Launched in November 2025, Tradecraft Cigars is the brainchild of Robert and Gary Blumenthal—fourth and fifth generation cigarmen and deeply rooted in the premium cigar history. The Blumenthal family has been at the helm of the Tinder Box franchise brand for over 45 years, while their legacy stretches even further back as co-owners of the Villazon brand, home to legendary names such as Punch and Hoyo de Monterrey, and builders of the iconic HATSA Factory in Honduras.
Robert Blumenthal Noted
“I launched Tradecraft in November 2025 and we are off to a great start- reception of the brand and the feedback on the cigars is better than I could have imagined.
Tradecraft Cigars pays homage to the artisans who have carried forward the timeless tradition of cigar making. The brand name itself evokes both craftsmanship and the mystique of tradecraft—honoring not only the cigar makers’ skill but also the intrigue of history’s greatest craftsmen, cultures, and even elements of espionage.“
The ethos of Tradecraft is simple yet uncompromising: collaborate with today’s most talented boutique cigar makers to create blends of extraordinary complexity, full flavor, and impeccable construction, using the finest aged tobaccos. Each cigar is designed to be instantly recognizable and unmistakably unique.
When you light up a Tradecraft cigar, you’re not just smoking—you’re partaking in a legacy built on generations of expertise, innovation, and reverence for the craft.
The company portfolio was launched with 3 blends
The Vitruvian
The Vitruvian is a renaissance in Connecticut cigars. Blended over four months by Wiber Ventura at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic- mild to medium in body yet bursting with flavor and complexity. Each draw reveals a refined progression of flavors: sweet citrus, earth, mineral, and cream—delivering harmony, nuance, and sophistication.
The blend is described as:
- Wrapper – Ecuadorian Connecticut (Grown at ASP)
- Binder – Ecuadorian Sumatran
- Filler – Jalapa, Connecticut Wrapper, Corojo, Criollo 98′ Seco
The cigars are expressed in a single toro vitola, packaged in 12-count boxes with an MSRP of $14.50/cigar.
The Azorian
The Azorian by Tradecraft Cigars, blended by Rob Blumenthal and Wiber Ventura, is a medium-bodied, full-flavor cigar crafted at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic.
The blend is described as:
- Wrapper – Ecuadorian Habano (7th priming )
- Binder – Ecuadorian Sumatran
- Filler – Pennsylvania, Ecuadorian Puntiao, Corojo, and Criollo ‘98
The Azorian delivers a smooth, balanced experience with notes of caramel, earth, baking spice, and sweet rum.
The cigars are expressed in robusto and toro vitolas, each packaged in 12-count boxes with an MSRP of $15.00/cigar.
The Gladius
The Gladius is the flagship cigar of Tradecraft Cigars, embodying the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship and balance. Blended by Wiber Ventura at Tabacalera William Ventura.
The blend is described as:
- Wrapper – Fire-cured San Andrés Maduro
- Binder – Ecuadorian Sumatran
- Filler– Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Ecuadorian Puntiao, and Corojo
The fire-cured San Andrés Maduro wrapper was aged 3–5 years from the Turrent Family.
The Gladius delivers a rich, full-bodied profile with notes of baker’s chocolate, savory meat, baking spice, and earth, complemented by a citrus and cinnamon retrohale that leaves a lasting, mouthwatering finish.
The cigars are expressed in robusto and toro vitolas, each packaged in 12-count boxes with an MSRP of $14.40 (Robusto) and $15.00 (Toro).