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Cohiba Behike BHK 52 vs Cohiba Behike BHK 56

How do Cohiba Behike BHK 52 and Cohiba Behike BHK 56stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Cohiba Behike BHK 52 and Cohiba Behike BHK 56 sit at a similar full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Full
Full
Origin
Cuba
Cuba
Wrapper
Cuban (Medio Tiempo)
Cuban (Medio Tiempo)
Binder
Cuban
Cuban
Filler
Cuban
Cuban
Vitola
Robusto (Laguito No. 4)
Gran Robusto (Laguito No. 6)
Size
4.7 in × 52
6.5 in × 56
Rating
97/100 · 2010
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Flavor
CocoaCoffeeCedarEarthBlack pepperHoney
CocoaEspressoCedarEarthPepperHoney

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Cohiba Behike BHK 52 carries the published pedigree (97 points from the critics).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Cohiba Behike BHK 52 if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Choose Cohiba Behike BHK 56 if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Cohiba Behike BHK 52 vs Cohiba Behike BHK 56 — FAQ

Is the Cohiba Behike BHK 52 or the Cohiba Behike BHK 56 better for beginners?
They're a similar full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Cohiba Behike BHK 52 brings cocoa and coffee, the Cohiba Behike BHK 56 cocoa and espresso.
What's the difference between the Cohiba Behike BHK 52 and the Cohiba Behike BHK 56?
The Cohiba Behike BHK 52 is a full Cuban cigar with a Cuban (Medio Tiempo) wrapper; the Cohiba Behike BHK 56 is a full Cuban cigar with a Cuban (Medio Tiempo) wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Cohiba Behike BHK 52 or the Cohiba Behike BHK 56?
Cohiba Behike BHK 52: Cigar Aficionado 97/100. Cohiba Behike BHK 56: no published critic score yet.