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Borkum Riff Original


Borkum Riff Original is a top seller on Pipes and Cigars for a reason. Selected quality, bright aromatic Virginia and rich cool-smoking Burley tobaccos are blended by a special process to create a pipe tobacco mixture that is soft, yet retains an exquisitely natural taste and aroma, enhanced with the finest fragrant vanilla. Borkum Riff tobacco is one that will put you at ease from its full yet mellow flavor. A perfect blend to try if you’re a new enthusiast or as a way to start your day off. The original Borkum Riff pipe tobacco is a top quality choice.

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7 Ounce CanIn Stock$35.39
Borkum Riff Original Shipping Constraints
1.5 Ounce PouchIn Stock$8.95
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Overall Rating4.67 out of 5 Based on 202 Ratings

Customer Reviews of “Borkum Riff Original”

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3 out of 5
Not smoked this in many
Not smoked this in many years, still tastes the same, still has a bit of roughness. I'll try blending it with some others.
5 out of 5
Been a great blend for
Been a great blend for a long, long time. And as my Father told me many years ago - smoke a tobacco that the ladies like - and this one they do! Smooth to smoke, delicate taste, pleasant aroma. It's all right here!
5 out of 5
A smooth favorite.
A smooth favorite.
5 out of 5
Will never shop anywhere else.
Will never shop anywhere else. Always reliable, even with delivery problems. Thank you for the fast and professional services you provide, and for your excellent customer assistance. I appreciate the entire staff at Pipes and Cigars. Thanks for working so hard for your customers.
5 out of 5
Really enjoyed the aroma and
Really enjoyed the aroma and smooth taste.
5 out of 5
Perfect old reliable
Perfect old reliable
5 out of 5
Never tried it before
I have smoked Borkum Riff Bourbon Whiskey on occasion but I had never tried the original. I like it better than the Bourbon Whiskey. The taste of it, sort of reminds me of the whiskey flavored Borkum Riff blend but I Iike it better.
5 out of 5
A favorite for many years.
A favorite for many years. Wish I could find a good substitute.
5 out of 5
It has been my choice
It has been my choice for decades.
5 out of 5
Have smoked Borkum original for
Have smoked Borkum original for 50 years. Enough said.
5 out of 5
Good quality. Nice finish. Flavorful.
Good quality. Nice finish. Flavorful.
5 out of 5
Comes highly recommended and I
Comes highly recommended and I enjoy it, but 'Captain Black' is still my favorite!
3 out of 5
Has a little bite
Has a little bite
5 out of 5
I smoke a pipe often
I smoke a pipe often and have for many years. This tobacco is the best I have ever found for a cool smoke, flavor, and aroma.
5 out of 5
Flavor is outstanding
Flavor is outstanding
5 out of 5
Love it
Love it
5 out of 5
superb smell, smoke and flavor!
superb smell, smoke and flavor!
5 out of 5
Just what I was looking
Just what I was looking for.
5 out of 5
Love it
Love it
5 out of 5
Great Quality, good burn, decent
Great Quality, good burn, decent blend. Bourbon whiskey is better imo.
5 out of 5
My flavoring and non offensive
My flavoring and non offensive to others
5 out of 5
My favorite tobacco and appreciate
My favorite tobacco and appreciate that you carry this brand Thanks
5 out of 5
borkum riff original
Excellent
5 out of 5
Good stuff
Satisfying smoke, a good replacement for captain black white.
4 out of 5
Very nice flavor and aroma.
Very nice flavor and aroma. East burning. Enjoy it very much.
5 out of 5
Very smooth and easy to
Very smooth and easy to smoke.
5 out of 5
Nice,To bad can't get Gold
Nice,To bad can't get Gold Block pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
My go -to-toe backy!
My go -to-toe backy!
5 out of 5
Good flavor and burn!
Good flavor and burn!
