Cohiba Behike 52 (Vintage 2014)

Overview

The Cohiba Behike is the pinnacle of Havana — and the BHK 52 is its most concentrated expression. This is a vintage 2014 box, English Market Selection, of the 52 ring gauge × 119mm Laguito No.4. Launched in 2010 to mark Cohiba’s 40th anniversary, the Behike was the first cigar ever to incorporate the rare medio tiempo leaf — the two topmost leaves of the sun-grown plant, harvested only in tiny quantities — which gives the Behike its exceptional depth, sweetness and complexity. Each cigar carries the double-hologram Behike band. A decade of age has taken an already extraordinary cigar to a new level of refinement. One of the most sought-after and collectible Havanas in the world.

Tasting Notes

• Character: Full-bodied, exceptionally rich and complex — the medio tiempo leaf delivering a depth no ordinary Cohiba reaches.
• Profile: Dark chocolate, espresso and brown sugar over the classic Cohiba grassy tang, with leather, cedar and a long, sweet, evolving finish.

Format

The thick 52 ring gauge in a compact length concentrates the blend into an intense ~60-minute smoke.

Provenance

English Market Selection, UK duty paid; a vintage 2014 box, aged a decade — the Behike at its finest.