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Does color have an effect on the taste and strength of a tobacco? Contrary to common belief, NOT, at least not always. Black Cavendish is jet black and yet is pretty mild, and so is Latakia (which is actually mistakingly believed to be a strong tobacco). A light brown Virginia is often a lot stronger than Latakia, for example. However, within the same type of tobacco, let's say Virginia, usually a tobacco lighter in color is milder than a darker one. The strength of a tobacco is usually determined by the amount of fermentation, but primarily by the type of leaf itself.In what forms is pipe tobacco sold in a tobacco shop? Here, we're talking about weight and type of "container". The most common weight is 2oz/50g. Some tobaccos are also availabe in double, far fewer in half, that quantity. Tobaccos are generally sold in bulk (or loose), in a plastic pouch, or in a tin. Due to cost, weight, and size, tins are not as commonplace as pouches nowadays. As for bulk/loose tobaccos, and depending on the shop, the desired quantity is usually sold in a transparent, plain, plastic pouch that can keep up to 50g of tobacco for a week (with about 3-4 pipefuls a day), with no risk (I'm not talking about capacity now, rather the functionality). For bigger quantities, I recommend a jar that seals the tobacco in. The plastic pouch can be used for 50g at a time. What are the different factors that a blender considers when making a new blend of tobacco? Blending a good pipe tobacco is an extremely complicated process, and it requires talent, experience, and lots of patience. Having in mind the kind of blend that is required, the blender should consider, among other things: the taste, color tones, aroma, combustibility, humidity, cut, and feel of each blending tobacco, and then the same aspects all over again to evaluate the final product before offering it on the market. Good blends could take up to years to make and test before they land into your pipe. Is there a particular type of tobacco most suitable for a newly born pipe smoker? Here I can only give some buy-not's. Do NOT buy: a pressed tobacco (hard to prepare, light and burn). a heavily flavored tobacco (they smoke wet, hot, and sometimes bitter). a too dry/moist tobacco (in the case of bulk/loose tobaccos, you can check a tobacco before buying it, provided you know how!). a too mild a tobacco, if you're a cigarette/cigar smoker. a too strong a tobacco, if you're not a smoker. a tobacco just because it smells good to others (could be a disaster to YOU). a tobacco just because the pouch or tin is attractive (as Shakespeare says, "Appearance versus reality.") It's hard to name one tobacco or one type of tobacco. It all depends on the smoker(-to-be). The best thing would be to ask a professional tobacconist and/or a pipe smoking friend (not that that always works!). Alternatively, you can ask ME.What is Cavendish? Is it a tobacco? Well, Cavendish is NOT a tobacco. It refers to tobaccos (Virginias) pressed, fermented, etc. and then cut and used in a blend, or, rarely, sold and smoked as it is. So "Cavendish" refers to a manufacturing process and not to a tobacco as it is found in nature. Now, the most common kind of Cavendish is Black Cavendish, which is usually jet black and is in little cube-like pieces; if you look carefully and closely, you can see it is a pressed tobacco. BC can be either flavored/sweetened during the pressing and fermenting process, or not; a common sweetening agent is molasses. So, if a blend has BC, you don't know whether it's flavored or natural. Apart from BC, other tobaccos (VAs) can be processed the same way and referred to as Cavendish. Unfortunately, and very often, the words "Ready Rubbed" and "Cavendish" are used interchangeable. I think they should be and remain distinct. An example of what is called Cavendish is Amphora Red (or Brown); if you look at Dunhill's Handblended "Ready Rubbed" #36166, you find that it's almost identical to the way "Cavendish" Amphora Red looks. Why do tobaccos come in different forms, such as flake, plug, etc? Most the "forms" are actually pressed tobaccos. Sailors started pressing their tobaccos so that it lasted longer during their long voyages. It was mainly for practical purposes. Also, pressed tobaccos were necessary for those to chew tobaccos. Plug would therefore seem to be the mother of pressed tobaccos. Also, miner used to take their twists when they were underground, since smoking was not allowed; they would then chew the tobaccos, keep the chew bits in their "hatband", and then smoke it in their pipes when they resurfaced. The flexibility of pressed tobaccos such as plugs and twists (ropes) offered the possibility of partaking tobacco use in different ways, based on the circumstances (by chewing it or by smoking it in a pipe). Flakes have always been less demanding in their preparation than plugs and twist; they grew in popularity. However, they were still too cumbersome (at least for some) and hence the manufacturers started "rubbing out" or "breaking" the flakes before packaging them, and then the "Ready Rubbed" and "Broken" tobaccos. Pressed tobaccos are easier to conserve and slower (and cooler) to burn. 4 grams of a pressed tobacco would last (much) longer than 4g of a mixture. They all offered the smoker the liberty to prepare the tobaccos in the form and way he likes: In case of plugs, e.g., you decide how thick you want to slice the tobaccos, and then how coarsely you want to rub it out or break it. So, why all these forms? 1. Innovation: Manufacturers always try to introduce something different. Personal preference: The smoker chooses form he likes best.Imagine if we had tobaccos only in the form of mixtures. A lot of the fun would be missing, don't you think? Is a Cavendish considered an Aromatic? Cavendish refers to the way a tobacco has been processed (you do not grow Cavendish). It's a tobacco that has been exposed to moisturing agents, heat and pressure, and has accordingly been fermented. One variety, Black Cavendish, comes in two forms: Sweetened (with anything, from sugar to molasses to what have you) or natural (usually with water). Black Cavendish is generally used in and associated with flavored tobaccos (what you call "aromatics"), since: (1) it may carry a flavor in and by itself and/or can absorb flavoring agents within the blend easily. Some of the most traditional and natural British tobaccos, including some Dunhill ones, contain Cavendish. Pipe Smoking. What's the best way to fill a pipe with tobacco? As with many aspects of pipe smoking, there are several methods. I'll give here the one that is probably the most popular (I use it!). Here it is in steps: 1. Make sure that there are no little "foreign bodies", such as pieces of stem or wood, in the tobacco. 2. Place enough tobacco into the bowl till it's overflowing. 3. Press down the tobacco, with no pressure whatsoever at this stage (optional check the draw). 4. Place enough tobacco into the bowl till it's overflowing (Repeat # 2). 5. This time apply a bit of pressure to cause the first and the second layers of tobacco to make contact (optional check the draw). 6. Place enough tobacco into the bowl till it's overflowing (Repeat # 2). 7. Here apply more pressure than in #5 8. Check the draw (a must, this time). If it's fine, you're set; if not, empty the pipe and start over (you won't regret it). 9. Optional, you may loosen up a bit the uppermost layer of tobacco so that it accepts the flame better. If there is still room after Step #7, the you can add just a bit of loose tobacco. The tobacco should be packed tightly enough to let the air go through with no difficulty and yet elastic. It should feel springy when you press it in the bowl. Good packing is the secret to enjoyable smoking. Don't get impatient: Empty the pipe and start over as many times as needed to get it packed right. What's the right way to light a pipe? Lighting is always done in two steps: The first is to burn the uppermost layer of tobacco, and the second is to get you going, hopefully till the last shred of tobacco. After having packed the pipe correctly (see the previous question), apply the flame in circular motion to the tobacco till it's burned; this is done while puffing rather fast and in succession. Then, with a tamper (or your thumb!), break down the burned layer and press it down evenly and gently. After that, apply another flame and this time you may apply it to the center of the tobacco or in circular motion, but puff slowly. Once the whole upper layer is lit, stop and start drawing regularly and rhythmically. And you're up for an enjoyable ride! The first few minutes are crucial, since you need the flame, the tobacco, the pipe, and yourself to settle down. Enjoy! It's hard to keep a pipe lit. Is it all right to relight? It's absolutely fine. You can relight as many times as your patience and match box/lighter allow you. You should worry about the pipe going out only when you're in a pipe smoking contest (and care about winning)! How can I best clean my pipe? And how often should I do it? Your pipe should be cleaned after each smoke, regardless whether you'll smoke it again right away or if you'll let it rest for a while. After the pipe has cooled down, remove the mouthpiece (NEVER do this when the pipe is still hot, since this may seriously damage the fit between shank