Meet the Crowned Heads Ozgener Aramas A60 Toro Gordo - a 6-inch, 60-ring gauge beast packed with Dominican craftsmanship. This box-pressed toro sports a dark Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper that'll stain your fingers with oily goodness. At around $14 per stick in 20-count boxes, it delivers medium-bodied smoke perfect for seasoned enthusiasts craving complexity without overpowering strength.
First Third: Immediate espresso bitterness grips your palate, balanced by burnt caramel sweetness. The dense smoke feels like chewing on dark chocolate-covered espresso beans.
Mid Section: Earthy notes emerge - think fresh-tilled soil after rain. Pepper spice builds on retrohale while the Sumatra binder adds cedar dryness. Watch for nicotine kick around the halfway mark.
Final Stretch: Leather and black cherry cola dominate as combustion heat rises. Requires slower pacing to avoid harshness. Cap lasts through entire smoke when cut properly.
Born from Cano Ozgener's Armenian heritage, this blend references Mount Ararat through its earthy-mineral core. The golden band's geometric patterns nod to traditional Armenian motifs. Rolled at Ernesto Perez-Carillo's Tabacalera La Alianza, it bridges Dominican technique with Turkish-American legacy.
