Project aging cigar: COHIBA Behilke 52, 54 and 56

rzaman

scarlin

I want one..

danielzreyes

scarlin:

I want one..

+1 or even 2 XX

Steve2010

I rarely drool, but this is an exception.

big chunks

Man let me know what you think I'm gonna buy all 3 boxes by the end of summer

rzaman

I am seriously taking this project to identify about the myth of aging cigar. I do know certain cigars(not all) simply get better with aging. However, my question is how worth it is when people spend a fortune for aged cigars. I picked up Cohiba Behike first because somehow top Cuban, Fuente(Opus X, Don Carlos Anniversary, Hemingway), Viaje Oro, Some Pepin's cigar with Pelo de Oro tobacco, Armada, Partagas 150, 160 many more have huge potential to get better. As a wrapper Cameroon age very well, as well as the Habano 2000, San Andres , Shade grown Dominican Rosado etc. Also the ligero fillers good for long term aging. I don't know what I am getting into but I want to do this experiment for my personal curiosity. Sometime curiocity jumps starts our pernonal brillance to discover the best solution.

rzaman

I have already smoked couple boxes of Behike 52 and I loved them. This lot is going to be an experiment. I will share the result regularly.

big chunks:

Man let me know what you think I'm gonna buy all 3 boxes by the end of summer

danielzreyes

big chunks:

Man let me know what you think I'm gonna buy all 3 boxes by the end of summer

hmmm. I'll remember that. I know you live close to me. Hehe

rzaman

LOL...you are in big trouble Jesus.

danielzreyes:

big chunks:

Man let me know what you think I'm gonna buy all 3 boxes by the end of summer

hmmm. I'll remember that. I know you live close to me. Hehe

big chunks

danielzreyes:

big chunks:

Man let me know what you think I'm gonna buy all 3 boxes by the end of summer

hmmm. I'll remember that. I know you live close to me. Hehe

Lol, if you hear a scream of joy from Rancho then you know they came in the mail

ndhaon91

rzaman:

I am seriously taking this project to identify about the myth of aging cigar. I do know certain cigars(not all) simply get better with aging. However, my question is how worth it is when people spend a fortune for aged cigars. I picked up Cohiba Behike first because somehow top Cuban, Fuente(Opus X, Don Carlos Anniversary, Hemingway), Viaje Oro, Some Pepin's cigar with Pelo de Oro tobacco, Armada, Partagas 150, 160 many more have huge potential to get better. As a wrapper Cameroon age very well, as well as the Habano 2000, San Andres , Shade grown Dominican Rosado etc. Also the ligero fillers good for long term aging. I don't know what I am getting into but I want to do this experiment for my personal curiosity. Sometime curiocity jumps starts our pernonal brillance to discover the best solution.

Rip, do you happen to know if the DPG Series JJ has Pelo de Oro in it? I smoked a few that had several years of age, and they were simply phenomenal. One of those complete unique cigar experiences unlike anything else I've ever had.

zeebra

I don't think once a month will have that much change in taste as opposed to once every 6 months. Thats what I did with the Behikes before, and the rest that I have are going to be smoked once a year. But I think your supply is good enough to smoke once a month. Enjoy em as they are a fantastic smoke!!!

rzaman

DPG Series JJ fillers are Esteli and Japlapa ligeros and seco. DPG uses Pelo de Oro only for his top lines.

ndhaon91:

rzaman:

I am seriously taking this project to identify about the myth of aging cigar. I do know certain cigars(not all) simply get better with aging. However, my question is how worth it is when people spend a fortune for aged cigars. I picked up Cohiba Behike first because somehow top Cuban, Fuente(Opus X, Don Carlos Anniversary, Hemingway), Viaje Oro, Some Pepin's cigar with Pelo de Oro tobacco, Armada, Partagas 150, 160 many more have huge potential to get better. As a wrapper Cameroon age very well, as well as the Habano 2000, San Andres , Shade grown Dominican Rosado etc. Also the ligero fillers good for long term aging. I don't know what I am getting into but I want to do this experiment for my personal curiosity. Sometime curiocity jumps starts our pernonal brillance to discover the best solution.

Rip, do you happen to know if the DPG Series JJ has Pelo de Oro in it? I smoked a few that had several years of age, and they were simply phenomenal. One of those complete unique cigar experiences unlike anything else I've ever had.

BigT06

This will be fun to follow!

kuzi16

rzaman

Krieg

Nice!! I would age those behikes at least 5-7 years. One a month isn't really going to change much. These are cigars u could age for 20 years and sell at auction if u do it right. (and make a ton of money while at it)

kuzi16

Krieg:

Nice!! I would age those behikes at least 5-7 years. One a month isn't really going to change much. These are cigars u could age for 20 years and sell at auction if u do it right. (and make a ton of money while at it)

i agree with everything here. i would change the experiment to every six months smoke one. the last one from a box of 20 will be about 10 years out. thats some age. if you do it once a month youll have less than a year. most cigars dont change that much in that time.

rzaman

I agree with you, month won't change the taste significantly. However, it is hard not smoke a Behike when it is sitting in the humidor.

kuzi16:

Krieg:

Nice!! I would age those behikes at least 5-7 years. One a month isn't really going to change much. These are cigars u could age for 20 years and sell at auction if u do it right. (and make a ton of money while at it)

i agree with everything here. i would change the experiment to every six months smoke one. the last one from a box of 20 will be about 10 years out. thats some age. if you do it once a month youll have less than a year. most cigars dont change that much in that time.

kuzi16

BigT06

stowggie

rzaman

rzaman

big chunks

Nice, I have one of these in my humidor I think I'll let rest a while longer, let us know what you think

rzaman

Lee.mcglynn

Wow I'm drooling and jealous lol but nice score!! I can't wait to hear the results!

rzaman

rzaman

Hello BigT and the interested BOTLs- I just smoked one Behike today from 2010 box. What a difference. Not only the cigar is mellow and more dense but I detected the sweet-spiciness was much more smoother. I am still thinking how to write up the follow up smoke. I will get back to you on this. All I can say now is, the cigar burns slower than before, it is more mellow and round, more dense than 2010, the finish is longer, less distinctive aftertaste and completely smooth. More later...stay tuned.

BigT06:

This will be fun to follow!

0patience

Thanks Rip!

rzaman