Cohiba Behike BHK 56

[cigarros]

These cigars were purchased by our colleagues in LCdH in the Estonian capital Tallinn in July 2010. At the time of acquisition of these cigars in Estonia their appearance has been eagerly awaited in the countries of Western Europe and Southeast Asia. In Europe first they are appeared in Germany, Spain and odd in Estonia. In the Asia Pacific region they are still unavailable. In Russia they are also absent, but there is hope for their appearance this fall under the Habanos Day. We were lucky to try this new line of Cohiba brand in 2010 probably the first, except those who had to try these cigars in the past in the February 2010 Festival del Habano in Cuba where they were first presented for cigar public.

A few words about this line - Behike (from Spanish - "Sorcerer"). For the first time these cigars were released in 2006 through a Commemorative Humidors series which were dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Cohiba brand. This release - 40 Aniversario Humidor was released in 40 special humidors of 100 cigars each one. The cost of each Humidor was about 10 000 USD. Torsedoras - Norma Fernandez, the oldest and most experienced torsedoras of El Laguito factorie . In 2009 appeared the first information from HSA about the release of these cigars in the ordinary line of the brand Cohiba, the fourth of the line in this brand.

Wrapper color: colorado

Texture of the wrapper: thin, smooth, shiny, oily

Pre-light aroma: honeycomb, sweet pepper, ginger, fine russian leather, forest glade heated by the sun

First third: Despite the impressive size the first puffs pleased beautiful optimal draw and «body». Complex aroma, distinguishable shades of Turkish coffee, spices, precious wood (sandalwood, rosewood), soft thin skin.

Second third: Smoking is cool, the ash is kept steadily at around 3-4 cm, there is noticeable increase of strength with each subsequent puffs until the end of smoking. Complex aroma, integrated, balanced. Distinguishable tones of nut and fruit mixes, milk chocolate, musk, marinated mushrooms, thin skin.

Last third: In the last third cigar takes all her strength and charisma - a noble, aristocratic aroma - leather interior of the new sun-warmed car, perfumed aromas of lavender and honeysuckle, aromas of confectionary and coffee-shop, wood chips, chocolate and spice. All intricately interwoven in a complex and tough design.

General impressions:

Aristocratic and noble cigar with rich character and dynamic development. It’s a cigar of medium strength closer to the firm. Definitely an evening cigar for special occasions. Perfect construction with optimum draw and smooth burning. Harmonic volumetric taste and rich constantly changing aromatic bouquet. The cigar for experienced afisionado.

[Colt45]

Thanks Dmitri!

It's just to fat for me

[Aficionado]

Thank you for sharing, fantastic review and pics.

However, it is worth to spend money on these cigars

[bolivr]

Wow, fantastic review thank you. This may be as close as I get to these babies

[maalouly]

Great review Dimitri!

[jquest63]

Great Review!

[Habanakane21]

Great Review! I purchased the 3 cigar sampler about a month ago and have had resting in my cabinet. Waiting for the right occasion to light one up. Glad to read your thoughts on it. It'll give me an idea what to expect. Thanks

[mazolaman]

Nice to read your review of these,and it looks klike a beautiful place to smoke it.

[cigarros]

Thanks guys for comments! It's really fantstic cigar - BHK 56!

Nice to read your review of these,and it looks klike a beautiful place to smoke it.

This ancient Russian city Pskov (founded in 903). In the background is visible the fortress and Pskov Kremlin)) Nice place!

[Michel1968]

Nice review! But that gauge... I'm quite fond of my jaw so I will happily read the reviews...

[partagasd4]

Those look beautiful! Thanks for the review.

[mbrody]

Great review! Thanks!

[nicaraguanlubber]

Great review and even nicer pics.

Is it proper to drool on one's keyboard?

[maverickdrinker]

great review. Thanks for sharing.

[laficion]

This release - 40 Aniversario Humidor was released in 40 special humidors of 100 cigars each one. The cost of each Humidor was about 10 000 USD. Torsedoras - Norma Fernandez, the oldest and most experienced torsedoras of El Laguito factorie . In 2009 appeared the first information from HSA about the release of these cigars in the ordinary line of the brand Cohiba, the fourth of the line in this brand.

Great review Dmitri and beautiful photos.

I hope to one day visit Russia and share a smoke with you my friend. PSKOV looks really beautiful.

BTW Dmitri, as for the Behikes rolled by Norma Fernandez for the ELIE BLEU Humidor,

Fernandez rolled all 4.000 of the Behikes and the humidors contained 40 Behikes each

for a total of 100 Elie bleu humidors. Each Humidor was at a selling price of 15.000 Euros

Today at auction, they can go easily for 89.000 Euros.

Anyone interested ?

[bigfunkyg]

I have a box of these too but haven't taken the opportunity to smoke one yet. In waiting for the right occasion. The presentation on these is stunning. The box, labeling, and cloth wrapping is just something to behold.

[thechenman]

I have a box of these too but haven't taken the opportunity to smoke one yet. In waiting for the right occasion. The presentation on these is stunning. The box, labeling, and cloth wrapping is just something to behold.

For the price they should be.

[bc8436]

Thanks for the great review. I have one sitting in the humidor. Gonna wait for a special occasion to light it up!

[dicko]

Wow, fantastic review thank you. This may be as close as I get to these babies

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Thanks for the review Cigarros

[#2 man]

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Thanks for the review Cigarros

x3 great review ! loved the pictures

[michael69]

Great review! (still waiting for the promised one from the deck...)

got a box of these ageing; should become truly amazing after a few years.

I've had 2 or 3 singles, and already very good (best of the 3 sizes in my opinion).

we'll see how they all turn out with ageing.

[cigarros]

Great review Dmitri and beautiful photos.

I hope to one day visit Russia and share a smoke with you my friend. PSKOV looks really beautiful.

BTW Dmitri, as for the Behikes rolled by Norma Fernandez for the ELIE BLEU Humidor,

Fernandez rolled all 4.000 of the Behikes and the humidors contained 40 Behikes each

for a total of 100 Elie bleu humidors. Each Humidor was at a selling price of 15.000 Euros

Today at auction, they can go easily for 89.000 Euros.

Anyone interested ?

Guy! Thank you! I'll be glad to see you and shake your hand!

About first relize - yeah here I made mistake, thanks for more details!

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Thanks for the review Cigarros

It's first review of BHK56 here (probably) and look at data - this is last summer! I've smoked already two box of BHK56 since posting. Great cigars!

[Bluesmokes52]

I couldn't agree more with the review and all the replies. I have some sitting and waiting myself for those "special" occasions.

And I know what you are all thinking, they hygrometer is off by +2 degrees and +1% humidity. I have another hygrometer in the middle that is more accurate and since I know they have been calibrated properly I still use it...

[Colt45]

And I know what you are all thinking, they hygrometer is off by +2 degrees and +1% humidity.

I think you'll find quite a few of us here maintain somewhat lower temps and humidities - personally I try to keep things around 63 - 65.

[RetNYPDhom]

I think you'll find quite a few of us here maintain somewhat lower temps and humidities - personally I try to keep things around 63 - 65.

Thanks for the tip. I been doing alot of research and since the winter WAS here the air is very dry from the forced air heater we use.

They seem to be burning really well and I am sure the temp is going to drop a few degrees when the a/c starts to come on in a few weeks or so. I will also take your advice and drop the humidity to around 65.

Thanks from the "Newbie"....