OZ FAMILY KARATOBA | CIGAR REVIEW

MAY 2, 2026 - PHIL KURUT, COMEDY - CIGARS - MUSIC

OZ FAMILY KARATOBA TORO (6 1/2 x 50)

WRAPPER: ECUADORIAN SUMATRA

BINDER: NICARAGUA

FILLER: NICARAGUA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Karatoba. Now that’s a cigar name that doesn’t mess around. Smooth draw, shed-filling smoke output, and a nice start of sweet dark earth, subtle spice, and a molasses/caramel combination. Tasty.

Clean and dark retrohale. Earth. Sweet finish, which matches the draw.

The burn takes care of business, allowing me to enjoy Karatoba without working. I always appreciate that.

Bits of graphite mingle with mild coffee near the end; sweetness continues through the core.

Quite an enjoyable smoke.

SMOKE TIME: 1 hr. 52 mins.

RATING: 3.5 / 4 - Doesn’t mess around.