edisonbird
SilverBack
[updated:LAST EDITED ON Mar-29-02 AT 05:32 PM (CDT)]I opened my mail today, and viola, there it was, my first Maxima Reserva by Puros Indios. OPT was kind enough to send me one of the Media Coronas. What a beautiful looking vitola, the same size as the Especial #4. A dark brown mottled wrapper that looked like a Rosado only a little darker. The construction was perfect with a large well applied cap. There is a rather attractive looking new band on this stogie that was quite different from the normal PI. I like it. The pre light aroma and draw, after a punch cut, had tones of caramel, coffee and chocolate. I was going to let it rest in the humi for a few days, but the looks and the aromatic draw convinced me to try it now. Easy to light after a good toasting, with a good straight burn all the way to the nub. Construction was excellent. The first few puffs let me know that this was a lot stronger than the normal Puros Indios. A straight exhale through the nose and my nose hairs were on end and my sinuses were clear. I love that feeling. The same flavor that I experienced in the pre light draw stayed with the cigar till it burned my fingers and I had to put it down. Not quite as strong as a VSG, but certainly on a par with the CAO Extreme. It finished with a strong hint of pepper and my lips and tongue numbed out nicely. Not quite the same flavor as I am used to with ISOMs, but extremely pleasant.. 92 Send me a box OPT.:9 :9 :9 :9 :9