Borkum Riff Pipe Tobacco Cherry Liqueur - 50g bag

Borkum Riff Pipe Tobacco Cherry Liqueur – 50g bag is a classic with a warm, fruity flavour, which interprets cherry not as a ‘sweet’ but as a refined liqueur note. As soon as you open the packet, a sweet, fruity cherry note rises, which remains soft and harmonious in the smoke. The tobacco is deliberately kept mild and very easy-going: easy to pack, reliable when lit and, at a leisurely pace, burns pleasantly and evenly. That’s exactly what makes it so popular – as a relaxing after-work tobacco, an uncomplicated treat for in between, or an aromatic alternative when you’re looking for a pleasant room scent and a smooth, creamy smoke.

Cherry liqueur flavouring based on Virginia and Burley

The recipe is described in several product descriptions as a high-quality, mild blend of light or slightly aromatic Virginia and rich, cool-smoking Burley. Virginia provides the natural sweetness and a light, pleasant base, whilst Burley gives the blend body and a pleasantly ‘dry’ structure – as a result, the flavour doesn’t come across as cloying, but is cleanly integrated. The cherry liqueur flavour lends the whole a refined, slightly ‘alcoholic’ character (without being harsh): juicy cherry in the foreground, underpinned by a warm, rounded note that complements the tobacco’s fundamental character very well. The flavour profile remains largely consistent throughout the smoke – particularly if you smoke slowly and avoid overheating the pipe.

Smoking characteristics & enjoyment

Cherry Liqueur is a pleasant everyday blend: easy to pack, lights well and offers a solid smoke volume. A little tip: fluff up the tobacco briefly before packing – it will then burn more evenly and the cherry liqueur aroma will come through more clearly. The room note is fruity and sweet and is often perceived as very pleasant – ideal if you’re not smoking alone or simply prefer a ‘friendly’ scent. Overall, this is a well-rounded, mild aromat with classic Borkum Riff character: uncomplicated, reliable and with a distinct cherry signature that leaves you looking forward to the next puff.

Tasting report and characteristics

Cut: Mixture / Ribbon
Flavouring: Cherry liqueur
Room scent: fruity-sweet
Type: Classic Danish (Aromatic)
Raw tobaccos: Virginia , Burley