Tampa Rollers Aged 9+ Years

Tampa Rollers Aged 9+ Years

• Size: 5 x 52
• Strength: Medium

Last month I delivered a cigar with over 10 years of age on it from one of the largest manufacturers in the Dominican Republic. Although we could not use the original band or discuss the manufacturer by name, this month we have something almost as aged that we can actually discuss. Tampa Rollers. Now, if you love this cigar, do NOT go running out to buy more from these guys. Although they sell a cigar on their website that looks similar, it is not the same cigar by any stretch of the imagination. Tampa Rollers is a bit of a legend in the game. Apparently, the owner was one of the original partners of Rocky Patel. That is what I have heard, but I cannot confirm it. Several attempts to contact them failed. At this point, it looks as though they sell bundled cigars online. They also claim to roll at cigar events. 9 years ago, a friend of a friend warehoused some of their stuff and purchased these cigars. The cigars have sat ever since. I’m not sure what you thought about Classique last month, but this is in the same vein as a morning cigar with a ton of age on it. Until some recent complaints from an OG member about not getting enough aged product or product with major story and history to it like this one, I was willing to pass up on cigars like this. My feeling is the manufacturers we work with make better products, but I am here to serve and want ALL members of Privada to be happy. 8 years of age, rare, historic, this cigar has it all.

Body: Hay and cedar.
Foot: Cedar and roasted almond.
Cold Draw: Cedar, menthol, blackberry, hay, almond, graham.

Tasting Notes: The first third is golden hay, charred almond, and cedar. White pepper on the retro. Floral, aged, and with a golden flavor, I cannot describe. Second Third is golden hay, white pepper, cedar, light menthol, and light berry. In the Final Third, the wood gets smokier.

Pairing Notes: Coffee with sugar. White chocolate. Cookies and cream ice cream. Cream soda. Iced tea. Rum and Coke. Coca-Cola.