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Payback Nicaragua

Room101 Payback Nicaragua is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Undisclosed. It pairs Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper; Condega binder; Jalapa, Estelí filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5¼ × 50 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Room101
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder
Condega
Filler
Jalapa, Estelí
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Undisclosed
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5¼ × 50 to 6 × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Room101 Payback Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

3 in the catalog

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Room101 Payback Nicaragua questions

What does Room101 Payback Nicaragua taste like?

Room101 Payback Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Room101 Payback Nicaragua?

Room101 Payback Nicaragua is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Room101 Payback Nicaragua good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Room101 Payback Nicaragua made?

Room101 Payback Nicaragua is made in Nicaragua at Undisclosed, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Room101 Payback Nicaragua use?

Room101 Payback Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper over a Condega binder, with Jalapa, Estelí filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Room101 Payback Nicaragua come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5¼ × 50), Toro (6 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Room101 Payback Nicaragua?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Room101 Payback Nicaragua?

With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Room101 Payback Nicaragua?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Black, Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro and Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.