Curly Head Deluxe...

Remo · 08-28-2016, 09:24 AM

Any of you guys AF Curly Head smokers? Looking for a tasty cheap box and these have some good reviews. Thoughts?

borndead1 · 08-28-2016, 10:15 AM

It has been many years since I had one, but they weren't bad when I smoked them.

T.G · 08-28-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by borndead1

It has been many years since I had one, but they weren't bad when I smoked them.

This is my recollection also, not bad, but not good either. Really one-dimensional and kind of boring. Was just kind of "there".

To be honest with you though Mike, if it were me, at $100 for a box of 40 AF Curly Heads, I'd shell out the 30-cents more per cigar to get a a box of 25 JR Ultimates Petite Coronas or Petite Cetros for $70. Long filler, choice of wrappers, just a better cigar IMO all the way around. Not quite as big a cigar, but being long filler, it'll burn just as long or longer. If I wanted short and disposable, JR Habanitos @ $35 for a box of 24 can't be beat.

T.G · 08-28-2016, 11:14 AM

Awwh crap.... I just noticed you asked about Curly Head Deluxe, which is the long filler cheapie from Fuente.

What I recall is that they were certainly better than the short fill Curly Heads, kind of had a bit of that "Fuente flavor", certainly no 858 or "green band" (Cuban Corona, Chateau, Exquisito, etc) Fuente though. In the end though, I was disappointed because for 2/3 the cost of the 858 or "green band", they were less than half the cigar. There was a huge difference between those two levels.

So, for the money, I'd still go with the JR Ultimates, or step up to the other Fuentes. I guess it's all about what you like, I don't smoke just to smoke, I'm after flavor and if I wanted a bargain, the Exquisitos at $2/stick or the Ultimates Habanitos at $1.40/cigar are both insane little flavor bombs.

Remo · 08-28-2016, 11:21 AM

I'll take a look Adam, thanks. Looking for a good fishing smoke that still tastes good.

Steve · 08-28-2016, 09:35 PM

Not a bad "dog walking" smoke. There are better, but I have enjoyed a few of these during our 3 mile nightly strolls to check the pee-mail.

oldforge · 08-29-2016, 05:47 PM

Exquisitos are a _much_ better choice imho--and they will last long enough for a dog walk.

jjirons69 · 08-30-2016, 07:31 AM

Used to smoke a lot of the CHD maduros years ago. They were cheap and they fit the bill for being tossed around in a boat or fighting the steering wheel on a lawnmower. I liked the flavor of them. Deep in my brain I just knew they were clippings from Opus X and Fuente Hemingways. I just knew it.

Steve · 08-30-2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jjirons69

Used to smoke a lot of the CHD maduros years ago. They were cheap and they fit the bill for being tossed around in a boat or fighting the steering wheel on a lawnmower. I liked the flavor of them. Deep in my brain I just knew they were clippings from Opus X and Fuente Hemingways. I just knew it.

Zeavran1 · 09-28-2016, 10:09 PM

CHD was the first cigar I ever bought. Had good flavor when I was a new smoker. Probably a great yardwork smoke for me now. Maybe I'll pick one up for old times sake.

bmayyy · 10-04-2016, 08:20 AM

Mediocre smoke at best, I think it will be a fine fishing smoke.

longknocker · 10-04-2016, 08:32 AM

I Never Liked The Curly Heads, Even When I Just Started Smoking Cigars & Didn't Know Any Better!

. I Do Like The JR Ultimates, Though. IMO, I Would Buy Them, Or Better, Still, Stay With The Real Thing, "Fuentes"!

Why Smoke A "Cheap Stick" If It Doesn't Taste Good???

Flynnster · 10-04-2016, 07:16 PM

For a regular, who cares if I don't finish it, they are some of my favorites. A step up from the regular curly heads, which I also don't mind.

08-28-2016, 09:24 AM	#1
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Curly Head Deluxe... Any of you guys AF Curly Head smokers? Looking for a tasty cheap box and these have some good reviews. Thoughts? __________________

08-28-2016, 10:15 AM	#2
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,344 Trading: (7)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... It has been many years since I had one, but they weren't bad when I smoked them. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

08-28-2016, 11:14 AM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... Awwh crap.... I just noticed you asked about Curly Head Deluxe, which is the long filler cheapie from Fuente. What I recall is that they were certainly better than the short fill Curly Heads, kind of had a bit of that "Fuente flavor", certainly no 858 or "green band" (Cuban Corona, Chateau, Exquisito, etc) Fuente though. In the end though, I was disappointed because for 2/3 the cost of the 858 or "green band", they were less than half the cigar. There was a huge difference between those two levels. So, for the money, I'd still go with the JR Ultimates, or step up to the other Fuentes. I guess it's all about what you like, I don't smoke just to smoke, I'm after flavor and if I wanted a bargain, the Exquisitos at $2/stick or the Ultimates Habanitos at $1.40/cigar are both insane little flavor bombs.

08-28-2016, 11:21 AM	#5
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... I'll take a look Adam, thanks. Looking for a good fishing smoke that still tastes good. __________________

08-28-2016, 09:35 PM	#6
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... Not a bad "dog walking" smoke. There are better, but I have enjoyed a few of these during our 3 mile nightly strolls to check the pee-mail. __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

08-29-2016, 05:47 PM	#7
oldforge Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Porcupine Quillage, CT Posts: 248 Trading: (0)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... Exquisitos are a _much_ better choice imho--and they will last long enough for a dog walk.

08-30-2016, 07:31 AM	#8
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... Used to smoke a lot of the CHD maduros years ago. They were cheap and they fit the bill for being tossed around in a boat or fighting the steering wheel on a lawnmower. I liked the flavor of them. Deep in my brain I just knew they were clippings from Opus X and Fuente Hemingways. I just knew it. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

09-28-2016, 10:09 PM	#10
Zeavran1 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2016 First Name: Rich Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 142 Trading: (0)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... CHD was the first cigar I ever bought. Had good flavor when I was a new smoker. Probably a great yardwork smoke for me now. Maybe I'll pick one up for old times sake.

10-04-2016, 08:20 AM	#11
bmayyy Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 39 Trading: (0)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... Mediocre smoke at best, I think it will be a fine fishing smoke.

10-04-2016, 08:32 AM	#12
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... I Never Liked The Curly Heads, Even When I Just Started Smoking Cigars & Didn't Know Any Better!. I Do Like The JR Ultimates, Though. IMO, I Would Buy Them, Or Better, Still, Stay With The Real Thing, "Fuentes"! Why Smoke A "Cheap Stick" If It Doesn't Taste Good???

10-04-2016, 07:16 PM	#13
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Curly Head Deluxe... For a regular, who cares if I don't finish it, they are some of my favorites. A step up from the regular curly heads, which I also don't mind.