Reyes Family (cigar)

RFC Premier band
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Reyes Family is a brand of handmade premium cigar owned by 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, Christian (chavelo) Reyes, to be his successor. As the new President, he changed the name of the company to Reyes Cigars, Inc., and announced the introduction of three new lines of cigars using completely new artwork for the bands and packaging.[1][2]

Description

The new branding currently consists of three lines, the Reyes Premier, the Classic and the Vintage. These lines were launched at major events in several cigar shops around the United States.[3]

The Premier line is packed celloed in cedar boxes of 20 cigars, while the Classic comes celloed in boxes of 40.[3]

Premier

The first of the new lines to be introduced, was released in April 2008. The wrapper is maduro Ecuadoran Sumatra leaf, the binder is Nicaraguan from Condega and the filler is Nicaraguan from Jalapá.[3]

RFC Premier
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Models/Vitolas

Frontmark Vitola Length (in.) Ring Gauge
Robusto robusto 5 50
Perfecto figurado 5.75 56
Toro toro 6 52
Gordo toro 6 60
Corona corona 6.5 46

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

Classic

RFC Classic band
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The Classic was also introduced in April 2008. The wrapper and binder is Ecuadoran Sumatra, and the filler is a blend of tobaccos from Nicaragua, Brazil and the Dominican Republic.[3]

RFC Classic
Photo by R. L. Hardesty

Models/Vitolas

Frontmark Vitola Length (in.) Ring Gauge
Robusto robusto 5 50
Toro toro 6 52
Piramide #2 figurado 6.5 56
Bronco toro 6.5 56

References

  1. ↑ Savona, David. Puros Indios Changes Name, Will Cut Sizes. Cigar Insider, Vol. 12, No. 23, 4 Dec 2007, pg. 6.
  2. ↑ Puros Indios Becomes Reyes Family Cigar CigarWeekly.com 30 Nov 2007. Last accessed 5/12/2008.,
  3. 1 2 3 4 Reyes Family Cigars Announces Launch of New Brands Premier and Classic. Top25Cigar.com. June 10, 2008. Last accessed 6/26/08
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