The collection uses Cohiba’s classic black and white dot pattern with a gold accent and the Taíno Indian head in yellow gold finishes. Dupont Cohiba Thematic Edition and the second and more expensive collection, called Behike Thematic Edition.įor the regular Cohiba collection, there are two lighters – a classic Ligne 2 Lighter and the dual flame LeGrand Lighter, a Cohiba-branded MaxiJet Cutter, a double Cigar Case and a humidor for 50 cigars. The collections include lighters, cutters, humidors, double cigar cases and a pair of cufflinks. – the worldwide distribution company for Cuban cigars, creating two new sets of Cohiba-branded cigar tools – one for Cohiba and the other for Cohiba’s popular sub-brand Behike. This new and very special Thematic Edition celebrates what is probably the most famous and exclusive cigar brand in the world, Cohiba. Dupont is proud to sign a new one with the brand. Cohiba Limited Edition 2020 / Cohiba Thematic Edition & Behike Thematic Editionįollowing a past collaboration with Cohiba in 2003, S.T. They will only be available for purchase outside the U.S., at high-end retailers around the globe. Like Cuban cigars and rum, both Cohiba-branded collections will not be sold in the United States. The creators of the project emphasize that the appearance of these collections is intended to express the shared passion of Habanos SA and ST Dupont for the unique craftsmanship and heritage of Habanos. Dupont brand are both signed on each product. All the collection adorns the Cohiba pattern in black and white and yellow colours. Nowadays, Cohiba offers 4 different lines, such as Línea Clasica, Línea 1492, Maduro 5 and the most exclusive Cohiba Behike. Dupont Cohiba accessories debuted in 1992 and the second collection launched in 2003. Dupont has collaborated with Habanos for a Cohiba collection. The release of the Cohiba Thematic Edition and Behike Thematic Edition marks the third time that S.T. This Cohiba is related to the Cuban product in name only, containing no Cuban tobacco, and thus is the only “Cohiba” that can be sold legally in the United States. The US Cohiba brand name was registered in the United States by the General Cigar Company in 1978 and cigars using that trademark have been produced for the American market in the Dominican Republic on a large scale from 1997. – the Cuban state-owned tobacco company, and the other produced in the Dominican Republic for US-based General Cigar Company. Cohiba is the most prestigious Habanos brand in the world and is as well the first name given to tobacco. When Christopher Columbus arrived in Cuba in 1492, he saw the Taino Indians, the natives of the land, used to light rolled tobacco leaves, which they called “Cohiba.” The Indians smoked those ancient types of modern Habanos following a special ritual.Īs recorded in historical chronicles and travel diaries, this ceremony was always conducted by a very respected person in the tribe, called the savages “Behike”.Ĭohiba – a brand for two kinds of premium cigar, one produced in Cuba for Habanos S.A.