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This classic is probably still known to experienced pipe smokers under the Dunhill banner, as this brand sold the rights to the recipes to Peterson. If you want Latakia flavour without too much oomph, this is the perfect blend for you!

Flavour

The balanced blend of two different Virginias, some Latakia and other first-class Oriental tobaccos strikes a wonderful balance of sweetish-creamy and spicy-spicy facets. The latent "bready" sourness of the Virginia is barely noticeable here, which is evidence of careful fermentation. Multi-layered spicy tones of an "oriental" character are charmingly interwoven with the unmistakable smoky and incense notes of Latakia, which nevertheless lack any penetrating character here. An "only" medium-bodied, strikingly mild English blend!

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The division of the former "Aromatic" range into "Signature" and the higher-priced "Artist Collection" really makes sense, as the magnificent metal tins of the latter are decorated with truly valuable artistic motifs. Here you feel visually transported to the tropics!

Flavour

As the beautiful palm tree motif on the tin suggests, the flavour journey here is clearly to the Caribbean. Anyone who is reminded of a pina colada by the just the right amount of coconut, vanilla and a wonderfully sweet fruit potpourri of tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple is certainly not wrong! Creamy melting, luscious sweetness and fresh, very slightly acidic nuances combine to create a flavour experience of perfect harmony that magnificently underlines the natural, nutty and delicately spicy facets of the tobaccos used.

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For those who do not appreciate artificial flavour additives but want to enjoy the unadulterated taste of high-quality tobaccos, this ready-to-smoke flake is the ultimate from Vauen. A high-yielding top product with a good medium strength!

Flavours

Rich and profound is the flavour experience of this "English" product, which is as uncomplicated as it is sophisticated. Dark, sun-ripened Virginia contributes a delicate sweetness with a hint of vanilla; Burley exudes a moderate, balanced spiciness, while Kentucky Dark Fired brings a rustic flavour of earth, liquorice and smoked meat in the best sense of the word. However, the secret star of the blend - as is the case everywhere it is used - is the noble Perique, which fully utilises both fine acidity and its unmistakable, satisfying umami character. A real gem!

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The indestructible "Auenland" base blend is enhanced here by a blend of orange, honey and pine resin flavours - an unusual and harmonious combination that certainly doesn't just taste great at sunset.

Flavour

Virginia melt, the classically elegant, restrained Black Cavendish spice together with the nutty notes of Burley - the natural tobacco flavours would be enough to guarantee a great smoking experience. However, the daring, yet perfectly harmonising toppings are what add the salt to the soup. The distinct sweetness of honey and candied oranges - which also add an ethereal touch - is wonderfully contrasted by the unusual, "woody" and spicy aroma of pine resin, which gives the rather light tobacco an unmistakable finesse and variety.

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Certainly the most unusual Vauen blend ever, without toppings, but compiled from 5 varieties, 2 of which are among the rarities. An exquisite, noble tobacco that should also appeal to die-hard cigar purists!

Flavour

Carolina leaves dried in hot air perfectly preserve their fermantation sugar, "Old-Belt Virginia" is reminiscent of walnut as well as liquorice and also has noble woody tones. They marry with the smoky gout of the fire-dried, strong Kentucky, while long-matured Black Cavendish generates a wonderful dried fruit flavor. The fifth member of the group, a rare guest at Vauen, is the famous Syrian spice tobacco Latakia, which, when used with due care, offers resinous tones and piquant spice. An ingenious blend!

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It seems a little paradoxical that this anniversary blend, which has been around since 1998, has become a perennial favourite in the Vauen portfolio. But it simply speaks in favour of the great quality of this complex, medium-bodied tobacco!

Flavours

Sweet and creamy Virginia tobaccos form the flavour framework, while fire-dried Kentucky tobacco with its gripping peat and smoky aromas provides the necessary depth with its full-bodied flavour. Black Cavendish brings a pleasant nuttiness into play. However, it is the exquisite Perique from Louisiana, whose unmistakable flavour profile with resin and slight acidity shines through in a delightful way, that brings the special pep into play. The subtle fruity topping discreetly emphasises the natural notes of the tobacco. Various cuts such as curls and flake pieces optimise the burn.

