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Cigar News – April 22, 2026

West Tampa Tobacco Co. Brings Two New Releases to PCA Show

West Tampa Tobacco Company arrived at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans with two new cigars. Both releases lean into what the brand does best: translating the soul of West Tampa, Florida, into a smoking experience that feels personal, place-specific, and worth savoring.

Text: Stephen A. Ross
West Tampa Tobacco Co. Brings Two New Releases to PCA Show

West Tampa Tobacco Company arrived at the 2026 PCA Show in New Orleans with two new cigars. Both releases lean into what the brand does best: translating the soul of West Tampa, Florida, into a smoking experience that feels personal, place-specific, and worth savoring.

Chef Rick is the latest entry in the brand’s food-inspired series, joining the already beloved Boliche Blvd. and Devil Crab. The name alone conjures the aromas and characters that have long defined West Tampa’s culinary identity. A limited-edition Toro at 6 x 52, it ships in 50-count boxes with an MSRP of $12.99 per cigar. The blend is undisclosed—in keeping with the series’ philosophy that the cigar should speak for itself. After all, what self-respecting chef would disclose the secret recipes to his masterpieces.

The second release, Barbershop, draws inspiration from another cornerstone of West Tampa community life: the neighborhood barbershop, where conversations run as long as the wait and everyone leaves looking sharper. The line is box-pressed and comes in three sizes with names such as: Straight Razor (5 x 52, $10.99), the Clippers (6 x 54, $11.99), and the Barber Chair (6.5 x 64, $13.99). Each is packaged in 20-count boxes, with the blend similarly kept under wraps.

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