Jun 1, 2026
WEST TAMPA TOBACCO COMPANY SHIPS CHEF RICK
TAMPA, FL – May 2026 – West Tampa Tobacco Company is proud to announce the shipment of its newest limited-edition release, Chef Rick, the latest creation from founder Rick Rodriguez and the final installment in the company's acclaimed food-inspired trilogy. The cigar is now shipping to retailers and will be available in both domestic and international markets.
Following the success of Boliche Blvd. and Devil Crab, Chef Rick delivers an unforgettable third course, showcasing the bold flavors and craftsmanship that have defined the series.
"A great culinary chef requires technical mastery, immense passion, and creativity," said Rick Rodriguez, founder of West Tampa Tobacco Company. "Those same qualities inspired this blend. I also wanted the opportunity to partner with a young, up-and-coming factory, Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua S.A., to close out this trilogy. Working alongside Raymond Pages Raffo allowed me to create something new and unique for our fans around the world."
Produced in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua S.A., Chef Rick is an extremely limited release, with only 1,000 boxes produced. The cigar will be offered in a single size and packaged in boxes of 50 cigars.
Vitola:
Toro (6 x 52) – MSRP $12.99 per cigar
Founded in 2022, West Tampa Tobacco Company is dedicated to producing, marketing, and distributing premium handcrafted cigars of the highest quality. Today, West Tampa cigars are available in more than 750 retail locations throughout the United States and in markets across Europe, Asia, Canada, and South America.
For more information, visit westtampatobacco.com.