Arturo Fuente Curly Head

Good cigar for the price

reading the reviews reminded me that I might have some of these left from a couple of years ago. I did. I lit up one which I stuck w/ for five minutes; another for three. I bought these when they came in boxes of 40. For the less $ one could have bundle long-fillers such as Palma Real. Why do they bother to put this in a box? Bits of tobacco in one's mouth as one struggles to pull enough smoke out of...

then these are for you. If not these are marginal at best short filler crap with a name that skus even the most experienced smokers opinion of this cigar. Only smoke if free.

I travel to DR and have really gotten to like Arturo Fuente cigars. I discovered that the curly heads are great cigars for my afternoon work breaks. They go great with a small glass of whiskey on the side after dinner in the summer time.

Bought one of these for $2.75 - something to smoke while I shortened the lawn. I thought it was a nice smoke. Exceptional ? no, but it was definately pleasant. nice mellow flavor, tons of smoke, burned nice. Something different to add to the rotation..

Not the bast lookimg cigar but for the price I
can live with it. A good DR cigar for the price.
Draw on some of them is a bit hard. Good taste. A good 30 to 45 min. cigar.

This cigar impressed the hell out of me. For $1.99, I got possibly the most unadorned, rugged looking cigar I’ve ever smoked. This was roughly a Churchill size smoke with a nutty flavor, smooth texture and sweetness to the aroma. There was nothing harsh about it and it may have just become my favorite medium, mild cigar. I was expecting cardboard. I got something more. With a spongy but resilient construction I have no complaints. It smoked down to the last inch without inconsistency.

My first full box of cigars were curly heads, and I loved them! For the price this is perhaps the best cigar you can find. I only have six left in my humidor and WILL be buying another box in the future.

Low expectations and price made the experience. I'll definitely get a box for the casual midday smoke.

This is one of my favorite daily smokes. I smoke it when I'm just hanging out around my place. Nothing special, but if you're willing to buy a box, you can't go wrong with the value.

At less than $2 what more can you ask for?

Very good value for what it is. Mild smoke that you can hand out to newbies.

After a friend gave me one of these, I tried this slender smoke, and will thank him again the next time I see him. "A cheap Fuente?" was my first question, but yes, indeed, it was - both. I was pleasantly surprised with the draw and burn, but he flavor was the real kicker. Mixture of nutty, woody, spicy .... and that somewhat distinctive "Fuente flavor" I have grown to appreciate. My neighbor even complimented the aroma, and he's a rabid anti-smoker.

My biggest, and really only, complaint was the small ring size. In spite of that, I'll be very receptive to enjoying more of these. And I wouldn't be at all adverse to adding more of these to my humidor.

Unwrapped it and took a sniff. The smell was...green? Cut off a normal cap amount and got down to the taste. Very mild and disappointing. After about a third I got a slight amount of sweetness that staid till the end. A slight amount of pepper came and went. Overall not bad. I'll pick up a couple more to be sure. I'll keep it in mind for a cheap daily cigar.

Not bad for the money it costs. i understand they put the scraps from many different brand in the Fuente line in these cigars. Would explain why some from the box I have ae very good while others just plain suck. This one was ok. Familiar Fuente flavor profile. Floral and spicey a bit. bit of an uneven burn. Overall a good cigar for cutting the grass ,..

Usually I like to analzye my cigars, but this one is nasty it smokes like a Philly blunt. Not worth even the 2$ that I paid for it.

Your not going to find a better cigar thats around the $2 range. Period. Tastes like any other fuente...awesome.

This was one of my first box purchases many years ago as I was beginning my journey into cigar "afficianadodum" Looking back it was a good beginners cigar--Respected name, cheap, mild, cheap and did I mention cheap. Nothing overly excitting about this stick. Not pretty to look at, but holds together nicely while smoked. Decent burn, good draw, and ok flavor that can push right up next to being bitter at times without quite getting there. A good cigar to try and it will fill your humidor at a reasonable price, but dont expect it to be that special treat for a special occasion.