5 out of 5
I bought this for my
I bought this for my father n law. He’s a long time supporter of this product, been smoking a pipe for over 50 yrs. The original blend he loves the most, I also got him the Bourbon Whiskey. The different smells from each he loves a lot.
5 out of 5
Thank you, I received the
Thank you, I received the order, everything came up.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original
Smooth Smoking with the Borkum, used it back in the '70's, my pipe smoking interest has been reignited, and your emails and Color Catalog are among my favorites to receive.
5 out of 5
VERY smooth and it's my
VERY smooth and it's my go to now favorite smoke no.
5 out of 5
What more can I say?:
What more can I say?: a classic smoke that will have you wanting more. Fully flavored without a bite that should please the pallet and the olfactory senses.
3 out of 5
Average smoke.
It burns in the bowl very quickly. The taste was pretty good in a mellow sort of way. Nothing to complain about but nothing to write home about either. A good blend for beginners.
5 out of 5
still a mild smoke
still a mild smoke
5 out of 5
My tobacco brand and it's
My tobacco brand and it's mild.
4 out of 5
Just okay
Just okay
5 out of 5
Thank you
clear advice when I called. Products sent at once and received in days. thank you
5 out of 5
great all the flavors should
great all the flavors should be available in 7oz through you guys
5 out of 5
Switched to Borkum Riff Original
Switched to Borkum Riff Original some 20 years ago after enjoying the original Douwe-Egbert Amphora for decades.
3 out of 5
Not for me, but it might be just right for you...
It was OK but not my cup of tea, I'm not putting it down, in fact I say try it you might feel other wise.
5 out of 5
Great, cool, smoke. Packs well
Great, cool, smoke. Packs well and burns evenly.
3 out of 5
Relatively new to pipe smoking
Relatively new to pipe smoking I found the taste be a little boring. I've smoked cigars for years and my taste profiles need to be adjusted. In addition to the BR Original I purchased some Balkan Sasieni and Mac Beran Navy Flake. Both of these were more satisfying and had more depth on the taste profiles. The BR Original isn't a bad tobacco, just not what I'm looking for at this point.
4 out of 5
nice
nice
5 out of 5
Good smoke. Very little bite.
Good smoke. Very little bite. Have smoked it for along time.
5 out of 5
I have not used Borglum
I have not used Borglum Riff in years, and really like it.
5 out of 5
Only product I've used for
Only product I've used for 50+ years....also smoke Falcon pipes solely. No bite, tasty and I love it.
5 out of 5
My go to pipe tabacco.
My go to pipe tabacco. Always get compliments on how it smells.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff original
This is absolutely a top notch aromatic! I loved the delicious prune Danish flavor which is just right - never to strong or too light. Very rich, smooth, nearly bite free, light room note! Try it, you'll love it!
5 out of 5
Great smoke for all.
Great smoke for all.
5 out of 5
Great tobacco
Great tobacco
5 out of 5
Borglum Riff review
My husband like this because it is a mild smoke
5 out of 5
Very pleasing flavor great blend
Very pleasing flavor great blend that burns easy
5 out of 5
This has been my choice
This has been my choice tobacco for years. It’s getting harder to find, but P&C alwas has it in stock.
4 out of 5
Actually bought the wrong flavor.
Actually bought the wrong flavor. Like the bourbon kind.
5 out of 5
I ordered 10 packages of
I ordered 10 packages of Borkum Riff pipe tobacco and received only 9, I called and and relayed that information and your company sent the 10th one right away. Will be ordering again. Borkum Riff is my favorite pipe tobacco.
4 out of 5
Fairly mild
Nice taste. Aroma that most people like.
5 out of 5
Beginning pipe smoker here to
Beginning pipe smoker here to only say that I enjoyed the aroma and the flavor of this brand
5 out of 5
Was my standby for years
Was my standby for years when I used to pipe smoke. Now that I've started occasionally pipe smoking again, Original mixed half and half with Bourbon Whisky Borkum is great.
