The Borkum Riff blends are a line of aromatic Cavendish concoctions that enjoy an immensely widespread popularity the world over. Curiously enough, the Black Cavendish blend actually contains less Cavendish than the Original (approx 50% versus 60%, respectively), but there you have it. It also mixes in ripe African, Indian, and Brazilian Virginias, with a hint of prune and plum casing.
I am new to pipe smoking. It was with this tobacco that I made my breakthrough in pipe smoking. Perhaps you will remember your own breakthrough. Started puffing too hard and/ or too deeply. Tobacco ended up getting singed. I finally learned how ... Read Moreto sip the smoke, how to coax the flavor out of the tobacco, and how not to get a burnt ash taste.
I enjoyed Borkum Riff Original. I'm too new at pipe smoking to make this my go-to blend, but it ranks high for me. I enjoyed it very much. Read Less
I don't exactly know what this is cased or topped with, but I can taste top-shelf tawny port - especially when retrohaling. Very smooth and refreshing.
I smoke this from time to time when I'm in a pinch. I was skeptical at first but it has a pleasant sweet taste, and is true to the description. Not bad for the price range. Very light so not really all that satisfying. Widely available (it is drug st... Read Moreore tobacco). Read Less