Tobacco Tangiers Birquq M104 Pinepas 250g

Flavor: Pineapple on a Softer Base

Pinepas is a straightforward sweet pineapple, but Birquq's base rounds off the sharp acidity you'd get from the same flavor on Noir, giving a smoother, almost creamier draw. The sweetness holds through the bowl without drying out if you keep the heat steady. Mix it with: 60/40 in favor of Pinepas with Birquq M99 Static Starlight for a cool berry-citrus edge, or an even split with Burley V147 Sunset for a mellow evening profile.

The Birquq Line

Of all of Tangiers' dark-leaf lines, Birquq is the newest and the easiest to live with. Its molasses recipe handles heat and humidity swings better than Noir's, which means shorter acclimation and a broader margin for error with your coals before anything scorches. Expect a fluffier, lighter smoke with slightly less nicotine and a touch more sweetness than the equivalent Noir flavor. If you've mostly smoked Virginia tobacco and want to work up to Tangiers' full-strength dark leaf, Birquq is the natural bridge before Noir.