Comparing Cohibas and Montes
- Thread starter tylernim
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the 520 on the monte end for sure. I probably take OR Behike over 1966, but recently behikes especially 52's have been pretty meh imo. and if you are taking recent behikes than definitely the 1966.
A relative newb's experience - take it for what it is - only smoking three years and still a long way to go to get an educated palate.
I have a box of Behike 54's (Dec 11) and a box of 1966's (Mar 12) in the cooler - having only smoked one of each so far - I preferred the Behike over the 1966 - not saying it was bad, just not great, maybe I had high expectations, maybe just had a bad stick (remember, it is only one I smoked).
I smoked a Yolanda Canonazo the day before the 1966 and definitely preferred that (Irregardless of the fact that it was less than 30% of the price). I'm hoping age will show benefits.
Have smoked almost a box of the GE's and really like them. Enough to pick up another couple of boxes.
Someone just muled back a box of the 520's for me last week but I have not smoked one yet - they have just emerged from the freezer.
A very limited range to form any real opinions I know - except that I think the GE's are good and priced well (at least at Cuban prices).
I have a box of Behike 54's (Dec 11) and a box of 1966's (Mar 12) in the cooler - having only smoked one of each so far - I preferred the Behike over the 1966 - not saying it was bad, just not great, maybe I had high expectations, maybe just had a bad stick (remember, it is only one I smoked).
I smoked a Yolanda Canonazo the day before the 1966 and definitely preferred that (Irregardless of the fact that it was less than 30% of the price). I'm hoping age will show benefits.
Have smoked almost a box of the GE's and really like them. Enough to pick up another couple of boxes.
Someone just muled back a box of the 520's for me last week but I have not smoked one yet - they have just emerged from the freezer.
A very limited range to form any real opinions I know - except that I think the GE's are good and priced well (at least at Cuban prices).
smokem94
BoM Sept. 05
I can comment on the Cohiba comparison.....In my opinion, the Behike will be great with age and is a decent smoke right now, but the 1966 was the best cigar I have ever smoked and that says a lot as I smoke 95% habanos.
I've never had any of them but being one of those winder-shoppers, I read a LOT about these cigars and the general consensus between guys that I trust most out of any CC smokers is this:
...and I swear on my life I was going to type "520 and BHK 54" before even seeing his post.
