Hookah on wine

Every beginner knows that a hookah can be prepared using wine, but an incorrect preparation process can ruin the taste of any tobacco blend and even “knock out” an inexperienced smoker. What makes such a hookah special, and which wine is best suited for it?

Choosing the right wine

A hookah can be prepared with almost any alcoholic beverage – vodka, cognac, absinthe, rum, or even gin. Wine is also suitable; everything depends on the smoker’s personal preferences. Experts and seasoned hookah enthusiasts recommend using young red wine – it fully enriches the tobacco smoke with the aroma of freshly pressed grapes, adds intoxicating notes, and delivers new taste sensations. The best varieties are considered to be Cabernet Sauvignon and Blanc, Aligote, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Riesling.

However, using fortified wines is quite a risky endeavor – it’s hard to predict what effect such tobacco smoke, mixed with strong alcohol, might have on a beginner’s body. Pure wine in the base is considered bad form – it strongly overpowers the aroma of high-quality tobacco and can cause serious discomfort during smoking. It’s best to dilute wine with clean water; fruit juices, on the other hand, may spoil the grape flavor. The optimal ratio is one part wine to three parts water, though some enthusiasts prefer a more daring 1:1 proportion. Hookahs with wine produce a slight additional intoxicating effect, but it all depends on the water-to-wine ratio.

Tobacco – what to use with wine?

The main rule is that strong tobacco blends do not go well with wine. We recommend using light or medium-moist tobacco with fruity or citrus notes – they emphasize the grape flavor, making it softer and richer.

The most successful flavor combinations are considered to be:

white dry wines with tobacco flavored with apple, cinnamon, melon, watermelon, strawberry, or grape;

red dry wines with berry tobacco or flavors of plum, cherry, or chocolate;

sparkling wines with mint, eucalyptus, or citrus tobacco.

Preparing the hookah

Pouring wine into the base is not enough for proper smoking – the mixture must be prepared first. To do this:

wash the hookah thoroughly from dust and dirt, and dry it completely;

before pouring into the base, chill the wine in the refrigerator for 30–40 minutes;

add crushed ice to the wine-and-water mixture in the base.

The main mistake beginners make is reusing the liquid mixture – the used fluid becomes saturated with nicotine, toxic compounds, and tar, which not only ruins the taste of the smoke but can also lead to extremely harmful consequences.

How to buy a hookah for wine in Ukraine?

You can always buy an affordable and high-quality hookah for wine in Ukraine at the online store aromahookah.ua – we offer our customers the best models along with spare and consumable materials. Our managers are always ready to help, recommend the best model, and arrange the fastest delivery across Ukraine.