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

What Is the Sapphire Cigar Subscription?

Sapphire is one of Luxury Cigar Club's higher-end premium tiers at $69.99 per month. It sits above the entry-level Core and Gold boxes and above Platinum and Palladium, and below the flagship Diamond tier. October's Sapphire box holds five cigars, a mix of limited editions, club exclusives, and a pre-release.

It is built for members who want a deeper cigar club experience each month: bigger names, rarer releases, and an info card that explains every blend. If you are weighing the tiers, our LCC cigar subscription guide explains what each one includes and what it costs.

The Full October 2026 Sapphire Selection

Room101 17th Anniversary — Medium+

Created to mark seventeen years of Room101, this limited-edition Nicaraguan puro was produced with AJ Fernandez. The wrapper, binder, and filler are all Nicaraguan, and it comes in a 6″ x 52 toro. The card lists espresso, dark chocolate, earth, black pepper, and cedar, and describes it as bold and complex, finishing with a lingering touch of spice.

A puro like this tends to feel cohesive, with the same family of tobaccos running from the first puff to the nub. A five-pack of the toro costs $79.95 in our shop, which works out to $15.99 per stick. You can find it here: Room101 17th Anniversary.

Wildfire Off Grid — Medium+

Wildfire Off Grid is a full-flavored cigar in a 5.5″ x 54 robusto grande, and it takes a different route to medium-plus strength. An Ecuadorian Habano wrapper sits over an Indonesian Sumatra binder, with a filler blend of HVA, Ecuadorian Corojo, and Estélí. The card describes a rich, mouth-coating profile with soft spice and cinnamon, subtle wood and floral notes, and a distinctive touch of sweetness.

It is the sweetest cigar in the box without being a dessert cigar, and it pairs naturally with a cool evening outside. We covered the release in more detail in Wildfire Off-Grid — A Campfire-Ready Robusto Grande. A five-pack runs $71.40, or $14.28 per stick: Wildfire Off-Grid.

Byron 19th Century Petit Poemas — Medium+

This is the prestige pick. The Byron 19th Century Petit Poemas is a 4″ x 50 cigar from renowned blender Nelson Alfonso, with an Ecuadorian wrapper over Nicaraguan filler. The binder and part of the filler are undisclosed. It was aged for four years after rolling, and the card lists peppercorn, toasted pastry, almonds, molasses, and chocolate, with layers of sweetness and spice that develop gradually before settling into a smooth, lingering finish.

The short format makes it a good choice when you want a serious cigar but only have about 45 minutes. It is also the priciest stick in the box: a three-pack of the Petit Poemas is $89.99, which comes to $30.00 per stick. You can find it here: Byron 19th Century Petit Poemas.

Tradecraft Shinobi — Full

The Shinobi is the strongest cigar in the box and a club exclusive. Blended by Rob Blumenthal and rolled at Tabacalera La Isla in the Dominican Republic, this 5.5″ x 52 Gran Robusto uses a high-priming Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Mexican San Andrés binder, and filler from Nicaragua, the U.S., and the Dominican Republic. The card describes a dark, slow-burning smoke with coffee, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and saffron over a steady sweetness.

It is a bold, balanced cigar that deserves an after-dinner slot. For the background on the release, read Tradecraft Cigars Shinobi — An All-Viso Tribute to Japan's Shadow Warriors. A five-pack is $70.38, or $14.08 per stick: Tradecraft Cigars Shinobi.

J. London Underground Maduro — Medium

The box closes with an early look at the J. London Underground Maduro in the Queens Guard size, a compact 4 1/8″ x 38 that J. London is sharing with Luxury Cigar Club members months before its official U.S. release, as a thank-you for years of support.

The card is not fully consistent on the blend. The spec lines list an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a double binder of Ecuadorian and Nicaraguan leaf, and Nicaraguan filler, while the descriptive copy mentions a San Andrés wrapper, an Ecuadorian Connecticut binder, and a filler of San Vicente, Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98, and Ecuadorian Corojo. Either way, it is a medium maduro and a quick smoke. It is not yet released, so it is not currently available in our online store, and there is no price or link to share.

What Makes This Month's Box Stand Out

The range is the first thing you notice. Five cigars cover medium to full strength, with sizes from the 4″ Petit Poemas to the 5.5″ x 54 Off Grid, so there is a smoke for almost any evening. You also get a Nicaraguan puro, a Habano blend, an aged Ecuadorian, and a Sumatra full-body, which makes it a very good month for comparing wrappers side by side.

Exclusivity is the second draw. The Tradecraft Shinobi is exclusive to Luxury Cigar Club, the Room101 17th Anniversary is a limited edition, and the Queens Guard Maduro is a pre-release. Add the four years of age on the Byron, and this reads as a collector-minded cigar subscription box rather than a random assortment.

Finally, the sequencing is easy. Start with the Queens Guard on a short break, move to the Wildfire Off Grid and the Room101 over the following days, save the Byron for a quiet, special evening, and finish with the Shinobi when you want something big.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The five cigars are Room101 17th Anniversary (6″ x 52 toro), Wildfire Off Grid (5.5″ x 54 robusto grande), Byron 19th Century Petit Poemas (4″ x 50), Tradecraft Shinobi (5.5″ x 52 gran robusto), and J. London Underground Maduro Queens Guard (4 1/8″ x 38).

How does a cigar subscription work?

You choose a tier, and each month Luxury Cigar Club ships a curated set of cigars with an info card listing the blend, size, strength, and tasting notes. You can manage or cancel under the terms on the subscription page.

What is a cigar of the month club?

A cigar of the month club delivers a hand-picked selection of cigars on a recurring schedule. Luxury Cigar Club has several tiers, including Core, Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Sapphire, and Diamond.

Is a monthly cigar subscription worth it?

For enthusiasts who like to explore, yes. A monthly cigar subscription brings limited editions, exclusives, and pre-releases at a predictable price, and the info card helps you understand each blend.

Where does the Sapphire tier fit?

Sapphire is a higher-end premium tier at $69.99 per month. It sits above Core, Gold, Platinum, and Palladium, and below the flagship Diamond tier. October's box contains five cigars.

Are these cigars suitable for beginners?

Most are medium to medium-plus, but the Tradecraft Shinobi is full-bodied. Newer smokers should begin with the J. London Queens Guard or the Wildfire Off Grid and leave the Shinobi for later.

The Verdict

If you only smoke one cigar from the October 2026 Sapphire cigar subscription box, make it the Byron 19th Century Petit Poemas. At $30.00 per stick, with four years of age and notes of toasted pastry, almonds, molasses, and chocolate, it is the most refined smoke of the month. For the best everyday value, the Tradecraft Shinobi at $14.08 per stick is a club exclusive worth pairing with a good coffee.

Want to compare tiers? Our comparison of the best cigar subscriptions in 2026 lays out how they differ, and the Luxury Cigar Club subscription page will help you find the cigar club that suits your taste.