5 out of 5
Thank you. The order came
Thank you. The order came on time
4 out of 5
wasn't what I was really
wasn't what I was really looking for but tried it anyways, it was alright
5 out of 5
Service is great and I
Service is great and I enjoy the Original and Black Cavendish items.
5 out of 5
Very good pipe tobacco. This
Very good pipe tobacco. This is one of my favorites. Smokes cool and has a great flavor.
5 out of 5
Like the quick service!!
Like the quick service!!
4 out of 5
Bought this product since its
Bought this product since its what I remember family members smoking when I was young, I truly enjoyed trying it out in my new pipe
3 out of 5
I really love the flavor,
I really love the flavor, however this tobacco seems to burn very fast and hot. Have to really watch out for tongue bite.
5 out of 5
Best tobacco ever
The flavor is wonderful just the right blend to smoke all day can't ask for a better smell what else is there to say greatest tobacco ever made
4 out of 5
It’s ok but I like
It’s ok but I like the cut better in half and half better
5 out of 5
Wonderful aromatic! Smells like Fig Newton cookies
When I picked up pipe smoking a little over a year ago my father told me this was my grandpas everyday smoke, so I knew i had to try it & wow the old man had some great taste!! I've tried about 15 different blends this year (Mostly aromatics) & Borkum Original is right up there at the top! It has a strange almost spicy raisin flavor.
5 out of 5
Best tobacco for the price.
Best tobacco for the price.
3 out of 5
Flavor is good, not my
Flavor is good, not my favorite however.
3 out of 5
Wasn’t fresh taste not bad
Wasn’t fresh taste not bad but I didn’t like
4 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original
A good tasting blend of pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
Quality through the years.
I recently return to a pipe after many years absence, and since Borkum Riff Original was my favorite years ago, I thought I would see if it is a good now as I thought it was before. I was not disappointed. The aroma and bite was as I remember, and the smooth burn was as well. I look forward to trying the other blends soon.
5 out of 5
Always a pleasure doing business.
Always a pleasure doing business.
5 out of 5
I have been smoking the
I have been smoking the "Origional" for years, and enjoy it's mellow, non-biting character. As my Father told me when I was a small Lad - Smoke a tobacco that the ladies like, and all will be fine. This fits the bill 100%
5 out of 5
original smoker
excellent
5 out of 5
Great Selection
The website has so many different types of quality pipe Tabaco and in different pouch quantities. With the one ounce packs one can try multiple producers.
5 out of 5
Been ordering tobacco from you
Been ordering tobacco from you for years never disappointed and always fast delivery Thank you
4 out of 5
Good, old eliable
Good, old eliable
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff original
I smoke nothing but borkum riff. Excellent flavor.
5 out of 5
FROM THE BEGINING IN THE BIG BLACK AND WHITE METAL CANS
GOOD FROM THE BEGINING IN THE BIGBLACK AND WHITE METAL CANS
5 out of 5
FROM THE BEGINING IN THE BIG BLACK AND WHITE METAL CANS
IT AND BOURBON WHISKEY ARE BEST 7OZ
5 out of 5
Never let's you down!
Never let's you down!
5 out of 5
As with all the comments
As with all the comments above I found the price for the tobacco to good not to try it. I’m not sure if it will replace my Seven Sea’s Regular blend or the Seven Sea’s Royal. Both of which I swap back and forth. But I find the Borkum Riff the be a tobacco I will go to again it smoked cool. I did have to re-light it a couple of times. The room note did not disturb my wife and it smoked very cool and I’m a fast smoker. The flavor is unique in that toward the end of the bowl there was a taste maybe an after taste would be a better term that was pleasant and made me think I’d like another bowl. Anytime I’m out of my Seven Sea’s and see the Borkum Riff original I’ll not hesitate to buy a pouch.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff is a very
Borkum Riff is a very mild, pleasant smelling pipe tobacco. I have often received compliments from non-smokers about its aroma. It packs well and stays lit after the 2nd light better than most other pipe tobaccos I have tried. I have enjoyed it for the past 25+ years.
