Cohiba Behike 54

[jerseyjay]

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Back at the beginning of FEB2011, I kicked off the Cigar Photography blog with few Cohiba Behike 54 photographs and I promised to come back to this cigar in June. The time has come ! I wanted this 5 pack to sit for at least 6 months to get recommended rest. Box Date is JUN2010, it was added to my collection back in DEC2010 and it was pulled out in JUN2011. In addition, my son turned 1 at the beginning of June and I wanted to celebrate his birthday with something different. Cohiba Behike was selected to be that lucky specimen. Enough of the history !


In visual appearance department, Cohiba Behike is definitely an attractive cigar. A very unique band and carefully applied pigtail add that extra umph to the overall package. Although there were some visible seams and veins, I was laser focused on the band and overall presentation. The cigar was rolled very well without any noticeable soft / hard spots. Draw was slightly snug for my preference but I did notice improvement with time. As for as burn goes, I was not impressed. I can appreciate the fact that we are smoking hand-made products but I have smoked many cigars at fraction of the cost which were razor-sharp. Cohiba Behike was far from it. It had its ups and downs, burned straight, then went wavy, then corrected itself, then back to wavy, etc. In flavor department, definitely spice from the beginning to finish with a peak in the middle. I was able to extract woody, earthy, and slightly chocolaty notes throughout the experience. Creamy in texture smoke was very limited up front but increased in volume with time.


Now, one will probably ask the obvious – Is it worth the price tag of $40 ?. In my personal and humble opinion, no ! I pulled the cigar out of the box with extremely high expectation and at the end, I was left disappointed. Did it burn ok ? Tasted ok ? Looked ok ? Absolutely Yes ! Did it delivery 4 times the experience of $10 cigar ? Absolutely Not ! I have split the box with a friend and unfortunately his experience was the same. I poked around the net and found mixed feedback. Some swear by it, some are aligned with my thoughts. Clearly I’m not the only one. I’m glad I still have 4 left and I plan on smoking them to recognize my son’s birthdays. I would recommend trying at least 1-2 Cohiba Behikes but I would certainly not chase a box.

Construction > Great
Burn > Decent
Enjoy > Yes
Recommend > Yes
Buy > Couple singles (* N/A in USA *)

 

[KPP]

I smoked my 1st BHK 54 on Saturday after receiving the fake one that same day. Figured I had it out for pics, so might as well...

My experience was much different. Burn was great....not "razor sharp" but I didn't need to correct it at all....

I thought the cigar itself was outstanding. The subtlety of a Siglo IV, yet backed with the strength of an amped up CoRo. Definitely picked up a considerable amount of Citrus and Chocolate....

One of the absolute best smokes I'd had to date....and still so, so young (TEU 2010 code).

Hopefully you have better luck with your next go at it.

Awesome pics by the way!

 

[wilfredsimpson]

I have loved the Behike's that I have smoked. Like KPP said, smooth, full of flavour, but still has a full body and strength.

However, I noticed the $40 pricetag. I have the luxury of being able to go to Cuba, and I was able to have mine for $20. At that price, I definitely think they are worth the smoke. But $40? Not sure. Think it is time to smoke another while I ponder that question...

 

[ninjafox99]

thanks for the review and great pics (as usual)!

 

[orangedog]

that third pic is incredible.

 

[scottYDucati]

Ya it is. You took some awesome pictures. Had to have the third one though. Nice review. Personally the 56 is my fav of the bunch. Try out the other sizes.

that third pic is incredible.

 

[blessednxs65]

Nice pics and review.

I think I am going to cry now.


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[KPP]

However, I noticed the $40 pricetag. I have the luxury of being able to go to Cuba, and I was able to have mine for $20. At that price, I definitely think they are worth the smoke. But $40? Not sure. Think it is time to smoke another while I ponder that question...

I agree....there's no ignoring the price tag on this stick.

Is it justifiable? I don't know, probably not seeing as what you end up with is a pile of ash when its all said and done......BUT.....hopefully, at the very least, an awesome memory/experience to keep & share....

Comparatively speaking pricewise (or close anyway), I smoked a Padron 80th Maduro the weekend prior.....and the BHK 54 was EASILY worth the extra $8-10 (blew the 80th out of the water IMO). But for my $$, the 80th wasn't worth the $30 price tag, so take that for what it's worth.

Either way, I thought the BHK 54 was fantastic and am glad I have some more to smoke, and some to age.

 

[cmhicksusmc]

amazing smoke aside from the price tag I think it's a very limited special occasion burner. I often dream of these and imagine one day going to laguita and picking one up off the shelf. The siglo III is a close second in the cc department for me.

 

[maverickdrinker]

my favorite of the three. fantastic pictures. thanks for sharing.

 

[jerseyjay]

I smoked my 1st BHK 54 on Saturday after receiving the fake one that same day. Figured I had it out for pics, so might as well...

My experience was much different. Burn was great....not "razor sharp" but I didn't need to correct it at all....

I thought the cigar itself was outstanding. The subtlety of a Siglo IV, yet backed with the strength of an amped up CoRo. Definitely picked up a considerable amount of Citrus and Chocolate....

One of the absolute best smokes I'd had to date....and still so, so young (TEU 2010 code).

Hopefully you have better luck with your next go at it.

Awesome pics by the way!

Thanks ! I have the same box code TEU2010. Will report back again in 12 months

However, I noticed the $40 pricetag. I have the luxury of being able to go to Cuba, and I was able to have mine for $20. At that price, I definitely think they are worth the smoke. But $40? Not sure. Think it is time to smoke another while I ponder that question...

Nice. For $20 this would be a no brainer. Were they available for $20 at local LCDH ?

thanks for the review and great pics (as usual)!

Thanks ! Much appreciated.

that third pic is incredible.

One of my favorite of the bunch as well.

Ya it is. You took some awesome pictures. Had to have the third one though. Nice review. Personally the 56 is my fav of the bunch. Try out the other sizes.

Eventually I would like to try 52 / 56 as well. There is definitely a lot of mixed feedback on favorite Behike vitolas.

I think I am going to cry now.

Why ? Nothing to cry about. Go spark a stogie !

amazing smoke aside from the price tag I think it's a very limited special occasion burner. I often dream of these and imagine one day going to laguita and picking one up off the shelf. The siglo III is a close second in the cc department for me.

Cool. Believe it or not, I smoked Monte Petit Edmundo and enjoyed it a lot more than Behike. Go figure !

my favorite of the three. fantastic pictures. thanks for sharing.

Thanks, bud !

 

[blessednxs65]

The tears are tears of wishing I had access to these. The genuine article.


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