Borkum Riff Copper (Highland Malt Whisky)
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"Quality Virginia and Burley Tobaccos from South Carolina and Kentucky are combined with the finest Highland Malt Whisky in a coarse cut that ensures an even burn and provides a distinctly aromatic smoking monent."
Notes: Notes: Known in the US as "Highland Malt Whisky". The name was changed in Europe to "Copper" due to EU regulations.
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Originally known in Gaelic as 'usquebaugh', 'water of life', 'aqua vitae' or whisky, as it becomes known, was first distilled in Fife by Friar John Cor during the 15th Century. Drawing from its rich heritage, Borkum Riff Highland Malt Whisky is a robust, full-bodied but mellow, naturally subtle blend of Virginia and burley tobacco flavoured with a fine mature malt from the Scottish Highlands.
Details
| Brand | Borkum Riff |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Whisky |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 09, 2016 | Medium to Strong | Strong | Overwhelming | Tolerable |
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This tobacco is sharp, synthetic and completely fails its nomination.
This is why people start pipe smoking and end it in shame and disappointment.
It burns very hot, continues to burn tongues; tastes acidic and whiskey-like at most. The room note is tolerable.
This tobacco is sharp, synthetic and completely fails its nomination.
This is why people start pipe smoking and end it in shame and disappointment.
It burns very hot, continues to burn tongues; tastes acidic and whiskey-like at most. The room note is tolerable.
Pipe Used:
briar
PurchasedFrom:
I do not want to blame anyone
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2008 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
havent changed my mind a bit,,ill give it one last shot but it wont be today i assure,,i dnt know where tht malt whisky went but its aint ind=side the tin,,burly is dominant virginia sweetness cn be felt but the heavy casing spoil the whole combination,,burn well thu and gives a decent burn to the old tongue comparing to other borkum blends,,wont be on my list
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 10, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Tolerable |
I feel sorry for putting a low mark to this old friend of my youth, with which I shared so many beautiful moments (oblivious at the time of better choices in tobaccos as well as in many other aspects of life). Nevertheless, I can't offer a verdict other than "Not Recommended".
I won't be unjust. Highland Whisky wasn't even the worst of the Riffs. Sometimes, on several special and still memorable occasions, I even managed to extract some pleasant flavours from it - by the dear price of painfully scalding the young sinner's tongue.
I put one star to discourage the new generation of pipesters from starting​ their journey to the wonderful World of Pipedom from this wrong starting point. I know, they won't listen. After all, it's normal that each generation must fully experience their own share of wrong choices and scalded mouths.
The only thing I really wish them, is not to start any lower than this. There's still a bottom below this bottom. It's called "Clan". I won't tell more.
I won't be unjust. Highland Whisky wasn't even the worst of the Riffs. Sometimes, on several special and still memorable occasions, I even managed to extract some pleasant flavours from it - by the dear price of painfully scalding the young sinner's tongue.
I put one star to discourage the new generation of pipesters from starting​ their journey to the wonderful World of Pipedom from this wrong starting point. I know, they won't listen. After all, it's normal that each generation must fully experience their own share of wrong choices and scalded mouths.
The only thing I really wish them, is not to start any lower than this. There's still a bottom below this bottom. It's called "Clan". I won't tell more.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 24, 2009 | Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
Islay whiskies and Latakia are a match made in heaven - as long as the former are in the glass and the latter in the pipe. Apart from Cognac in Pembroke and rum in some mixtures, alcohol and tobacco do not really combine well. If any one does want to taste tobacco flavoured with whisky, I would suggest Davidoff`s Scottish Mixture and not this Borkum Riff attempt.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 13, 2016 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
This tastes of no whisky that I have ever experienced. It's hot, unsubtly cased and artificial-tasting. Imagine inhaling steam slightly laced with the kind of chemicals they use to flavour cheap sweets with. I can't think of anything good to say for it. Definitely not recommended.
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