5 out of 5
Very lite smoking,.
Very lite smoking,.
5 out of 5
I enjoy it’s flavor as
I enjoy it’s flavor as well as the taste. The smell also is favorable not just to me but those around me. The blend burns evenly.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original
very good light smooth,
5 out of 5
One of my favorites. Very
One of my favorites. Very pleased.
5 out of 5
Very tasty
My favorite so far. I use it in my firefly vaporizer for herbs. Works like a charm and you need hardly any. With practically no smell. Smells more like some one just made tea in the house and not at all like tobacco smoke. Smokes really good too when i use it that way.
5 out of 5
FAVORITE
Only tobacco I’ll smoke, but so hard to find outside of online.
5 out of 5
Very nice
Very nice
4 out of 5
A favorite!
A favorite!
5 out of 5
Great bang for the buck!
One of my favorites from one of my favorite brands. Smooth and creamy smoke...
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff pipe tobacco.
Have smoked borkum original or 40+ years. Always get compliments on it aroma from a passer by. Great taste and no bite.
5 out of 5
Consistent quality and service
Consistent quality and service
5 out of 5
An Old Faithful Blend
One of the first tobaccos that I ever tried and I still find it enjoyable. I keep coming back for the no nonsense flavor and aroma, not sweet, not wet when opened, burns well and I can relish it from beginning to end with few if any relight. Great tobacco!
4 out of 5
My daily smoke
I swap these both off as my daily smoke. My carry can for daily use sometimes has a mixture which works well.
5 out of 5
My favorite for years. I
My favorite for years. I have always liked the taste. It was my frist tobbacco I ever bought. I smoked it at sea in the Navy 40 years ago. Still brings back memories.
4 out of 5
A very nice smooth blend.
A very nice smooth blend. Enjoyable!
5 out of 5
Great tasting, smooth pipe tobaco
Great tasting, smooth pipe tobaco
5 out of 5
great tobacco
great tobacco
5 out of 5
this is a good product
this is a good product
5 out of 5
a smooth taste It is
a smooth taste It is a cavendish and I wis;h it included some Perique and latikia
5 out of 5
Best Tobacco and Company
Pipes and Cigars, always has my favorite tobacco. Service is excellent, fast deliver via mail. Periodic sales offer value to customers
5 out of 5
Bought it since it first came out.
I buy original and bourbon whiskey in 7 ounce and have since they first came out.
5 out of 5
Very unique taste
Light and sweet with a unique heavy finish, not like anything else I’ve smoked. I loved Capt. Black but this is a step above and perhaps a little stronger. Very little if any bite and a taste without compromise.
5 out of 5
Ok
It kept lit ok. The flavor was hard to detect but the nicotine level is adequate. It’s an interesting smoke that everyone should try.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original
smoothe, mellow, can relax and enjoy this tobacco
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff tobacco
I’ve been smoking this tobacco for years and it’s getting harder to find. Thanks for your prompt response to my orders.
5 out of 5
Excelent products! fast shipping! good
Excelent products! fast shipping! good service...
5 out of 5
BORKUM RIFF
REAL GOOD TOBACCO.
5 out of 5
Captain Black and Borkum Riff
I have always loved both of them
5 out of 5
Once an advid pipe smoker.
Love both Borkum and Capt. Black, Thank You. RS
5 out of 5
Great service! Above and beyond.
I ordered five cans of tobacco and clicked the wrong box so when they arrived I called and they help me return it. Smooth return so east. My fault totally but no questions asked! Great company.
5 out of 5
Good!
Good!
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Great smoke
5 out of 5
Enjoy it as much as I did 40 years ago!
Great taste, great pouch and great service! Thanks!!
4 out of 5
Smooth and very pleasant aroma.
Smooth and very pleasant aroma.
5 out of 5
perfect
perfect
5 out of 5
Great tabaccos.
I have been smoking a pipe since the early 70's in high school and have never tried these. I wish I had earlier. I enjoy them very much.
