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AINO Strong is the strongest line from AINO and the answer to something the community had been asking for over a long time: the familiar AINO flavours, but with considerably more nicotine. Like the rest of the range it is produced by Shanti in Osnabrück, and the base is a powerful burley tobacco.
The line was first tested at our Moze Festival 2024. Visitors got to try the flavours two months before the market launch, and on 27 September 2024 AINO Strong went on sale in German retail. Shanti has been expanding the range step by step ever since.
We stock every available flavour in the 200g tin, usually with your order arriving within 1 to 2 days.
The key facts
- The strongest AINO line on a powerful burley base, produced by Shanti in Osnabrück
- Market launch on 27 September 2024, tested in advance at the Moze Festival 2024
- Nicotine level on par with MustH and Blackburn
- 18 flavours, all in the 200g tin
- Works in the multi-hole bowl and in the phunnel, not a starting point for dark blends
What sets AINO Strong apart?
AINO did not simply pour more nicotine into the existing mix for the Strong line. The burley base was developed from scratch and adjusted until it worked with the brand's flavours. The result is a tobacco that still tastes clean despite the strength and smokes smoothly.
On nicotine, AINO Strong plays in the same league as MUST H and Blackburn. If you like AINO Dark but wanted more of a kick, Strong is exactly the right line for you. Another practical point is that the tobacco works in both bowl types. During development AINO made sure it runs in the multi-hole bowl just as well as in the phunnel.
AINO Strong compared to Dark and Virginia
AINO grades its range by strength, and Strong sits right at the top.
| Line | Base tobacco | Strength | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AINO Virginia | Virginia | mild | Beginners and anyone who prefers it lighter |
| AINO Dark | Burley | medium | Moving into the world of dark blends |
| AINO Strong | Burley (more intense) | strong | Experienced smokers and dark blend fans |
Some flavours appear in more than one line. Black, OHA and Great Frut are available as a virginia version as well as in Dark and Strong. The taste stays similar while the nicotine level rises noticeably from step to step.
Careful: AINO Strong is not a way into the dark blend world. If you have only smoked virginia tobacco so far, start with AINO Dark and work your way up.
Which AINO Strong flavours are there?
Shanti keeps expanding the range. These are the flavours we currently stock:
Fruity and sour
- Great Frut: Tart, powerful grapefruit
- Forbidden Frut: Green apple with a clear acidity
- Plam: Sour plum, closer to a zesty damson than to plum jam
- Cumba: Cucumber and lemon, tastes like cucumber lemonade
- Straw Barita: Rhubarb with sweet strawberry
- Kwi Lover: Ripe kiwi with a light cooling note
Berry
- Black: Blackberry with a natural acidity
- Cassia: Blackcurrant, tart and fruity
- Red: Redcurrant with a tart edge
- Nocte: Mulberry, dark and sweet
Fresh and cool
- OHA: Sweet Brazilian guava with a cool note
- G.O.A.T.: Dark and light grape with subtle mint
Creamy
- Yoga: Creamy yoghurt, a good base for mixes
- Yoga Mang: Tropical mango with yoghurt
- Yoga Razz: Raspberry with yoghurt
Spiced and special
- K.Peak: Kashmir spices and sweet peach
- Pi: Physalis with black tea
- Zonte: Hazelnut with milk cream
Which AINO Strong flavour is the best?
As in the other AINO lines, Great Frut, OHA and Black sell the most here too. On top of that there are two flavours you only get in this form in the Strong line:
Great Frut: Powerful, slightly tart grapefruit and the bestseller of the line
AINO Strong Great Frut To the product OHA: Brazilian guava with a cool note, fruity and fresh at the same time
AINO Strong OHA To the product Black: Classic blackberry with a light, natural acidity
AINO Strong Black To the product K.Peak: Spicy kashmir meets ripe peach. Inspired by the Tangiers Kashmir Peach, but it goes its own way
AINO Strong K.Peak To the product G.O.A.T.: Grape and mint, one of the best takes on this direction on a dark blend base
AINO Strong G.O.A.T. To the product The newest addition is the yoghurt line with Yoga, Yoga Mang and Yoga Razz. The creamy base takes some of the edge off the strength and works well if you like to mix.
How do I pack the bowl with AINO Strong?
AINO Strong delivers in almost any setup. In our experience the tobacco comes into its own in a fluffy packed multi-hole bowl. An HMD like the ONMO goes well with it.
If that is too much for you, pack the bowl with some distance to the foil and press the tobacco down lightly. The nicotine then comes across noticeably milder. The phunnel with a smokebox is the more relaxed option and works just as well.
Tip: Use a little less tobacco than usual for your first bowl and go easy on the charcoal. You can always add more, while an overheated bowl is hard to rescue.
Find the right bowl for your AINO Strong here:
More strong brands
If the nicotine level of AINO Strong suits you, it is worth looking at MUST H, Blackburn, Musthave and Darkside. The Russian brands bring a wide choice of flavours and sit at a similar nicotine level.
If an AINO flavour does sell out, it usually does not take long until we get more. And if something is missing in our online shop, let our customer service know and we will take care of it.
FAQ: AINO Strong hookah tobacco
Is AINO Strong suitable for beginners?
No. If you have never smoked burley tobacco, AINO Strong is the wrong starting point and you risk a serious nicotine rush. Start with AINO Dark instead, which is the brand's middle step.
Which tobaccos is AINO Strong comparable to?
In terms of strength AINO Strong is on the level of MUST H and Blackburn. Musthave and Darkside are good reference points too if you want to gauge the nicotine level.
Which AINO Strong flavour tastes best?
Great Frut, OHA and Black are out in front with our customers. If you are after something more unusual, K.Peak with kashmir and peach or Zonte with hazelnut and milk cream are worth a try.
What is the difference between AINO Dark and AINO Strong?
Both are based on burley, but AINO Strong uses a more intense mix with considerably more nicotine. Dark sits at a medium level and suits the switch, while Strong is aimed at anyone already used to dark blends.
Which bowl works best for AINO Strong?
If you want the full nicotine hit, take a multi-hole bowl and pack it fluffy up to the foil. It gets more relaxed in a phunnel with a smokebox, or if you pack the multi-hole bowl with some distance and press the tobacco down lightly.
What does kashmir taste like?
Kashmir is an Indian spice mix, usually made from turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg. That gives it a warm, slightly sweet note over a spiced base. In K.Peak it meets ripe peach.