The first part of this match up and weigh-in of the challenge can be seen at, PART 1, Centurion
The second challenger competed on day two, so the referee could have a fresh palate. To recap: BHK52, 4 3/4" x 52, TEU AGO 10.
The construction of the BHK52 was superb, a velvety wrapper that had very light veins and zero medium veins crossing the surface of the wrapper. The construction was excellent and showed no hard or soft spots throughout, only a nice firm spring with each light squeeze. Upon smelling the wrapper itself, it gave off a scent of barnyard and hay. Upon smelling the foot, more scents of barnyard earth, and fresh wet hay were present. After clipping the pigtail head, and sampling a pre-draw, there were additional notes of almond and cream that complimented the barnyard flavors. The price of this fighter is around $28-38 and higher depending.
After careful toasting of the foot with my soft flame, the Behike was lit and I got my first draws from this contender. I was greeted with a light and elegant smoke that danced around leaving light notes of earth, barnyard and a hint of black pepper.
The draw from this Behike was spot-on, and offered just the right amount of resistance. After the first inch, the cigar settled in and offered a glimpse to the flavors that were to come. Light, elegant smoke with a prominent flavor of earth and barnyard, with hints of almond and black pepper on the finish.
The burn was perfect as the Behike began to show some hints of sweetness and honey from time to time, it was very balanced for such a young fighter.
The flavors continued, I would still say the smoke was complex but subtle as the notes danced about on the palate. As the cigar got into its sweet spot, more honey notes came through and the smoke became more creamy on the finish.
About the half-way point the honey and almond undertones started to disappear and hints of dry cocoa began to show through. The smoke became even more creamy on the finish and left a nice aftertaste on the palate.
The draw continued to be perfect and the peppery ash held strong well past the half-way point as the smoke became more medium bodied. It takes you on a pleasant journey, rather than a roller coaster.
This contender was not going down without a fight, even after removing its belt, the ash continued to hold strong and offer new flavors of leather and cocoa while maintaining the earthy prominent notes, still very nice.
Eventually gravity won as the ash fell on me as I was drawing in more complex flavors that left a more robust, but not harsh or bitter, finish to this smoke.
The Behike quickly got back into its rhythm and got its final stride, leaving me with a perfect burn, wonderful flavors of earth, cocoa, and honey with a creamy finish that lasted for a pleasant amount of time after letting the cigar peacefully die.
Verdict of the Challenge:
Although their may have been some hints of undertones that were similar, sweetness and honey, and both relatively complex in their own element. I would have to say that these two cigars are worlds apart.
The pepper and spice are a completely different animal between the two, the flavors are completely down different spectrum's and the finish and experience are night and day.
Decision: No contest, they are not similar.
Kind Regards,
TG
The second challenger competed on day two, so the referee could have a fresh palate. To recap: BHK52, 4 3/4" x 52, TEU AGO 10.
The construction of the BHK52 was superb, a velvety wrapper that had very light veins and zero medium veins crossing the surface of the wrapper. The construction was excellent and showed no hard or soft spots throughout, only a nice firm spring with each light squeeze. Upon smelling the wrapper itself, it gave off a scent of barnyard and hay. Upon smelling the foot, more scents of barnyard earth, and fresh wet hay were present. After clipping the pigtail head, and sampling a pre-draw, there were additional notes of almond and cream that complimented the barnyard flavors. The price of this fighter is around $28-38 and higher depending.
After careful toasting of the foot with my soft flame, the Behike was lit and I got my first draws from this contender. I was greeted with a light and elegant smoke that danced around leaving light notes of earth, barnyard and a hint of black pepper.
The draw from this Behike was spot-on, and offered just the right amount of resistance. After the first inch, the cigar settled in and offered a glimpse to the flavors that were to come. Light, elegant smoke with a prominent flavor of earth and barnyard, with hints of almond and black pepper on the finish.
The burn was perfect as the Behike began to show some hints of sweetness and honey from time to time, it was very balanced for such a young fighter.
The flavors continued, I would still say the smoke was complex but subtle as the notes danced about on the palate. As the cigar got into its sweet spot, more honey notes came through and the smoke became more creamy on the finish.
About the half-way point the honey and almond undertones started to disappear and hints of dry cocoa began to show through. The smoke became even more creamy on the finish and left a nice aftertaste on the palate.
The draw continued to be perfect and the peppery ash held strong well past the half-way point as the smoke became more medium bodied. It takes you on a pleasant journey, rather than a roller coaster.
This contender was not going down without a fight, even after removing its belt, the ash continued to hold strong and offer new flavors of leather and cocoa while maintaining the earthy prominent notes, still very nice.
Eventually gravity won as the ash fell on me as I was drawing in more complex flavors that left a more robust, but not harsh or bitter, finish to this smoke.
The Behike quickly got back into its rhythm and got its final stride, leaving me with a perfect burn, wonderful flavors of earth, cocoa, and honey with a creamy finish that lasted for a pleasant amount of time after letting the cigar peacefully die.
Verdict of the Challenge:
Although their may have been some hints of undertones that were similar, sweetness and honey, and both relatively complex in their own element. I would have to say that these two cigars are worlds apart.
The pepper and spice are a completely different animal between the two, the flavors are completely down different spectrum's and the finish and experience are night and day.
Decision: No contest, they are not similar.
Kind Regards,
TG
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