Rattray 3 Noggins
(2.42)
A tobacco with all the fragrant properties of 7 Reserve, but a little more full in body was what a customer sought, and in time 3 Noggins evolved.
Details
| Brand | Rattray |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp und Co. KG |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Scottish |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.42 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is a nice mixture from Charles Rattray, apparently developed to be a slightly stronger version of 7 Reserve, itself a derivative of Red Raparee dialled back to allow all day smoking... I love Red Raparee but it's very hard to come by in the UK now, and I certainly enjoyed this mixture too, although it lacks the "wow" factor of Red Raparee.
The tin contains black and brown ribbon, with a little brown broken flake / pressed peak which may represent the cavendished tobacco. It was supplied very wet indeed, which Charles Rattray "a good blend is dry" would certainly have disapproved of.
The tin aroma offers fruit, yeast, brown sugar, spice, and very subtle smoke from the Latakia. The fruitiness is so prominent in the newly opened tin that it had me wondering if there is a topping. Certainly not in the original blend, Charles Rattrays blending booklet (easily located online) is very clear that his mixtures are natural. And having spent a good bit of time sniffing at it I'm persuaded this must be from the choice of Virginia tobacco and perhaps the (unflavoured) Cavendish.
The flavour on lighting is predominantly of fruity Virginia. Fruity gives way to malty as one progresses through the bowl, with an undercurrent of glorious Oriental spice. Smokiness is the merest smidgen in the background throughout, this blend contains a very restrained dose of Latakia. It's a very smooth blend, smoother and milder on the tongue than Red Raparee, so I'm sure it would be well suited to all day smoking if that's your thing. One thing to note though - it has more nicotine than I expected, the mild flavour being deceptive - I found this quite satisfactory!
My main gripe is that it is supplied pretty moist, and as a result can get rather steamy, which isn't kind to my tongue. A little drying time worked wonders.
In my book this is an excellent "background" smoke while engaged in other activities, it's not distracting and I don't feel I'm wasting the experience as I might with a more complex or richer mixture such as the Red Raparee. Seems suitable for any time of day, and any season.
The tin contains black and brown ribbon, with a little brown broken flake / pressed peak which may represent the cavendished tobacco. It was supplied very wet indeed, which Charles Rattray "a good blend is dry" would certainly have disapproved of.
The tin aroma offers fruit, yeast, brown sugar, spice, and very subtle smoke from the Latakia. The fruitiness is so prominent in the newly opened tin that it had me wondering if there is a topping. Certainly not in the original blend, Charles Rattrays blending booklet (easily located online) is very clear that his mixtures are natural. And having spent a good bit of time sniffing at it I'm persuaded this must be from the choice of Virginia tobacco and perhaps the (unflavoured) Cavendish.
The flavour on lighting is predominantly of fruity Virginia. Fruity gives way to malty as one progresses through the bowl, with an undercurrent of glorious Oriental spice. Smokiness is the merest smidgen in the background throughout, this blend contains a very restrained dose of Latakia. It's a very smooth blend, smoother and milder on the tongue than Red Raparee, so I'm sure it would be well suited to all day smoking if that's your thing. One thing to note though - it has more nicotine than I expected, the mild flavour being deceptive - I found this quite satisfactory!
My main gripe is that it is supplied pretty moist, and as a result can get rather steamy, which isn't kind to my tongue. A little drying time worked wonders.
In my book this is an excellent "background" smoke while engaged in other activities, it's not distracting and I don't feel I'm wasting the experience as I might with a more complex or richer mixture such as the Red Raparee. Seems suitable for any time of day, and any season.
Pipe Used:
Various briars and meers
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 10, 2007 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As of late, I've been enjoying Solani 633, Laural Heights and an old tin of Four Square that just ran out. I also occasionally enjoy the varities in the McClelland line of tobaccos. Recently I found in my cabinet a tin of 3 Noggins Full- only a 3rd full and very dry. It had been a while since I had a bowl of this blend. I chose a large bowl--a Radice that smokes nice and very cool, and I was pleasantly surprised with the Noggins. I noticed that the reviews were all over the map, but I wanted to put my two cents in here and say the flavor was good and as I smoked it slowly 3NF supplied a satisfying experience.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 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.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2023 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Jar note of tangy fruit, mild smoky, and sugar. The black, brown and tan ribbon tobacco is on the dry side, but soft. no prep needed. Burns moderate with few relights. The strength is medium to strong and nic is mild to medium. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium and fairly consistent, with notes of tangy citrus, earth, leather, bitter wood, lemon zest, smoky, toast, acidic, spice, orange peel, floral, sour, spicy, dry, a tart strewed fruit background note, and a peppery retro. Latakia is leading with Oriental/Turkish and Virginias supporting. Black Cavendish is a background supporter. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is good.
Pipe Used:
1981 Peterson Mark Twain
Age When Smoked:
4 years
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