Reyes Family (cigar brand)

Reyes Family is a brand of hand-made premium cigar owned by [http://www.reyesfamilycigars.com Reyes Family Cigars, Inc.] (formerly Puros Indios, Inc.) The cigars are made at the Puros Indios factory in Danlí, Honduras.

History and background

In the fall of 2007, Rolando Reyes, Sr. stepped down as President of Puros Indios, Inc., and appointed his grandson, Carlos E. Diez, as his successor. The new President changed the name of the company to Reyes Family Cigars, Inc., and announced the introduction of three new lines of cigars using completely new artwork for the bands and packaging.Savona, David. "Puros Indios Changes Name, Will Cut Sizes". Cigar Insider, Vol. 12, No. 23, 4 Dec 2007, pg. 6.] [http://www.cigarweekly.com/magazine/cigarticles/11-30-2007/puros-indios-becomes-reyes-family-cigar "Puros Indios Becomes Reyes Family Cigar"] CigarWeekly.com 30 Nov 2007. Last accessed 5/12/2008.,]

Description

The brand currently consists of two lines, the Premier and the Classic. A third is to be introduced at a later date. The Premier and the Classic were launched at major events in several cigar shops around the United States. [http://www.top25cigar.com/a_apps/ANM/anmviewer.asp?a=581&z=3 "Reyes Family Cigars Announces Launch of New Brands Premier and Classic"] . Top25Cigar.com. June 10, 2008. Last accessed 6/26/08]

The Premier line is packed celloed in cedar boxes of 20 cigars, while the Classic comes celloed in boxes of 40.

Premier

The first of the new lines to be introduced, it was released in April 2008. The wrapper is a maduro Ecuadoran Sumatra leaf, the binder is Nicaraguan from Condega and the filler is Nicaraguan from Jalapá.

Models/Vitolas

The Perfecto is open at both ends, and the head is flattened into a chisel tip.

Classic

The Classic was also introduced in April 2008. The wrapper is a natural Ecuadoran Sumatra, the binder is also Ecuadoran Sumatra and the filler is a blend of tobaccos from Nicaragua, Brazil and the Dominican Republic.

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