Opinions on Puros Indios?

[icantbejon]

This thread really helped out. I was almost suckered into that CI deal as well. I generally like to stock to humi up with random things and that seemed like a good price on a 90 rated stick. Guess I'll pass on the deal. I also have one PI sitting in my humi now that I keep thinking about trying. I'll just keep thinking on that and enjoy some of the other tasties I have. Thanks all.

[ReyesFamilyCigars]

I am very surprised that the PI sticks were that bad!

For those that were rank, can you describe the smell? Where did you get them? Did you contact the company you bought them from or notify Reyes Family (Puros Indios)? If you every get a bad stick, let the manufacturer know. We want to correct those kinds of problems. I know others have contact different manufacturers in the past when they get bad cigars and they take care of them.

We do have all new lines that were released this year. They are good sticks. My personal favorite is the new Reyes Family Classic line. I hope everyone will give them a try.

Let me know if you have any questions or issues. I will make sure it is taken care of!

[txmatt]

The Reserva Maxima line of cigars is a different blend than the regular Puros Indios line. Keith Myers had some incredible tasting ones for a while and some marginal ones. The only way you are going to know where it falls is to smoke it. I think some of the deals Myers has made in the past have hurt the reputations of several cigar manufacturers. I have experienced inconsistency in many cigars bought through CI/Cigarbid that are always the same when purchased retail. The difference between retail Buc Salsas and Cigarbid Buc Salsas was drastic. I digress.

I find several Puros Indios blends (Viejo, Reserva Maxima, and Cienfuegos) to be great on hot Summer days when combined with Hefeweizen (wheat beer). I don't smoke a lot of PI cigars, but I let maybe a dozen cigars age at least a year for the next summer so they are ready. When young the cigars have strong grassy/hay notes and can be aromatic and astringent. After a year of aging these flavors subside into a complex blend I find to be very enjoyable.

The Reyes family is in the process of reinventing themselves right now. The new generation is taking the reigns, and they have brought on some great talent such as Frank Santos and are releasing new lines. The cigars have always had top notch construction and frequently burn well. While some may not like the classic Puros Indios blend; brand confusion/dilution is being addressed with the new lines.

I have a couple Reserva Maxima churchills in my humi right now and Paulaner Hefeweizen in the beer crisper. I now have a plan for this 100 degree+ afternoon.

[ReyesFamilyCigars]

Can everyone who has posted send me your address via PM. I am going to get you some samples of our new stuff.

Thanks

Justin

[Major Captain Silly]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I let my Puros Indios rest as well....

































































In the dumpster.

Darrell,

When you put all those spaces in your reply, it makes my scroll button on my mouse wear out prematurely as well as gives my index finger a cramp.

MCS

[mikeyj23]

I can't comment on the ones that CI has for sale since I'm unfamiliar with them.

For what it's worth, I had a Puros Indios (not sure which line) from 2000 that tasted fantastic. I wish I knew what it was, and I wish I could compare it to a fresh stick of the same marca and vitola, but I really enjoyed that aged Puros Indios.

[jbock]

For the price, these sticks make good yard gars. If they were any more than that, I would not buy them. I take them for what they are...inexpensive cigars.
Not dog rockets, yet not great.

Jim

[Warren]

Originally Posted by Warren

Personally, I've never found a Puro Indios that I've enjoyed. I know some people like them but to me it's just a very bland tobacco flavor with very little taste.

In retrospect that's not a fair comment. I used to really enjoy a Puros Indios from time to time. In fact, I think it was the first box I ever bought. However, over the years as my palate has developed I find myself skipping these when I see them. They are well made cigars and usually sold at a reasonable price. They just don't do much for me personally.

That being said I'm open to trying new blends. Especially if they are more full bodied than before.

[dwhitacre]

[SIZE=5]No likey!!![/SIZE]

[friz]

Just smoked a Toro last night. I enjoyed it, not much to it but it stayed lit for over an hour and had a nice even burn and draw. Maybe you and a buddy go in on this deal. 10 cigars each at a $1.50 what do you have to lose

[jbo]

I smoke A LOT of cheap cigars. My daily diet is Spirit of Cuba's; GR Specials or El Mejor Espresso's. So, let me put it this way...I lit up a Puros Indios, took about five puffs and threw it away and lit up a Spirit of Cuba.

[rrplasencia]

Originally Posted by King Leonidas

[SIZE=3]Just my 2 [/SIZE]

ditto

[borndead1]

Originally Posted by orca99usa

I received an e-mail from Cigars International with their special of the week: Puros Indios Reserva Maxima Presidente, a box of 20 for $29.99. I have never smoked one of these, and I am wondering whether this is a good deal. CI claims that these are 90-rated, but I know how cigar sellers are. They can make the worst dog rocket on the planet sound like the tastiest stick ever made.

I am interested in the opinions of those who have tried these.

To me they taste like rotting hay, with a hint of spoiled milk.

[yayson]

Originally Posted by ReyesFamilyCigars

For those that were rank, can you describe the smell?

I actually know exactly what it smelled like but I cannot say it in mixed company and retain my gentleman status. I got the PCs from CI and never thought to trade them back in since, in my experience, many times, the nastier the smell the better the cigar These did not pan out and it was too far past the purchase date by the time I figured it out, too far for me to feel comfortable asking for any kind of refund.

Originally Posted by ReyesFamilyCigars

We do have all new lines that were released this year. They are good sticks. My personal favorite is the new Reyes Family Classic line. I hope everyone will give them a try.

I am glad to hear it, I've always been a supporter of the Maxima Reserva and Viejo lines, they have a very unique flavor profile and I like them a lot.

Originally Posted by txmatt

I have a couple Reserva Maxima churchills in my humi right now and Paulaner Hefeweizen in the beer crisper. I now have a plan for this 100 degree+ afternoon.

Another person that likes PI *and* wheat beer?! I don't feel like such a pariah now

Originally Posted by ReyesFamilyCigars

Can everyone who has posted send me your address via PM. I am going to get you some samples of our new stuff.

OK then.

[Glacierman]

I used to smoke those green label PIs a lot, but at some point, I moved on to other cigars and never looked back. I'm not saying that I disliked them, my tastes just changed, that's all.

But recently I've been able to try others made by Reyes Family Cigars (formerly Puros Indios, Inc.) and liked them. The Cuba Aliados Anniv. 1924 is a nice cigar, as is the Cienfuegos. As to the new blends, I've had the pleasure of trying both the RFC Premier and the RFC Classic and enjoyed them both.

But as to the PI green labels, well, I canna say.