Brigg Pipe Tobacco – A Culture of Enjoyment from Berlin and Denmark
Brigg has established itself as a key player in the segment of premium pipe tobacco. The brand impresses with its well-balanced aromatic blends that appeal to both seasoned pipe smokers and newcomers alike. Originally created by the Berlin-based Planta manufactory, Brigg has evolved over the years into a popular brand with strong recognition. Since being integrated into the portfolio of Danish family business Mac Baren in 2018, Brigg has been carefully continued with unchanged quality.
Historic Roots: The Origins of Brigg
The traditional Planta Tobacco Manufactory, founded in Berlin in 1956, was the birthplace of the Brigg brand. Known for its creative yet high-quality blends, Planta combined classic craftsmanship with modern impulses. Brigg was conceived as an everyday tobacco with a pleasantly fruity and sweet aroma – ideal for daily enjoyment. The blends became especially popular among price-conscious connoisseurs, offering an impressive balance between quality and cost.
In the decades following World War II, Planta was among the most important German producers of pipe and fine-cut tobacco. Successful brands like Danish Black Vanilla and Holger Danske highlighted the Berlin-based company's innovative spirit. Within this portfolio, Brigg played a central role – especially in the German market, where the brand became a reliable companion for aromatic tobacco enjoyment.
A New Chapter: Mac Baren Takes Over Brigg
With the acquisition of the Planta manufactory by the renowned Mac Baren Tobacco Company in 2018, a new era began for Brigg. The Danish company, based in Svendborg and boasting a history of more than 130 years, is internationally known for its premium-quality pipe tobacco. By integrating Planta, Mac Baren expanded its portfolio with more traditional brands – including Brigg, which now benefits from Scandinavian expertise.
Under Mac Baren’s guidance, Brigg’s production was gently modernized, while preserving the distinctive characteristics of the blends. The result is a symbiosis of time-tested recipes and state-of-the-art production technology. As a result, the quality of Brigg tobaccos remains consistently high – to the delight of loyal customers and new enthusiasts around the globe.
Reliable Quality Meets Danish Expertise
The Mac Baren Tobacco Company stands for outstanding competence in pipe tobacco on a global scale. With a wide range of blends, from classic to modern aromatics, the company is one of the industry’s market leaders. Its philosophy: preserve tradition while remaining open to new worlds of enjoyment.
Through the acquisition of Planta, Mac Baren not only expanded its production capacity but also enhanced its brand stewardship. Brigg benefits from this in multiple ways – staying true to its original concept while gaining added value through global know-how and a strong logistics infrastructure.
