Puros Indios Maxima Reserva Review

[ShaulWolf]

My buddies and I went on leave to a Mexican restaurant and I decided to take a couple of smokes with me. Didn't really feel in the mood before the meal to smoke but after I decided to grab a PI Maxima Reserva that I had gotten as a gift from dillon157 to try out. And I have to say I'm glad he included this stick in the little package he sent!

Drank some water to clear my palate first, so the Mexican I ate wouldn't interfere with the taste of the cigar. I used a punch this time around on the end and made a nice, neat hole. Pre-light was nice. Sweet scent before toasting and wasn't too strong. Toasted it and took a few puffs; smooth draw, even burn. At first it was mellow, mild, with a little flavor. Though after the first few puffs it started to build a little. Not sure how to describe it though I'd say earthy would be a good word to use, and a little sweet too. A little cocoa, a little spice, and everyone says caramel hints in it too, and I can taste that as well, but not too much for the first third. Mainly I tasted the cocoa and spice for now. As I continued onto the second third of the stick the spice went away a little and it got more earthy and sweet with a little more body to it. Took a swig of the beer I had ordered and took a few more puffs. Same taste and even draw up to the last third where the sweetness gave way a little more to the more earthy and woody flavors. An even burn and smooth draw still, and still a nice flavor right to the last inch. The stick lasted for quite a while, and the only reason I didn't nub it is because of The Citadel's policy of cadets not smoking while outside and had to retire the stick before getting to the side gates of the campus. =(

All in all I'd say a great cigar. Defenitely should buy a few more of these to store away for a quiet evening while out on leave. Try one out and I'm sure you'd be pleased with them as well. And once again, thanks dillon157!

[boonedoggle]

I have some PCs and I wasn't very happy with my first. They tasted raw, so I have settled for letting them cook in the humi for a while. We'll see how it turns out! Nice review!

[ShaulWolf]

Originally Posted by boonedoggle

I have some PCs and I wasn't very happy with my first. They tasted raw, so I have settled for letting them cook in the humi for a while. We'll see how it turns out! Nice review!

Thanks! I let the one I had settle in my humi for a week or so and I think dillon let it sit in his for a little longer before sending it over. Time will probably help hopefully. When you give it a try again would mind adding your own little review to mine? I'd very much like to hear your thoughts on this stick.

[hurricane6]

my first and only PI was not that great, but after your review and a few others, i'll have to add it back to the LIST! good review!

[replicant_argent]

I had my first well rested Reserva maxima the other morning with a bunch of coffee. I thought it was very very nice, I would rate it on the untalented palate scale about a 88.

[boonedoggle]

Originally Posted by ShaulWolf

Thanks! I let the one I had settle in my humi for a week or so and I think dillon let it sit in his for a little longer before sending it over. Time will probably help hopefully. When you give it a try again would mind adding your own little review to mine? I'd very much like to hear your thoughts on this stick.

will do!

[wharfrathoss]

got some in a sampler-didn't think they were as full bodied as claimed-really enjoyed the cherry finish though-have a couple back to age, we'll see how those go

[ShaulWolf]

Originally Posted by wharfrathoss

got some in a sampler-didn't think they were as full bodied as claimed-really enjoyed the cherry finish though-have a couple back to age, we'll see how those go

I didn't think they were that full bodied either to tell the truth. I was expecting something a bit more bold. I didn't mind it, though, and it was probably better this way since I'm not used to stronger cigars.

[Papichulo]

I purchased a box of these and sent a split to borndead1. Hopefully he will respond to this thread with his veiws. I really enjoyed the smoke. I give a medium bodied flavor rating of a solid 8 on a scale of 1 to 10.

[donp]

Originally Posted by ShaulWolf

My buddies and I went on leave to a Mexican restaurant and I decided to take a couple of smokes with me. Didn't really feel in the mood before the meal to smoke but after I decided to grab a PI Maxima Reserva that I had gotten as a gift from dillon157 to try out. And I have to say I'm glad he included this stick in the little package he sent!

Drank some water to clear my palate first, so the Mexican I ate wouldn't interfere with the taste of the cigar. I used a punch this time around on the end and made a nice, neat hole. Pre-light was nice. Sweet scent before toasting and wasn't too strong. Toasted it and took a few puffs; smooth draw, even burn. At first it was mellow, mild, with a little flavor. Though after the first few puffs it started to build a little. Not sure how to describe it though I'd say earthy would be a good word to use, and a little sweet too. A little cocoa, a little spice, and everyone says caramel hints in it too, and I can taste that as well, but not too much for the first third. Mainly I tasted the cocoa and spice for now. As I continued onto the second third of the stick the spice went away a little and it got more earthy and sweet with a little more body to it. Took a swig of the beer I had ordered and took a few more puffs. Same taste and even draw up to the last third where the sweetness gave way a little more to the more earthy and woody flavors. An even burn and smooth draw still, and still a nice flavor right to the last inch. The stick lasted for quite a while, and the only reason I didn't nub it is because of The Citadel's policy of cadets not smoking while outside and had to retire the stick before getting to the side gates of the campus. =(

All in all I'd say a great cigar. Defenitely should buy a few more of these to store away for a quiet evening while out on leave. Try one out and I'm sure you'd be pleased with them as well. And once again, thanks dillon157!

They are very good smokes. Well made, and complex. I have a box of these I have been resting for over a year. I may have to get into them once the weather warms up. Thanks for your review.