Strength:Medium
Wrapper:Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin:Honduras
Shapes:Pyramid

Puros Indios Special-Aged

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The super-rare Piramides we’ve been waiting for!

The Puros Indios "Special-Aged" is....well....special. The man who makes it is a legend: Cuban-trained Rolando Reyes, Sr. has been called the world's best blender on many occasions. In fact, his cigars are acclaimed for their raw richness and complex layers of flavor. The Piramide size is a humdinger, too - a 6.75" x 64 figurado-shaped beauty that delivers a wrecking ball full of flavor. Handmade with Cuban-seed fillers, including a daring blend of Brazilian, Dominican and Jamaican leaves, topped off by alluring, oily, naturally-fermented Ecuadorian wrappers. Rolled back in 1998, these Special-Aged Piramides are further mellowed by time - the additional years of aging has a taming effect on an otherwise full and aromatic taste. These exquisite, thick-ring gauge pyramid-shaped cigars offer superior complexity and a real burst of flavor.

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Strength:Medium
Shapes:Pyramid
Wrapper:Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin:Honduras
Binder:Honduran Habano
Filler:Honduran
 Piramide Maduro (Pyramid) (6.7"x64) 6 CIGARS Out of Stock $55.80$19.95    
12 CIGARS Out of Stock $111.60$25.00    
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“I love these (Puros Indios ''Special-Aged'). They smoke great and taste wonderful. Truly a maduro lovers cigar. I try to keep a supply of these in the humi at all times but you know how that goes. ”
MH of Canoga Park, CA
“I think this is about the best smoke I've found in 30 years(Puros Indios 'Special Aged'). I sure hope they don't run out. It's like a fruit salad of wonder. Thanks for the very first sample pack of upper tier. Boss”
RH of Altus, OK
“Just got my first order of the Puros Indios 'Special Aged' -one of the best cigars I've ever smoked. Loosely rolled for an easy draw, very mild, yet plenty of complexity. I can smoke these down 'til I need ice on my fingers. Great smokes! I will be ordering more before my humidor gets anywhere near empty.”
RA of Escondido, CA
“When I placed this order I was expecting some good smokes (Puros Indios "Special-Aged"). Wow! These are beyond expectations. Easy draw, great flavor but no hint of harshness. My "go to " cigars have been Onyx Reserve and 5 Vegas Series A but this one just moved to the top of the list.”
BO of Sycamore, IL
“I'm generally not a fancier of pyramides, but this (Puros Indios "Special-Aged") is the exception that proves the rules. Every superlative ever written about this masterful blend is absolutely true. The price makes it, in the vernacular of the day, a 'no-brainer.'”
MC of -MLeesburg, VA
“BUY THIS CIGAR! Wait. Don't buy this cigar. I'm afraid they'll go away and this is my "go-to" stick. It's a big honkin' blaster with a dagwood of flavors at a giveaway price. I smoked my first Puros Indios pyramide in the late 90s and from that time to this, I am convinced that there is not.one.person with a better sense for taste, flavor and construction than Rolando Reyes. In the Puros Indios marque, this is his masterstroke.”
BK of Fayette County, WV
“I got a mazo of these babies (Puros Indios 'Special-Aged') and gave them a 3 week nap in my humi. I couldn't resist so I pulled one out last night and smoked it. Wow. Great flavor, smooth, lots of smoke and an even burn. It did get a little peppery at the end but this is definitely now in my top 5.”
GC of Santa Clarita, CA
“Great cigar from the old school. (Puros Indios "Special-Aged") Smooth, delicious and goes well with everything from a mild roast to a double shot of espresso. Easy draw, lots of smoke and state of the art quality control.”
BV of columbia, TN