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A closer look at the silver-coloured embossed tin reveals some of the numerous international awards that Vauen has won over the course of its long company history. This great anniversary blend proves once again: rightly so!

Flavours

The enormous effort that Vauen puts into every new tobacco has been maximised for this special occasion. While most blends tend to be Virginia-flavoured, this honey-sweet variety plays more of a supporting role here. Instead, the focus is on Black Cavendish with its characteristic blend of fine spice and subtle sweetness as well as nutty Burley. An addition of fine Perique with a noble, bitter-sweet spiciness ensures special finesse. The topping is perfectly matched to the natural flavours - it combines almond/amaretto with chocolate and the roastiness of waffles. Great!

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The fine flavour of walnut and pineapple gives this medium-strength potpourri a touch of finesse. The long cut makes this tobacco unusually productive. Full-bodied and intense without being overpowering - perfect for the evening!

Flavours

Virginia, Black Cavendish, Burley - nothing special, you might think. - Oh yes, this great tobacco is very special! The long cut length of the leaves not only slows down the (nevertheless uncomplicated) burn; the unusual yet perfectly harmonising flavouring with walnut and pineapple combines tart, fruity-sweet and stimulatingly acidic facets to create a wonderfully harmonious bouquet. Everything about the evening blend hits the centre: strength, body, use of toppings - and that is precisely why it is of outstanding quality.

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Surprisingly, the morning blend is a little stronger than the midnight blend. However, like every "Auenland" tobacco, this pick-me-up with vanilla, mirabelle plum and cappuccino flavours is a harmoniously balanced hit.

Flavours

As with all "Tageszeiten" blends from Vauen, the basic blend of plenty of Black Cavendish, light Virginia and a rounding pinch of Burley also impresses with an extremely pleasant interplay of honey-sweet, delicately spicy and mouth-filling nutty-melting facets. At a medium strength, the tobacco, which burns wonderfully evenly thanks to the different cut widths, gains a tremendous profile thanks to the sophisticated topping: a delicate vanilla scent, fully ripe fruit flavours of mirabelle plum and creamy cappuccino are simply a fantastic combination!

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This tobacco is the ‘No. 1’ among Vauen's blends - according to the labelling, but also in the figurative sense according to its many fans. The medium-bodied, cavendish-accentuated blend is refined with plum, vanilla and rum - very classy!

Flavours

The special fermentation that defines Black Cavendish (it's not just a variety!) provides a cosy sultana sweetness, but also a deep spiciness. Virginia, sometimes added as a broken flake, contributes soft notes, while the indestructible Burley guarantees a roasted flair. As usual with Vauen, the toppings are matched to this flavour profile down to the last detail: Dark fruity notes of plum, gentle vanilla sweetness and profound, warming tones of rum form a perfectly balanced alliance with the natural tobacco flavour instead of obtrusively covering it up. Masterfully done!

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Strawberries with whipped cream, accompanied by a glass of champagne - it immediately brings to mind the horse races at Ascot, where the British aristocracy gather every year. And this Virginia-heavy classic tobacco tastes just as noble!

Flavour

The delicate honey sweetness and soft, vanilla-like impression of the three different Virginias - which also means that they are fermented for different lengths of time - form a wonderful basis for the refined, anything but everyday flavoring with strawberry and champagne. Fruity sweetness and subtle, animating acidity with a refreshing character, a distinctly creamy smoke consistency and a hint of grassy summer feeling are perfectly balanced by the firmer, roasted notes of the roasted Black Cavendish. The nutty flair of the Burley provides a harmonious backdrop.

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The beautiful Low German verb "trüllen" is related to the English "to drill" and means "to twist" or "to wind", in other words: the activity of a cigar roller! And so this unsauced tobacco is as down-to-earth and honest as the craft that gives it its name.

Flavour

Offering friends of natural pipe tobacco a blend consisting only of Virginia may seem daring. However, it has succeeded brilliantly - because the quality and combination of the leaves used are, as usual with the Nuremberg specialists, beyond any doubt. Red and orange Virgina from leaves high up on the plant builds up plenty of sugar and appears stronger than low leaf stands. We are treated to floral sweetness, subtle spicy nuances, but also a full body with a solid medium strength. Tobacco lovers need nothing else!

