OZ FAMILY TO UNVEIL NEW 'KARATOBA' BRAND AT UPCOMING PCA TRADE SHOW

OZ Family Cigars officially announced today that it will be introducing its fourth regular

production brand release, Karatoba, at the upcoming PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, April

12-14.

Karatoba is a medium-to-full bodied creation blended by OZ Family founder and cigar industry veteran, Tim Ozgener, in conjunction with NACSA (Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A.}. The cigar features a dark Sumatran (Ecuador) wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. "The cigar opens big, and evolves into a rich, lush profile, that I can only describe as having the essence of a hearty, well-seasoned bolognese sauce, with a maple-syrup finish" commented Ozgener. "For our fourth release under the OZ Family portfolio, I really wanted something that not only captures the palate immediately, but that then takes the smoker on a ride of complex and evolving flavors that really keep the smoking experience interesting and your palate captivated."

OZ Family Karatoba will be available in four soft-pressed vitolas: Toro (61/2 x 50), Robusto (5 x

52), Robusto Extra (5 1/2 x 55), and Gordo (6 x 60), packaged in 21-count boxes, and will have

a suggested retail price range of $12-$13. The cigars are being manufactured at Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) in Esteli, Nicaragua, and shipping is anticipated to begin in May.