For Special Edition #12, we look back at the Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard era at Davidoff. Hoejsgaard recently departed Davidoff after seven years as its CEO, but not without making an impact and making history. We also pay homage to the late Frank Vincent and discuss Bear’s recent visit to Houston following last month’s Hurricane. The following are two previous interviews […]
On the eve of the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, came word that Matt Booth’s brief hiatus from the cigar industry was over and that he would be teaming up with Robert Caldwell (whom Matt refers to as “Rosewood”) for two cigar lines. Booth was in attendance at the Trade Show showcasing both of the lines. Matt would split […]
Matt Booth‘s hiatus from the cigar business is over. Today, Cigar Aficionado confirmed news of Matt Booth’s return after a six-month break. Booth’s return is initially focusing on two collaborations with good friend Robert Caldwell. Yesterday, news of a Booth/Caldwell collaboration surfaced as several retailers reported getting shipments of such a cigar. There are two projects in place. The first […]
For Episode 5 of the Prime Time Show, we welcomed a very special guest – Matt Booth. Matt is the owner and founder of the Room 101 Brand of jewelry and Room 101 cigars. This week, Aaron and Will catch up with Matt since he stepped away from the cigar business. Matt has one of the most […]
This Monday came word that Room101 brand owner Matt Booth was ending his relationship with Davidoff and would be departing the cigar industry to focus on his jewelry business. Today, we hear from Matt in his own words as he wrote this “Farewell Statement”. We thank Matt for providing this letter to Cigar Coop. We […]
The Matt Booth era at Davidoff has come to an end – and so has his tenure in the cigar industry. Today, Booth told Cigar Aficonado that he has not renewed his contract with Davidoff and for all practical purposes is leaving the cigar industry for now. Booth also told Cigar Aficionado that he is […]
When it comes to the IPCPR Trade Show, Matt Booth and Room 101 Cigars are known to keep things low key until the show actually opens. This year was no exception when Room 101 Cigars announced the latest installment of its Artist Collection Series, the Room 10 Chief Cool Arrow. The cigar was showcased at […]
Matt Booth’s Room 101 Cigars will be releasing a new Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar. The cigar will be released as an extension The Big Payback line appropriately titled The new Big Payback Connecticut. This new cigar will introduce a value-priced mild to medium offering in the Room 101 portfolio. The Big Payback Connecticut is set […]
Retail giant JR Cigar is the latest recipient of a Room 101 Cigars shop exclusive. This one is called the Room 101 Fudo Myoo and it has arrived at JR retail locations. The blend is highlighted by an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The packaging and vitolas are very familiar to Room 101 cigar enthusiasts. The cigar is […]
The 2015 Cigar Coop Factory of the Year Award for a Large/ Multi-Faceted Operation goes to Davidoff. When we setup the Factory of the Year Awards we realized it was not apples to apples when it comes to all premium hand-made factory operations. Therefore, we decided to split the award between a small / single operation and […]