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Pressed into handy flakes, which are best rubbed loosely before filling the pipe, this unflavored flake encapsulates the whole world of flavor of the Virginia variety. Flake fans will love its flavor density and yield!

Flavour

In flake form, Virginia simply has more body and aroma density than a loose cut or ready rubbed. This jewel, for example, focuses on an unheard-of nuttiness that is otherwise unknown from this variety. Hazelnut and almond are the associations, along with a strikingly clear vanilla note - without any corresponding casing! Full-bodied, moderately roasted, with almost no acidity, the tobacco offers more and more tart facets as the smoke progresses, but also more and more caramel sweetness - fascinating and full of variety, multi-layered even without topping!

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A lot of Black Cavendish, rounded off with a little Perique - the superficially simple blend without added flavors unfolds a striking complexity and at the same time pleasantly stands out from the flavor profile of the "British collection". The name does not lie!

Flavors

Dark and fragrant, this tobacco is full of breed and class indeed. Spicy and noble at first, each pipe delivers comforting sweetness of dried fruit, dark berries and licorice after a few puffs. Of course, the full-bodied, slightly fine-acidic spiciness of the excellent Perique used here also contributes decisively to the enjoyment. Especially those who do not appreciate the dominant character of oriental spice tobaccos so much, but rather love intense natural tobaccos, will find this pearl an excellent alternative. Not exactly light, but quite suitable for everyday use!

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Here we don't want to find the name of the tobacco in the taste, as it is more reminiscent of the beaches of Jamaica than the venerable city center of London. Perhaps the bridge, built in 1894, is intended to symbolize the Victorians' craze for tropical fruits.

Aroma

With the aromatization that refines the balanced, medium-bodied base blend here, you can dream yourself away from Tower Bridge to an exotic tropical beach in what is considered to be a rather rainy London! A colourful potpourri of tropical fruits provides opulent sweetness with minimal subtle acidic overtones - pineapple and mango are more than just a hint and harmonize beautifully with the natural soft honey note of the golden and red Virginia. A noble hint of vanilla is the perfect complement. Fire, depth and even more blissful sweetness come into play thanks to the added rum.

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A wide range of flavors without any artificial additives - this is what Rattray's “British” line stands for like no other. If you want to enjoy the spice of oriental tobaccos without excessive strength, the “Siebener” is guaranteed to be the right choice!

Aroma

The medium-bodied loose cut is based on a blend of various excellent Virginias, so that it always retains a creamy-soft, subtly sweet basic character. However, it is the oriental varieties that provide the special kick - the tried and tested Syrian Latakia with its unmistakable incense notes, but also spicy oriental tobacco with a taste of tea and herbs. The indestructible Black Cavendish, which is so dark due to a special fermentation process and has a delicately spicy-sweet profile, rounds off the enjoyment experience in perfect doses.

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The Gowrie region in the heart of Scotland, which has always been known for its flourishing agricultural economy, is often referred to as the “garden” of the country. It is therefore entirely appropriate that Rattray's dedicates a tobacco to it that is as rustic and down-to-earth as it is rich in finesse!

Aroma

A hand-rubbed “Ready Rubbed”, not too far removed from Marlin and Hal in terms of taste, but naturally with its own distinctive character. Matured for months in the press, the dark Virginia releases its soft, silky bouquet in all its glory, while the rare Perique provides the salt in the soup, i.e. a finely interwoven network of spice, liquorice and roasted/bread aromas. Like every Rattray's, this one also has its own special twist - here it is a well-measured Kentucky addition that gives the rather strong tobac a peaty, yeasty touch. A lasting aroma!

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The unusual name refers to Irish irregulars who fought on the side of the Royalists against Cromwell's army in the 17th century - but later tended to be highwaymen. And this powerful tobacco is just as tough - tough but hearty!

Flavour

Syrian Latakia and other spicy oriental tobaccos make the music here. The taste experience is correspondingly captivating - a robust, unadulterated tobacco flavour with a noble, smoky charm of peat and black tea, resin and oriental spices takes centre stage. Creamy-sweet Virginia leaves of different cut widths not only provide the necessary flavour counterbalance, they also guarantee an exemplary burn and a soft smoke consistency. Some Black Cavendish provides a nutty, melting component.

