West Tampa Tobacco Company Black

Before master blender Rick Rodriguez ever rolled a cigar under his own name, the foundation was laid on a West Tampa porch in 1953. It was there that his grandparents—who had spent their youth as master cigar rollers in pre-embargo Cuba—passed down the old-world techniques and midnight storytelling that sparked his lifelong obsession with tobacco. Rodriguez poured that entire heritage into an uncompromising opening statement. While its sister line, the White series, targets accessible complexity, this flagship collection delivers a brooding, heavy-gauge experience tailored strictly for palates that crave a dark, full-bodied choice: The West Tampa Tobacco Co. Black. “Black represents my evolution from an apprentice learning the ropes to a seasoned maestro. It is a proud tribute to my lineage, giving aficionados an uncompromising taste of what happens when decades of expertise finally get to play by their own rules.” — Rick Rodriguez, Founder A dark, lustrous Ecuadorian Habano wrapper gives this flagship blend its signature rich sheen and heavy texture. Rick Rodriguez bundled a volcanic Nicaraguan Ometepe Habano binder around a highly robust long-filler core of choice Condega and Estelí tobaccos to deliver an immediate wave of dark espresso bean, rich earth, and a sharp cracked black pepper. A natural, underlying molasses sweetness steadily builds as the cigar burns down, keeping the formidable profile beautifully balanced all the way to the final ash. Add this historic cornerstone release to your top-shelf rotation in elegant 20-count boxes. Whether your palate prefers the punchy impact of the Robusto (5 x 50), the steady evolution of the Toro (6 x 52), the effortlessly cool, velvety clouds of the heavy-gauge Gigante (6 x 60), or the long, elegant sophistication of the slender Lancero (7 x 40), it belongs in any sophisticated humidor. Order online for convenient direct-to-door shipping, or purchase your box via local in-store pickup to secure it immediately. Once it is in your hands, we warmly welcome you to unband, cut, and enjoy your new purchase inside our premier Casa de Montecristo cigar bar and lounge.