Meet the Crowned Heads Ozgener Bosphorus B55 - a box-pressed robusto measuring 5½" with 55 ring gauge that'll cost you about $12 per stick. This Nicaraguan puro with Turkish flair shows what happens when Can Ozgener's heritage meets Crowned Heads' blending chops. The dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper conceals a spicy-sweet soul that demands your full attention.
The foot smells like cumin and damp earth before lighting. First third punches with black pepper and cedar, settling into coffee grounds sweetness around the ½" burn mark. Mid-section introduces roasted hazelnuts and cinnamon through the nose - that's the Turkish tobacco talking. Final third develops charred meatiness that pairs dangerously well with peated whisky.
Nightcap seekers craving complexity without 2-hour commitment. Not for nicotine lightweights - that Turkish twist lingers like Istanbul fog. Pair with black coffee or Islay single malt to cut through the spice. Let rest 6+ months if you prefer floral notes over upfront pepper.
