Room 101 The Big Payback Maduro Gordo 6″ x 60 – Box of 40

The Room101 The Big Payback Maduro Gordo 6″ × 60 delivers a rich Connecticut Broadleaf experience in a substantial 60-ring format, combining dark Maduro character, multinational complexity, and the value-driven philosophy behind The Big Payback.

Created under Matt Booth’s Room101, The Big Payback was conceived as a way to reward the cigar smokers who supported the brand with premium handmade cigars offered at an approachable price. The Maduro expression builds on that concept with a darker, richer tobacco profile centered around Connecticut Broadleaf.

The cigar features a dark USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Connecticut Shade binder, creating an unusual combination of two distinctly different Connecticut tobaccos. Inside, long-filler leaves from Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic add complexity and balance to the blend.

The resulting profile is medium-bodied and flavorful, developing notes of black pepper, cedar, cocoa, wood, cream, earth, and subtle sweetness. The Broadleaf wrapper contributes richness and darker tobacco character, while the Connecticut Shade binder and multinational fillers help maintain balance throughout the experience.

At 6″ × 60, the Gordo provides a substantial smoking session with abundant smoke production and plenty of tobacco volume. The larger format makes it especially appealing to smokers who enjoy 60-ring cigars and prefer a slower, more relaxed experience.

The Big Payback Maduro is handmade in Honduras at the Honduras American Tobacco S.A. (HATSA) factory, giving the line a distinctly different identity from the Nicaraguan-made Big Payback Nicaragua.

Presented in a generous Box of 40, the Room101 The Big Payback Maduro Gordo combines Broadleaf richness, a substantial 6×60 format, and Room101’s original value-oriented philosophy in a cigar designed to remain in regular humidor rotation.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The Room101 The Big Payback Maduro Gordo combines the richness of a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper with the substantial proportions of a 6″ × 60 Gordo.

Its Connecticut Shade binder and combination of Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Dominican fillers provide balance beneath the darker wrapper, producing notes of black pepper, cedar, cocoa, wood, cream, earth, and subtle sweetness.

The generous Box of 40 also reinforces what The Big Payback does particularly well: delivering a premium handmade cigar in a format designed for smokers who want something they can keep in regular rotation.

KEY FEATURES

• Medium-Bodied Maduro – Rich and flavorful without relying on overwhelming strength, making the blend approachable while retaining substantial character.
• Rich & Balanced Flavor Profile – Layers of black pepper, cedar, cocoa, wood, cream, earth, and subtle sweetness provide a combination of darker and smoother flavors.
• Substantial 6″ × 60 Gordo – A large-ring format designed for smokers who enjoy substantial cigars and longer, relaxed smoking sessions.
• USA Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper – A dark Broadleaf exterior provides much of the cigar’s richness, color, spice, and deeper tobacco character.
• Connecticut Shade Binder – Creates an interesting contrast beneath the darker Broadleaf wrapper and contributes to the blend’s balanced character.
• Multinational Long-Filler Blend – Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Dominican tobaccos provide complexity and depth inside the cigar.
• Handmade in Honduras – Expertly crafted at the Honduras American Tobacco S.A. (HATSA) factory.
• Distinct from Big Payback Nicaragua – The Maduro uses a completely different multinational tobacco composition and Honduran production rather than the all-Nicaraguan blend found in The Big Payback Nicaragua.
• Generous Box of 40 – A large-count presentation that reflects The Big Payback’s original focus on premium tobacco and everyday value.
• Pairing Experience – Its cocoa, cedar, pepper, wood, and creamy characteristics pair particularly well with bourbon, aged rum, Porter, espresso, or black coffee.

WHO IS THIS CIGAR FOR?

The Room101 The Big Payback Maduro Gordo is ideal for:

• Room101 enthusiasts
• Maduro cigar smokers
• Connecticut Broadleaf enthusiasts
• Gordo and 60-ring cigar smokers
• Medium-bodied cigar enthusiasts
• Smokers who enjoy cocoa, cedar, pepper, and wood
• Smokers looking for a rich everyday premium cigar
• Value-conscious premium cigar buyers
• Bourbon, rum, and coffee drinkers

PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS

The Room101 The Big Payback Maduro Gordo pairs especially well with:

• Bourbon
• Aged Rum
• Rye Whiskey
• Porter
• Espresso
• Black Coffee
• Dark Chocolate

Bourbon and espresso are particularly natural matches.

Bourbon’s oak, caramel, and vanilla characteristics complement the cigar’s cocoa and subtle sweetness, while providing contrast against its black pepper, cedar, and earthy tobacco character.

Espresso reinforces the darker side of the blend, particularly its cocoa, wood, earth, and roasted tobacco characteristics.

CIGAR DEPOT’S TAKE

The Room101 The Big Payback Maduro Gordo offers an interesting combination for smokers who want Maduro richness without necessarily moving into full-strength territory.

The tobacco construction is particularly notable. A dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper sits over a Connecticut Shade binder, followed by fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.

That contrast helps give the cigar its personality. Broadleaf supplies darker richness and spice, while the rest of the blend provides enough balance to keep the smoking experience from becoming excessively heavy.

The 6″ × 60 Gordo also makes sense for this blend. There’s plenty of tobacco and a substantial smoking experience, while the medium-bodied profile makes the larger format more approachable than a highly powerful 60-ring cigar might be.

Combined with the generous Box of 40, the result fits the original Big Payback philosophy particularly well: a substantial premium handmade cigar designed to deliver both flavor and value.

EXPERT TIPS

Cut Recommendation

A clean straight cut works well with the large 60-ring head. Remove only enough of the cap to establish an open draw while preserving the cigar’s structure.

Lighting Recommendation

Take additional time to toast the 60-ring foot evenly. Rotate the cigar gradually during lighting to establish an even burn across the larger surface area.

Smoking Pace

Smoke slowly. Larger ring gauges respond particularly well to a relaxed pace, helping preserve the balance between pepper, cedar, cocoa, cream, and sweetness.

Humidor Recommendation

Store at approximately 65–69% RH for consistent combustion and proper Broadleaf wrapper condition.

Estimated Smoking Time

Approximately 75–100 minutes, depending on smoking pace.

Best Occasion

Excellent for a long afternoon or after-dinner session, particularly alongside bourbon, aged rum, Porter, espresso, or black coffee.