Borkum Riff Limited Edition 22 Mixture Fruit and Vanilla
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A heady mixture, this limited-edition tobacco blend contains a formula of 65% Brazilian and African burley and Virginia, 27% African black cavendish, and 8% Argentinian red Virginia, topped with exotic tropical fruit and vanilla flavors.
Details
| Brand | Borkum Riff |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | Skandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 29, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Full | Very Pleasant |
Was hoping to find a tin of this for the Holiday Season. There are some online still. Maybe because it had been out for a year, but moisture is perfect. Crack the beautiful tin to a great exotic fruit, vanilla nose (Captain Morganesque).
Packed an inaugural pipe on Thanksgiving as an after dinner treat.
Took a few lights to catch the rhythm of this beauty. Best flavor notes come through at the half bowl point; dried apricot with high quality vanilla and some light warm spice. All mild notes and complimentary to each other, not competing. Room Note a total crowd pleaser.
It goes to show that a company like BR with it's less than scintillating reputation can produce a masterpiece if they want to. I dare say even non-aromatic pipers will enjoy.
Packed an inaugural pipe on Thanksgiving as an after dinner treat.
Took a few lights to catch the rhythm of this beauty. Best flavor notes come through at the half bowl point; dried apricot with high quality vanilla and some light warm spice. All mild notes and complimentary to each other, not competing. Room Note a total crowd pleaser.
It goes to show that a company like BR with it's less than scintillating reputation can produce a masterpiece if they want to. I dare say even non-aromatic pipers will enjoy.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 12, 2013 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Grab a tin of this while you can! This is one fabulous tobacco offering from a name not usually associated with superior quality. In fact, one would never know this was a BR tobacco if smoked on a blind tasting. I hope that the blenders Scandinavian Tobacco Group take a cue from this remarkable creation and start producing blends of this quality regularly. Anyway, on to the review.
The presentation is beautiful. From the classy looking golden can with a lighthouse relief on the snap lid to the subtle nautical theme on the label, this blend already prepares you for "the glow of discovery" before you even crack it open. Upon opening, you're greeted by an intoxicating fragrance of spices and rich fruits. I can't quite place what it is but it smells vaguely of cloves and cinnamon. Either way, just smelling the tin for few minutes is worth the price of the tobacco. No drying out necessary as the tobacco is just right. A nice assortment of ribbon and leaf cuts, golden and black.
Lights up nicely after the initial false light and stays burning until the end of the bowl. The spice and fruit flavors come on strong and stay pretty consistent throughout the smoke. Not overly sweet but leaves a nice taste of vanilla and clove in the back of my throat. Burns down to a white ash with no dottle or wetness at the bottom of the bowl by the end.
Overall, a delicious offering from BR that really stands far beyond its less than favorable reputation. I was right to buy two cans to store. Regardless of what you may think of BR, do yourself a favor and try LE 22 while it's still available.
The presentation is beautiful. From the classy looking golden can with a lighthouse relief on the snap lid to the subtle nautical theme on the label, this blend already prepares you for "the glow of discovery" before you even crack it open. Upon opening, you're greeted by an intoxicating fragrance of spices and rich fruits. I can't quite place what it is but it smells vaguely of cloves and cinnamon. Either way, just smelling the tin for few minutes is worth the price of the tobacco. No drying out necessary as the tobacco is just right. A nice assortment of ribbon and leaf cuts, golden and black.
Lights up nicely after the initial false light and stays burning until the end of the bowl. The spice and fruit flavors come on strong and stay pretty consistent throughout the smoke. Not overly sweet but leaves a nice taste of vanilla and clove in the back of my throat. Burns down to a white ash with no dottle or wetness at the bottom of the bowl by the end.
Overall, a delicious offering from BR that really stands far beyond its less than favorable reputation. I was right to buy two cans to store. Regardless of what you may think of BR, do yourself a favor and try LE 22 while it's still available.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This tobacco was something I found on cigarbid.com. Yes the addictive CB is now offering pipes and pipe tobacco. As for LE 22; this is a marvelous blend. I was very surprised as BK has a rep as a very nasty drugstore tongue scorcher. The description of LE 22 though intrigued me and I picked some up on a bid. What a pleasant surprise! This is not a heavily doused, goupy aromatic. the taste is that of a round Burley, enhanced with natural acidic sweetness of a bit of tingly Virginia, flavored with a mild, creamy topping. I don't know if a discern the taste of "exotic tropical fruit" at all, but the topping or casing is very nice and not at all overpowering. I experienced no tongue bite, but I understand that one shouldn't chug away but should sip a tobacco like this. The room note is very pleasant and echos the pleasing initial opening tin note. If you enjoy quality tobacco at the heart of a mild aromatic pick up some of this while you can. Highly recommended.
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