Cohiba Behike BHK 52 Cigar - 1 Single

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Description Ref # CO1702

Length: 4 3/4"
Ring Gauge: 52
Strength: Full

Packaging: 1 Single Cigar
Vitola: Robusto
Smoking Time: 45 Minutes

COHIBA

Cohiba is the flagship brand of Habanos. 

It was created in 1966 for President Fidel Castro himself and was made at the then top secret, but now world famous, El LLaguito factory. At first, it was only seen outside Cuba as gifts for heads of state and visiting diplomats. 

Since 1982 Cohiba has been available in limited quantities to the open market. 

The name is an ancient Taino Indian word for the bunches of tobacco leaves that Columbus first saw being smoked by the original inhabitants of Cuba - the earliest known form of a Habano. 

The leaves for Cohiba are the "selection of selection" from the 5 finest Vegas de Primera in San Juan y Martinez and San Luis districts of the Vuelta Abajo zone. 

Uniquely amongst Habanos up to three of Cohiba's filler leaves , the seco, ligero and the rare medio tiempo, undergo an additional fermentation in barrels. This unique process produces a special aroma and flavour you will only find in Cohiba. 

BEHIKE BHK 52 - 'VOTED BEST CIGAR OF 2010' by Cigar Aficionado. Rating: 97

The Linea BHK swept all before it when the three sizes were introduced in 2010, and yet it was the smallest, the BHK 52, that was awarded the prestigious Cigar Aficionado "Cigar of the Year" in the same year. A stunning and unique taste from Havana. 

The Linea BHK cigars include two extremely rare and exceptional leaves from Cuba, the very top two leaves which are found on the sungrown plants. These leaves are known as "Medio Tiempo" and have a much higher concentration of oil. 

The Vegueros began separating Medio Tiempo leaves during the harvest (when they could find it), processing and aging medio tiempo separately. When it was ready, they began using it in the blending room, and now it’s one of six leaves that go into all Behike BHK cigars. 

Mitchell recommendsBehikes have a limited annual production so when they are gone - that’s it for the year. That makes them a candidate for laying down, maturing and collecting and many customers are already making 10 year plans for laying down a quantity of BHK’s annually.

Tasting Notes

The BHK’s have a different blend to the 40th anniversary Behikes (aged 5 years) as well as an extra Medio tiempo filler leaf which will give the cigar a very distinct flavour characteristic as this is a dark leaf from the top of the plant.

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97/100

"...The shortish, fat smoke, made with an artful pigtail and clad in gorgeous Colorado wrapper of reddish brown, is a phenomenally rich, delicious smoke that more than lives up to the reputation of cigars with the name Cohiba..."

 

CIGAR AFICIONADO

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by Austin on Saturday 24 March, 2018
A very good, delicious cigar yes.. but just not worth the enormous price. There are many other Havana cigars that can be just as good in their own ways (if you select from a good box) for a third or even a quarter of the price of one of these. As good as the Behikes can be they just arent amazing enough to be worth smoking £80-£90 per cigar. Half of it is just clever marketing to very wealthy cigar smokers with more money than sense.
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by Staff on Friday 09 December, 2016
These are unquestionably one of the best cigars on the planet; The famed cohiba blend with the addition of the rare and highly sought after Medio Tiempo leaf. These small leaves from the top of the plant give the cigar a uniquely rich and full bodied flavour that you won’t find in any other cigar. They’re getting increasingly rare, so they aren’t exactly cheap, but if you’re looking for a “Treat Yo-self” cigar, then I can’t think of a better choice.
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by max on Thursday 02 April, 2015
A nice, easy smoke, burns slow and evenly, I was expecting a little more flavour, but generally a pleasant smoke. Definitely suitable for summer days with a Speyside Scotch.
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by Staff on Friday 16 May, 2014
The Behike 52 is unquestionably one of my favourite cigars. Its perfect wrapper -finished with a twist for added elegance - and enticing aroma let you know you're in for something special before it's even lit. Once burning, the rare Medio Tiempo leaf makes itself apparent very quickly. The size and location of Medio Tiempo means it is highly concentrated with tobacco oils and natural sugars. The result is a very uniquely tasting cigar: powerful, yet smooth and sweet. I always think "Spice and Caramel" when smoking one. This naturally intensifies as the cigar is smoked, but never becomes too overwhelming. They are classed as full bodied cigars, but the flavours are so perfectly balanced I would never hesitate to recommend these to newbies and aficionados alike! -Calum Turmeaus Chester
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by Simon on Wednesday 14 May, 2014
I am a massive fan of the BHK52. I find it smooth, creamy, mild-to-medium. A thoroughly enjoyable smoke that can last around an hour on average. Yet to try it's bigger brothers (54 & 56), but for now this one is a firm favourite of mine for the ultimate treat! Purchased a 10 box last year, dated OCT 2012 and was extremely happy. I think I've only 2 left from the box now. Drink wise I find a sweet liquor complements the subtle flavours well. 5-Star rating from me, all day long! :)
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