16/5 Der Neue

16/5 Der Neue is a Virginia-Burley-Perique blend listed in the catalogue of the Motzek workshop in Kiel (TAK, Tabak aus Kiel). Curly rings prepared from bright and dark-fired Virginia leaves are joined with ribbon-cut burley and dark flake pieces carrying perique. The maker states it uses only natural additives; the blend's light honey note is given by this means as well. In the taste profile, earthy and herbal tones, burley's nutty side, and a measured peppery point from the perique stand out.

Records indicate the blend carries the name "Der Neue" ("The New One") because it was the first new blend added to the catalogue after Thomas Darasz took over the business from Herbert Motzek. Nicotine and body sit between light and medium; it can therefore be considered a recipe for smokers who want something smokable throughout the day and aren't looking for heavy Latakia or heavily flavored blends. Because of the cut's mixed structure, the curly rings and flake pieces need to be rubbed by hand before loading.