Mixed Shag

Bayside Mixed is a shag pipe tobacco aimed at the English market. Owned by the Bull Brand, it's produced at Von Eicken's facilities in Germany — so the brand itself is British while production takes place in Germany. The blend is built from a combination of Virginia and Burley leaf, and its very fine cut makes it easy to light and slow to burn.

It's a medium-bodied, understated, everyday tobacco. Its flavoring level is low; the taste that stands out is the leaf's own dry, hay-like, faintly nutty side. Because of the fine cut, the pipe needs to be packed loosely. It suits those looking for a plain, non-heavily-flavored everyday blend.