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The West Tampa White Toro is a 6 x 52 toro with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan filler, rolled at Garmendia Cigar Co. in EstelÃ, Nicaragua. Cigar Coop scored it 86 in March 2023 and judged it mild-medium to medium, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The West Tampa White Toro is a 6 x 52 toro that sets a light Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan filler, made for West Tampa Tobacco Co. at the Garmendia Cigar Co. factory in EstelÃ, Nicaragua. It belongs to the White, the softer of the company’s two 2022 debut blends.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Coop scored this toro 86 on March 31, 2023, picking up cedar, earth and berry at first, some bitterness creeping in once the opening third ended, and cedar back in front near the nub. halfwheel (review undated, so its score is omitted) leaned on bread and toast with black and white pepper, then stony earth and a late chili-style heat.
Who It’s For
- Unhurried smokers: halfwheel’s samples averaged 2:25 apiece.
- Pepper-and-bread palates, per halfwheel’s notes.
- Newcomers to the brand who want the milder of its first two blends.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- halfwheel found it drew freely, burned straight and gave off plenty of smoke
- Gentle strength in both independent reviews of this size
Cons
- Cigar Coop had to touch up the burn and relight each cigar once or twice
- Cigar Coop felt the flavors flattened after the opening third
About the West Tampa White
Rick Rodriguez, a General Cigar veteran of almost 25 years who blended for CAO, launched West Tampa Tobacco Co. with president Gus Martinez, Cigar Aficionado reported in May 2022. Cigar Coop reported that the White’s wrapper gets a six-month fermentation, three months shorter than the Black’s.
Compare Similar Cigars
- West Tampa Black Toro: the matching 6 x 52 size under a darker Habano leaf; Cigar Coop gave it 88 in April 2023.
- West Tampa White Gigante: this blend widened to a 60 ring at the same six-inch length.
- West Tampa Red Toro: the same 6 x 52 built on a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, scored 87 by Cigar Coop in January 2024.
West Tampa White Toro FAQ
How strong is the West Tampa White Toro?
On the lighter side. In March 2023 Cigar Coop judged the strength mild-medium, reaching medium in the second half, and halfwheel felt little strength at any point.
What binder does the West Tampa White Toro use?
The outlets don’t match here. Cigar Aficionado (2022) and Cigar Coop (2023 and 2024) name an Ecuadorian Habano binder; halfwheel names Nicaraguan Ometepe leaf. All three agree on the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan filler.
How long does the White Toro take to smoke?
halfwheel’s three cigars averaged 2:25 each; your own pace will vary.
How is the White different from the Black?
The wrapper and filler differ, and by Cigar Aficionado’s account the binder too. The Black uses a darker, higher-priming Habano leaf that Cigar Coop says ferments three months longer, and Cigar Aficionado lists Estelà ligero in its filler and calls it the fuller, stronger of the two.
Find the White’s stablemates on our West Tampa Tobacco Co. cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Mild-Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Habano |
| Binder | Ometepe Habano |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Length | 6" |
| Gauge | 52 |