I had no expectations for this little cheapy. It was ugly, veiny and looked like something that was either put together by a 6 year old or extruded from a nozzle. But the taste was actually pretty darn good, especially for a short filler cigar. It had a sweetness to the cap that almost seemed added, although I haven't seen anything about this being sweetened. I smoked it with a medium bodied german wheat beer that nicely complemented the mildness of the cigar. Sadly, when the beer was done the cigar didn't fare well on its own and finished off with some bitterness. The ash constantly flaked off and got on my shirt. Overall the cigar had very little complexity but was perfect for a light smoke with a beer and a buddy. I wouldn't definitely get another and tryout more of A.Fuente's line

I have tried the Curly Head without the band versus the Deluxe which comes with a band that says Arturo Fuente Special. This one is outstanding except for the construction. You can really taste the premium tobacco from the high end Hemingway, Don Carlos, and Opus lines in there. Unfortunately, it is made from the medium filler clippings of those cigars. Whereas, the non deluxe is made of short filler so even more messy.

A friend of mine swears that the Curly Heads are great but I don't agree. The construction is pitiful and so are the taste and draw. Still, they are only 2$ a piece and you get what you pay for. The curly heads are filled with the waste tabacco of the best Arturo Fuente cigars. That expalins the poor construction but not the taste.

I tried a few of these recently and just never got into them. They look very nice and are pretty well constructed. Nothing wrong with the burn. They just taste funny. There's a mellow dryness at times that turns sour, then a richness that turns bitter, then some spice that doesn't mesh... It's all just a mess really. Not recommended.

Just that...mediocre. For $2 and change, it's not terrible, per se, but 2/3 into it I kicked it because I was bored and tired of the somewhat stark flavor.

Had the buddy over for the Solstice celebration. Lit a fire in the outdoor fire pit, opened some beers and picked this Curly Head because it was cheap and I didn’t have high expectations for it. In other words, it was cold as hell outside and I didn’t know how long we would be able to stave off the hypothermia. Well we stuck it out and I only lost the tiniest bit of flesh on my pinky toe. This isn’t a bad cigar. Yeah, sure, the construction is not so spectacular, but it tastes just fine, creamy and mild spice mingling with sweet sweet tobacco. It’s a bit of a soft stick. I can’t fairly say how it burned. I sat it down in a little snow ash tray like a nitwit when I went in for another beer, thus the burn was effected by wetness. Duh. We marked the shortest day of the year at any rate. Fine time, fine beer and fine Curly Head. Too bad about my poor little curly toe.

This under-$3 smoke performed well, with an easy light and even burn. It had a decent appearance, with a creamy yellowish wrapper, but with many veins. It is mild, with a tangy palate. Its light smoke draws easily, and has a short finish. This is definitely the lower end of the Fuente spectrum, but a genuine Fuente nontheless.

This wasn't a good smoke. Taste was off and you could tell they were using the clippings from Fuente's lower line of cigars. The Curly Head Deluxe is a different story. Great smoke with a strong hint of mocha in the beginning, evening out to a rich creamy smoke. You can tell the Deluxe is made from the clippings of the Hemmingway, 8-5-8, and the Opus. If your a true Fuente fan you will appreciate this cigar.

In a pinch this is a good cheap smoke. Not very complex.

This is a great smoke and certainly rivals many 5-6 dollar cigars. Great draw and smoke. Excellent mild flavor. My only complaint is the construction. It frequently leaves pieces in your mouth. This is to be expected as it is called Curly Head for a reason: made up of mostly leftovers from the Grand Reserve. Still a great deal.

I like mild cigars and I picked this up because it was A. Fuente and was inexpensive. I lit it up in the cigar shop and the draw was tight and the wrapper came loose at the tip a little, so the shopkeeper gave me another. It drew better but still a little tight, but otheriwse what an enjoyable smoke! The Cameroon wrapper really did it for me, giving a slightly sweet tase. The smoke was mild but a little spicy. Burn well and pretty even. I will buy again, possibly a box.

Always heard people talkin about these.Never picked one up ...looked like a cheap cigar,no band./well, I didn't know what i was missing.
These are good cigars for the price.Nice mild smoke.Good to have around for your friends and a good go to smoke.have had expensive cigars that were'nt as good as this.

