupts the otherwise excellent profile.

Final Score: 9/10
Why not a 10?
Bitterness in the final third reduced the smooth finish of an otherwise outstanding cigar.

Only cigars that deliver flawless draw, balance, flavour evolution, construction and satisfaction get a 10.