Rick Rodriguez, co-owner and blender at West Tampa Tobacco Company, proudly introduces the latest addition to their lineup—“Boliche Boulevard”. This cigar serves as a homage to the rich Cuban culinary tradition thriving along Tampa’s Columbus Drive, affectionately known as “Boliche Boulevard” among locals.
Expressing the personal significance of this release, Rodriguez highlights the deliberate choice of naming the company West Tampa to celebrate the city’s extensive cigar-making history and contribute to shaping its promising future. In crafting a cigar that truly represents Tampa, Rodriguez collaborated with the renowned Oliva Tobacco Company, a legendary tobacco family.
While specific details about the blend remain undisclosed, Rodriguez hints at the exceptional nature of the tobacco used, drawn from Oliva’s extensive library. This strategic partnership ensures that Boliche Boulevard offers a unique and memorable smoking experience.
The first shipments of West Tampa Tobacco Company’s Boliche Blvd. are scheduled to commence on November 27th, 2023. The cigar will be made available to select retailers in the US and limited international markets, marking another chapter in Tampa’s ongoing legacy in the world of premium cigars.