and mouthpiece). Then run a clean pipe cleaner through the shank, with the thinner end head first, and then into the shank, with the thicker end head first. Repeat till the cleaner comes out as clean as it was before use. It's a good idea to fold the cleaner and run it into the shank (try to go all the way if you can). A word of wisdom, do NOT use cleaners sparingly. The above is the daily cleaning. It's a good idea to thoroughly clean your pipes every few months, depending on how many pipes you have and how often you smoke them. This time, you should wet the cleaner with an alcohol-based solution (they're available in tobacco shops). (I advise against the use of alcoholic drinks, such as Cognac, unless you like to waste your money!) Finally, run as many cleaners as needed, and then use a dry one. Then, let the pipes dry for about 24 hours. Why should I smoke a pipe instead of, say, cigarettes or cigars? What else do you want to smoke?! Pipe smoking offers numerous advantages. Let me give you some of them: Health: The rule is NEVER inhale the smoke. There are no studies that have even vaguely proved that pipe smoking (when done with moderation and without inhaling) is dangerous for your health (let alone the health of the people around you). Actually, there are studies that show that the average life span of a pipe smoker is greater than that of non-smokers! To take it a step further, insurance companies in some European countries insure pipe smokers and consider them non-smokers. Not all smoke in the air: Unlike other forms of smoking, at the end of a smoke, you're not empty-handed. Your pipe is there with you, ready to give endless hours of pure pleasure. Wide choice: You have access to an incredible array of pipes, tobaccos and other smoke-related items. If you take tobacco alone, you can try a new today every single day of your life (if your pocket allows it, of course). A new tobacco is always a new adventure and experience. Cost: I can argue that pipe smoking is the most economical way to enjoy the weed. With a few pipes you can remain a pipe smoker for life. With 50g of tobacco, you can smoke for an average of 20 hours. Normally, the price of an average packet of cigarettes will buy you enough tobacco for 5-7 days. Social acceptance: Pipe tobacco smoke in general seems to be more readily tolerated and accepted (if not even praised) by non-smokers. Added to this is the image of pipe smokers: Calm, contemplative, reserved, and thoughtful people. Apart from laws and restrictions in public places, if non-smokers had to have smoke around them, in most cases, they would opt for pipe tobacco smoke. Pipe smoking in and by itself: It's well known among pipe smokers, as well as their wives/husbands and friends, that pipe smoking helps the smoker to relax and even think more clearly. Imagine the "calm" smoke rings rise from your pipe while you're sipping on a glass of your favorite drink, reading a book or talking to your companions and maybe even listening to music! No wonder pipe smoker live longer! What are the most common problems associated with pipe smoking? And how can one overcome them? Especially people who are new to pipe smoking may encounter some problems that may render pipe smoking less attractive or pleasant. While it's hard to give you a clear-cut approach to solving these problems, you might find the following of help. Tongue bite. Most likely causes: Tobacco is too dry/You're smoking too fast/Tobacco is not packed right. Pipe smokes too hot. Most likely causes: Pipe is varnished (it doesn't breathe well)/Tobacco is too dry/You're smoking too fast Pipe smokes too wet. Most likely causes: Tobacco is too moist/Pipe is not clean enough/You produce too much saliva (esp. if you're smoking a bent pipe). Nausea. Most likely causes: Tobacco is too strong and/or you're smoking it on an empty stomach Pipe goes out too frequently. Most likely causes: Tobacco is not packed correctly/You're too nervous (or concentrating on other activities) Enjoyable pipe smoking is the result of experience and patience. Hang in there, and you'll never regret it. The rule is: when you have a certain problem, try and change pipes, tobaccos, smoking techniques and other variables; this way you may be able to figure out the real cause of the problem and then eliminate it. I always insert a cleaner in a pipe after a smoke and leave it overnight. Do you recommend that? Inserting a cleaner in a just smoked pipe and leaving it overnight helps absorb the moisture in both mouthpiece and shank. NOT inserting a cleaner in a just smoked pipe and leaving it overnight lets the air circulate into and out of the pipe. Which one? Whichever works for you. I have a new pipe that I'm