“You know the stogies you see all the dignified cuban gentlemen smoking as they sip their blacker than black coffee and play Mentirosa while the hustle-bustle world crashes by? No? Well Puros Indios (Special Aged) is, imho, the personification of Cuban cool. As I sit on my front porch, contentedly puffing away, I can almost smell the ocean and the suntan lotion of the beautiful women sunning themselves in Miami.... I like this cigar....ALOT!!! ”
PJ of AElgin, SC
“OMG...i was expecting this cigar (Puros Indios 'Special-Aged') to be pretty good.....but after smoking it, i noticed that it was a powerhouse of flavor, spices and voluminous smoke....Well aged with no harshness on the palate. this cigar is EXCELLENT!!!and they are a great deal at 59.95 for a 24 ct.”
MS of Grand Blanc, MI
“I want to let everyone know they should stay away from these. If you all start buyin them, CI might run out or raise the price: both of which would be very bad for me, because I LOVE THESE CIGARS! (Puros Indios "Special-Aged") They aren't kidding when they say these are full of flavor, smooth right up to a very spicy finish. Reminds me of my absolute favorite -- the Montecristo #2. Not quite the same buzz, but at this price I'll be able to enjoy a great cigar a lot more often.”
GW of Cincinnati, OH
“Being a long time Puros Indios fan, I wanted to try the Special Aged, but was wondering if the name was code for 'old tired cigars that didn't sell and were collecting dust in the warehouse'. I finally decided to get up enough nerve to buy myself some for my birthday and was glad I did. They had good strength, flavor and construction despite their 12 years of age. I remember when Puros Indios beat Cuban cigars in CA's cigar reviews in the '90s. Rolando Reyes's cigars have been my favorite since then and I am happy to see CI carry these aged cigars. Call Rolando and see if he has any aged Cuba Aliados pyramides, I'm sure they would be awesome! Keep the Reyes cigars comin' CI and you'll make me a satisfied customer. Aged Double Fuertes...bet they'd be good!!”
DC of Birdsboro, PA
“I got my order a few weeks ago and gave one to a friend before I tried one myself. I want that damn stogie back! What a great smoke. I hope CI doesn't sell out of these anytime soon. Just goes to show you what a fantastic blend and lots of aging can do for this cigar!!!”
SH of Monroe, NC
“My absolute favorite cigar ever. Perfectly balanced, perfectly rolled, perfectly wonderful.”
PD of Denver, CO
“Very unique, tasty cigar (Puros Indios ''Special-Aged'') that feels great in the hand due to its size. On the mild side as far as I'm concerned, but great flavor--Almost like a 5 Vegas Gold with a little bit more going on... Consistently well-made with even burn, easy (but not too easy) draw. Good stuff.”
PD of Denver, CO
“I expected good & got great (Puros Indios ''Special-Aged''). Aging this cigar makes it extremely smooth, but full of thick rich flavor. Even though it is so smooth it still has an abundance of earthy & spice flavors with a peppery finish that suits me perfectly. Roly's got a real winner here!”
SL of Camden Point, MO
“I received my first shipment of these sticks about 6 months ago. I loved them then and I still love them now. This is a smoke that I savor and only puff when I have a peaceful wife free, home alone with jazz on the box and scotch in the glass. The burn is amazing and the flavor never dissappoints. The reviews are not just hype, they are to be believed. Aging does make a huge difference.”
MT of Bronx, NY
“This is it. Full flavor nonstop smoking action. From beginning til the end. I can't smoke this one all day just because this one fulfill my needs in one cigar. When I've received these I placed them in the humidor ,I can't wait anymore. That's was two hours ago. Burns well taste is unbelievable. I can only imagine six months or longer in the humidor. I can't wait to see the results. Very firm wrapper. Thank God theirs more on the way. I'm. almost done with this cigar. That's over ninety minutes of pleasure. Next will be there maduro.”
F of DGardena, CA
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Puros Indios Special-Aged Piramides