I enjoyed this cigar. It didn't have a lot of flavor but the flavor it had was pleasant. It burned even and had a good draw. Mild.

I've smoked 3 from the same fiver. All are different even though they look the same. The first was bad, the second good, and the third OK but, too tart and tangy.

A solid smoking, somewhat tasty mild $2 smoke. Flavor was of slightly sweet tobacco. Finish was a bit nasty and hot. This mushy, ugly, stick (despite good storing conditions) smoked suprisingly well, It had an even burn and a solid draw producing gobs of smoke. Overall, I'd do it again for $2.

I found this cigar to be a decent mild, creamy smoke. Worth every penny of the $1.70 that I spent on it! Great for having around to give out to your less cigar-savvy friends, if for nothing else! Still not as good as a super-premuim but come on, what are you expecting at this price? Need a pretty good smoke for what you find under the cushions of your couch? Buy a curly head Fuente, you won't be disappointed.

I really enjoyed this cigar. It had a warm sweetness at the beginning and finished with a warm spicy taste. The cigar was very mild/medium throughout. I would buy a box.

I expected this to be a rather quick smoke, but i puffed and puffed and it burned slow as can be. a good smoke, a bit harsh though, flat flavor and below par construction. it was lengthy, and cheap, something when your in a ditch and need something to pull you out.

This is a decent inexpensive smoke. Plain brown wrapper with minimal veins. Average construction despite being fairly soft throughout the entire stick (despite ideal storage conditions). Prelight aroma almost nonexistent. Easy light on the shaggy foot. Good draw. Even burn throughout without the need for relights or touchups (which was unexpected given the softness). Gray-white ash and TONS of billowy white smoke. Started with mild leather and tobacco, and was fairly bland through the first half. The second half, however, introduced a pleasant cedar flavor and a very mild herbaceous note that combined with the above tobacco and leather to produce a decent flavor profile. This stick, while not extraordinarily complex or distinctive, still was enjoyable nonetheless, especially for the price. Lasted an hour and 15 minutes, and paired well with Killer Beans. Good for what it is.

Good tobacco flavor and not much else, but a decent cigar for 2 bucks.

if you are doing some thing and want to have a stick that you can put down or not nessasarily get around to scooping back up the curly head is perfect,dont get me wrong its a good smoke-for the money .the best and brightest from the bottom of the barrel if you catch my drift........

I usualy love Fuents but this one wasn't all that good. Don't get me wrong is ok for a yard gar but not a sit down for the full enjoyment of a cigar smoke. The Madie is much better. The construction was ok burned uneven all the way. Must be the rookie rollers making em. Flavor was nothing great but it was very smokable. These are just to light for me.

Age is again the savior of a mediocre. I tried one OTT and thought my mouth had turned inside out. Several months later this ain't bad.

This is a cigar with a nice flavor, and it benefits from smoking it slowly. I am told that the lonsdale shape is the easiest to roll, and that the least experienced hand rollers usually start with them. The cigars are less than uniform--some have nice construction and others do not. Slow-smoking helps smooth out the draw when it gets tight, and helps even out the wrapper when the ash starts to creep on one side. The wrapper, depending on the cigar, may flake away late in the smoke. Not consitently pretty, but consistently flavorfull. It's my everyday smoke, and on the weekend I treat myself to a Hemmingway.

I bought a box from my local tobacconist for a great price. They look pretty cool as you can see why they are called "curly heads". The draw is not so smooth at first but after a while it smooths out and becomes a good cigar. They taste like "cherry almond" almost and the wrapper is silky to the touch. It is by no means a great cigar but for the price it is well worth your try. I have had super premiums that have been worse, so give it a try. I have bought two boxes since my first try.

VERY light. Some good aroma at times. Taste was ok to less than ok. Skomed excellenty. Wrapper fells weird to the touch. For the money, Give it a try...I smoked one with a friend and he loved it. Go figure.

