{"title":"Oz Family Cigars","description":"\u003cp\u003eOz Family Cigars is one of boutique cigars' newest brands, but it's built by two people who have spent decades helping shape the premium cigar industry. Founded by Jon Huber and Juan Cancel, Oz Family combines thoughtful blending, trusted factory partnerships, and a passion for craftsmanship to create cigars that stand on their own. If you appreciate boutique cigars with a story behind them, Oz Family is a brand worth watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--SPLIT--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind Oz Family Cigars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOz Family Cigars represents a new chapter for two of the most respected names in boutique cigars.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter helping build \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/afteractioncigars.com\/collections\/crowned-heads-cigars\" title=\"Crowned Heads\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrowned Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e into one of the industry's most respected boutique brands, Jon Huber partnered with longtime cigar industry veteran Juan Cancel to launch Oz Family Cigars. Together, they set out to create a company that reflects their shared passion for exceptional tobacco, meaningful storytelling, and long-term relationships within the cigar community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOz Family focuses on creating cigars with purpose. Every release begins with the blend, pairing carefully selected tobaccos with the factory best suited to bring that vision to life. The result is a portfolio built on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship rather than quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMaracana: The First Release\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOz Family Cigars introduced itself with Maracana, a cigar that immediately established the company's commitment to boutique craftsmanship.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after Brazil's legendary Maracanã Stadium, Maracana features a rich Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, creating a balanced medium to full-bodied profile with notes of cocoa, cedar, earth, baking spice, and natural sweetness. It's a blend that feels both familiar and unique, highlighting one of the cigar industry's most distinctive wrapper tobaccos while showcasing the careful blending philosophy that defines Oz Family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the brand grows, Maracana serves as an excellent introduction to what smokers can expect from Oz Family Cigars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy Buy Oz Family Cigars from After Action Cigars?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAt After Action Cigars, we don't bring in brands simply because they're new. We focus on companies we genuinely enjoy smoking ourselves, and Oz Family Cigars quickly earned a place in our humidor.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Oz Family lineup continues to grow, we'll continue adding new releases along with detailed product pages, honest hands-on reviews, and educational content to help you find the right cigar. Whether you're discovering Maracana for the first time or following Jon Huber's newest venture from the very beginning, we're excited to be part of that journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWho founded Oz Family Cigars?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOz Family Cigars was founded by Jon Huber and Juan Cancel, two longtime figures in the premium cigar industry. Together, they created the company to focus on boutique cigars built around thoughtful blending, strong factory partnerships, and meaningful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIs Oz Family Cigars owned by Crowned Heads?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Oz Family Cigars is a completely separate company. While Jon Huber co-founded Crowned Heads and remains closely associated with that brand, Oz Family represents a new venture alongside Juan Cancel with its own blends, identity, and direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhere are Oz Family Cigars made?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOz Family Cigars partners with respected factories to produce its blends. Rather than using a single factory for every release, the company selects manufacturing partners based on the specific blend they want to create, allowing each cigar to be produced where it can best reach its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat is the first cigar released by Oz Family Cigars?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's debut release is Maracana, a medium to full-bodied cigar wrapped in Brazilian Arapiraca tobacco over Nicaraguan binder and filler. It showcases the boutique approach and blending philosophy that Oz Family hopes to build its reputation on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAre Oz Family Cigars limited edition?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. Oz Family plans to release a combination of regular-production cigars and special projects. Availability will depend on each release, so some blends may become harder to find than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--SPLIT--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oz-family-cigars-maracana-robusto","title":"Oz Family Cigars Maracana Robusto","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOz Family Maracana Robusto celebrates two lifelong passions of Tim Ozgener: exceptional cigars and the beautiful game. Handmade at My Father Cigars Honduras, this softly box-pressed 5 x 52 Robusto combines a rich Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper with Honduran and Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos to create a medium to full-bodied smoking experience with notes of cocoa, cedar, leather, earth, baking spice, and natural sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCigar Intel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor longtime cigar smokers, Brazilian wrappers often bring back memories of the original CAO Brazilia. That connection is no accident. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBefore launching Oz Family Cigars, Tim Ozgener helped build CAO into one of the industry's most recognizable boutique brands, and Brazilian tobacco played an important role in that story. With Maracana, Ozgener revisits those roots, not by recreating an old cigar, but by building something entirely new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/afteractioncigars.com\/collections\/my-father-cigars\" title=\"My Father Cigars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Father Cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Honduras, Maracana marks the first time the Garcia family has worked with a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. Beneath that dark wrapper is a carefully balanced blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos that delivers richness without sacrificing refinement. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after Brazil's legendary Maracanã Stadium, the cigar pays tribute to Ozgener's lifelong love of soccer while celebrating the distinctive character of Brazilian tobacco. The result is a blend that feels both familiar and modern, offering the deep sweetness and earthy richness Brazilian wrappers are known for while showcasing the craftsmanship of My Father Cigars Honduras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've enjoyed the thoughtful blending and storytelling behind brands like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/afteractioncigars.com\/collections\/crowned-heads-cigars\" title=\"Crowned Heads\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrowned Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Maracana is another excellent example of the craftsmanship and creativity that continue to define today's boutique cigar movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaracana opens with notes of cedar, cocoa, and black pepper before richer notes of leather, earth, roasted coffee, and baking spices develop. The Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper adds a subtle natural sweetness that carries through the finish, creating a profile that's rich, balanced, and remarkably smooth without becoming overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTeam Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team is currently smoking and reviewing this cigar. Check back soon for a full breakdown covering construction, flavor progression, burn performance, pairings, and whether we'd buy it again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oz Family Cigars","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":53938763890799,"sku":"OZ-MARACANA-ROB-SINGLE","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":53938757828719,"sku":"OZ-MARACANA-ROB-5-PACK","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 21","offer_id":53938757861487,"sku":"OZ-MARACANA-ROB-BOX-21","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6066\/3663\/files\/OzFamilyMaracanaRobustoCombo.png?v=1785861075"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6066\/3663\/collections\/Oz_Family_Cigars.png?v=1785856742","url":"https:\/\/afteractioncigars.com\/collections\/oz-family-cigars.oembed","provider":"After Action Cigars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}