Rattray Buckingham
(3.35)
Buckingham combines a mixture of black cavendish, bright and dark Virginias and fragrant burley. Enjoying this blend you will experience the true promise of hickory nut and bourbon vanilla hitting the scent of cinnamon.
Notes: Buckingham is apparently a new incarnation of Peterson Gold Blend, whose recipe is owned by Kohlhase & Kopp.
Details
| Brand | Rattray |
| Series | Aromatic Collection |
| Blended By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cinnamon, Nuts / Beans, Other / Misc, Vanilla |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.35 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I often prefer "higher end" import aromatics, and having never tried a Rattray product, I was quite excited to dig in. It's very possible I am just drinking an imported beer, but from a European perspective - it's just Blatz. Nonetheless, the can cracking unleashed a powerful mouth watering rush of spicy perfume. The vanilla and cinnamon are no doubt at work, but combine with the Cavendish into what could pass for cologne.
I love the look of the tall tin, yet it gets awkward to pull from towards the bottom. The tobacco itself is moist and full of stubborn dense chunks you may want to rub out before packing, unless you are going for a cube cut effect. Lights and smolders well, producing a mild strength and a taste I can't pin down. It isn't sweet, earthy, somewhat sharp at times, yet not what I found yummy. It was closer to what I imagine cologne would be like if smoked.
The flavor never found a mark, so I wouldn't buy this mix again, yet I am eager to try their other offerings. If this is in fact a European Blatz, it felt like quality is there and will likely appeal to a smoker out there.
I love the look of the tall tin, yet it gets awkward to pull from towards the bottom. The tobacco itself is moist and full of stubborn dense chunks you may want to rub out before packing, unless you are going for a cube cut effect. Lights and smolders well, producing a mild strength and a taste I can't pin down. It isn't sweet, earthy, somewhat sharp at times, yet not what I found yummy. It was closer to what I imagine cologne would be like if smoked.
The flavor never found a mark, so I wouldn't buy this mix again, yet I am eager to try their other offerings. If this is in fact a European Blatz, it felt like quality is there and will likely appeal to a smoker out there.
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A neat aromatic, on the lighter side of things. Of the tobaccoes in this blend, the Black Cavendish is the most noticable one, considering it goes hand in hand with the vanilla-hickory-cinnamon topping.
The Burley is noticable as well, providing a nutty, slightly woody quality that also goes well with the flavouring. The virginia mostly stays in the background, with only some rare, grassy, earthy hints peeking through.
It burns as clean as it gets for an aromatic, and it behaves well. Doesn't get too hot, doesn't need many relights.
The one downside with this blend is that i feel it's just a bit too generic. It lacks a bit of character, in my eyes.
All in all, this blend is solid throughout, nothing more, nothing less. I think it's alright, and this is more of a 2.5 Star review than a two.
The Burley is noticable as well, providing a nutty, slightly woody quality that also goes well with the flavouring. The virginia mostly stays in the background, with only some rare, grassy, earthy hints peeking through.
It burns as clean as it gets for an aromatic, and it behaves well. Doesn't get too hot, doesn't need many relights.
The one downside with this blend is that i feel it's just a bit too generic. It lacks a bit of character, in my eyes.
All in all, this blend is solid throughout, nothing more, nothing less. I think it's alright, and this is more of a 2.5 Star review than a two.
Pipe Used:
Various briars
PurchasedFrom:
Cigarworld.de
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