Comments on: Stogie Reviews: Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe Natural

By: Wits

Wits — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:35:16 +0000

I’ve been a lover of the Maduro Curly Head Deluxe for nearly a decade now, and I am smoking the last of a box that I put away in 2000. They improve with age so much so that I am really kicking myself for not putting away many more boxes back when I had the chance to buy them for under $50.

It’s unfortunate that the reviewers didn’t like them; in fact I suspect I might have a different perspective as well if I had the opportunity as they surely do to smoke high-end cigars on a regular basis. But if you get a chance to smoke one with a few years on it, I would highly recommend that you not pass it up. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

By: rosomax

rosomax — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:53:39 +0000

I agree with Patrick – this is a truly horrible cigar, and it's not worth putting the Fuente label on it. An inexpensive alternative, if one must stick with Fuente products, is the Chateau. It's a stubby Rothschild-shaped cigar with plenty of flavor and modest budget.

By: Jgarlow

Jgarlow — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:11:11 +0000

I have to agree with comment 5, 6, and 7. I work at a cigar shop that sells everything from Cohiba, Trinidads, Macanudo, Gran Habano, Alec Bradley etc. and yet I love the smoke of a A.F. curley head. For the same price I also enjoy an Oliva or a Te-amo nicaraugan blend robusto.

By: Bagoh20

Bagoh20 — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:51:04 +0000

Maybe I'm a fool, but I love them. I've smoked all level of cigars at all prices looking for what I can consistently enjoy regardless of price. I have experimented repeatedly, thinking I'm just missing something. But I keep coming back to the fact that I just enjoy these cigars the most of any at any price. The cheap price is just an amazing bonus. I've seen connoisseurs of many things fooled by cheaper and better items in blind trials. I think we sometimes train ourselves to like what is expensive. Maybe I just have a broken cigar meter, but if so, thank god for it. I hope you do too. It's a curse to need to pay a lot for something to believe it's good.

By: davidL

davidL — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:51:30 +0000

Louisianaman, I'm with you. I don't smoke the ultra expensive sticks, but I've smoked enough in the $5-6 range to know a half decent cigar. Honestly, in chasing the "sweet spot" for an affordable cigar, it's been a trail leading me back to the Curly Head Deluxe Maduro. I like the flavor, I like the aroma of the smoke, I like the price…what else is there ? The guys that say it look s rough, I've never understood the need to have a flawless cigar. It's a rolled up leaf for God's sake, just enjoy it !

By: Louisianaman

Louisianaman — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:34:04 +0000

Your guys are full of it. The curly head deluxe maduro is so popular it’s very hard to get. Your guys must smoke only the best cigars on earth and must just review the boutique brands. For the average guy outh there that can’t smoke Cohiba’s or $250.00 box of Montecristo’s, this smoke is a great buy from a FANTASTIC manufacturer. The economy sucks right now and so does your review of this fine moke.

By: Jerry @ The Stogie R

Jerry @ The Stogie R — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:15:03 +0000

Oh yeah, the Curly Head has a Cameroon wrapper…the Curly Head Deluxe has a Natural or Maduro wrapper. In case you're wondering the difference between the two smokes.

By: Jerry @ The Stogie R

Jerry @ The Stogie R — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:10:52 +0000

This is often confused but there are two Curly Heads. One is called a Curly Head which is the one I hear mostly discussed as a good budget Fuente since its rolled by apprentice rollers and with its a decent cigar for the money. Comes in boxes of 40 for $60. Its also a economical smoke I recommend for bachelor parties where a more expensive smoke wouldn't be appreciated.

Then there is this smoke, the Deluxe which is banded and comes in boxes of 25 for $45ish and as you found out it sucks.

Fuente Curly Head = Good

Fuente Curly Head Deluxe = Bad

By: JimmyB

JimmyB — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:39:05 +0000

Agreed – a really poor smoke.

By: GeorgeH

GeorgeH — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:44:45 +0000

Life is too short for bad cigars!!!!