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OZ Family

Aramas

OZ Family Aramas is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan, U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6¼ × 54.

Maker
OZ Family
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres
Binder
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler
Dominican, Nicaraguan, U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera La Alianza
Strength
medium
Sizes
4 · 5 × 52 to 6¼ × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

OZ Family Aramas uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

OZ Family Aramas questions

What does OZ Family Aramas taste like?

OZ Family Aramas uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is OZ Family Aramas?

OZ Family Aramas is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is OZ Family Aramas good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is OZ Family Aramas made?

OZ Family Aramas is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does OZ Family Aramas use?

OZ Family Aramas uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan, U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does OZ Family Aramas come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: A52 (5 × 52), A54 (Torpedo) (6¼ × 54), A55 (Robusto Grande) (5½ × 55) and A60 (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke OZ Family Aramas?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with OZ Family Aramas?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to OZ Family Aramas?

Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro, ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge and La Barba Ricochet Cru. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.