very much enjoying. So far I have smoked it once a day, every day. I won't ruin it smoking one bowl in it every day, will I? I personally believe in the second. (However, inserting a cleaner and taking it out after each smoke, then letting the pipe air, with no obstruction, could be yet a better option than either of the two above.)No, you will not. Now, each pipe is different, though all have limits. You will have to live with the pipe for a while to get to know its limits. If you smoke it once a day, and it always smokes clean and dry, then go ahead and do it. Just make sure you clean it thoroughly and let it air well. I assume when you say once a day, you're not talking about 11 PM on Monday, and then 7 AM on Tuesday.I think it is a great pity when one has the urge to smoke a particular pipe at a given moment but declines because it's not time for it (I'm not against rotation per se, though). Pipe Smoking Accessories What tools are needed to smoke a pipe? The most basic tools are: A pipe and tobacco (both are usually necessary!), matches/lighter, a pipe tool, and a packet of pipe cleaners. I advise NOT to start with only pipe and tobacco (some people do). A pipe tool is important; it's a little, cheap, metal piece with three "arms": One is spoon-like you use to scoop the tobacco with, another is a simple 'rod" you poke the tobacco with or run through the shank when there's something lying in there, and the third is an arm with a flat, circular piece that you use to tamp (press) the tobacco with during the smoke. Cleaners are equally important, unless you intend to smoke only once and then throw away the pipe or you're planning on smoking the pipe repeatedly without cleaning it, till you hate the day you decided to give the pipe a try!Name: Amphora Full Aroma Type: Flavored Cavendish On Pouch: "When occurs to you when you see shredded, bright coloured tobacco, which still seems to live between your fingers...? Recognize the mixture? Burley, Kentucky, Oriental and Virginia, all first-grade tobaccos. Smell the whiff of pure fruit blossom we've added? This enhanced smoking pleasure is due to our unique Cavendish process, which reveals the richest properties of this special blend: fresh, sweet and slow-burning. Amphora Full Aroma. The quality of over two centuries of craftsmanship and experience." My Comment: No one can deny the fact that this tobacco has been one of the most popular tobaccos of its kind and that it is still highly sought after. It's one of very few industrial, flavored tobaccos that I don't mind smoking smoking occasionally; I actually enjoy smoking it when I do. The pouch aroma is pleasant but not indicate of heavy casing; I do detect a smell of vanilla besides the fruit essences used. It's very easy to pack and burns very smoothly. The taste when smoked is both sweet and spicy; however, it smokes a bit wet, unless you let it dry out a bit before packing. Like most flavored tobaccos, the taste seems to deteriorates the closer you get to the end of the smoke. The pouch seems to be very effective in keeping the tobacco in good condition even if you smoke only one bowlful a day (and maybe less). Name: Amphora Regular Type: Natural Cavendish On Pouch: "Feeling the smooth, shredded tobacco in your hand, seeing its lively colours, smelling its rich flavour... Can you imagine the excitement when this perfect mixture of Burley, Oriental, Kentucky and Virginia tobaccos was first created? Our unique Cavendish process discloses the characteristics of this blend ever more broadly. Mild and mellow. Honest tobacco in its clearest form. Slow-burning, to extend your smoking pleasure. Amphora Regular. The quality of two centuries of craftsmanship and experience." My Comment: To my surprise, the pouch aroma is discret, pleasant and natural, with no evident casing or toppings. The tobacco is easy to pack and light, due to the uniformly cut Cavendish. The variations in the cut are mainly in the length rather than the width of the ingredient tobaccos. The taste of the tobacco upon light provides further proof of the lack of casing. It's smooth, slightly spicy, and sweet. The taste of the tobaccos are evident, and I can see what this is a classic Amphora ("classic" would be better than "regular")! I believe it is one of a few tobaccos I know of that can be equally enjoyed by those who mainly smoke flavored tobaccos as well as those who prefer natural tobaccos. It has a pleasant room aroma, and is ideal to smoke indoors and outdoors and at any time of the day. The only thing I wish were different is the fact that the taste seems to deteriorate a bit in the course of the smoke, without being bitter or unpleasant.Name: Capstan Medium Type: Flavored VA