With 55+ flavors across 6 premium brands at Loco's, the hardest part of the session is often deciding what to smoke. This guide breaks down the best flavors of 2026 — what they taste like, who they're for, and what brand version is worth ordering.
The All-Time Classics (Order These When in Doubt)
1. Double Apple
The most consumed shisha flavor in the world. It doesn't actually taste like two types of apple — the name refers to the anise and apple combination used in traditional Middle Eastern tobacco blends. Warm, slightly sweet, with a subtle licorice note. Available in Blonde and Black versions — the Black is significantly more intense.
**Best version:** Revoshi Double Apple Blonde for a clean, long session. Darkside Double Apple Black for maximum intensity.
2. Watermelon Mint
Bright, fresh, and universally appealing. The watermelon provides sweetness and lightness while the mint adds a cooling aftertaste that makes every draw feel refreshing. Ideal for warm evenings and longer sessions.
**Best version:** Revoshi or Musthave — both nail this combination without making it artificial-tasting.
3. Lemon Mint
The citrus-mint pairing is one of the cleanest combinations in shisha. Sharp, bright, cooling. Palate-clearing and refreshing. A great choice between heavier flavor sessions or when you want something that doesn't overwhelm.
**Best version:** Holster Lemon Mint — German precision on a clean, citrus-forward combination.
Fruity Picks (Light and Fresh)
4. Peach Ice
Sweet peach with a strong menthol/ice finish. Popular, approachable, and very well-rounded. One of the most consistently requested flavors in Lebanese cafes.
5. Blueberry
Pure berry sweetness with a slight tartness. Works beautifully as a standalone or combined with mint. Try: Blackburn Blueberry Mint for a layered take on a simple classic.
6. Mango
Tropical, sweet, and slightly tangy. Best in Blonde tobacco — the light leaf lets the mango flavoring come through cleanly without competing with a heavy base note.
7. Grape
Rich, sweet grape with enough depth to carry a long session. A classic in both Middle Eastern and European shisha culture. Musthave Grape is particularly well-regarded for its flavor accuracy.
Mint & Fresh Profiles
8. Pure Mint / Ice
The palate cleanser. Strong, cooling, and long-lasting. Not a flavor profile exactly — more of an experience. Many experienced smokers start and end evenings with a mint bowl. Holster Ice and Revoshi Ice are both excellent.
9. Grapefruit Mint
Bitter, citrus, and cooling. More complex than lemon mint — the grapefruit adds an edge that keeps the session interesting. A great choice for those who want something fresh but not simple.
10. Forest Fruits
A blend of wild berry types — strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant — with a slightly earthy undertone. Complex for a fruity profile. Long session performer.
Bold & Complex Profiles
11. Darkside Twix
The most talked-about dessert tobacco in the premium market. Caramel, biscuit, and chocolate — not sweet in a candy way, but rich and complex in the way a well-made coffee dessert is. Black tobacco, high nicotine. Experienced smokers only.
12. Blackburn Dark Rose
Floral with a dark berry undertone. Not sweet — more botanical and complex. Unusual and memorable. One of the most distinct profiles in any of our brands.
13. Musthave Pinacolada
Coconut and pineapple, tropical and sweet. Summer in a bowl. Better than it sounds — Musthave's flavoring accuracy makes this one of the most faithful tropical profiles available.
14. Cold Blood (Darkside)
Red berries, ice, and a slight menthol bite. Intense, bold, and fast. Short session by nature but memorable. A Darkside signature flavor.
2026 Standouts Worth Ordering Now
15. Blackburn Caribbean Cocktail
Mixed tropical fruits with a hint of rum-like sweetness. Rich and layered — the kind of flavor that evolves over the course of a session, starting tropical and finishing warmer and deeper.
16. Revoshi Blue Lagoon
Blue berry and citrus with a cooling finish. Crisp, clean, and distinctive. One of the best new additions to the Revoshi Blonde range.
17. Musthave Iceberg
Lemon citrus meets double ice. Aggressively cooling with a sharp citrus edge. Not for those who dislike strong menthol — perfect for those who love it.
18. Holster Ice Berry
Mixed berries with a heavy ice finish. Clean, precise, refreshing. Holster's German quality control ensures this one is consistent across every session.
19. Darkside Berries on Ice
Dark berries — blackcurrant, blackberry — with intense menthol. The Black tobacco base adds depth that the fruity-ice genre usually lacks. A serious flavor for experienced smokers.
20. Red Mojito (Musthave)
Mint, lime, and a subtle sweetness — a faithful tobacco rendition of the classic cocktail. Refreshing, well-balanced, and one of the most sophisticated light profiles in the Musthave range.
Can't decide? Tell our staff what you had last and whether you liked it. We'll narrow it down to 2–3 recommendations and you won't go wrong.
