Room101 17th Anniversary Review: Price & Release Date
Room101 Cigars, designer Matt Booth's brand built around the idea of "built to burn, not blend in," is shipping its 17th Anniversary release in August 2026, a limited-edition collaboration with AJ Fernandez. Here's what's confirmed so far and who should be watching for it.
The short answer
Booth treats every Anniversary release as a clean-slate blend rather than a repeat of prior years. His stated philosophy is that "they aren't meant to repeat themselves because neither do we," so the 17th Anniversary is a genuinely new recipe, not last year's blend with a new band. It's a single 6" x 52 toro made with AJ Fernandez, shipping in 20-count boxes at a suggested $15.89 per cigar, starting August 2026. Tobacco blend specifics (wrapper, binder, filler) haven't been published yet.
What's confirmed
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| Line | Room101 17th Anniversary |
| Vitola | Toro |
| Size | 6" x 52 |
| Collaboration | AJ Fernandez |
| Packaging | 20-count boxes |
| Price | $15.89 SRP per cigar |
| Shipping | August 2026 |
| Release type | Limited-edition |
Wrapper, binder, and filler origins haven't been published yet. We'll update this page once Room101 confirms the blend.
Why the AJ Fernandez pairing is worth noting
AJ Fernandez's factory in Estelí, Nicaragua has one of the strongest reputations in the industry for consistent construction and rolling quality, and it's the same operation behind several other well-regarded collaborations across different brands. Pairing Room101's design-driven, house-owned identity with AJ Fernandez's blending and production strength is a common playbook for boutique brands that want a distinctive concept backed by dependable execution. It doesn't tell you the flavor profile yet, but it's a reasonable signal on construction quality. The 6" x 52 size puts it right in line with our best Toro cigars roundup, at least on paper, until the blend itself is confirmed.
Why "no repeat blends" matters for collectors
Most anniversary lines from other brands settle into a house style and vary it slightly year to year. Room101's stated approach, a genuinely different blend for every anniversary, means there's no baseline flavor profile to compare the 17th Anniversary against from prior releases; each year is effectively its own cigar. That makes early hands-on reviews more valuable than usual once the cigar ships, since there's no "it's basically like last year's" shortcut for gauging what to expect.
Who this is likely to suit
- Room101 collectors. If you already track the brand's yearly anniversary drops, this continues that series with a new AJ Fernandez-made blend.
- Fans of AJ Fernandez-rolled cigars. The factory's reputation for consistent construction is a reasonable proxy for build quality even before the blend details land.
- Smokers who like design-forward brands. Room101's identity leans harder into aesthetics and concept than most boutique brands, which shows up in band and box design as much as the blend itself.
New to cigars? A limited-edition anniversary release with no published blend details yet isn't the place to start; try our best cigars for beginners guide first.
Where to buy
Search for Room101 cigars at Famous Smoke Shop to check availability once it ships in August 2026. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
FAQ
What size is the Room101 17th Anniversary?
A single 6" x 52 toro vitola.
Who made the Room101 17th Anniversary?
It's a collaboration between Room101 (Matt Booth) and AJ Fernandez's factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
How much does it cost?
A suggested retail price of $15.89 per cigar, sold in 20-count boxes.
When does it ship?
August 2026, per Room101's announcement.
Is the blend the same as previous Room101 Anniversary releases?
No. Room101 says every Anniversary cigar is a new blend rather than a repeat of prior years, so this is a fresh recipe rather than a variation on an earlier one.
Conclusion
The 17th Anniversary keeps Room101's no-repeat-blend tradition going with an AJ Fernandez collaboration, though the tobacco details are still under wraps. Worth tracking for the pedigree alone; check back once the blend specifics land.
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