Cohiba Behike

[Frank Rivers]

Hello members,
apparantly, Habanos is releasing the Cohiba Behike as part of its regular catalogue. I think for such an exclusive cigar, it kind of ruins and takes away the mystique for this rare cigar. Who knows what price this new series will go for. Anyone here ready to give it a go?

[Kdot]

I know what you mean Franky about it loosing its exclusive appeal but I'm sure it will be replaced by something else soon enough...IMO I think its a good thing to make this more available to people who would love to enjoy this cigar but cannot because of price and scarcity...

[Kimball Matthew]

i dont think the new one will be much different will not be much different. but what can we do. we are just lovers of Cohiba cigars. but lets see what happens

[trevor2118]

i dont think the new one will be much different will not be much different. but what can we do. we are just lovers of Cohiba cigars. but lets see what happens

My understanding (so far) is that Behike will be a line of cigars, like the Siglo & Maduro 5. Initially 3 cigars will be released & probably named Behike 3, 4, 5 etc. Presented in boxes of 10 (due to cost).
Full details will be officially released at the 2010 Habanos Festival.

See update below.

[michael69]

And if Trevor says so.....

this is as definitive as it gets!

[trevor2118]

And if Trevor says so.....

this is as definitive as it gets!

We are talking about Cuba remember.....

[moidoid]

I know what you mean Franky about it loosing its exclusive appeal but I'm sure it will be replaced by something else soon enough...IMO I think its a good thing to make this more available to people who would love to enjoy this cigar but cannot because of price and scarcity...

Let's face it, we are all slaves to the marketing ploys of Fidel & his crew.

Like Kdot says, once we've all bought into the Behike there'll be another 'excusivo' to tempt our cash from our wallets soon enough.

[trevor2118]

My understanding (so far) is that Behike will be a line of cigars, like the Siglo & Maduro 5. Initially 3 cigars will be released & probably names Behike 3, 4, 5 etc. Presented in boxes of 10 (due to cost).
Full details will be officially released at the 2010 Habanos Festival.

A little bit more information (the names and sizes are now confirmed):

Behike 52 - a 52 x 112 Petit Robusto
Behike 54 - a 54 x 144 Robusto Extra
Behike 56 - a 56 x 166 Double Robusto

(Note: the original Behike was a 52 x 192 Double Robusto - almost a Giant Robusto).

Boxes of 10 are confirmed and will/may have a visual association with the original humidor.

Probable cost above ?60 (?60 or $100US) a stick.

Start saving guys

[Lascaux]

its gotta be done...

[MaledettoToscano]

Probable cost averaging ?60 (?60 or $100US) a stick.

I guess the reasoning from Habanos is that if people are spending that kind of money on stuff like certain Opus X cigars, they can go after the same customers.

It smells of big marketing ploy and ovepriced smokes to me, but then I have to admit I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a single cigar, so maybe it's just me. Still, for those who are going to buy these... I hope they taste like a 60 quid stick !

[cigarsmoke]

I guess the reasoning from Habanos is that if people are spending that kind of money on stuff like certain Opus X cigars, they can go after the same customers.

It smells of big marketing ploy and ovepriced smokes to me, but then I have to admit I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a single cigar, so maybe it's just me. Still, for those who are going to buy these... I hope they taste like a 60 quid stick !

I have to agree. ?60 for a single cigar!!! LMFAO More money than sense some people!!!

[Habana-Habanos]

Definately agree, it's a bit TOO far if you ask me.

[Big_T_UK]

Well do not knock it until you try it I say.

I have spent over forty on a cigar before and expect to be spending silly money on a single stick as soon as I back in work but I think you have to try these things. I know the feeling that you are rolling up fifty or so quid, sticking it in your mouth and setting fire to it, but WOW sometimes sensory pleasures are the greatest. The finest of cigars is amongst the greatest of those pleasures, for me anyway.

T.

[Pantomimehorse]

I guess its all relative to how much cash you have to play with... I mean I wouldnt spend that kind of cash on a cigar but if it was say my wedding or something special I might

[Kdot]

I guess its all relative to how much cash you have to play with... I mean I wouldnt spend that kind of cash on a cigar but if it was say my wedding or something special I might

guess it really depends on the occasion, i wouldnt usually pay that much for a single cigar but If I was celebrating i just might...