OZ Family Cigars has announced today that it will be introducing its fourth regular production brand release, Karatoba, at the upcoming PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, April 12-14.
Karatoba is a medium-to-full bodied creation blended by OZ Family founder and cigar industry veteran, Tim Ozgener, in conjunction with NACSA (Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A.).
The cigar has a blend described as:
- Wrapper – Dark Sumatran (Ecuador)
- Binder – Nicaraguan
- Filler – Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic
Tim Ozgener noted:
“The cigar opens big, and evolves into a rich, lush profile, that I can only describe as having the essence of a hearty, well-seasoned bolognese sauce, with a maple-syrup finish. For our fourth release under the OZ Family portfolio, I really wanted something that not only captures the palate immediately, but that then takes the smoker on a ride of complex and evolving flavors that really keep the smoking experience interesting and your palate captivated.”
OZ Family Karatoba will be available in four soft-pressed vitolas, each packaged in 21-count boxes.
- Toro (6.5 x 50)
- Robusto (5 x 52)
- Robusto Extra (5.5 x 55)
- Gordo (6 x 60)
The company has set the suggested retail price range at $12-$13/cigar.
The cigars are being manufactured at Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) in Estelí, Nicaragua, and shipping is anticipated to begin in May.