Inside the October 2026 Platinum Cigar Subscription Box — Five Cigars Worth Knowing

What Is the Platinum Cigar Subscription?

Platinum is Luxury Cigar Club’s premium cigar-of-the-month tier at $50.95 per month, delivering five cigars a box. In the lineup, it sits above the entry-level Core and the Gold box, just below Palladium, and below the higher-priced Sapphire and flagship Diamond tiers. If you are looking for a monthly cigar subscription with a bit more room for limited releases and house exclusives such as the Nova Sultan, Platinum is worth a look. Like every cigar subscription box from Luxury Cigar Club, it is built around a single idea: a curated mix of cigars you may not pick for yourself, with a card that tells you what you are smoking and why.

The Full October 2026 Platinum Selection

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Tapa Negra — Medium+

Steve Saka’s Sobremesa line has long been a favorite for after-dinner smoking, and the Tapa Negra adds a two-tone twist: an Ecuadorian Connecticut-Seed G2BW wrapper finished with a Nicaraguan Sun-Grown cap, over a Mexican Matacapan Negro de Temporal binder. The filler is a four-part Nicaraguan blend drawing on Condega C-SG, Pueblo Nuevo Criollo, La Joya Estelí C-98, and ASP Estelí Hybrid Ligero. That sun-grown cap brings a peppery edge to the opening draws, then the cigar settles into the smooth, creamy territory the card describes: cedar, toasted nuts, warm spice, and a thread of subtle sweetness.

In the 5.625″ x 48 corona gorda, a five-pack is $82.90, or $16.58 per stick. You can pick it up here: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Tapa Negra.

Sinistro The Last Cowboy GHOUL 2026 — Full

If one cigar sets the tone for October, it is the Ghoul. This limited-edition 5″ x 54 box-pressed robusto is wrapped in US Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro and accented by two Dominican Candela stripes, a seasonal visual flourish that looks right at home on a fall evening. Underneath, a Mexican San Andrés binder surrounds Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero and Nicaraguan filler. The card lists espresso, dark chocolate, earth, and spice, with a subtle natural sweetness that develops as the cigar burns down.

A quick note on strength: the profile line on the card reads Full, while the descriptive copy calls it medium-plus. Treat it as the strongest cigar of the month and plan to smoke it after a real meal. This particular limited release is not currently available in our online store, so there is no price or link to share. It is a good reason to keep an eye on the club each month.

Platinum Nova Sultan Box Pressed Torpedo — Medium+

The Nova Sultan is the Platinum tier’s own cigar, and the box-pressed torpedo is its showpiece. A dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper sits over a Dominican binder and Dominican filler, and the aged tobaccos plus months of rest in the box press give it a calm, well-married character. The card promises pepper, warm spice, and wood, with flavors that build from the first draw to the finish. In the 6.25″ x 55 box-pressed torpedo, that translates to a long, slow smoke where the tapered head concentrates the early flavors and the body settles into something rounder.

A five-pack of this vitola runs $85.60 in our shop, which works out to $17.12 per stick. That makes it the priciest cigar in this month’s box, and it earns the spot. You can find it here: Platinum Nova Sultan Box Pressed Torpedo.

Stolen Throne Highway Drifter — Medium+

Highway Drifter pairs an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler, and it introduces the first shaggy foot in the Stolen Throne portfolio. The exposed filler shapes the opening draws before the burning wrapper gradually joins in. From there, the card lists cedar, dark earth, leather, and roasted espresso, with a spice-forward character that builds across the smoke. Production is limited to just 10,000 cigars, so this one rewards members who smoke it rather than shelving it. For the backstory, see our coverage of Shane Marsh’s first shaggy foot.

The 6″ x 52 toro comes in a five-pack for $66.30, or $13.26 per stick, and it is available here: Stolen Throne Highway Drifter.

J London Underground Maduro Queens Guard — Medium

This is the surprise of the month. Months ahead of its official U.S. release, J. London Cigars is giving Luxury Cigar Club members an early look at the Queens Guard Maduro as a thank-you for years of support. The 4.125″ x 38 vitola is compact, built around a San Andrés wrapper, an Ecuadorian Connecticut binder, and a filler blend of San Vicente, Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98, and Ecuadorian Corojo. Expect a quick, flavorful smoke that fits a short window, such as a coffee break or a walk with the dog.

Because it is an early release, the Underground Maduro Queens Guard is not currently available in our online store, so there is no price or link yet. We will cover it properly when it lands.

What Makes This Month’s Box Stand Out

Variety is the first thing that jumps out. Five cigars, four distinct wrapper leaves, and vitolas ranging from a 4.125″ Queens Guard to a 6.25″ torpedo give this cigar club box a lot of range. You get a creamy Connecticut-Seed cigar, a dark and sweet Broadleaf Maduro, a San Andrés torpedo with long rest behind it, and a spicy Habano toro. It is a month that rewards smoking in a deliberate order: start with the Queens Guard when time is short, move to the Tapa Negra on a relaxed evening, and save the Ghoul for last.

The second thing is scarcity. The Ghoul is a limited edition, the Highway Drifter is capped at 10,000 cigars, and the Queens Guard Maduro arrives months before its wider release. If you enjoy the cigar of the month club experience because it gets you something before everyone else, October delivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cigars were in the October 2026 Luxury Cigar Club Platinum box?

The five cigars are the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Tapa Negra (5.625″ x 48), Sinistro The Last Cowboy GHOUL 2026 (5″ x 54 box-pressed robusto), Platinum Nova Sultan Box Pressed Torpedo (6.25″ x 55), Stolen Throne Highway Drifter (6″ x 52 toro), and J London Underground Maduro Queens Guard (4.125″ x 38).

How does a cigar subscription work?

You sign up for a tier, and each month a curated selection of cigars ships to your door along with an info card listing the blend, vitola, and tasting notes. You can pick the tier that matches your budget and taste, and you can pause or cancel according to the terms on the subscription page.

What is a cigar of the month club?

A cigar of the month club is a recurring subscription that sends you a hand-picked group of cigars every month. Luxury Cigar Club offers several tiers, from the three-cigar Core box up to the flagship Diamond, so there is a cigar club subscription for most budgets.

Is a monthly cigar subscription worth it?

For many smokers, yes. A monthly cigar subscription gives you access to limited editions and early releases, such as this month’s Queens Guard Maduro, along with guidance on how each cigar is meant to smoke. Five cigars a month at $50.95 is a good fit for those who like variety.

How is the Platinum tier different from other tiers?

Platinum is a premium tier at $50.95 per month with five cigars. It sits above Core and Gold, and below Palladium, Sapphire, and Diamond. The more you move up the ladder, the more limited and higher-priced the cigars tend to become.

The Verdict

If you only have time for one cigar from the October 2026 Platinum cigar subscription box, make it the Platinum Nova Sultan Box Pressed Torpedo. At $17.12 per stick it is the priciest of the five, but the combination of Mexican San Andrés wrapper, Dominican filler, and months of box-press rest delivers the most complete flavor of the month. For a more affordable pick, the Stolen Throne Highway Drifter at $13.26 per stick is a bold, limited alternative, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Tapa Negra at $16.58 is the right call when you want something smooth and creamy.

Ready to see what lands next? Explore the Luxury Cigar Club subscription tiers and find the monthly cigar subscription that fits your smoking habits.