Navy Cut AITS Index: A medium to mild blend of carefully selected Virginia tobaccos with a natural aroma enhanced by a subtle flavour. My Comment: I must admit the smell of the tobacco unsmoked might be a turn-off to those who prefer and are used to natural tobaccos. However, the smell seems to dissipate quickly, and the tobacco starts smelling more like a natural tobacco. Having said that, the smell is very pleasant and fruity, though a bit too sweet to those who are used to (more) natural tobaccos. The tobacco was tinned too moist as most British tobaccos are. I had to let it dry out for a while before packing. The name Navy Cut is evident in the wide "flakes", each as wide as the inside of the tin. I started enjoying it more with my third bowlful and onwards; the taste and aroma became more discreetly sweet. I see it as a good tobacco to smoke any time of the day, and especially in the company of non-smokers as well as outdoors (if you don't rub it out well).Name: Capstan Mild Type: Flavored VA Navy Cut My Comment: What surprised me upon opening the tin is the color of the flakes: It's SO orange that it's hard to believe this is the natural color of the leaf used! The smell is very similar to that of the Medium, but this one is a bit more sour. When lighting it, I got a confirmed taste of "orange"; I wonder it is flavored with orange! It's truly mild, and I had a strong desire to smoke a strong(er) tobacco right afterwards. I very much recommend letting it dry out for a while before smoking it for the first time; it was tinned SO moist, to my taste. What bothered me during the smoke is the lack of consistent taste of "tobacco"; I taste "orange" more of the time. It might be a very good transitional tobaccos for flavored tobacco smokers who would like to get into natural pressed VAs. Name: St. Bruno Type: Natural VA Flake Tin - Tobacco AITS Index: "Blend of Virginia and other selected tobaccos. Slow burning and cool with a pleasant aroma." My Comment: While the pouch aroma is still not as natural as I would like it to be, it's definitely more natural-smelling than a lot of the industrial tinned and bulk tobaccos declared as such. It's a full-bodied smoke and may be a bit heavy on an empty stomach. This means it might not be an all-day smoke, at least to some. I very much like its sweet, fruity taste; this taste is very consistent throughout the smoke. What is impressive is that the smell of the unsmoked tobacco is almost identical to what its aroma when smoked. My biggest problem with it is the fact that it imparts its taste to the pipe, and hence it will take a few pipefuls of another, more neutral tobacco in the same pipe till the St. Bruno taste disappears. It also seems to be pleasant-smelling to people around you. Name: Three Nuns Type: Natural VA Curly Cut Tin - Tobacco AITS Index: "A blend of dark fired and sun cured tobaccos mixed with the finest Brazilian Lights to produce the unique flavour and mellow smoking characteristics for which Three Nuns is famous." Louisiana Perique is also present in a good portion. TM. My Comment: This tobacco is every bit as good as it is claimed to be. Whether or not it is similar/identical to the older version is nothing I want to get into, since it has no purpose. I do enjoy smoking this one, and I like the natural, sourish taste and aroma. It is a treat for anyone who appreciates natural, pressed VAs with Perique. The taste is very consistent till the last shred of tobacco. You can either pack it as it is or rub it out; in any case, it is a slow, cool burning tobacco. The combustion is also quite regular. I see it as a tobacco you could smoke the whole day long, and it has a pleasant after-taste, and does not compromise the taste of the pipe(s) you smoke it in. The taste and aroma of the Perique is quite evident, and is truly delicious. Name: Escudo Navy De Luxe Type: Natural VA Navy Cut Tin - Tobacco My Comment: I personally believe that no one could have done a better job reproducing such a historical tobacco blend. Though it might not be identical to the orginial one, it is just as good, and if you let it age for a few years, it could become more similar, if not identical, to the original. For the natural pressed Virginia-Perique smoker, this is a true treat. I consider Escudo one of the best natural tobaccos ever manufactured. It's a wonderul all-day smoke that leaves you with a strong urge to pack another pipe and start all over. The taste is so delicate on the tongue, with a bit of spiciness and tanginess. Unfortunately, the tobacco has been discontinued, and the liscense is rumored to have been transferred to Dunhill. This seems to be true at least as far as the European market is concerned!

