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CSMAnderson · 09-01-2008, 07:05 AM

The Puros Indios Special Maduro was a 6 1/4x 55/56 sized cigar. The silver and black band showed up nicely against the maduro wrapper. This cigar was gifted too me Frankie Santos.

Prelight - The maduro wrapper is a nice medium brown with some veins but shouldn't cause any problem. The prelight draw gives the flavor of light chocolate and nuts.

ASh & Burn - The ash is firm and a silvery gray in color. It stayed on for an inch before I tapped it off. The cigar burned a little unevenly and I had to touch it up a few times.

The Experience - The cigar started off with the light chocolate flavor I mentioned above and I noticed a sweetness flavor of some sort also. I would say this is cigar is a little short of medium with a good deal of complexity of light chocolate, nuts and caramel. The Special Maduro is not overpowering and is a real smooth cigar.

Conclusion - This is a very good mild to medium, flavorful cigar. As with most PI cigars this is not an overpowering or harsh cigar. I have never sen this cigar in a B&M or on line. This makes me wonder if it's this is one of those cigars made for consumption by the inner circle of the Reyes'. You know not for sale but a favorite blend of the management. I bet you could smoke 2-3 of these in a row and not get any harshness or aftertaste. To me this cigar tasted like the Reyes anni with a maduro wrapper. Good cigar a worth having around when you want a mild to medium flavorful cigar.

bsslack · 09-01-2008, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the review.

These sound like a great early AM or late night smoke.

I have always had a soft spot for the PI/Reyes products.

The Viejos in particular.

I'll have to try these too.

Cheers!

slack

Kilobyte · 09-01-2008, 10:26 PM

Great review, Smag!

ilcchef2 · 09-02-2008, 05:49 PM

Nice review, I like Reyes smokes, they are in my regular rotation. I will have to pick up a few if I ever run into them.

FrankSantos · 09-03-2008, 07:57 AM

The Puros Indios Special Maduro, along with the Puros Indios Rosado, are 2 blends made for Thompson Cigars:

http://www.thompsoncigar.com/default...brand&uid=2271

Great tasting and great pricing

H311oLHD · 09-03-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankSantos

The Puros Indios Special Maduro, along with the Puros Indios Rosado, are 2 blends made for Thompson Cigars:

http://www.thompsoncigar.com/default...brand&uid=2271

Great tasting and great pricing

Hey Mr. Santos!

I know you have your reasonings for dealing with Thompson, but that might just be the kiss of death for these blends. Most of us are afraid (or refuse) to use Thompson because of their customer service and pestering once you do order.

When are the new lines rolling out from Reyes!?

I can't wait to try the Premier

09-01-2008, 07:05 AM	#1
CSMAnderson Herf God Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,818	PI Special Maduro The Puros Indios Special Maduro was a 6 1/4x 55/56 sized cigar. The silver and black band showed up nicely against the maduro wrapper. This cigar was gifted too me Frankie Santos. Prelight - The maduro wrapper is a nice medium brown with some veins but shouldn't cause any problem. The prelight draw gives the flavor of light chocolate and nuts. ASh & Burn - The ash is firm and a silvery gray in color. It stayed on for an inch before I tapped it off. The cigar burned a little unevenly and I had to touch it up a few times. The Experience - The cigar started off with the light chocolate flavor I mentioned above and I noticed a sweetness flavor of some sort also. I would say this is cigar is a little short of medium with a good deal of complexity of light chocolate, nuts and caramel. The Special Maduro is not overpowering and is a real smooth cigar. Conclusion - This is a very good mild to medium, flavorful cigar. As with most PI cigars this is not an overpowering or harsh cigar. I have never sen this cigar in a B&M or on line. This makes me wonder if it's this is one of those cigars made for consumption by the inner circle of the Reyes'. You know not for sale but a favorite blend of the management. I bet you could smoke 2-3 of these in a row and not get any harshness or aftertaste. To me this cigar tasted like the Reyes anni with a maduro wrapper. Good cigar a worth having around when you want a mild to medium flavorful cigar.

09-01-2008, 08:20 PM	#2
bsslack Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: A Lone Star State Posts: 7,332	Thanks for the review. These sound like a great early AM or late night smoke. I have always had a soft spot for the PI/Reyes products. The Viejos in particular. I'll have to try these too. Cheers! slack __________________ LB... Do not Hold Your Heart's True Words, until they can only fall upon the saddened ears and broken hearts, already filled with the loudness of grief. -unk ...Quick to Judgement...Quick to Anger and Slow To Understand... -Rush (it was true then and it's still applies today.) Remember EVERY American Soldier Past and Present.-You -Me -Everybody

09-01-2008, 10:26 PM	#3
Kilobyte Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,248	Great review, Smag! __________________

09-02-2008, 05:49 PM	#4
ilcchef2 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY USA Posts: 536	Nice review, I like Reyes smokes, they are in my regular rotation. I will have to pick up a few if I ever run into them. __________________ Ralph Croteau Jr.

09-03-2008, 07:57 AM	#5
FrankSantos Tabaquero Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 299	The Puros Indios Special Maduro, along with the Puros Indios Rosado, are 2 blends made for Thompson Cigars: http://www.thompsoncigar.com/default...brand&uid=2271 Great tasting and great pricing __________________ Frank Santos Marketing Director Reyes Family Cigars www.reyesfamilycigars.com frankie@reyesfamilycigars.com