Brief Introduction: The 12th Habanos Festival in the year 2010 saw the launch of the Cohiba Behike line (Consisting of Behike 52, 54, and the 56) and quickly gained wide acclaim among cigar connoisseurs around the world. In legend, Behike was the name of a doctor or chieftain of the Tainos, the indigenous tribe of Cuba. The original Behike, the 40th anniversary of the Cohiba brand, was the first time the Behike name had been used on a cigar.
Flavours: The cigar itself is a very impressive specimen, obviously well-constructed. It starts with an impressive amount of spice out of the gate, along with flavours of cedar, hay, and earth. There is also some sweetness as well but not much of it, it is really more of a background note at this point. The last third of the cigar is where this cigar really takes off. It was a very impressive cohesion of flavours.
Synopsis: In summary, this cigar is an exceptional Cohiba, a very smooth, never too strong but that has great tasting flavours. It goes especially well with special occasions. The Man Behind the Behike line is Jorge Luís Fernández Maique who sent people out into the warehouses in Pinar del Río to look for old tobacco and found some bales of three years plus age. This was the start of the successful journey of the now world-renowned Behike Series of Habanos S.A.
WHISKEY PAIRING:
Scotch pairing: The Macallan 18 Year - this scotch's rich and full-bodied flavour profile, with notes of dried fruit, spice, and oak, pairs nicely with the BHK's creamy and earthy flavours.
Bourbon pairing: Basil Hayden's Dark Rye - the BHK's notes of caramel, leather, and spice are complemented by this bourbon's dark fruit, cocoa, and rye spiciness.
Japanese whiskey pairing: Hibiki Harmony - this whiskey's delicate balance of sweet and spicy notes, with hints of honey, orange peel, and white pepper, pairs well with the BHK's nutty and woody flavours.
VITOLA DE GALERA/CIGAR SHAPE: Laguito No. 5/Robusto Extra
DIMENSIONS/SIZE: 133mm (5 2/3") x 54 (21.43 mm)
STRENGHT/FLAVOUR: Medium to Full Bodied
CIGARS EUROPE RATING: 96.00
FILLER: Cuba
BINDER: Cuba
WRAPPER: Cuba