Description
The Oz Family Cigar Karatoba Toro is a box-pressed, full-bodied cigar produced by Ozgener Family Cigars and blended by Tim Ozgener, manufactured at NACSA in Nicaragua and distributed by Crowned Heads. The cigar is inspired by Indonesia’s Lake Toba and the Turkish word “kara” for “dark,” reflecting both the founder’s heritage and the blend’s bold, volcanic character.
Blend and Construction
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro (Indonesian seed, grown in Ecuador; sometimes described as Indonesian Sumatra).
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Binder: Nicaraguan.
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Filler: Nicaraguan and Dominican Republic.
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Vitola: Toro, 6½ x 50, box-pressed.
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Box Count: 21 per box.
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Strength: Full-bodied (medium-to-full in some descriptions).
Tasting Notes & Profile
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Opens with a bold burst of savory spices and dark chocolate, followed by layers of espresso, earth, toffee, cedar, nuts, black pepper, toast, brown sugar, and subtle orange zest.
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The smoke is dense and chewy, building in strength and complexity through the thirds, with a balance of earthiness, sweetness, and spice—retrohale brings added toast, black pepper, and bittersweet chocolate.
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Offers an even burn and solid construction, with an easy draw and abundant smoke output.
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