Borkum Riff Pipe Tobacco Cherry Cavendish – 42.5g packet

Borkum Riff Pipe Tobacco Cherry Cavendish - The 42.5g pouch contains a wonderfully uncomplicated cherry-flavoured blend that delivers exactly what you’d expect from a ‘Cherry Cavendish’: a smooth, creamy smoke, a clearly recognisable cherry note and a pleasantly pleasant room aroma. The blend is aimed at connoisseurs who enjoy aromatic tobaccos without them being overly sweet or artificial. Packaged in a handy 42.5g pouch, this tobacco is ideal for on the go or for anyone who likes to portion it out fresh. In the pipe, it proves to be good-natured: easy to pack, reliable to light and burns pleasantly evenly – perfect for beginners, but equally suitable as a feel-good tobacco for experienced pipe smokers.

Cherry on a creamy Cavendish base

Its character stems from a smooth base blend of Black Cavendish and light tobaccos (typically Virginia). Black Cavendish provides the velvety texture and makes the smoke particularly mellow, whilst Virginia contributes a light natural sweetness and a touch of ‘freshness’. On top of this comes the flavouring: cherry – fruity, pleasantly sweet and very noticeable as a room note. This makes Cherry Cavendish a tobacco that often works well in company, as it doesn’t come across as ‘heavy and smoky’, but rather as friendly and fragrant. Those who smoke slowly will enjoy the creamiest smoke and the most consistent cherry flavour throughout the entire bowl.

Handling & Enjoyment

The cut is easy to pack (mixture/ribbon-style) and is straightforward to portion. A little tip: fluff it up briefly and pack it loosely – then the tobacco catches fire more easily and burns particularly evenly. In terms of flavour, the profile remains pleasantly consistent: cherry fruit in the foreground, underpinned by a soft Cavendish base with a mild sweetness. An ideal tobacco for after work, for relaxed sessions or simply whenever you fancy an uncomplicated cherry-flavoured blend.

Tasting notes and characteristics

Cut: Mixture / Ribbon
Flavouring: Cherry
Aroma: fruity-sweet
Type: Classic Danish (Aromatic)
Raw tobaccos: Black Cavendish, Virginia