Rattray - 3 Noggins pipe tobacco reviews

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Lochinvar	09/01/2005	Medium to Strong	None detected	Full	Tolerable
The FULL on the label refers to nicotine level, although the taste is certainly full (some people think Full means "lots of Latakia") This is a rich full blend that is as opulent to the palate as it is to the olfactory system. None of the ingredients seem to dominate rather they come together in a grand example of the English variety of blends. Whenever I smoke this the taste puts me in mind of a pint of dry stout. In any event a good entry from Rattray.
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DUPE.1512	06/04/2005	Strong	None detected	Full	Tolerable
3 Noggins is a strong moist tobacco that burns hot and harsh. The Virginias in this are not like the ones used in Old Gowrie, Marlin Flake or Hal O' the Wynd. I found nothing positive here and for the price, this was a total disappointement.
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Tantric	03/23/2005	Medium to Strong	None detected	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Strong
I tried this one because it said it was developed for a smoker who wanted something similar to 7 reserve but with a little more of punch. I more or less like 7 Reserve, but it tends to be too astringent on the palate, so I decided to have a go at this one. In a way one would think this is a tobacco in between the flavorsome apotheosis of Red Raparee and the more mundane and humble 7 Reserve. I don't think so. Unlike 7 Reserve, 3 Noggins is a strong, rather harsh tobacco, and it is also quite flat. Unlike Red Raparee, and oddly enough, given its strength, it's a tobacco that tends to burn hot---this maybe due to the also surprising fact it is quite moist---and has no flavor interplay. It comprises a considerable amount of Latakia (of a very dry and almost raw variety), some Orientals and Virginias. But the Virginias used in this blend are a far cry from the varieties used by Rattray's in Old Gowrie, Marlin Flake or Hal O' the Wynd. I don't know if they are overly processed, or if their country of origin is different, or it may be the grade used, but they seem to lack depth and versatility. All though I am declared admirer of many Rattray's straight Virginias, I find most Rattray's Orientals (except for Red Raparee and the severe strength of Black Mallory) rather dull and tiresome. Such is the case with 3 Noggins.
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Beer	09/03/2004	Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable to Strong
Declared as "full" on the tin, this EM certainly has a "thick" presence on the palate, but the taste is VERY far from fulll... Sure, in Rattray's lineup there are several blander/milder mixtures (with less orientals and latakia), but this brand has a weird policy: its products are on average more "all-day" oriented than stouter blends from brands like GLPease and Dunhill. 3 Noggins is similar to Red Rapparee but lighter and less tasty: latakia is not abundant, as the dominant smell in the tin is rather from the orientals and from the sweet virginias. In spite of the relatively high moisture, it burns decently and bites your tongue only if you rush it in a vain search for more flavor. The taste is delicate, nutty and slightly spicy. Too bad that it gets tiresome very soon: get Red Rapparee instead.
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CaptnDan	08/11/2004	Medium	None detected	Medium	Tolerable
3 Noggins is a fuller bodied version of 7 Reserve, which is a light version of Red Rapparee. Whew! What it boils down to is this: This is the middle one. As with 7 Reserve, 3 Noggins is comprised of good quality leaf. I smoked it very well dried, and experienced no tongue bite at all. Initially, the Oriental is out front with its spicy flavor. By mid bowl, it has settled in to a fuller more well-rounded flavor with Oriental leading the way, with ample support from the sweetness Virginia and the smokiness of the Latakia. This balance stays with you to the end without any real change. The finish is subtle. While I like this one better for its fullness, I like the more prominent Virginia flavor in 7 Reserve. I guess there?s just no pleasing some people!
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Master Merlin	08/05/2004	Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild	Pleasant
Ok, Here we go. I found this particular blend to be rather Jekyl and Hyde, meaning somtimes it was refined, elegant, debonair even, yet other times I found it to be difficult, tempermental, and a bit violent. Has a nice room note, the wife seemed to like it. However, I found this Extremely difficult to get going, with almost instant tounge bite. However, once it got really cooking...LOOK OUT, it actually cooled down. It needed a cronic puffing bordering on manic to get the proper amount of fire going, but once going was hard to put out untill near the end of the bowl. I also find it a rather wet smoke, achieving a gurgling almost from the first match out of about a dozen. There appears to be some sort of preservative mixed in with this blend as well, as it keeps rather moist even after sitting in the pouch for some time. all in all Very wet for an English blend. I for one was surprised, this being my first foray into rattrays. For tast, it's right down the middle of the road, so I sort of like it. But I find It too troublesome to be a regular smoke for me. Others with more time and patience may find it great for an all day. I for one also prefer more latakia. all in all....3 out of 5
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Mephisto	01/25/2004	Medium to Strong	None detected	Medium	Tolerable
well this is a full Engish and a well made blend but I just dont particularly like it. Full and a bit raspy there are better selections out there in this category. Good but not in my taste.
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Noorrmm	01/28/2002	Medium to Strong	None detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable
This is the blend that fills the gap between 7 Reserve (too light for some, and Red Raparee (too heavy for an all day smoke). It is listed as a Full tobacco, but that seems to be a historical reference to nicotine content. I did not find it particularly strong in nicotine. The blend is nicely vareigated in color, mostly short to medium ribbon cut, with a well balanced English/Oriental aroma. It lights well (after airing out), and remains lit well. The initial flavor is well balanced between the Va base and the condiments. The Turkish provides a moderately spicy taste, and the Latakia is neither too faint, nor too bold. Kudos to K & C for staying so close to the spirit of the original Scottish blend. If you ae looking for something just a bit lighter than Red Raparee, this may be the perfect choice.
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Albion 1956	01/22/2002	Medium to Strong	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable
A full tobacco, in that it has all the pieces to make a full English blend. This tobacco was my first foray into Rattray's English line some time back, I beleive it was the name that enticed me? A cornucopia of flavors envelopes the nose when opening, something akin to walking into a candy store. I'm not familiar with the German purity laws, but this tobacco did stay moist after being exposed to air for some time. Viewing the ingredients, one sees Virginia's of varying sorts, and Orientals, let's not forget Latakia, probably Cyprian. This blend is simular to others in it's makeup and appearance, but the comparisons stop there.This as said is a full tobacco, mostly in flavor, with the support of the omnipresent nicotine. The charring light affixes itself to the tobacco and it produces a sweet, yet tangy smell. the tobacco smokes well and burns to a dull grey ash leaving little dottle. This could be envisioned as a introduction to a full English for the veteren or novice. Enjoy!
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