Edicion Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Will smoke a Behike 52 soon and was wondering what you'd recommend to pair it with? I normally drink coffee or rum (think Diplomatico) red wine (Brunello) or whisky (Lagavulin) with my cigars but I am thinking neither of these match the delicate flavors of a Behike. The other day I had (tbh draw issues and time limitation forced me to abandon it) an Esmeralda and a Mojito which was an excellent pairing. Another cigar buddy swears by a strong green tea, so I'm really open to other suggestions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puros Y Vino Posted April 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2021 I'd recommend some kind of bubbly (Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, etc). Chardonnay or White Port works well too. Especially if you're aiming to smoke a BHK56. Since you're smoking a BHK52, that one can pair well with a good, aged rum or Cognac/Armagnac too. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirVantes Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Krug Grande Cuvee. Bubbles to liven the palate ☑️ Vinous character to stand up to and complement the BHK ☑️ Sense of occasion ☑️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ZigZauer Posted April 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2021 I need to buy Behike first.Seriously, I think it would be best to pair just with water if it will be your first behike Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mprach024 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 A second....or third....for vintage champagne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, ZigZauer said: Seriously, I think it would be best to pair just with water if it will be your first behike I second this. If it's your one and only BHK, just drink water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SansSin Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 never had behike but i liked cream soda with some other cohibas. just saw today too ,sprite mixed with rum tastes almost exactly like an alcoholic cream soda which i want to try 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltic445 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 When I'm tasting something for the first time, I like a mildly flavored sparking water. Lime and mint works well; refreshes the palate without interfering with the cigar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djrey Posted April 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2021 I've heard of a few guys pairing Behikes with divorce paperwork 😂 5 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Pair a Behike with a Rolls Royce; convertible preferably so everyone can see you smoking it! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chibearsv Posted April 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2021 It's just a cigar. Pair it with whatever you like to drink while enjoying any cigar. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tstew75 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Blanc de blanc grower (small producer) Champagne or Grand Cru White Burgundy (with a little age) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Smokin' Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Soda Water 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, djrey said: I've heard of a few guys pairing Behikes with divorce paperwork 😂 This, or Pol Roger/Taittinger/Lanson Champagne (my favourites). It's either one (extreme) or the other, isn't it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post havanaclub Posted April 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2021 Limonata san pellegrino Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCigarslayer Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I've smoked all the Behikes I've had (3) to plain seltzer or lemon seltzer. Its my go-to beverage when I want to basically just cleanse the taste instead of pair. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monterey Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Behikes and a 2nd mortgage go well together. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamrandr Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Watermelon 4 loko 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mprach024 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 5 hours ago, djrey said: I've heard of a few guys pairing Behikes with divorce paperwork 😂 Great line lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Lots of great choices already mentioned, probably too many to choose from in fact. Therefore, I would start with a cocktail of some sort while you're dry boxing the stick. A Double Mojito, or Capiroska, could be two High Balls. That should segue into a Diplomatico rum for the cutting ceremony. If you choose to punch the cigar instead of cutting, and the draw is too tight so that you have to cut the cap anyway, then have a second shot of Diplomatico standing by for this. As many others have said, Champagne pairs well, particularly with the thrilling lighting of the cigar; bubbles and flames you know. Perfect. For all this to work though, you'll have to have drained your champagne flute by the time your ash is set and showing a decent mascara line. The even burn sets in quick, so hopefully you'll have managed at least two glasses of Champagne; wouldn't want to waste the bottle of course. Then for the first third you should reach for the finest Bourbon you have on hand: Pappy's if you've got it, or Four Roses or Blanton's. Anything really good since you might still be sober enough to taste the cigar and the drink at this point. You'll want a double for this first third since you'll be smoking it slow and savoring the experience. Make the pours 8oz or better. By the second third you'll want to move on to a Japanese or Scottish Whisk(e)y for certain. Some will urge a Taiwanese beverage like KaVaLan on you, and it's good make no mistake, but it's made by a company called "King Car" and you don't want to be drinking, driving, and smoking at this point. Stick with a good, 35 y.o. single malt in fine crystal and you'll be pairing an excellent cigar with it's mid-point tars to a bright, cutting solvent of a beverage. Purge your cigar at this point and light the purge. I dare you to tell me if it's tars you're burning or your own breath. By the final third any 45% alcohol will do. Skip the crystal, bring a straw. Have 911 on speed dial. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edicion Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 20 hours ago, ZigZauer said: I need to buy Behike first. Seriously, I think it would be best to pair just with water if it will be your first behike I've got normally San Pellegrino or other sparkling water. Not my first Behike, not my last (wallet might disagree) 21 hours ago, PurosyVino said: I'd recommend some kind of bubbly (Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, etc). Chardonnay or White Port works well too. Especially if you're aiming to smoke a BHK56. Since you're smoking a BHK52, that one can pair well with a good, aged rum or Cognac/Armagnac too. I think that's exactly what I'll do 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezztone Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Pol Roger so if the Behike doesn't live up to your expectation you have a bottle to polish off 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Cuban coffee, vintage champagne or Macallan rare cask Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlson Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, maverickdrinker said: Cuban coffee, vintage champagne or Macallan rare cask Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If only I had some eggs, we could have ham and eggs. . . if you have some ham. I prefer a properly chilled grape Gatorade Zero. Tomato, tomahto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmessy Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Water. At least that was what I had with my first one. Wanted to see what all the fuss was about and didn't want anything to interfere with the flavors. Sent from my SM-N976U using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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