The West Tampa Tobacco Company Black is a full-strength companion to the milder White. It was created by Rick Rodriguez, who spent 25 years as a brand ambassador and blender for a major cigar company. Rick also has deep family roots in the art of crafting cigars that date back to 1950s Cuba. The Black has a dark, savory Ecuadorian Habano maduro wrapper covering a Nicaraguan Ometepe Habano binder and filler leaves from Esteli and Condega Nicaragua. This specially selected blend offers a bold and immersive smoking experience that will satisfy smokers who are looking for a hearty and flavorful cigar. The cigars are handmade in Nicaragua at the Garmendia Cigar Co. factory.