West Tampa Tobacco Co.’s portfolio of cigars will soon be coming to Canada, as today the company announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lindal Cigar Importers, Inc.

“Our entry into the Canadian market is a momentous occasion for West Tampa Tobacco,” said Rick Rodriguez, co-founder and master blender of West Tampa Tobacco Co., via a press release. “Canada has a growing community of cigar enthusiasts who appreciate the art of cigar making, and we are excited to offer them the unique flavors and experiences that our cigars provide.”

According to a press release, the cigars have just recently become available at select retailers across the country.

“There’s been a buzz among our customers ever since word got out that West Tampa cigars were coming to Canada,” said Justin Bondi, co-owner of Lindal Cigar Importers, via a press release. “These cigars have a reputation that precedes them, and it’s clear that Canadian smokers have been waiting for this moment.”

West Tampa Tobacco Co.’s distribution stands at approximately 30 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, the G-League's Valley Suns, and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.