Cohiba BHK 52

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1 review for Cohiba BHK 52

  1. J*** M****

    Cohiba BHK 52

    Origin : Cuba
    Format : Petit RobustoCohiba
    Size : 119 (4.7”) x 20.64 mm
    Ring : 52
    Smoking time : 1h 15min
    Pairing : Cuba Libre
    Bought in June 2013
    Boxcode : BTO OCT 12
    Price : 27 EUR each

    Today we’ve got a guest review from our reader Juha Murto. Enjoy!

    Well, this is my first review ever on the internet. So I decided to smoke something special. I managed to get my hands on these beautiful Behikes and I’d been planning to smoke one per year so that I can see how they age over time. Let’s see if this little robusto is worth the hype.

    Appearance : [rating:5/5]
    It looks absolutely amazing. Loving that triple pigtail cap and light brown wrapper color. BHK52 feels a bit dry on the hand. The texture reminds me of paper bags. I like to keep my cigars between 60­65 on the humidity scale. No visible veins.

    The foot has a very pleasing sweet tobacco aroma with hints of hay and cedar. Overall impression is drop-dead gorgeous.

    Construction : [rating:4.5/5]
    The first draw on the BHK52 was a little snug. The cigar was firm and had no soft spots. I thought maybe it was overfilled or something. I used a straight cut when I took off the cap. After the first third, however, it opened up to a perfect draw. It was slightly resistant and produced tons of cool thick smoke. Ash was light grey and lasted for more than a inch at a time, and then felt off in big even chunks. Burn was almost perfect through the whole cigar, a little wonky especially at second third, but otherwise never needed any attention or re­lighting.

    Cohiba Behike 52

    Flavor : [rating:4.5/5]
    From the beginning, that thick (almost foggy) smoke was flavored with grass and hay, signature flavors for Cohiba in my opinion. It left a slight espresso and leather taste on the back of my throat. These flavors continued until the final third. During the last third it started to get interesting. The hay and grass were almost gone, replaced by cocoa flavors featuring burnt espresso. I also observed some ammonia and bitterness towards the end. I have to remind myself that this was a young cigar. This is going to be great cigar for years to come as age helps the flavors to deepen and evolve. No doubt about that.

    Value : [rating:3/5]
    Let’s face it. This is an expensive cigar, not your everyday smoke. In Europe retailers sell it 27euros per pop. If you have the change to get these, I say buy a box and hide them for 5 to 8 years. If you have the patience to do that, you’ll be rewarded.

    Overall Rating : [rating:4/5]
    Cohiba Behike BHK 52 is a great cigar and it deserves all the glory which has been given to it. Moreover, it has great potential for aging. Cohiba definitely isn’t my favorite brand. I’m more of a Partagas guy. Other Cohibas I’ve tried have not impressed me, but this BHK52 changed my opinion. It certainly made my Saturday afternoon.

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    • R** P

      Habanos do a petit special presentation box of 10 petit robustos from some of their marques. 2x Cohiba and those are very decent smokes.

    • R***** T*****

      My favorite cigar ever! Overpriced, but worth smoking once in a while. Will not definitely pair with Cuba Libre, my favorite pairing for this special occasion is Chateau de Laubade Armagnac 1973.

    • J*** M****

      I suggest you give them at least three years. Just bought two boxes of partagas lusitanias box of 10’s. Planning to smoke first box that one lusitania per years. When the first box is gone, i still have the second box already +10 years old.

    • I***

      I got box of these (JUN 13). Would you recommend to age them at least 3 years before smoking? One thing I really don’t like about cigars is taste of young cigar.

    • J****

      Nice review. For the money I prefer the Genio or Magico, but then I like maduros a lot. I would also agree that the Serie D No. 4 is one of my all time favorite robustos. Unfortunately, Partagas can be a little inconsistent at times.

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Cigar Region Cuba
Filler Cuban
Wrapper Cuba
Binder Cuba
Length 4 3/4
Ring Gauge 52
Construction Hand Made