
Not long ago Darkside and HookahBattle launched an experimantal program which works for participants of Hookah Battle events, where Darkside is official partner.As you may know in each event we have 1st, 2nd and 3rd award places and “Darkside Insipration” will be an additional award place. To participate in this nomination Hookah Battle participant should…

First place: Dreams Team, Switzerland (#28 global rating)Second place: Bearloga lounge, Ukraine (#2 global rating)Third place: Krutoy lounge, Poland (#32 global rating)DARKSIDE Inspiration winner: Krutoy We were happy to see many new teams taking part in the event!They can check their position in rating here: halloffame.hookahbattle.comSee all of our coming events, including online shows (in…
Greetings to all the masters and owners of establishments, as well as to those involved in the field. Today I want to touch on the important topic of solidarity and unionization for employees.My main point is in just one sentence.The hookah master is often the most unprotected employee in the industry. I will now…

Let me introduce you to our new Jury member of Hookah Battle: Hello Romeo! You are the first man from Portugal hookah community I’ve met and very curios what is your hookah business in Portugal?My hookah business consist in a bar/restaurant, inala is the name.I also have commercial part, selling of course everything about hookah…

You may know that one of our hookahbattle shareholders Oleg Knyaginin (since 2006) run a specific project in St. Petersburg – hookah meetups (every week hookah community visit random hookah lounge and eveluate it)It was really interesting for me to find out that there someone who make a similar thing in.. Dubai. Let me introduce you…

Thewrap:Bob Iger is putting his time and talents toward growing Gopuff, a Philadelphia-based on-demand delivery company started in 2013 by a couple of college students selling hookah supplies. Though the name Gopuff hearkens to its smoky origins, the e-commerce platform now delivers a dizzying variety of products, the likes of which can be found in grocery and…

Chillma tobacco been our partner for the UK event Shop and Lounge Interior Design Award. I have never tried this brand before. After some tasting, I can definitely recommend this flavor, it’s one of the most tasty apple flavor I’ve ever tried: Talked a little bit with Florian – international director of the brand. Where…

We decided to visit Nameless tobacco for a 2 reasons: They have participated in Hookah Battle as a team and got some awards and for the last 2 years this brand gain a really big popularity in Germany. We have also talked with Leo – marketing director of brand. How the brand get started? Many years ago…

Kartel is a new brand from Al-Fakher tobacco. As you may know Al-Fakher line is about solo-flavors. Kartel is a ready mixed flavors. Tried most of flavors. The most interesting in my opinion is one with passion fruit (sexy sheba) Line degustion use Russian Maklaud hookahs Brand have plans to enter soon other Europe countries…

The Russian market is currently going through hard times. Many country borders are closed to cargo, and some are difficult to get even for a tourist.Difficulties fell on the heads of hookah exporters. In recent years, many Russian hookah brands have focused on the international market and sold a large number of products for export.The…
interview with first participants, history and future of Hookah Battle. We have translated english subs for this video (turn on eng. subs on youtube video settings)

For many years, disputes have not subsided about in which country the hookah appeared. Have you ever wondered what it was actually created for?Humanity is on the technological path of development. So we are told. In fact, the otherworldly forces that come to us from beyond the Edge are not the fruit of the fantasies…

– “Hi, salesman. Please collab Hufflepuff for me!”Yes, this is how you can hint to the seller that you are aware of the new Burn collaboration.You haven’t heard about it yet? So I’ll tell you!As the industry’s marketing budgets race for artists, musicians, car racing and more, BlackBurn has turned its eyes to the past.He…

“The samovar is the most necessary Russian thing!” © F.M. Dostoevsky.Purpose: the revival of interest in native Russian, without “overseas wonders”.Available: smoking mixtures, coal, hookahs, bowls and accessories.1. Smoking mixtures.Two lines:”Seagull”. Ivan-tea + liquid nicotine from shag. Medium fortress.”Samosad” on shag, strong.33 flavors in both lines. Directions:Floral: Linden blossom; Peony; Carnation.Berry: Irga; Honeysuckle; Red rowan;…