Here are some descriptions of the various MacBaren Blends available I hope this information is useful. One Aromatic Blend worth trying is Cherry Ambrosia! To achieve the delightful taste in this blend MacBaren has selected some very special Virginia tobaccos and added Ready Rubbed Burley tobacco. The taste is adjusted with our modern Cavendish made from pure Virginia tobaccos. As a final touch, genuine Jamaica Rum and a special cherry flavour have been added. This blend gives you a cool and pleasant smoke with a taste of delightful cherries!
Another Aromatic Blend to try is "Mixture Modern." Loose cut Virginia tobaccos, the MacBaren Modern Cavendish and just a little ready rubbed Burley are what you will find in this blend. As we have chosen some very special tobaccos, this blend does not bite your tongue. The taste and aroma show that Mixture Modern belongs to the "Mac Baren Mixture" family. Getting started with an exceptionally tender and pleasant smoking experience we highly recommend this blend.
Still in the Aromatic Blends, Original Choice is one to look for. Original Choice is a result of the Mac Baren Company's 150 year's tradition for excellent taste in tobacco. It is made of a blend of Virginia tobacco from North Carolina, Burley from Tennessee USA, and the famous modern Mac Baren Cavendish. Carefully blended these tobaccos gives you a sweet, rounded and exciting taste.
We are not finished with the aromatics, yet. We have 3 more. Uncle Louie Rum is one more. In this blend you will experience the variety in taste coming from the bright Virginia, light brown Burley and modern Mac Baren Cavendish. Just a touch of the famous Mac Baren original cavendish has been added to complete the taste. Your surroundings will take great pleasure in the unique Uncle Louie Carribean Rum aroma as it slowly spreads in the room. Due to the different tobacco cuts this blend is easy to light, and will give you a slow and cool smoke. We recommend Uncle Louie's Bar Selection to true lovers of all good things in life.
Now on to Uncle Louie's Whisky. In this blend you will experience the variety in taste coming from the bright Virginia, light brown Burley and modern MacBaren Cavendish. Just a touch of the famous Mac Baren original cavendish has been added to complete the taste. Your surroundings will take great pleasure in the unique Uncle Louie's whisky aroma as it slowly spreads in the room. Due to the different tobacco cuts, this blend is easy to light and will give you a slow and cool smoke. We recommend Uncle Louie's Bar selection to true lovers of all good things in life.
One last aromatic to go. Mac Baren Vanilla Cream is a colourful blend, loose cut tobaccos mixed with cut plugs. Manufactured from specially selected and aged Virginia tobaccos and the modern MacBaren black Cavendish. Then blended with an exceptional Vanilla flavour. This selection creates an outstanding blend with superior flavour, unique aroma and distinctive taste experience.
Now some information about Mac Baren Mixture Flake. When Mixture was introduced in 1958 it was considered a revolution in pipe smoking. Now-47 years later you can enjoy the famous Mixture taste in this Mixture Flake. Mixture Flake is made from more than 35 different tobacco leaves from different parts of the world. Mixture Flake is made from choice Virginia and Burley tobacco and a touch of the original Mac Baren Cavendish. Each leaf has its own special qualities and only by blending and pressing them in the right proportions does Mixture Flake achieve its unique taste. Mixture Flake does not consist of one dominant taste, but a profusion of different nuances of taste that keep changing-all from a single tamp of tobacco A unique, slow burning, slightly aromatic flake which you can enjoy all day long.
Mac Baren Navy Flake: From the beginning in 1965 and till now the Navy Flake has become a real Mac Baren Classic. Carefully selected Burley, Virginia and the original Mac Baren Cavendish have been pressed and stored for weeks before cutting into slices. The pressing process secures a slow and cool burning, which gives the ultimate smoking pleasure. You will experience the Navy Flake as a slightly aromatic tobacco.
Mac Baren Vanilla Flake: Manufactured from specially selected and aged Virginia tobaccos and the modern Mac Baren black Cavendish. Then blended with an exceptional Vanilla flavour and carefully pressed. After storage the blocks are cut into slices which are packed into the tin manually. This selection creates a cool smoke with superior flavor, unique aroma-a distinctive taste experience.
