Cohiba Behike BHK 52 Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Tuesday 20 July, 2010 by Thomas

A cigar that every aficionado, and at least everyone who enjoys cigars should try and judge for themselves. Okay, the presentation is perfection in a cigar, setting the bar for construction and size. The draw was easy and the aroma spicy and tobacco-listic (if that is a word!)!

Initially there was a hint of nuttiness and light peppers, and exceptionally smooth. It tasted, for me, surprisingly light in strength and medium in body, having the same blandness as a Robusto T with hardly any bitterness, with smoke enough to satisfy your average cigar smoke lover, not too much to overwhelm a room.

The middle portion brought out a roasted, toasty caramel flavour, hints of cedar, and peppers increasing slightly, while maintaining that super smooth kick. However towards the final 1/3 the flavours did intensify becoming more medium to full bodied (for me at least!), bringing out hints of fruitiness, nutty almonds, sweetness, and a thicker smoke. Yet the stick did leave my mouth rather dry and salty.

As for the ash, it did start off smooth with some flakiness, but toward the middle and end portion of the stick becoming increasingly flaky and powdery. Hallmarks of a well aged blend? It did last for 1 1/2 inches before falling, with a mixture of dark grey ash coupled with stripes of black. A little toothy, levelling off halfway through.

I did smoke this cigar on an empty stomach, with freshly brewed coffee! A fine cigar, yet not sure whether the price is right. Be that as it may, I am by no uncertain terms an expert in taste, and still see myself as a novice when it comes to appreciating a ultra premium cigars. I am afraid that you are just going to have to try it out yourself and see what the fuss is all about!