How to Pick Your Backwoods Flavor (A Laid-Back Guide)
Walk up to the Backwoods section and it’s a wall of colorful pouches. Original, Honey Berry, Russian Cream, limited editions you’ve never heard of. If you’re not sure where to start, this laid-back guide sorts the Backwoods flavors we carry into a few easy groups so you can find your pack.
What Makes Backwoods Different?
Backwoods are natural-leaf cigarillos with that rustic, tapered look and a loose, unrefined wrap. They come in resealable pouches, which helps keep them fresh. Most flavors come in 5-packs, and the flavoring is in the leaf, so the aroma hits as soon as you open the pouch. Curious how a tobacco leaf wrap compares to hemp or palm? Check out Tobacco Leaf Wraps vs. Hemp and Palm Wraps.
The Classics
The never-goes-out-of-style picks. Mild to medium, simple and dependable: Original, Sweet Aromatic, Smooth, Dark Leaf, Black, Bold.
Where to start: If you’ve never had a Backwoods, Original or Sweet Aromatic is the move.
Sweet and Fruity Backwoods Flavors
Lighter, sweeter and easygoing: Honey Berry, Banana, Dark Berry, Vanilla, Chocolate. Honey Berry is the fan favorite of this bunch.
Bold and Boozy
Flavors inspired by cocktails and spirits, with a richer, deeper profile: Russian Cream, Black Russian, Wild Rum, Cognac, Bourbon, plus Rum Cake.
Dessert Flavors
For the sweet tooth: Smoked Caramel, Irish Cream, Bananas Foster.
Limited and City Editions
Backwoods drops special and city-inspired packs from time to time, and they don’t always stick around. Right now we have Detroit, Philly, LA Aromatic, The Marathon, Tical. Detroit and Philly are two of our best-selling Backwoods online. If one of these is your thing, grab it while it’s here.
Quick Tips for Picking Your Pack
- New to Backwoods? Start with a classic like Original or Sweet Aromatic.
- Like it sweet? Honey Berry or Vanilla.
- Want something richer? Russian Cream or Cognac.
- Keep them fresh. Seal the pouch tight after every use and store it somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sun.
You can browse every pack in our Backwoods 5 Pack collection, or shop the full Cigars & Cigarillos section online.
Backwoods Flavors FAQ
Original, Sweet Aromatic and Honey Berry are long-time favorites, and limited packs like Detroit and Philly sell fast.
Many people find Smooth and Sweet Aromatic to be on the milder side. Original is a good middle ground.
Most Backwoods flavors come in 5-packs. Some limited releases come in different counts, so check the listing.
Reseal the pouch after every use and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Backwoods cigars contain tobacco and nicotine. For adults 21+ only.