5 out of 5
I use it to blend
I use it to blend with Black Cavendish for a great smoke
5 out of 5
Good tobacco
Thanks
3 out of 5
Satisfying
Good blend, cool smoke, but not as good as BR Whiskey.
2 out of 5
???
Not a fan.
5 out of 5
Great Tobacco
Great Tobacco
5 out of 5
Old reliable!
Just like Pipes and Cigars . . . Reliable!
5 out of 5
Best Tobacco and Company
Have smoked Borkum for 20 years. It's the best and the ability to order and have shipped at reasonable price from Pipes and Cigars is terrific. As are other products I have purchased from them.
5 out of 5
GREAT
Tobacco is light does not bite, been smoking brand for 41 years.
5 out of 5
great tobacco good deal
the tobacco is a mild soft blend that smokes well.
5 out of 5
This is the only pipe
This is the only pipe tobacco my husband enjoys
2 out of 5
not too my taste.
not too my taste.
5 out of 5
BEST BUY
CANNOT FIND BETTER DEAL BEST SELECTION
5 out of 5
borkum riff
been smoking this for over 40 years
5 out of 5
will always buy this as long as it is available
have been smoking a pipe for 30 years, tried several others until i tried borkum riff original. that is all i smoke today
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original
Excellent smoke. Mild and very aromatic, This was my second can and I've enjoyed every bole full.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original
Great light tobacco.
5 out of 5
PIPE TOBACCO
I HAVE ORDERED TWICE FROM YOUR WEBSITE AND BOTH TIMES THE RESPONSE WAS GREAT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
4 out of 5
An old timer still a kickin!
Borkum Riff original blend was one of the very first pipe tobaccos that I can remember smoking. It was a decent pipe tobacco and which I actually preferred over their later Whiskey flavored blend.Although Borkum Riff is one of those OTC tobaccos it has stood the test of time well and is still quite popular. I will still smoke it and aill always keep some on hand. It's after pipe smoking off and on for 52 years my tastes in pipe tobaccos have changed markedly in 5 decades. Some of my all time favorites are sadly gone!
5 out of 5
enjoyable smoke
enjoyable smoke
4 out of 5
Borkum Riff
Borkum Riff is good
5 out of 5
Borkum riff Original has a
Borkum riff Original has a pleasant aroma and flavor. this is what I started smoking many years ago. Nothing sugary or aromatic here, just a good smooking tobacco
4 out of 5
Borkum Riff Fresh?
The last order had stale Borkum Riff. Dried out. I’m too busy to complain, but here’s the opportunity. This shipment is fine. Everybody has erasers on their pencils, and can change mistakes.
5 out of 5
Trip down memory lane, to Borkum Riff.
Perfumy, a suggestion of the medicinal, lingers in the pipe, not a ready mixer.
5 out of 5
Borkum riff
Best tobacco on the market in my opinion will have on hand at all time mix it with many different varieties
5 out of 5
Classic
Purchased as a Christmas for my father. He loves this fine classic tobacco blend.
5 out of 5
i like the bourbon
i like the bourbon but the original is a good change i have been smoking both forever
4 out of 5
Nice smoke
Smooth. Cool smoking. Mild. Not much flavor, or aroma. But pleasant.
5 out of 5
Awesome Smoke!
As good as I remember! Great blend!
5 out of 5
I have been smoking this
I have been smoking this for years and you hav the best price.
5 out of 5
Just as I emember it years ago
Smooth and even burning and the aroma is wonderful!
3 out of 5
Wrong product
I ordered whiskey flavor as I have for the couple of YEARS. I received regular
5 out of 5
Pleasant
Not too harsh, smooth burning, even flavor.
5 out of 5
Borkum riff
Very good smoke will buy again
4 out of 5
Still as remembered
My husband started smoking a pipe while at KMCAS, Kaneohe, HI in 1967. The first blend was Flying Dutchman then he found Borkum Riff Bourbon. He prefers the Bourbon blend, but still great tobacco.
