Let's cut to the chase about the Crowned Heads Ozgener Firsat F60 - this 6x60 box-pressed toro gordo comes loaded with mild-to-medium strength and Turkish-inspired swagger. Priced at $261 for 20 sticks, it's the third installment from the Ozgener family collab with Ernesto Perez-Carillo, rocking an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Nicaraguan filler. The teal boxes scream Mediterranean vibes, but does the smoke deliver?
Cold draw gives sweet hay notes. Initial light brings cashew nuttiness and white pepper spice - milder than expected from the beefy 60-ring gauge. Creamy texture develops at the 1/2" mark with distinct baking spices (think cardamom and cinnamon). Burn line stays razor-sharp.
Flavor engine kicks in: roasted coffee beans emerge with toasted cedar undertones. Retrohale reveals a floral honey sweetness that cuts through the developing leather notes. Smoke output doubles - keep your ashtray close.
Turkish delight flavors surface (rosewater meets powdered sugar) but get grounded by earthy tobacco core. Last inch brings mild tar buildup - no nicotine kick but calls for a palate cleanser. Pair with black tea or sparkling water.
The box-press feels substantial without being bulky. Wrapper shows minimal veins - impressive for a 60-ring. Draw resistance sits in the Goldilocks zone - not too loose, not tight. Triple-cap holds firm through multiple relights. Box code inspection shows consistent roll quality across samples.
This F60 serves up approachable complexity - perfect for Connecticut lovers wanting more oomph. While it won't dethrone hardcore maduros, the Turkish-inspired flavor twists make it stand out in the $12/stick range. Grab a fiver if you're into all-day smokes with exotic character.
