Rattray 3 Noggins

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.

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

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.

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.