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Uncle Lee

Room101 Uncle Lee is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Undisclosed. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan Corojo binder; Dominican Piloto Ligero & Honduran Corojo filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 50.

Maker
Room101
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan Corojo
Filler
Dominican Piloto Ligero & Honduran Corojo
Country
Honduras
Factory
Undisclosed
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 6½ × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Room101 Uncle Lee uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

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Room101 Uncle Lee questions

What does Room101 Uncle Lee taste like?

Room101 Uncle Lee uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Uncle Lee?

Room101 Uncle Lee is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Room101 Uncle Lee 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 Uncle Lee made?

Room101 Uncle Lee is made in Honduras at Undisclosed, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Room101 Uncle Lee use?

Room101 Uncle Lee uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan Corojo binder, with Dominican Piloto Ligero & Honduran Corojo filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Room101 Uncle Lee come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Figurado (6½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Room101 Uncle Lee?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Uncle Lee?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Uncle Lee?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO Consigliere, CLE Cuarenta and Dunhill Heritage. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.