A century ago, the Cuban cigar communities in Ybor City invented a spicy crab croquette that is still famous today, and this potent perfecto cigar gets its name from that dish. Like the dish it mirrors, this cigar is short, stout, and stuffed with all sorts of special ingredients. 

It's highly likely that West Tampa's master blender, "Chef" Rick Rodriguez, has left the origin of the wrapper, binder, and filler of this devilish treat a secret for a reason. For this is the guy who says that judging a cigar by its tobacco strains will never get you anywhere. So dive in, and take this one for what it is. And that is a rich, dark treat for those looking for loads of flavor and a medium-full smoking session.

West Tampa Red is the company’s third and strongest release. A bold core of chocolate may be at its core, but so too are layers of hickory, nutmeg, leather and a mocha finish. All together, this makes for a fantastic addition to the West Tampa lineup, and one that took home a "Top 25" award from Cigar Aficionado in 2023.

Composed of an aged tobacco core from Nicaragua with a Mexican San Andres wrapper, the West Tampa Red is a manifestation of founder and master blender Rick Rodriguez's idea about what the appearance, texture, aroma, and flavor of a robust, rich cigar should be.

West Tampa Tobacco offers a premium cigar that is called the Black Toro. This handmade cigar is renowned for its robust flavor profile and large Toro shape.

The box and the band ask to be picked up. Its amazing flavor comes from the Dark Habano wrapper. Perfectly matured, West Tampa Black has plenty of taste and depth. This cigar, filled with famous Esteli Ligero and Condega Viso, has a body that will appeal to both beginners and experienced smokers.

Ernesto Carrillo and Rick Rodriguez, two exceptional cigar blenders, worked together to create this unique mix: the West Tampa Circle of Life cigar.

The blend consists of an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper, and a filler made of tobacco from the Jalapa, Condega, and Estelí regions of Nicaragua along with some Dominican Corojo 99.

Rodriguez, who was trained by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo during his time at General Cigar Co., has often cited him as one of his key mentors and teachers. This collaboration is a way to connect with his roots and lay another brick for the future of the brand.

Main notes: Vanilla, baking spice, cedar, cashew, and finishing off with some roasted coffee.

West Tampa White offers a streamlined appearance that is backed by a Rick Rodriguez guarantee. You will be astounded by what can only be called a work of art when you break the seal and open the box!

Huge and striking, you can feel notes of spice, earth and vanilla. Its pink-hued Habano wrapper covers an Ecuadorian Habano binder and a Nicaraguan filler from Pueblo Nuevo, Ometepe, and Jalapa. Handmade in Nicaragua at the Garmendia Cigar Co. factory, the West Tampa Tobacco Company White Robusto provides a flavourful, medium-strength smoking indulgence that will satisfy your palate.