5 out of 5
i have been smocking this brand since 1973 and always enjoyed it!
you cant beat the aroma the smooth smoke and the great price.
3 out of 5
It's okay.
Good quality, just didn't appeal to my taste preferences.
5 out of 5
Prompt service
Quick response when ordering. Keeps me up to date on status of my order
2 out of 5
Not so much
Acrid/offensive room note. I much prefer Captain Black Regular over the Borkum Original.
5 out of 5
A long-time favorite
Subtly smooth and a personal favorite of this social smoker for many years.
5 out of 5
The best
The best
5 out of 5
Borkum Original
Been smoking Original for 20 plus years. Was having trouble finding it in the tobacco shop and found Pipes etc. Couldn't be happier with Pipes Etc. and my favorite tobacco. Smooth cool burning and everyone loves the aroma.
5 out of 5
Same as I remember
I have smoked a pipe, on and off, for roughly forty-five years. The tobacco that I started with was Borkum Riff. This tobacco is just as satisfying today as it was years ago. Thank you for NOT changing your product.
2 out of 5
DRY AS GUN POWDER
I have now purchase two 7 oz. tins and found both having tobacco too dry to smoke. Must be something about this blend or maybe the packaging is not conducive to shelf life? also the recipe description on the web site isn't even close to the recipe description on the tin. I'm pretty sure this blend does not contain any burley and certainly doesn't have any vanilla. Service at Pipe and Tobacco is great, but I won't be buying any more of this.
4 out of 5
Timeless classic
Never disappoints
5 out of 5
Favorite for years!
It's the only pipe tobacco I use and smoke. Have smoked it for years and never disappoints.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff
Been using this for years +...always good.
3 out of 5
Good to have in the rotation
This is a straight forward smoke. A little more depth than other tobaccos I have tried so far. As a fan of Captain Black Royal, I can appreciate this best after a hard days work. Now and again it's nice on an early cool morning with dark coffee.
5 out of 5
my favorite so far
my favorite so far
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original
I've smoked Borkum Riff for about twenty years. Until they took it out of production, I smoked BR Light. The Original is as close to the Light that I have found. Although, the Special No. 8 was also an excellent tobacco. Sadly, you no longer carry it. Of course, I'm saddened to see the recent, somewhat drastic, increase in price to the Borkum Riff line of tobacco.
4 out of 5
Decent smoke.
Mild, smooth. Burns cool and clean. But not much flavor. I really miss Borkum Riff Honey and Orange. That was much more satisfying.
3 out of 5
Very nice...
A great all-around smoke: not to harsh, not too fruity, not too mild. My wife likes it, so that is a positive! I will keep a a pouch handy as this is good for any time of day.
3 out of 5
Not bad
Smooth and mild. But not much flavor.
5 out of 5
Old standby.
I occasionally branch out and buy "more sophisticated" blends, but I always come back to "the Riff." Easy to pack and light, stays lit, no bite, and I can smoke it all day. Nice room note (even my wife likes it) and nice, mild flavor. I'm almost never disappointed.
5 out of 5
Quality Tobacco
Borkum Riff has maintained there quality over the years. A reliable smoke !
4 out of 5
Bogrkum Riff Original Pipe Tobacco
Excellent, smooth pipe tobacco without a bite
5 out of 5
Love that brand
Smooth great tasting tabacco
5 out of 5
Tobacco comparison
I just returned to smoking and two old favorites were Flying Dutchman and Borkum Riff. Todays FD is ?! You will be my supplier for nothing but BR.
5 out of 5
An old Favorite
I enjoyed it when I first smoked. I still do.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original Mixture
I have ordered cans of Borkum Riff several times from you. My latest order contained six cans and all but one arrived intact. One can opened during shipment. No harm done as the tobacco was still moist and fresh and the amount lost was negligible. This has happened once before, however, so you might want to consider using asmall piece of tape on the lids of the cans
5 out of 5
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Excellent
4 out of 5
Good smoke.
