Dan Tobacco: Pipe Tobacco from Schleswig-Holstein
Since its founding by Heiko Behrens in 1972, Dan Pipe has been known as a specialist retailer for Danish pipes and for its catalog business. Due to batch fluctuations and production issues, the decision was made in 1991 to establish its own pipe tobacco production.
The company settled in a former malthouse in Lauenburg, near Hamburg, and now operates a fully equipped tobacco factory. Even specialties such as fine flake tobaccos are pressed and processed in-house. This allowed the company to completely break away from prefabricated tobacco products from Danish manufacturers.
Dan Tobacco and the Art of Pipe Smoking
Dan Tobacco, also known as DTM, has made a name for itself particularly in the field of flavored tobaccos. Only natural aromas are used, and their high quality can be sensed as soon as you step into the facility. Michael Apitz, who also manages the retail store, is the creative mind behind new blends and is especially known for his preference for Danish tobaccos.
The popular S.V.H. (formerly Sweet Vanilla Honeydew) is one of the most interesting and best representatives of its kind. Its unmistakable aroma comes from natural vanilla essences, complemented by a slightly fruity casing. Unlike many vanilla-flavored tobaccos, its base tobacco is not Black Cavendish. Instead, Dan Tobacco uses a light, slightly pressed Ready Rubbed Virginia, which stands out due to its high content of natural essences.