Virginia Flake: This outstanding flake was developed back in 1979. At that time most flakes were more strong in taste, however there was a growing demand for a sweet flake. Exactly the sweet taste is what you find in Virginia Flake. Dominated by the finest Virginia tobaccos and with just a little top flavour to enhance the natural sweet Virginia taste, Virginia Flake is a cool and slow burning flake tobacco, which gives you a satisfying smoke.
In the Light Aromatic Range we have the "Black Ambrosia": This blend is mainly manufactured from pure Virginia, which we have carefully roasted to bring out our tasty and sweet Cavendish. To this Cavendish we have added some very special yellow Virginia tobaccos to give the blend a beautiful contrast. When smoked you will be thrilled by the exciting taste and sweet aroma.
GOLD OF DENMARK: For over a century the MacBaren Tobacco Company has been making famous tobaccos. Gold of Denmark is a blend of Premium Pipe Tobaccos including matured Burley, Virginia, and Cavendish, selected to create a smooth and gentle golden taste. A truly pleasing and satisfying blend for anyone who appreciates good pipe tobacco.
MIXTURE: This unique blend is one of the leading blends in the world - and rightly so. Since the beginning in 1958, Mac Baren Mixture has become synonymous with smoking pleasure. Mixture is made from more than 35 different tobacco leaves from different parts of the world. Each leaf has its own special quality and only by blending them in the right proportions makes Mixture achieve its unique taste. Mixture does not consist of one dominant taste, but a profusion of different nuances of taste that keep changing - all from a single tamp of tobacco. Mixture is a unique, slightly aromatic blend, which you can enjoy all day long.
NAVY MIXTURE: This complex mixture consists of over 30 different raw tobaccos, and is a masterpiece of blending. Ready rubbed Virginia and Burley tobaccos, loose cut Virginia, Burley and the original Mac Baren Cavendish blended with small pieces of flake tobacco, ensure a slow and cool smoking pleasure. Navy Mixture is a blend, which will satisfy the experienced smoker, and give you a new and exciting taste experience.
VIRGINIA NO. 1 is a pure Virginia tobacco! In 1955 Virginia No. 1 was introduced to the world's pipe smokers, and today it is one of the Mac Baren Classics. The natural sweetness from the carefully selected Virginia tobaccos are to be enjoyed every time you light up this magnificent blend. In addition to a slow, cool smoke this ready rubbed blend gives you a slightly sweet smoke. Try the Virginia No. 1 and find out for yourself why it is reckoned as a Classic Blend.
BURLEY LONDON BLEND: This beautiful tobacco was developed in 1965 and consists mainly of carefully selected Burley tobaccos. Just a little Virginia tobacco has been added to give the blend a natural sweetness. You will notice the slight natural chocolate note, which is found in all good Burley tobacco. The very special top flavour in combination with the tobaccos give you a very distinct smoking pleasure.
GOLDEN EXTRA: Since Golden Extra was introduced back in 1952, it has gained many, many fans all over the world - rightly so. The special selected brown Burley tobaccos, mixed with just a touch of golden Virginia, are carefully pressed and stored. The large slices are cut and partly rubbed up, which makes this blend easy to fill into your pipe. This slowly burning blend is very satisfying and you will enjoy the slight note of chocolate; a note all good burley tobacco has from nature.
NORWOOD: A "ready rubbed" blend dominated by selected Burley tobaccos and with a small part Virginia tobacco. Due to the special treatment the Burley tobacco develops a gentle and natural chocolate flavor. When smoked, Norwood will give you the pleasure of the real Burley taste in combination with the special Mac Baren flavour. Every experienced pipe smoker should allow himself to enjoy this fantastic blend.
CLUB BLEND: A unique tobacco with a recipe back from 1955. Whole Virginia leaves, which are specially selected are used as wrapper for all our spun tobaccos. The original Mac Baren Cavendish and Virginia tobaccos are used as inlay in Club Blend. Like all our spun tobaccos, only a little top flavor has been added. These tobaccos are the closest you get to the natural tobacco taste. Club Blend is the mildest of our spun tobaccos.
