West Tampa Circle of Life
Price range: $11.69 through $263.82
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West Tampa Circle of Life is a celebratory collaboration that reunites co‑founder Rick Rodriguez with his mentor, Ernesto Perez‑Carrillo, at the famed Casa Carrillo factory in the Dominican Republic. Separate from West Tampa’s core lines, this limited project showcases bold, richly layered tobaccos and impeccably clean construction—an elegant fusion of experience, heritage, and modern blending.
- Factory: Casa Carrillo (Dominican Republic)
- Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Oscuro (dark, flavorful)
- Binder: Ecuador Sumatra (adds depth and structure)
- Filler: Nicaragua (Jalapa, Condega, Estelí) + Dominican Corojo ’99
- Box Count: 20 cigars
From the first puffs, expect an earth‑forward opening with a pop of pepper that quickly settles into the background. The mid‑body transitions to leather, seasoned wood, and barnyard accents framed by a persistent creamy undertone. Dominican Corojo ’99 threads a subtle honeyed sweetness through the blend, while the Nicaraguan core delivers spice, earth, and measured strength. The finish is smooth, balanced, and satisfyingly long without harsh edges.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin / Factory | Dominican Republic / Casa Carrillo |
| Wrapper | Ecuador Habano Oscuro |
| Binder | Ecuador Sumatra |
| Filler | Nicaragua (Jalapa, Condega, Estelí) + Dominican Corojo ’99 |
| Body | Medium‑to‑Full |
| Profile | Pepper (early), leather, wood, barnyard, cream, honeyed sweetness |
| Box Count | 20 |
Summary
Line: West Tampa Circle of Life (collaboration release)
Strength: Medium‑to‑Full with refined balance
Craft: Clean draw, even combustion, layered transitions
Positioning: A reunion of masters—legacy technique with modern flavor design
Tasting Arc
- First third: Burst of pepper, earthy core, touch of sweetness
- Middle: Leather, seasoned wood, barnyard; cream builds
- Final: Integrated spice, honeyed echo from Corojo ’99, smooth long finish
Pairing Suggestions
- Bourbon (vanilla/caramel) to mirror honeyed sweetness and wood
- Rye whiskey to play up the pepper and spice
- Medium‑roast coffee or cappuccino to complement cream and leather
- Tempranillo/Rioja for oak, spice, and fruit balance
Who It’s For
- Fans of Habano Oscuro seeking depth with polished edges
- Aficionados who value collaborative, craft‑focused releases
- Smokers wanting complexity without harshness and a smooth, lasting finish
Pro Tips
- Enjoy after a light meal to appreciate the honey/cream interplay.
- Maintain a slow cadence to keep the pepper in check and highlight wood/leather nuance.
- Consider vertical tasting across multiple sticks—this blend rewards attention to transition points.
Community Impressions
- “Opens with a blast of pepper that fades to an undertone—then leather, wood, barnyard, balanced by honey sweetness. Complex and enjoyable.”
| Selection | Box – Robusto 5 x 52, 5 Pack – Robusto 5 x 52, Single – Robusto 5 x 52, Box – Toro 6 x 54, 5 Pack – Toro 6 x 54, Single – Toro 6 x 54 |
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Ysofockup (verified owner) –
Plenty of big flavors here. Opens with a blast of pepper that quickly fades to an undertone. It’s replaced by leather, wood and some barn yard and balanced by hints of honey sweetness. I don’t normally go for the big maduro type cigars, but in this case found myself really enjoying the complexity and interplay of flavors.
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