Blackburn Tobacco
Russian Burley shisha tobacco with strong nicotine content and authentic flavors. Available in Germany in 22 different varieties.
Blackburn Shisha Tobacco originates from Russia and has been established there for many years. Since mid 2022, the brand has also been available in Germany. The special feature: all flavors are based on Burley tobacco, which provides a higher nicotine level compared to Virginia blends. This makes Blackburn especially interesting for experienced shisha smokers.
Origin and Development
In its home market of Russia, Blackburn offers more than 60 flavors. For Germany, 22 varieties were initially introduced. These include classic fruity blends, creamy variations and the Shok line, which is known for its sour flavors. At the Intertabac Fair 2023, Blackburn presented additional new releases planned for 2024.
Blackburn Highlights
A unique feature is the collaboration with well known bloggers from the Russian shisha scene. This resulted in top sellers such as Chuper Grupper and Kwi Stoner. The Shok line also stands out with a new type of sour taste not found in other brands.
Setup Recommendations
- Phunnel with smokebox: The most common setup in Germany. Ideal for dense smoke and stable heat.
- Multi-hole bowl with HMD: Very common in Russia, provides a more intense nicotine experience.
- Recommended bowls: Moze Epos, Amotion Dot, Hookain phunnel (Popo, Low Load) as well as Cosmo Bowl, Voskurimsya and UPG for multi-hole setups.
Blackburn Flavor Overview
The German assortment currently includes 22 flavors. They can be grouped into fruity, creamy, sour Shok flavors, and special blends.
| Flavor | Profile |
|---|---|
| Green T | Green tea |
| Top Ze | Lollipop, herbs, mint |
| Summer Basket | Berry mix, melon, orange |
| Shok Lemn | Lemon (Shok) |
| Shok Anans | Pineapple (Shok) |
| Roze T | Mint, rose |
| Raserry | Raspberry |
| Lmn Swits | Lemon, sugar |
| Kwi Stoner | Kiwi |
| Haribon | Lollipop, cola |
| Chupper Grupper | Grape, candy |
| Bapai Dnner | Lemon, papaya |
| Trpic Jack | Mango, jackfruit |
| Juzy Smuzy | Papaya, strawberry, coconut |
| Ic Babi | Chewing gum, menthol |
| Blackmerry Lmnd | Lemonade, dark forest berries |
| Barmerry Shok | Berry mix, sour (Shok) |
| It's Not Black Kurant | Black currant |
| Yoggi P | Peach, yogurt |
| Yoggi B | Peach, yogurt |
| Real P.F. | Passion fruit |
Bestsellers
The most popular flavors are:
- Chupper Grupper: Grape soda style candy sweetness, unlike any other.
- Kwi Stoner: Kiwi smoothie, sweet sour and refreshing, perfect for summer.
- Green T: Green tea, ideal for mixing with other Blackburn flavors.
The Shok Line
The Shok line from Blackburn offers unique sour notes not found in other brands. For adventurous smokers, these are a must try.
FAQ: Blackburn Tobacco
Where is Blackburn tobacco produced?
In Russia, with a strong focus on high quality and authentic flavors.
Which raw tobacco is used?
Exclusively Burley tobacco is used. It enhances authentic flavors and has a higher nicotine level than Virginia blends.
Which flavors are the most popular?
Chuper Grupper, Kwi Stoner, and Green T are the top selling varieties among German shisha smokers.
How many flavors are available?
In Germany there are currently 22 flavors available. In Russia, Blackburn offers more than 60 different varieties.