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Virginia tobaccos are the foundation, fire-cured Kentucky and a pinch of Perique spice tobacco add body and intensity to this rustic, strong bolide. The "broken flake" structure provides the ideal balance between yield and impeccable burn.

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Flavors

Not for nothing is this tobacco named after a blacksmith in a tale by the Scottish national poet Walter Scott! It is bursting with power - not only from the nicotine content, but also from the flavor body. The profound, unifying smoky, woody and toasty aromas of the Kentucky and the pithy spiciness of the elegant Perique, reminiscent of the best bread, are cushioned in perfect harmony by the character of the high Virginia content, which delights with its natural honey sweetness as well as with its fat, creamy smoke texture. A massive, but also excellently balanced blend.

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What is more Bavarian than beer? That's right, nothing. So it's only logical that Vauen has given this blend a unique hop-malt flavouring in addition to vanilla. Its success proves the Nuremberg-based company right - an evergreen in the range!

Flavour

The Black Cavendish sets the tone in the tobacco blend - thanks to careful fermentation, it makes the most of its blend of spice and sweetness. The Virginia used also has a lovely sweet character. A good choice, as the subtly tart, mouth-filling flavours of hops and malt naturally develop a rather spicy flavour. The addition of vanilla, with its silky smooth, flattering flavour, is a stroke of genius - it perfectly rounds off a truly exceptional smoking experience.

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This "crispy mixture" is not suitable for eating - but the smoking pleasure is all the greater! First-class leaf meets a triad of walnut, vanilla and mirabelle plum. The result is a broad spectrum of flavours that you won't be able to get enough of!

Flavour

The Vauen standard series with the dark blue label is usually characterised by a high proportion of Black Cavendish. This tobacco is also characterised by a variety of (partly broken) Virginias in a wide cut - this results in a special depth of flavour, to which sun-ripened Burley also contributes. The nutty, creamy-sweet and fruity tones of the tobaccos are congenially reflected in the toppings - walnut for noble, tart roasted flavours, vanilla for a delicate melt, mirabelle plum for fully ripe fruit sweetness. A blend with a broad palette, as always with Vauen, based on the careful addition of natural tobacco flavours.

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English pipe smokers appreciate spicy oriental tobaccos, especially Syrian Latakia. A proportion of this is used here, but it does not overpower the three other flavours or the carefully dosed vanilla topping - and does not bring too much power.

Flavour

The Latakia is only one of many exciting flavour facets here, although it can be tasted at any time. Its resinous, spicy character, slightly reminiscent of incense, blends effortlessly with the mouth-filling, sweet and spicy tones of the Cavendish and the subtle vanilla topping. Golden Virginia, the main player in many other Vauen blends, counteracts the leading flavours with its honey sweetness and mildness, while some Burley brings the indispensable hint of roasted aroma into play. Despite the oriental leaves, it is medium-bodied at most and also suitable for beginners.

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Even the surfer label sets the mood for a blend with a real "holiday feeling", and the taste experience does not disappoint expectations. On the contrary, the heavenly orange-chocolate-vanilla flavouring easily goes one better!

Flavour

Black and brown Cavendish, "ready rubbed" and golden Virginia - the tobacco blend alone promises excitement and diversity. The brown, somewhat younger Cavendish in particular brings a piquant freshness that is not familiar from other Vauen tobaccos. The ideal match for a flavouring that balances ethereal, delicately bitter and fruity, exotic-sweet facets. After all, everyone loves oranges and chocolate, which comes into play here in the bittersweet version. Vanilla plays a quiet, yet enriching background music. Another Vauen bull's eye!

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In the Himalayas, air can quickly become scarce. It is therefore quite fitting that a light, ethereal tobacco bears the world's highest mountain range in its name. The main reason, however, is the unique flavouring with goji berries, complemented by citrus and cherry.

Flavours

The dominance of the Black Cavendish tobacco is immediately noticeable here, whose soft character between subtle spiciness and raisin-like fermentation sweetness is emphasised by the proportion of equally sweet Golden Virginia. The star of the blend, however, is the goji berry topping, whose subtly tart, bitter-sweet flavour adds an incomparable, highly refined nuance. The fruity-tart facets are enriched by a well-measured hint of citrus; on the sweet side of the fruity palette, fully ripe cherries provide excitement. A fascinating tobacco!