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,” […]
West Tampa Tobacco Co. is set to launch its highly anticipated cigar, Boliche Blvd, on November 27th, offering West Tampa fans a unique and limited experience priced at $12.99 per unit. Named after Tampa’s iconic Columbus Drive, renowned for its vibrant Cuban and Latino culinary scene, Boliche Blvd pays homage to the local gastronomic treasure, boliche—a hearty Cuban pot roast adored for its robust flavors and cultural significance. Rick Rodriguez, visionary owner of West Tampa […]
West Tampa Red Toro is a delightful addition to the West Tampa line-up, boasting a bold and flavorful experience crafted by brand owner Rick Rodriguez. Unlike many cigar blends created solely for the enjoyment of fans, Rodriguez decided to take the reins and craft a cigar that truly reflects his personal taste. The result is a full-bodied cigar that retains the signature West Tampa flavor. The West Tampa Red Toro boasts a rich, dark chocolate […]
Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the West Tampa Black Robusto while chatting about Cigar Dinners. Cigar Dinners come in all shapes and sizes, what makes them good and what makes some bad? Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm PLEASE NOTE: Due to YouTube terms of service, you must be […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We invite our listeners to ask us anything. We’ve invited you to submit. email via our website, join in the live chat or reach out on social media. Will our listeners ask the questions to make this a fun show or will y’all get shy. On this weeks show we will light up the RoMaCraft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion Jefferson […]
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We are joined by Rick Rodriguez who you may know from his days at CAO. These days he owns West Tampa Tobacco Company and we discuss his road from corporate to independent. We will fire up a West Tampa Black in the first hour which is part of the The Cigar Authority Care package and in the second hour […]