Carroll P. J. & Co. Ltd. Maltan Ready Rubbed
(3.08)
A traditional finer cut Irish Virginia ready rubbed flake. A mixture of mahogany leaf selected for richness of flavour and taste. Slowly pressed to harmonise the natural flavours of matured tobacco grades. Cut, steamed and dried to give a long-stranded, soft and warm coloured appearance. Full aroma with a medium burning rate ideal for small bowled pipes.
Details
| Brand | Carroll P. J. & Co. Ltd. |
| Blended By | Carroll P. J. & Co. Ltd. |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Ireland |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.08 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 16, 2006 | Medium to Strong | Strong | Full | Pleasant |
A friend of mine recently sent me a pouch of Maltan, which I had only tried once previously, several years ago. I will not belabor the various pros and cons of heavily scented English (or in this case Irish) tobaccos; suffice it to say if you fancy the liberally topped Gawith offerings you will likely enjoy Maltan. It is strong and straightforward and does not suffer relights well. It is not unlike Condor, which, due to being much more easy to obtain, is the tobacco I reach for when the urge for a rabidly floral offering is upon me. If interested, (and you can find it), give it a try. As for me, I will smoke my remainder sparingly and gratefully.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 21, 2005 | Strong | Extra Strong | Extra Full | Strong |
I must preface my review of this tobacco by stating that I first tried it when traveling in Ireland where I purchased it by the pouch or tin in little tobacco shops. It was an extremely pleasant and memorable trip, and I have associated the taste and aroma of Maltan ever since with those nostalgic memories. In the States we would probably classify this blend as a drugstore tobacco except for the fact that you will never find anything like this in a U.S. drugstore. The tobacco itself is a fine, chopped ribbon cut; the pouch says ready rubbed. The colors range from light to dark browns. The pouch aroma is of some exotic, oriental perfume, unique but reminiscent of other scented English flakes. It reminds me of Condor Original, but the smoke is not as strong; it does not upset my stomach or give me the hiccups. The flavor of the smoke is a combination of strong, English flake tobacco with an oriental, perfumey top dressing. I devote a very small, full bent Peterson system, P-lip No. 317 exclusively to this tobacco because, as with many scented English flakes, you cannot smoke anything else but that one tobacco in any given pipe. I do the same with St. Bruno Flake and Condor Original. While the tobacco flavor and scented flavor are very strong, the smoke itself is mild with absolutely no bite throughout the entire bowl. Towards the bottom of the bowl, the taste becomes more concentrated, similar in intensity to Condor Original, and I strongly suggest you have cup of coffee handy to clear the palate regularly. I smoke about one or two bowls of this a week. It is difficult to find, but a friend in Northern Ireland put me on to a vendor, Martin McGahey, so that I can keep a stock on hand. If you do not like English scented flakes, you will probably loathe this tobacco, and even if you do, this tobacco may take some getting used to. It is not for everyone, and I cannot imagine it as an all day smoke. I usually follow a bowl of Maltan with a bowl of Condor Original, and that takes care of my exotic cravings for a day or two. I heartily recommend this tobacco to those who seek adventure in pipe smoking. Paddy.
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