Cohiba Behike 52

Cohiba Behike 52 – The Pinnacle of Cuban Cigar Craftsmanship

The Cohiba Behike 52 sits at the very summit of the Habanos world, the smallest ring gauge in Cohiba’s ultra-premium BHK line. Launched in 2010 and hand rolled exclusively at the legendary El Laguito factory in Havana, home of Cohiba since the brand’s founding in 1966, the Behike 52 is built in the Laguito No.4 vitola at 119 mm (4.7″) with a 52 ring gauge. It is finished with the signature triple band and pigtail cap that identify the most prestigious cigar Habanos produces.

What sets the Behike apart from every other Cuban cigar is the rare medio tiempo leaf, a small extra leaf that grows only at the very top of select Cohiba plants and is available in strictly limited quantity each harvest. At a refined medium body with around 30 minutes of smoking time, the Behike 52 delivers sharply defined, layered flavour that rewards a slow, attentive smoke.

✅ Product Highlights

• The entry point into Cohiba’s legendary Behike (BHK) line, the brand’s most prestigious cigars.
• Contains the rare medio tiempo leaf, unique to the Behike blend.
• Laguito No.4 format: 119 mm length x 52 ring gauge, with the signature BHK triple band.
• Fully handmade at El Laguito with 100% Cuban long filler from the Vuelta Abajo.
• Smoking time of approximately 30 minutes.

🍂 Tasting Notes

• First third: creamy vanilla and cedar open with sharp definition, carried by the narrower ring gauge.
• Second third: cocoa and roasted cacao build in clarity and precision, layered rather than heavy.
• Final third: a refined, lingering finish of cedar and soft spice closes out a measured, elegant smoke.

❓ Why Smokers Choose Cohiba Behike 52

The most exclusive tobacco leaf in Cuba, in the most prestigious Cohiba format:

• One of only three cigars in the world built around the ultra-rare medio tiempo leaf.
• Hand rolled exclusively at El Laguito, the birthplace of Cohiba.
• A precise, clearly defined flavour progression suited to smokers who value nuance.
• The compact companion to its larger siblings, the Cohiba Behike 54 and Cohiba Behike 56.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Cohiba Behike 52 so special?

It is built with the rare medio tiempo leaf, found in no other Habanos line, and is hand rolled exclusively at El Laguito, making it one of the most prestigious cigars in the world.

How strong is the Cohiba Behike 52?

It is medium bodied, prioritising refinement, balance and layered complexity over raw strength.

How long does the Cohiba Behike 52 take to smoke?

approximately 30 minutes, the shortest of the three Behike sizes.

📏 Cigar Size

📌 Additional Information

• Vitola: Laguito No.4
• Ring Gauge: 52
• Length: 119 mm
• Body / Strength: Medium
• Smoking Time: 30 min
• Packing: Box of 10
• Wrapper / Binder / Filler: Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
• Packing Code: SPB-S-n-n-n-10
• HS Code: 10.8144.02.1040
• Origin: Cuba
• Produced by: Habanos S.A.

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