Cohiba Behike 56 Ceramic Jar
The Cohiba Behike 56 is the largest and most imposing regular Behike vitola. It belongs to Cohiba’s Behike line, introduced in 2010 and distinguished by the use of medio tiempo, a rare upper-priming leaf incorporated into the filler blend. Medio tiempo is not the wrapper; the wrapper, binder and filler are Cuban, with the special leaf used to add density, aroma and strength inside the blend. This jar presentation is best understood as a collector-format release built around the BHK 56 cigar itself.
Tasting Notes
The cold draw normally shows cedar, clean tobacco, faint honey and a polished grassy sweetness that marks the best Cohiba cigars. Once lit, the first third opens with creamy cedar, toasted almond, coffee and a gentle white-pepper lift on the retrohale. The smoke is dense but refined, which is exactly why Behike sits at the top of the Habanos S.A. portfolio.
In the second third, the medio tiempo component becomes more obvious: body increases, coffee turns darker, and notes of cocoa, leather, sweet hay and mineral tobacco develop. The final third is richer and more concentrated, with espresso, cedar, spice and a long finish. The cigar should be smoked slowly; overheating a Behike can mute the creaminess and push the pepper too far forward.
Construction and Feel
The BHK 56 format is defined by its Laguito No.6 vitola de galera. A correct example should feel evenly packed, with a smooth Cuban wrapper, a clean cap and a draw that offers moderate resistance. The wide ring gauge gives dense smoke, but the cigar still needs a careful cut and a slow light to protect the balance of the blend.
Specifications
Value and Experience
Cohiba Behike 56 Ceramic Jar is not an everyday Cohiba. It is a prestige cigar for collectors and experienced smokers who want to understand how Cohiba performs when the blend is given rare medio tiempo leaf and rolled in the Behike format. No fixed price is stated here because availability, box condition and market value move constantly; WooCommerce handles live pricing separately.
Brand Background
Cohiba was created in 1966 and became Cuba’s flagship premium cigar brand. Behike is its most exclusive modern line, produced at El Laguito and associated with the rarest leaf selection in the Cohiba portfolio. For related formats, visit our Cohiba Cuban cigars category.
Storage and Pairing
Store Behike at 65–70% relative humidity in Spanish cedar. Because the blend is dense and expensive, give the cigar time to acclimate before smoking. Pair it with aged rum, refined cognac, espresso or Champagne; avoid overly sweet drinks that can mask the cedar, cream and coffee notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is medio tiempo the wrapper on Cohiba Behike 56?
No. Medio tiempo is a rare upper-priming leaf used inside the filler blend. The wrapper is Cuban; the medio tiempo leaf contributes density, aroma and strength to the Behike profile.
What is the vitola de galera of Cohiba Behike 56?
Cohiba Behike 56 uses the Laguito No.6 vitola de galera and measures 166 mm (about 6.5 in) x 56.
Who should choose this cigar?
Behike is best for experienced smokers and collectors who want a refined, medium-to-full Cuban cigar with cedar, cream, coffee, cocoa and a long finish.
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