Borkum Riff Special Mixture No.8
(2.41)
Borkum Riff Special Mixture No. 8 is a blend of more than ten exceptional tobaccos that make for a product with a good range of colours. The rich and satisfying smoking experience is further underscored by its agreeable bouquet and complex aroma with distinct vanilla notes.
Details
| Brand | Borkum Riff |
| Blended By | Swedish Match |
| Manufactured By | Skandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Cavendish, Kentucky, Maryland, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.41 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 17, 2014 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This was recently gifted to me by a mate (many thanks) after he introduced me to BR, once again a nice reminder that he's got taste and I'm lucky with who I know. I wasn't sure what to expect but I half anticipated being in for a treat.
I found the packet aroma to have hints of honey, a very pleasant surprise. Packing and lighting are super easy. The smoke itself continues with the honey motif with hints of vanilla, I also found the odd hint of nuttiness. It's quite sweet but not overpoweringly so, it probably helps that I have a bit of a sweet. It can be prone to a waft of bite but it's no problem to ease back and take it slowly.
This is a cracking smoke and continues where Bourbon Whiskey left off. That latter is probably my personal preference but this is certainly a good brother to it. Cracking stuff.
I found the packet aroma to have hints of honey, a very pleasant surprise. Packing and lighting are super easy. The smoke itself continues with the honey motif with hints of vanilla, I also found the odd hint of nuttiness. It's quite sweet but not overpoweringly so, it probably helps that I have a bit of a sweet. It can be prone to a waft of bite but it's no problem to ease back and take it slowly.
This is a cracking smoke and continues where Bourbon Whiskey left off. That latter is probably my personal preference but this is certainly a good brother to it. Cracking stuff.
Pipe Used:
Finlay's Laureate Knobby
PurchasedFrom:
Gifted
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 02, 2014 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Another fine addition to the borkum range. Very loose in the pack with just the right moisture content to load straight into your pipe. Aromas from the pack include a nutty sweetness tinged with a whisper of vanilla. Smoking this lovely tobaccobis a gift. Light fresh and sweet. It is never cloying sweet and not a hint of tongue bite. I will say this is best to sipped as i think it does have the potential to bite. Room note is one of the best i have smelled. It has a lovely fresh fruity fragrance which is sure to please even the most ardent of none smokers. Nicotine is very mild but there is just enought to refresh and revitalise. Only bad point is this blend is not available in the uk so once my pack is gone its gone.
Pipe Used:
alco with apple bowl
PurchasedFrom:
a small shop in heraklion centre
Age When Smoked:
three months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 29, 2013 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Well, this one was a real surprise. I inherited this as part of a friend's estate along with many other pouches which I have never tried. I invariably smoke flakes but the pack looked nice so I thought I'd give it a go. The aroma on opening is fantastic, vanilla with clear notes of burley and Kentucky. It burns well, the flavour carrying through the whole smoke leaving a very pleasing room note. I just hope I can find some more.
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