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jefslat · 12-27-2022, 10:36 AM

For those unaware, Rick Rodriguez has left his position with STG?General as CAO brand manager and started his own company, West Tampa Cigars.

This is a very rich looking cigar with a smooth dark wrapper. Aromas from the foot are light and enticing. The draw is a bit tight. Tonight’s beverage is a Wiseacre Brewing Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee Milk Stout.

The initial flavor is coffee notes with a good earthy base. The draw opens to a nice medium pull. The ash is holding good and the burn is very even.

In the first third the flavor profile remains steady with medium to full bodied flavors. The smoke is thick and flavorful. The ash fell relatively early and will need monitoring to keep it out of my lap. The burn remains even. The ale is a lighter bodied stout and is a good pairing.

During the second third the flavor profile continues to be very good. The coffee notes in particular are very tasty. The ash continues to need tapping but the burn remains even.

Approaching the final inch the flavors continue to impress. A small crack has developed in the wrapper, but it’s more a humidity problem than a construction issue.

Overall a very good cigar with excellent flavor complexity and good construction. The retrohale is very smooth. 9.3/10, Joe Bob says check it out.

mrdiver · 12-27-2022, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the review!
Ricky is one of the good guys!

Duffer · 01-28-2023, 11:06 AM

Had my first one today..I was impressed with the cigar, draw was a bit hard,but I likes it overall

gumby · 01-28-2023, 03:02 PM

Really good review Jeff.

H311oLHD · 02-07-2023, 09:32 PM

Great review. I’ve got a toro waiting in my cooler!

gumby · 02-09-2023, 03:27 PM

Where's the tobacco from? Good looking gar.

12-27-2022, 10:36 AM	#1
jefslat CW WarCraft God CW Special Correspondent Editor at Large Predominant CW Ambassador Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio de Bexar Posts: 39,130	WEST TAMPA MADURO ROBUSTO For those unaware, Rick Rodriguez has left his position with STG?General as CAO brand manager and started his own company, West Tampa Cigars. This is a very rich looking cigar with a smooth dark wrapper. Aromas from the foot are light and enticing. The draw is a bit tight. Tonight’s beverage is a Wiseacre Brewing Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee Milk Stout. The initial flavor is coffee notes with a good earthy base. The draw opens to a nice medium pull. The ash is holding good and the burn is very even. In the first third the flavor profile remains steady with medium to full bodied flavors. The smoke is thick and flavorful. The ash fell relatively early and will need monitoring to keep it out of my lap. The burn remains even. The ale is a lighter bodied stout and is a good pairing. During the second third the flavor profile continues to be very good. The coffee notes in particular are very tasty. The ash continues to need tapping but the burn remains even. Approaching the final inch the flavors continue to impress. A small crack has developed in the wrapper, but it’s more a humidity problem than a construction issue. Overall a very good cigar with excellent flavor complexity and good construction. The retrohale is very smooth. 9.3/10, Joe Bob says check it out. __________________ El Gringo permanence... El perro, el perro, es mi corazon. El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno. El Jefe es cantante, El Jefe es muy famoso El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo. El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo What Would TOJE Do? Þ £

01-28-2023, 11:06 AM	#3
Duffer Administrator Charter Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 14,781	Had my first one today..I was impressed with the cigar, draw was a bit hard,but I likes it overall __________________ If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go. ~ Mark Twain In Memory of Steve Faccenda (TOJE)

01-28-2023, 03:02 PM	#4
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 48,075	Really good review Jeff. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

02-07-2023, 09:32 PM	#5
H311oLHD Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 8,248	Great review. I’ve got a toro waiting in my cooler! __________________ -Aaron- Proud member of the 2006 Newb Coalition! Full fledged CAO whore & Pepin Ho! Rest In Peace Cubano. Charter Member, MCLC “Making others green with envy”™

02-09-2023, 03:27 PM	#6
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 48,075	Where's the tobacco from? Good looking gar. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

12-27-2022, 11:03 AM	#2
mrdiver Herf Meister Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Posts: 9,963	Thanks for the review! Ricky is one of the good guys!

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