The Ozgener Aramas cigar was crafted as a tribute to legendary cigar crafter Cano Ozgener, founder of CAO cigars. According to Tim Ozgener, Cano’s son and founder of Ozgener Family Cigars, the cigar’s name is a reference to Mount Ararat, which is an inactive volcano located in Turkey but closely borders Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. Ararat is the national symbol for Armenia, which is Tim’s ancestral homeland. It is referred to as Masis by Armenians. The cigar’s name is a combination of the words Ararat and Masis. Tim worked with another cigar legend Ernesto Perez-Carrillo of EPC Cigars to create the blend for the Aramas, which consists of a Mexican San Andres maduro wrapper, an Ecuadorian Habano binder, and a Nicaraguan, Dominican, and USA Connecticut Broadleaf filler. It is a well-balanced, medium-bodied cigar with a deep complexity and an excellent construction. To develop the blend, Ozgener collaborated with another cigar legend Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. The cigars are handmade at Ernesto’s Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic.
StrengthMedium
WrapperMaduro
Binder / FillerEcuador Sumatra / Dominican Republic
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Sean Harris · A55 · Wed Oct 14
Ozgener Aramas is a smooth, medium-bodied Dominican with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper that leans sweet and spicy rather than heavy. It opens with cocoa, coffee, and a light pepper note, then builds into leather, cedar, and a subtle sweetness as it goes. The San Andrés keeps it rich and a little chewy without getting cloying, and the draw stays smooth and easy from start to finish. It’s a balanced, flavorful smoke with enough complexity to keep things interesting—great for a morning or early afternoon.
diego comesana · A55 · Sun Apr 19
This cigar boasts exceptional aroma and taste, truly excellent. Highly recommended for both aficionados and beginners.
Wendell Knighten · A60 · Wed Apr 15
This cigar was not the prettiest cigar, but the construction of it was very good. The burn was a little off but not bad. The taste was good and the draw was perfect.
Luis Novas · A54 · Fri Sep 05
The Ozgener Aramas A54 is a standout offering from Ozgener Family Cigars, blended and produced at the renowned Tabacalera La Alianza factory in the Dominican Republic. This torpedo-shaped cigar, measuring 6¼ × 54, features a dark and oily Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder and a rich filler blend of Dominican, Nicaraguan, and U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf tobaccos. From the first light, the cigar opens with bold notes of earth and coffee, setting a deep and grounded tone. As the smoke progresses, it evolves beautifully, introducing layers of dark chocolate, espresso, and leather, before finishing with a touch of sweet licorice that lingers pleasantly on the palate. This is a classic maduro cigar with sweet, chocolatey and coffee-like notes. The draw left a little bit to be desired, but the inclusion of Connecticut Broadleaf in the filler is something very interesting that we don't see too often! For the 'coffee on coffee' experience, I'd recommend pairing this with an espresso.
Dan Babic · A54 · Sat Mar 22
Average construction and draw flavors were toasty and peppery. Burned pretty quick for the size which I would not expect in this price range
Marc G · A54 · Sat Feb 08
First Ozgener and sadly did not enjoy. Very tight draw, not just from torpedo shape but also because of visible stems that were especially hard behind the band. Didn’t help that too much glue was applied to band took off some wrapper. Sumatra binder flavors sadly and strangely more dominant than MSA wrapper. Flavors were simple with no transitions. Just a miss. Will try the Bosporus and PI Brown and hope for the best
Mismel Ferrera · A60 · Wed Dec 18
Good !
Corey Davis · A55 · Fri Nov 08
Great smoke
Jose Alonso · A52 · Wed Oct 02
The Ozgener Aramas A52 is a tribute cigar, crafted in honor of Tim Ozgener's ancestral roots and his father, Cano Ozgener, the founder of CAO cigars. Pre-light, the A52 offered a welcoming aroma of woody, black peppery, leathery, and nutty notes, and a hint of sweetness. This intricate bouquet set the stage for a satisfying smoke. Once lit, the A52 delivered notes of roasted nuts and dark chocolate. The black pepper was prominent but it did not dominate. It added a nice spice that lingered throughout the smoke. Sweetness and baker’s spice notes provided depth underscored by a rich creaminess and tied the profile together. Its Mexican San Andres maduro wrapper was rustic and muscular and visually embodied the cigar’s robust nature, which leaned towards full strength. The construction was solid. The burn was even, and the ash was near white. This flavor packed robusto offers a rich yet approachable smoking experience, making it a great choice for novices wanting to expand their smoking horizons or seasoned smokers looking for a potent cigar that’s not overpowering. Overall, the Ozgener Aramas A52 delivers a flavorful and nuanced smoking experience at an affordable price that honors the legacy of the Ozgener family. Pair it with a Turkish coffee.
Mark Hammerton · A55 · Mon Sep 16
Nice medium cigar still full of flavor with a little spice.