My first Fuente curly head. For $2.25/smoke, this is an awesome value. I'd go best cigar under $3 easy.

The cigar is not pretty, and the one I pulled had a couple of heavy veins in the wrapper. I didn't know if this would affect the burn, but it did not. Actually, other than the veins, the maduro wrap was a beautiful light chocolate with a slight sheen.

The curly head started to get wrinkled about 1/2 way through, but other than that, the cigar was firm, but not hard, and seemed to be built well. The draw was good. The cigar had a slight uneven burn up and down the whole stick. Light smoke volume.

I was wowed with the flavor of the cigar. Initially, the wrapper, being maduro, was a touch sweet. Not unpleasantly so, and I was very pleased by the taste. Upon lighting the cigar, I immediately got vanilla, caramel, and a light cafe au lait vibe. This is a mild to mild-medium bodied cigar.

Certain spots, about 1/4 the way in, had a bit of pepper spice, which was welcome to break it up. About 1/4 from the end, the cigar got spicier, but never got hot. I would have smoked until I burned a finger, but I had some work to do, so I had to toss it out as the flavor was getting more diverse.

No downsides at all for this smoke- an everyday pleasurable smoke that goes on my short list for now. I'd like to get that smoke in a robusto, if it is available. With a bigger smoke, I would imagine the flavor would increase, as well as the smoke volume.

Excellent review. This board's snobbier contigent - I might include myself in that - would regard the curly head as somehow belonging to a lower plane of cigar. However, you really took your time with this smoke and appreciated all the nuances. I have to admit, I dismissed this cigar out of hand, but now I'll have to go back and take a second look. Thank you.

Absolutely, Scott.

Tasting cigars is more artful than tasting wine, for me, anyway. You have to let your tongue, eyes, nose, and brain imbibe the whole experience.

That is a very good review. I wish I could review like that. I have found the Curly Head and Curly Head Deluxe to be very good cigars for the money. But, I am not in the snobbier contigent, I am a correctional officer and a harley rider. But I would never tell anyone I was on submarines for 7 years...... .that would really put me at the bottom.....lol. Very good review Willie.

I tried the curley headmyself after seeing it in an internet special. I liked the smoke, the draw was very good and it held burned very evenly. I only wish it came in a bigger ring gauge. I have to agree for the money it is a good smoke

The curly head was a good experience for me too. Hey guys 'am new on this board and I need some education. I've always stuck to Naturals or Maduros. Does anyone know anything about Corojos. I am been offered some and I'll like to know more about them (taste wise).