Only read the reviews after buying a box. Was sceptical after reading negative reviews. Was pleasentky surprised. Good burn and good draw. Average flavour. Excellent cigar for the price.

Good mild smoke...not so pretty to look at, but easily smokable. Not the best of the best, but definately good for the price.

Considering the price it really is a decent cigar. It had a tasty flavor, and a nice smell overall. I would recommend trying this just to see if it might suit you as an everyday smoke (or a wallets a bit low smoke).

This is not a good cigar. The wrapper felt dry and rough to the touch, though construction wasn't terrible, it wasn't the best - it was a tad soft and lumpy. At first, I thought these cigars would deliver because I've had good experiences with Arturo Fuente - but boy was I wrong. First of all, this cigar just tasted bad. It was bitter, harsh, and the only discerning flavour I picked out was leather. Lots of bitter, leather. The smell wasn't too bad but because of the taste, it was just a terrible smoke. It also left this horrid aftertaste. The first one I actually forced myself to finish and I thought that maybe it was a single mistake so I let the other one age a little. But smoking the second one, it was even worse than the first and I had to put it out after 1.5 inches. I had an absolutely terrible time with this smoke.

This was the first I purchased. It is a perfect cigar to try if you are thinking about smoking a cigar and do not want to spend a lot of money.

Burned uneven but I still liked the flavor nice 'Fuente' like flavor without being bready tasting. For the price it makes a solid everyday smoke to me.

Despite the low price, it's simply not worth it. The construction is poor, resulting in a very uneven burn. The flavor is just bad also.

not as good as the bottom of the line cuban,makes you wish all cigars came from cuba.not going to smoke again.

If they had put a band on it, its value would have doubled. Tasted like stale grass. My brother got these because they were the cheapest thing around.

This cigar is not bad for the price. Yes, its construction may be of low quality but its unique peppery taste and smoothness makeup for its appearance. This cigar is not meant to impress any of your friends but simply to satisfy your desire for a good smoke and in my opinion it does just that without breaking the bank.

This is the second AF cigar I have smoked so far and I'm not impressed with this one either. This one also has this metalic taste which I really don't like. I also found the construction to be a bit poor. For this price I'd rather just smoke a couple of Garcia y Vega English Coronas or something.

Short/med. filler but a great little smoke. Very tasty, worthwhile as everyday smoke. Short filler leaves it one dimensional but it's not a bad dimension. Save money by not getting who knows what kind of bundle, enjoy these instead.

I personally don't like short fillers, but this one had a decent taste and flavor for a mild smoke.
For the money, you get a good, mild, flavorful smoke.

I know its short filler but its a good value. Better than average taste for a reasonable price. Won't break the bank.

Great for the price. Midle Fuente taste and quality. Enjoy the Maduros better.

This is a fine smooth smoking cigar

A very good everyday cigar.It is inexpensive and very enjoyable.

Many soft spots, short filler.

The Curly head is a very good cigar for under $3.00. It is a good everyday smoke.

Very good value. Flavorful, smooth and very little after taste.

Good Everyday Smoke

Great Smoke for a cheaper cigar. Very mild, but flavorful.

Best overall cigar, under 3.00 plus it's a Arturo Fuente.

For the money I havent found a better cigar. Some in a box of 25 are better than others in the same box.

For the money, these are outstanding...nice and mild with even burn and a nice full bodied smoke. I recommend them

Pretty good construction, but too harsh on the finish. I would suggest only smoking half of this cigar to get the most enjoyment from it.

A very well made cigar!!Great ash
and the taste is exceptional for the
price.It can't be beat!!!!

IF CARLOS FUENTE AND CARLOS FUENTE JR WERE CIGARS.... WHICH ONE WOULD A CIGAR AFICIONADO SMOKE FIRST?
THE ANSWER IS :
THE ONE WITH THE CURLIER HEAD.

Not bad, but should have quit before the last couple of inches. It became very strong--man, did I get a buzz during the last 15 minutes or so! OK for everyday use if it can be bought cheaper than I found it ($3), but there are much better $3 smokes out

Perhaps the best cigar I've found- for the price. The Maduro Curly Head is also very good & mellow.