Rumored to be in the works for quite some time, Habanos S.A. unveiled the newest size to the prestigious Behike line today during the Habanos festival.
The newest size is what is being called BHK 58, a reference to its ring gauge. The cigar measures 7 x 58 (178mm outside the United States) and is what appears to be a brand-new size entirely within the Habanos S.A. collection. The size itself universally will be known as Laguito No. 7. In addition, the three previous sizes and the BHK 58 will be getting new foot bands to commemorate the brands 15th Anniversary. BHK 58 will come in ten-count boxes like the rest of the Behike line.
The existing sizes in Behike are:
- BHK 52 – 4 3/4 x 52
- BHK 54 – 5 2/3 x 54
- BHK 56 – 6 1/2 x 56
At this time, no pricing or availability has been provided.
In addition, all four Behike cigars will now come with an NFC (near field communication) technology and product codes to help against counterfeiters and add to the experience of such a high-end product. The Cohiba Behike brand was originally released in 2006 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Cohiba brand and then the BHK branding was introduced in 2010 for the 45th anniversary. What made the BHK line different from the original Behike cigars were the use of medio tiempo leaves which are not used very often by cigar blenders due to low yields. These are the corona leaves at the very top of the tobacco plant, above the ligero leaves, and usually offer enhanced strength.
