Tradecraft Cigars has announced the release of the Gladius Box Press, Expressed in a 5.5×52 Box Press vitola finished with a 109xbelicoso cap-more ovalized than a traditional belicoso.
The company notes that this will be released officially on August 22nd at the Wooden Indian, Tinder Box Haverford and the Tradecraft Cigars respective websites before rolling out to Tradecraft’s retail partners at the end of September-beginning of October.
Rob Blumenthal – Owner, Tradecraft Cigars states:
I adore the Gladius blend, which I consider to be one of the finest maduro cigars on the market. This cigar has more body, more spice, more chocolate than the parejos. It smokes effortlessly. This cigar, in this vitola takes on an identity all of its own. I am even more proud of the price I am delivering this cigar to the customer. Individual cigars will retail for $12.65 and the 10-Count pack msrp is $126.50. This is the epitome of Tradecraft- Full flavor, balance and complexity.
The company describes the blend as:
- Wrapper: Negrito San Andres
- Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatran
- Filler: Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Ecuadorian Habano 2000, Criollo 98′
The cigar like was blended by Wiber Ventura at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic.
The Gladius stands as a bold expression of Tradecraft’s blending philosophy. Rich in complexity, flawless in construction, and unmistakably distinctive, it is a cigar that exemplifies everything the Tradecraft name represents.
