West Tampa Tobacco
Black
West Tampa Tobacco Black is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Garmendia Cigars Co.. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 40.
- Maker
- West Tampa Tobacco
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Garmendia Cigars Co.
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 40
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsWest Tampa Tobacco Black uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does West Tampa Tobacco Black taste like?
West Tampa Tobacco Black uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is West Tampa Tobacco Black?
West Tampa Tobacco Black is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is West Tampa Tobacco Black good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is West Tampa Tobacco Black made?
West Tampa Tobacco Black is made in Nicaragua at Garmendia Cigars Co., according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does West Tampa Tobacco Black use?
West Tampa Tobacco Black uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does West Tampa Tobacco Black come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Gigante (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke West Tampa Tobacco Black?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with West Tampa Tobacco Black?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to West Tampa Tobacco Black?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.