This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Circle of Life in The Cigar World with Rick Rodriguez, Owner of West Tampa Tobacco Co.! Like any industry there is a cyclical nature in the world of cigars & as much as things change, they stay the same! We ask Rick about his journey in the Cigar Industry & how it’s come full circle while smoking Circle of Life! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed […]
Tampa, FL – West Tampa Tobacco Company starts the New Year with a bang, with the shipment of their long-awaited Circle of Life line. West Tampa Tobacco Company is excited to announce that Circle of Life will begin to ship on January 6th, 2025 and will be available both in the US and international markets. Circle of Life brings together two of the industry’s most well-known master blenders, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Rick Rodriguez. “Ernesto has had […]
Tampa, FL – Following the global success of West Tampa’s flag ship brand, Rick Rodriguez unveils Circle of Life. This project brings together two of the industry’s most well-known master blenders, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Rick Rodriguez. “Ernesto has had such an incredible impact on my career. As the first of four Hall of Famers to train under, reuniting with Ernesto on this was an opportunity to connect with my past and lay another brick in my future,” […]