DARK TWIST ROLL CAKE: Mac Baren Tobacco Company is one of the few manufacturers that still produce tobacco blends with respect for the old craftsmanship. The production principle for Dark Twist is more than 200 years old, but is still used to bring out the magnificent taste and unique smoking experience, which you will find in Dark Twist. An inlay of carefully selected Virginia tobaccos and the original Mac Baren Cavendish is spun into whole Virginia leaves. The spun tobacco is cut in cakes, which is carefully packed by hand. Filling your pipe with Dark Twist will give you a satisfying and slow smoke with natural sweetness, just like 200 years ago. Taste the history - taste Dark Twist.
LATAKIA BLEND: Whole Virginia leaves which are specially selected are used as wrapper for all of our spun tobaccos. The inlay for this very special blend is a mix of Virginia, original Mac Baren Cavendish and just a touch of Syrian Latakia leaves. In combination these tobaccos give Latakia Blend its fresh and satisfying smoke. Like all our spun tobaccos, only a little top flavor has been added. These tobaccos are the closest you get to the natural tobacco taste.
STOCKTON: A real Mac Baren specialty. Special Virginia tobaccos and the original Mac Baren Cavendish are spun into whole Virginia leaves. After meticulous maturing, the spun tobacco is cut into ribbon form and dried until the correct humidity is achieved. To preserve intact the true craftsmanship behind spun tobacco, Stockton is packed by hand. If tamped correctly into the pipe, Stockton burns slowly and gives the pipe smoker a cool smoke that allows the natural flavor of the excellent raw tobaccos to be enjoyed to the fullest.
PLUMCAKE: Plumcake brings the thoughts back to old times, when the sailors onboard the sailing ships filled their pipes with good, satisfying tobacco and having the scent of tar and saltwater around them. Bright Virginia tobaccos mixed with Burley, a little original Mac Baren Cavendish and just a touch of Syrian Latakia. On top of this masterly make blend original Jamaica Rum has been added to fulfill the impression. This blend is full-bodied and rich, giving you the taste nuances of natural sweetness added with a slight taste of smoke, Latakia and the distinctive aroma of sailor rum.
THE SOLENT MIXTURE: Solent Mixure was first produced in 1950, making it the oldest brand in the Mac Baren range today. The actural mixture is particularly interesting. Essentially the tobacco consists of sweet Virginia tobaccos mixed with a full-bodied Burley, to which is added the original Mac Baren Cavendish and - making this mixture very special - Syrian Latakia tobacco. Solent Mixture is a full-bodied tobacco with a highly distinctive spicy flavour and aroma. A tobacco that harks back to the age of full-rigged ships with the air on board pungent with the smell of salt water, wharfs and tar. An authentic English Mixture.
WATER PIPE TOBACCO: You can enjoy Habibi in 6 different flavors.
Habibi Apple Flavour Tobacco-Imagine you are lying in the shadow under the apple tree enjoying a fresh sweet apple. That is the taste of the Habibi Apple Tobacco. This is one of the most beloved flavors in the world, and we have made a lot of effort to create a water pipe tobacco, which is among the best.
Habibi Grape Flavour Tobacco-The very best taste from grapes is added to the water pipe tobacco. You will experience a pleasant sweet taste of grapes while smoking this Habibi brand.
Habibi Mixed Fruit Flavour Tobacco-When smoking you automatically start to wonder which fruit is added. But forget the wondering. The taste is unique because it is a mix of different exotic fruits all giving their flavor to the final taste. Just sit down and enjoy this fantastic sweet taste.
Habibi Orange Flavour Tobacco-Now you can enjoy the fresh taste of sun-ripened oranges as you smoke your waterpipe. The excellent sweet tobacco blended with the fresh taste of oranges gives an unusual and outstanding experience. Habibi Orange - sweet and fresh!
Habibi Banana Flavour Tobacco-Enjoy the familiar flavor of ripe bananas, a taste experience that is guaranteed to intrigue. The unmistakable flavour of sweet banana blended with the subtle nuances of water pipe tobacco makes Habibi banana the taste experience you never tire of.
Habibi Melon Flavour Tobacco-Everyone is familiar with the smell and taste of ripe, juicy melon - from the aroma as it is freshly sliced to savouring the first delicious bite. This is the flavor of Habibi melon - sweet and enjoyable, and rich in the intriguing taste of melon popular with so many.

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