Posted by Keith

When I saved Rolando Reyes the elder's life during a prison riot back in 1965, he said he would never forget what I did for him, and vowed to one day return the favor. That is why, many years later, he now makes the Puros Indios "Special-Aged" blend for CI, and only for CI.

Okay, okay, that's not true. However it is still a mystery to me why Rolando, a legend in the business, agreed to give me sole and exclusive supply of this great blend. You see, overall Puros Indios has something of a mixed reputation. For a while it was white hot, but the last few years demand for the brand has dipped. My feeling is that PI's decidedly do not get the credit they deserve. They don't advertise much. Or maybe it's cosmetic: the bands are plain-jane, the wrappers are thick and splotchy and the packaging ain't too slick. Yet I'm partial to them, and their Special-Aged blend I am especially fond of.

Removing the burlap from each mazo of 6 is like removing a tarp to unveil a new race car. This Piramide is downright authoritative in size, standing 6.75" x 64. That's a full inch in diameter! Very few can make better figurado-shaped cigars than Rolando (check out his PI Victoria shape for example). A glance at these wrappers and your first thought is how rough-hewn and chewy looking they are. Each stick is moist and meaty, densely-packed, with a couple soft and spongy spots. (Hint: they tend to ship this brand moist and these wrappers are so thick that it's ideal to let them nap for 2 weeks in your humidor, then leave 'em in a dry box - or lower humidity environment - for a couple days before lighting. If you're patient they'll be that much better.) Torch the foot - which takes a full 60 seconds - and you're instantly greeted with a slightly sweet, light flavor. It's got an almost dirty grittiness to it that, despite the way that sounds, is not unappealing - it's a very distinct earthy character. Aromatic and medium-bodied, the Special-Aged is mellower than the regular PI line, and builds in complexity as it burns.

I'd give an unqualified "hoooah" to this cigar if it weren't for the occasional inconsistencies - seems like for every four or five I smoke, one is not so hot. But I'm a fan.

Puros Indios "Special-Aged"

Posted by Gonz

A few weeks ago, a cigar buddy asked me "have you ever heard of a guy named Rolando Reyes, Sr.?" He has been smoking for years and I couldn't believe this rookie question. It's like asking President Bush if he's ever heard of Ronald Reagan. So I quickly respond in my most sarcastic voice "Gee Carlos, I don't think I have, tell me about him?" Like an excited kid who just figured out where his Dad keeps vintage Playboy magazines, he begins to nearly hyperventilate as he says "This guy is friggin' amazing, and a bit of a nut too. He sleeps in the factory, no kidding. He tests the draw on every batch of cigars that gets made there, no kidding. He personally inspects every part of the process. Leaf selection, filler blending, wrapper choice, everything. No kidding. This guy is friggin' awesome. I picked up a Puros Indios Special-Aged the other day. Friggin' awesome. Man, I can't believe how friggin' good this friggin' cigar was. I just bought another 96 of these, I can't put them down. This guy's a genious. Think he'd meet me if I flew to Honduras. I'd quit my job to work for this guy, I wonder if he'll hire me...." and on and on and on. Man, Carlos, get a grip! Alrighty, perhaps I should elaborate just a bit - Carlos is a bit aloof sometimes (ok, most of the time.)

In effort not to bore you with my same old dry-ass descriptions, let's spice this up a bit. Close your eyes and think of the cheesiest strip club you've ever been to. Think of that greasy comb-over announcer barking out an introduction for the next entertainer. Think of that incredibly seductive background music. Come'on, you know what I mean, I'm sure you've seen Showgirls! And the announcer belts out - Puuuros Indiooooos Special-Aged Pirrrramide. Ooh, la, la. A sultry piramide shape sporting a hefty 64 ring and an exquisite 6 and 3/4 inch height. Yowza. Plus, a smooth, moist, oily, and supple Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper, perfectly shaped tip, and a pre-burn aroma that screams to be lit. Damn! That's one fine-lookin' cigar! Get out your dollar bills fellas.

Ok, maybe that was over-the-top, but I simply can't over-emphasize the excitement that should surround this cigar. It's superb.

The torpedo tip is ripe for snipping, perfectly shaped, you'll get a perfect cut every time - even from that cheapie cutter you can find in your desk drawer. The cigar is not overly packed, so there's a loose, easy draw, lending itself to a quick burn - 35-45 minutes for this beauty. Firing it up you'll immediately get a tremendously mild, light flavor. The tobaccos in this have been aged since 1998 and these leaves have really mellowed this cigar. The maduro wrapper gives a recognizable hint of chocolate, you'll love it. Puros Indios is typically full-flavored, robust, and a bit of an ass-kicker, but put 5 years of aging into any cigar, and you'll find it mellow and complex. The flavor profile is tremendous lending a sweet wrapper with a light, nutty filler. The finish is superb - just rolls off the tongue with little, if any, aftertaste - and not a harsh undertone to be found. This cigar, even considering the crazy oily wrapper, burns incredibly even, smooth, and fast. The white-studded gray ash tends to flake a bit, so have the ashtray (or car window) handy. This cigar doesn't disappoint, by any standard, and you'll find it is not only the best Puros Indios has to offer, but the best Rolando Reyes has to offer, and perhaps even the best Honduran cigar out there today!!!! OK, maybe over-the-top again, but I'd have it on my ballot, that's for damn sure!

Give it a shot, available in mazos of 6 cigars for only $19.95 - a friggin' deal!