Good smoke.
5 out of 5
was automated (online)
when it was necessary, customer service was excellent
5 out of 5
Fast efficient service - Thanks!!!
Fast efficient service - Thanks!!!
5 out of 5
poor quality too mild
poor quality too mild
5 out of 5
excellent
Service couldn't be any faster unless they were my next door neighbor. And I appreciate the occasional coupon for a steady customer.
4 out of 5
A fine pouch tobacco
Pleasantly surprised. A naturally sweet flavor, but mild. I'll be ordering this again.
5 out of 5
Happy Customer
I order this online because I can't find locally in my small town. Quick delivery and decent price.
5 out of 5
Perfect!
always prompt and perfect service.
3 out of 5
Middle of the road pipe tobacco, just plain average...
More like 2 1/2 stars from me. One of my tests of OTC blends, as I seek what works best for me for my second attempt at pipe smoking. I read the reviews here and elsewhere, and they leaned towards this blend being fine but nothing special. And that is exactly how I review Borkum Riff Original; okay but nothing special. It burns fine and has little if any bite, but everything else about this tobacco is just plain average. I would rather load a bowl of Carter Hall, Prince Albert, Velvet, SWR than Borkum Riff Original. I will not purchase this blend again.
5 out of 5
Bulk tobacco purchase/Borkum Riff
As always, quick service, reasonable price, and fine product. Great company to do business with!
5 out of 5
Everything arrived as expected...
Everything arrived as expected...
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original Burley, Virginia Blend
Mild, Easy Smoking Tobacco with very little if any bite, Big tobacco taste, easy to light and stays lit. Part of a Sampler, nice addition.
5 out of 5
Good job
I have been a customer for over a year and always had prompt service . Pipes and cigars keeps me up to date on specials and things iI may be interested in viewing . The service is always great and if a delay is sent quickly without inconvenience,David
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff
great smooth smoking pipe tobacco, also cool taste. great smell.
5 out of 5
Excellent product. Have smoked it
Excellent product. Have smoked it for years.
5 out of 5
ordering & shipping
as always, easy ordering and shipments received promptly.
5 out of 5
Great!
Great products, price, and customer service. Very fast shipping!
5 out of 5
Geat job as usual
Orders are timely and prices are good as always. Thanks P&C
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Original
My husband' s all time favorite !
Customer Testimonials
This was a nice change of pace from the burley based 'codger blends' I've been smoking lately. Seemed dry in the pouch, but burned well with plenty of rich smoke and little tongue bite. Easy to keep lit. Compared to the burleys, the taste was unique. Unlike the 'codger blends', the aftertaste did NOT leave me wanting another smoke. This won't be a blend I'll smoke often, but I'll probably keep a pouch around for variety's sake.
RY of Lyons, NY
Got it as part of package deal on P&C. enjoyed the smell, prune was the top note for me, some tangy fruit. Don't get chocolate or vanilla really. Good cut, good moisture. But boy, did it burn hot, and without much flavor. Will i buy Borkum Riff Original again? Eh, maybe to give it another shot.
JB of lakeside, IA
I'm not sure why the description says vanilla because my pouch says chocolate, prune and fruit. Yes, I'm sure its the same one. That being said, I enjoy a great many tobaccos, especially aromatics. This, however, was disgusting. It tasted and smelled like cough syrup. Couldn't stomach it and it ruined my glass of amaretto. However, I love pipesandcigars.com, their products and service.....this particular tobacco was just unsmokable. If you like aromatic go for Sutliff Private Stock, they are exceptional.
GD of Polson, MT
Got a pouch from a gas station, unaware as a newbie to pipe smoking that it was probably ancient. However I guess I got lucky, as it wasn't too bad. Smelled like fig newtons, tasted a bit like it smelled. all in all nothing to write home about. If you are new to pipe smoking this is a decent enough blend to start with.
JK of Silver Bay, MN
Great price and great service!
TF of Lewis Run, PA
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