West Tampa Tobacco Company 

Red 

When co-founder Rick Rodriguez stepped down from CAO to launch his own venture, he was driven by a lifelong desire to craft a portfolio entirely on his own terms. After establishing the brand with his initial core lines, Rodriguez channeled that internal fire into this personal blending project. For the first time in his celebrated career, he walked away from traditional corporate focus groups and tailored a full-bodied masterpiece designed solely to satisfy his own highly refined palate. Red is the color of unchecked passion, raw drive, and total creative freedom—and it is the exact fuel powering The West Tampa Tobacco Co. Red. “Normally when I blend, I don’t blend for what I like, I blend for what my fans enjoy. Red gave me the opportunity to focus on creating a blend that I personally enjoy. It is a full-bodied reflection of what I believe is the next piece to lay in the West Tampa puzzle.”— Rick Rodriguez, Founder To anchor this personal release with a heavier, punchier flavor profile, Rodriguez swaddled a rich Nicaraguan binder from the Jalapa valley and a robust long-filler core of choice Condega and Estelí tobaccos inside a dark, lustrous Mexican San Andrés wrapper leaf. Unband the cigar, and a deeply intoxicating aroma instantly sets the stage. From the initial match, the smoke blankets the palate in dense, velvety layers of dark chocolate and toasted oak. The journey shifts organically as it burns down, bringing forth warm nuances of roasted nuts, cinnamon, and dark leather before resting at the final ash. Discover this personal legacy release in elegant 20-count boxes. Whether you choose the focused concentration of the Robusto 5 x 50, the classic balance of the Toro 6 x 52, or the massive, slow-burning layers of the Gigante 6 x 60, it is a magnificent addition to any sophisticated humidor. Order online for direct home delivery, select seamless local in-store pickup, or purchase your box to enjoy beside a top-shelf spirit inside our premier Casa de Montecristo cigar bar and lounge.