Matt Booth and Room 101 were acquired by STG (Forged). Will there be more acquisitions and does this hurt the cigar industry? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.
The Changing “FACE” of the Cigar Industry! The Faces of the Brands and the ones that could be changing another Editorial by David Garofalo We know a small business owner, as is in the cigar industry, must be a jack of all trades and one of the tools they should possess is being the face of their brand. Today even some of the huge corporations and brands have attempted to put faces and personalities to […]
According to a story on the Cigar Aficionado website, Matt Booth, jeweler turned cigar personality has left Davidoff. However this might not be the last we see of Matt Booth who in a phone interview with the magazine said, “The contract ended, and I think that it’s time for a new beginning for Room101. I am grateful for the years of partnership and support from Davidoff.” That statement leaves the door open from Matt Booth […]
ROOM101 TO LAUNCH EXTENSION OF PAYBACK SERIES IN FEBRUARY WITH NEW CONNECTICUT LINE LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 25, 2016 – Room101, the Los Angeles based luxury lifestyle brand owned by Matt Booth, has announced a new extension to its best-selling franchise, the new Room101 Big Payback Connecticut. The Big Payback, which first launched as a Nicaraguan Puro in May 2014, has become a very popular “everyday smoke” for those seeking big flavor at a […]
When the cigar was first reported ,the name Johnny Tobacconaut intrigued me as it reminded for some odd reason of Saturday Morning cartoons from when I was a kid. When shows like Speed Buggy, Scooby Doo, The Jetsons, Josie and the Pussycats, Hong Kong Phooey and many others had my interest on Saturday mornings. I’m not sure why, but it just did. I’ve been waiting for a day to smoke this, and after the headache […]
The latest creation from Room 101 has a name that reminds me of Saturday morning cartoons from back in the day and it is headed to retailers. According to information sent by Davidoff, the parent company of Room 101, “One small puff for man, one giant cascade of flavor for mankind is what our dear friend and comrade in arms Johnny Tobacconaut seeks to deliver unto you. We escape the day-to-day ether we know so […]
ROOM101 ICHIBAN EXCLUSIVE HEADED TO TINDERBOX WALDORF LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 21st, 2015 – Room101, the Los Angeles based luxury lifestyle brand owned by Matt Booth, is proud to announce the latest addition to their bespoke retailer exclusive series, the new Room101 Ichiban Monstro. The sixth release in the Ichiban Series is a beefy 60-ring gauge format developed for Tinderbox in Waldorf, Maryland is currently available for sale. The cigar is medium-bodied and […]
Originally slated to come in a cereal box, the innovative packaging could have been a nightmare for the cigar industry if it ws released that way. Thankfully the packaging was changed and the cigars saw their release in late 2014. The cigar is a tribute to Matt Booth’s, Uncle Lee who introduced him to cigars. Needless to say, the rest is history, however, is the cigar a worthy tribute? Cigar: Room 101 Uncle Lee Size: 6.5 […]
If you were to run into Edgar Hoil the last thing you would think is that he was a cigar maker, or a photographer, in fact you might wonder if he was a gang-banger frown South Central Los Angeles. Once you get to know him, you realize this critically acclaimed urban photographer has a story to tell though his art that carries over to his cigars. The One Shot One Kill (OSOK) is a partnership […]
ROOM 101 ICHIBAN EXCLUSIVE HEADED TO CIGAR REALM IN ASHLAND, VA LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 12th, 2015 – Room101, the Los Angeles based luxury lifestyle brand owned by Matt Booth, is proud to announce its second release of the bespoke retailer exclusive series, the new Room101 Ichiban Roxxo. The second of the Ichiban Series, a 48 x 4, is headed to Cigar Realm in Ashland, VA and will be available for sale on April […]