Given the low, low, LOW price of these cigars, I was ready to be underwhelmed. I was wrong to be so quick to judge based upon price alone. I've paid three times as much, for far inferior smokes than this. The initial (pre-smoking) impression is one of a roughly made piece. And certainly, these cigars win no prizes in the beauty stakes. 'Rough and ready' is a phrase which springs easily to mind. A vieny wrapper, dark and slightly mottled. Slightly uneven at the least, and not at all waxy or oily. But firmly packed with what look to be quality leaves, rather than the floor-sweepings one might expect at this price point. But despite the tight construction, the draw, once cut, is surprisingly easy. An easy light gives way to a slow and even burn. The initial 'barnyard' aroma and taste is gone within a minute or two, thankfully. Then comes a flavour of amazingly deep complexity. Earthy and savoury, like roasted flat mushrooms, yet at the same time sweet and chocolatey. The vaguest hint of vanilla, and spice. Rich, creamy and mouth filling. The smoke billows thick, white and curly as Moses' beard. The firm ash is surprisingly light in colour, almost white. As the cigar burns slowly through, it remains cool and firm, never stodgy, soft or gooey. The flavour and aroma just keep on getting better. Richer. Deeper. And not a hint of bitterness. If it weren't for the fact that I want to sample so many others, I'd place these babies on standing order, and smoke nothing else. Read Less

I found this to be a fairly mild cigar in both flavor and strength. Great burn, great construction. A nice little sweetness like milk chocolate, and loads of tobacco and hay aroma. Would buy again. Read Less

Before I got into pipes I was a cigar guy. Now that I have a pipe as my main mode of enjoyment I still look for cigars to have on special occasions, camping or when I'm feeling a bit lazy about keeping my pipe lit. On a whim I picked up three of these sticks and I have to say I'm impressed. They are mild to medium in strength, have a great flavor with hints of oak, pepper, cedar and whiffs of sweetness now and again. The construction was great, burn was almost perfect and they won't break the bank. I've paid a lot more for worse cigars so don't let the price fool you. Read Less

Ashton ESG 24 Smell: Excellent quality tobacco High level 10/10 Taste: Excellent I enjoyed every moment without any side effects and without and Spiciness throughout the cigar, prominent flavors tobacco / cedar / a little pepper Old-fashioned delicious ceramic! 9.5 / 10 Combustion: Excellent uniform 10/10 Smoking time: 60-90 minutes. Final rating: 9.5 / 10 Highly recommend for a special occasion. Read Less

I first sampled Curly Heads in 1997 at the recommendation of a friend. Back then you could find them for under $1.00 a piece. Unfortunately, too many people discovered them and the price has steadily gone up since then. The reason is that these are made from some of the finest tobacco that Fuente uses, from scraps that are discarded as part of the rolling process. So basically you are getting a mixture of very expensive ingredients at a discount price. The only drawback is that once in a while you get a Curly Head that doesn't draw well. By squeezing the tobacco a little, up and down the cigar, this usually fixes the problem enough to enjoy it, however. Read Less

These are famously the cigars smoked by Clint Eastwood in the spaghetti westerns. There's a good reason Sergio Leone chose these for The Man with No Name. They're an Italian tradition, a rather unique cigar invented in Italy and enjoyed by common man and aristocrats alike. They're made of fermented Kentucky filler and wrapped in a stout Kentucky leaf. The Anticos are a full bodied, musty, woody and spicy smoke that has a pungent flavor and aroma. You can cut them in half and enjoy two half hour smokes, or just smoke the whole thing (my favorite way to enjoy them). They're dry aged, no need for a humidor. A good, strong smoke with a stank that will ensure you have some quiet alone time to enjoy it. Read Less

I am mainly a pipe smoker. I decided to try a couple of these for a change of pace and was pleasantly surprised how smooth these were. I'm not switching over to cigars by any means but I will be ordering some of these and probably getting a small humidor in the near future. I would recommend them to others interested in trying cigars. They are so much better than the bargain brands I have tried in the past. Read Less