Cost aside: Your preference (in terms of flavour) in the Behike 52 54 56

[El Presidente]

I had this question asked of me today and thought it better to get a group perspective. We have subjective tastes 

Cost aside:  Your preference (in terms of flavour) in the Behike 52 54 56

I don't smoke a lot of them but I enjoy the 52 more than the others. The 54 a close second. The 56 doesn't rock my personal boat. 

Yes, there are those that say that 2012 + are not worth chasing....or that the entire line is a marketing gimmick. Humour me....for those that do smoke them...what is your favourtie....52/54/56. Use the poll but expand here if you wish 

[seattledude]

Never had a pleasure to try any of those. But would love to at some point =)

[zeedubbya]

Not a lot of experience here but I have had them all at least a few times, and 52 would be my choice. (Off topic sort of) At the current going rate and my personal preference I would take 100 Hand Picked RASCC or Du Prince over 10 52s every single time.  I really would.  

[NJP]

Of 52/54 jaw not into 56.. I prefer the 54 it has a DNA that l find old style. 

[JohnS]

Of the three, I too prefer the 54. Alas, I've not had many, but I have enjoyed them, certainly . Like @zeedubbya I'm more than happy to go for other options. And like @NJP, if it's a larger ring cigar (as in the 56), it has to figuratively "knock me out", like the H.Upmann Magnum 56 LE or Cohiba Piramides Extra.

[anacostiakat]

Preferred the 54.  The 52 next.  Pass on the 56.  But honestly I haven't smoked any of these in years.  Last box I got was the 52's in 2011. 

[Puros Y Vino]

To me.  The 54 has always been top notch ROTT.  Young or aged, it's the best in the line, IMO.  Next up is the 56, with at least 3 years of age. They keep getting better, very smooth, elegant smoke.  The 52 is the runt of the litter. Never bought into the CA#1 hype. I'd rather smoke Trini Rob T's over the 52.

[GrouchoMarx]

8 hours ago, El Presidente said:

I had this question asked of me today and thought it better to get a group perspective. We have subjective tastes 

Cost aside:  Your preference (in terms of flavour) in the Behike 52 54 56

I don't smoke a lot of them but I enjoy the 52 more than the others. The 54 a close second. The 56 doesn't rock my personal boat. 

Yes, there are those that say that 2012 + are not worth chasing....or that the entire line is a marketing gimmick. Humour me....for those that do smoke them...what is your favourtie....52/54/56. Use the poll but expand here if you wish 

Well, given the fact that I only own ONE box of 52's (acquired from a fellow BOTL) - I'm going with that!

How DOES one get their hands on these puppies??

[alloy]

I prefer the 54's. 52's are flavorful, but too short. 56's too big. So Goldilocks was right!

[saintsmokealot]

Voted 52 because it has more of a flavor blast but the 54's are a "classier" smoke. Never tried a 56 and prodably never will. Gauge is not in my wheelhouse.

[Rye]

52's, then 54's, don't much dig the 56's

[shlomo]

54 by a mile. 

That being said....virtually all other Cuban cigars cigars ahead of 54....lol

[strikethebox7]

I prefer the 54 which seems to have smoother cream flavors. Though the 52 is a better size with more of an light elegant smoke.


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[Cerebrum]

For me it´s definitely the 52. I would like them longer, but the flavours are more "concentrated" for me in this RG. 

I would love to see a Franciscos or a Coronas Gordas Behike

[rootsrock]

I love the Behikes all of them but 52 1st, 54 2nd and last the 56


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[oliverdst]

Never had a 56 so I am not voting.

52 is my preferred.

[PigFish]

If you included the option, just mail me the money, I would have had a chance to vote. How about just send me 2, 3, or 4 boxes of PCs instead. That would have been a good choice as well... -LOL

Cheer! -Piggy

[Dave001]

when it first came out I purchased a box of 10 52's I was all excited back then, don't get me wrong its a great smoke but like everyone else said I also prefer having a box of something else really have no desire to purchase anymore ( I dislike any RG over 43 but I make an exception for a Robusto )

[Elvis]

54's. I wish HSA made a Behike in a Cervantes or a Laguito #1 vitola. 

Wishful thinking, I suppose.

[JohnS]

7 hours ago, GrouchoMarx said:

Well, given the fact that I only own ONE box of 52's (acquired from a fellow BOTL) - I'm going with that!

How DOES one get their hands on these puppies??

They are around, but yes, difficult to source at the moment and of course, costly.

[LLC]

For me the 54-52-56



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[kuma]

52's when they first came out 2010 - 2011.  They were great.  Bought some in 52's in 2015 and

something was missing.  Color, taste, and cost were not the same.  It was a complete melt down. I thought

how could they (Habanos) let such a fine, fine cigar when it came out go down the crapper.  What Happened

I asked myself?  Well I guess it was many factors from what I've read and heard.  To bad because it was

such a winner and one of the best smokes I've ever had.  Won't spend on a box but if I get a chance

I'd buy one at a (B&M) if they sell them like that.  Other than that won't take the chance.

 

[messa]

Tried only the 52s and 56s when they came out. I rank their enjoyment in descending gauge order. Have heard by many that the 54s are the best of the lot so am looking forward to trying them.

[godpheonix]

hummm...yeah you see 52 rg is already at maxmum size for me. so i only tried the 52 and i'm getting good things from it as it ages. i try to avoid the 54 and 56 like most other cigars of that size.

[MPS]

The 54 is preferred as the 52 is just too short. When your smoking a cigar that good it hurts too much when it ends so quick. My only real experience is with the OR's though. I'm not crazy about other years. Still I would easily smoke two OR 52's in a row any day.


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