OZ Family
Bosphorus
OZ Family Bosphorus is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Ecuadorian Connecticut & Nicaraguan Jalapa binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Ometepe) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4 × 50 to 6½ × 56.
- Maker
- OZ Family
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Connecticut & Nicaraguan Jalapa
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Ometepe)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4 × 50 to 6½ × 56
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsOZ Family Bosphorus uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryOZ Family Bosphorus questions
What does OZ Family Bosphorus taste like?
OZ Family Bosphorus uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Bosphorus?
OZ Family Bosphorus is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is OZ Family Bosphorus good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is OZ Family Bosphorus made?
OZ Family Bosphorus is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does OZ Family Bosphorus use?
OZ Family Bosphorus uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over an Ecuadorian Connecticut & Nicaraguan Jalapa binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Ometepe) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does OZ Family Bosphorus come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: B50 (4 × 50), B52 (5 × 52), B54 (6½ × 54), B55 (5½ × 55) and Laguito No. 6 (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke OZ Family Bosphorus?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Bosphorus?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. 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 Bosphorus?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Four Kicks, Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown and Nat Sherman Panamericana. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.