West Tampa Tobacco
Red
West Tampa Tobacco Red is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Garmendia Cigars Co.. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 40.
- Maker
- West Tampa Tobacco
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- 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 Red uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Red taste like?
West Tampa Tobacco Red uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Red?
West Tampa Tobacco Red is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is West Tampa Tobacco Red 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 Red made?
West Tampa Tobacco Red is made in Nicaragua at Garmendia Cigars Co., according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does West Tampa Tobacco Red use?
West Tampa Tobacco Red uses a Mexican San Andres 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 Red 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 Red?
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 Red?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Red?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Juárez, Domain Cigars Neutron and Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.