Description
The Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe Maduro is a 6 1/2 x 43 lonsdale under a dark Connecticut broadleaf maduro wrapper, filled and bound with Dominican tobacco. Think of it as the dark-wrapped twin of the Curly Head Deluxe, a slim everyday Fuente.
What It Tastes Like
In a January 2021 article, Cigar Aficionado said it rarely or never scores Curly Heads, and we could not find a score from the magazine for this cigar. JR Cigar describes nutty flavors with light spice; Neptune Cigar lists coffee, vanilla and sweetness. An older independent review is harsh: StogieReview gave it 67.5 of 100 in a 2006 post, liking early coffee but faulting a tight draw and a bitter finish near the band.
Who It’s For
- Broadleaf lovers who want a dark wrapper without a fat ring gauge.
- Lonsdale fans after a long, narrow smoke.
- Curly Head Deluxe regulars who want to compare a maduro leaf against the shade one.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Rolled by Arturo Fuente in the Dominican Republic
- Maduro broadleaf on a narrow 43 ring
- Retail strength ratings stay mild to medium
Cons
- Cigar Aficionado seldom scores Curly Heads, and a 2006 blog review was negative
- Not all long filler, per Cigar Aficionado’s 2021 report and Fuente’s medium-filler listing
Where the Curly Head Fits
Fuente’s site shows the Curly Head and Curly Head Deluxe side by side at one 6 1/2 x 43 size, saying fans have relied on the Deluxe for decades. Fuente’s text describes the shade version; JR Cigar and Neptune Cigar list this one in Connecticut broadleaf or Connecticut maduro.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe Natural: this exact Deluxe frame, finished in Connecticut shade per Fuente.
- Arturo Fuente Curly Head Natural: the plain Curly Head, given the identical 6 1/2 x 43 dimensions on Fuente’s site.
- Arturo Fuente Especiales Emperador Natural: a thicker 7 x 52 Ecuador Habano cigar from Fuente’s medium-filler group.
Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe Maduro FAQ
Is the Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe Maduro a strong cigar?
No. JR Cigar rates it mellow to medium, and Neptune Cigar calls this maduro medium.
What are the Curly Head Deluxe Maduro’s dimensions?
Fuente’s website lists it at 6 1/2 x 43; JR Cigar’s listing shows a 44 ring.
What kind of filler does the Curly Head Deluxe Maduro use?
Sources describe it differently. A January 2021 Cigar Aficionado report groups Curly Heads with Fuente’s short-filler cigars; Fuente’s website files them on its medium-filler page; Cigars International calls the blend Cuban-sandwich style.
Does the Curly Head Deluxe belong to the Gran Reserva series?
No. Cigars International states the Curly Head sits outside Gran Reserva, and Fuente’s Gran Reserva page leaves it off.
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Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Dominican |
| Filler | Dominican |
| Length | 6 1/2" |
| Gauge | 43 |
