Rattray 7 Reserve
(2.67)
This mixture is based on various Virginia tobaccos and Latakia, along with black cavendish and a bit of Oriental.
Details
| Brand | Rattray |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp und Co. KG |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.67 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 05, 2017 | Very Strong | Extra Strong | Overwhelming | Extra Strong |
It would appear I have reached my limit as regards my (brief) foray into Latakia blends.
I have to say that Latakia's rich, dark, tarry attributes are lost on me and it is clear that I can take only minimal exposure to this tobacco such as in say, Gawith's lovely Navy Flake or the loose version, Rum flake.
This is a Latakia bomb. No doubt Latakia lovers some would argue otherwise, but this just explodes in your face. There's no subtelty that I can detect here, it just a full on Latakia blast that just doesn't go away.
It is so strong that it leaps out of the tin with no pretence at being anything else than a Latakia hit and the roomnote is just a dank fug that's reminds me of a railway yard from the 60's.
This clearly isn't the bend for me and if anyone wants to swap this tin - with only a few bowls taken out - for anything without Latakia in it, I'd be more than happy to oblidge.
I have to say that Latakia's rich, dark, tarry attributes are lost on me and it is clear that I can take only minimal exposure to this tobacco such as in say, Gawith's lovely Navy Flake or the loose version, Rum flake.
This is a Latakia bomb. No doubt Latakia lovers some would argue otherwise, but this just explodes in your face. There's no subtelty that I can detect here, it just a full on Latakia blast that just doesn't go away.
It is so strong that it leaps out of the tin with no pretence at being anything else than a Latakia hit and the roomnote is just a dank fug that's reminds me of a railway yard from the 60's.
This clearly isn't the bend for me and if anyone wants to swap this tin - with only a few bowls taken out - for anything without Latakia in it, I'd be more than happy to oblidge.
Pipe Used:
Briars
PurchasedFrom:
SmokeKing (Greens of Leeds)
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 10, 2009 | Very Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The quality of the leaf raised my expectations, perhaps, a bit too high. I found this to be exceedingly hot and in no time was suffering from a bad case of tongue bite. Although I did not detect any sort of casing or flavoring I find it hard to believe that an all-natural blend would burn this hot. Given that this is such an old and respected blend I was tempted not to review it as I did not want to offend. That said, it is, after all, only my opinion.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 24, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
It is true that this tobacco is a mild version of Red Rapparee and it actually tastes like it for the first 1/4 bowl. After that, it becomes dull. The high quality Oriental blend turns into a flat English with no body whatsoever. Also, tongue bite is incredibly strong for a non-aromatic.
I see no reason for smoking this tobacco with so many great options out there. Probably only good for a corncob when I'm short in time.
I see no reason for smoking this tobacco with so many great options out there. Probably only good for a corncob when I'm short in time.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 04, 2005 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
7 Reserve is just too astringent on the palate. Quality is very unlike Old Gowrie, Marlin Flake or Hal O' the Wynd. Save your money this one is a real stinker.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08, 2017 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Disappointed. I was trying to smoke in briar,meerschaum,corn cob. Tasteless, bland, flat....Needs relights, leaving moisture....nothing about to talk. Not recommended. Gentelmens, buy it something else and skip this.
Regards. Lazarus77
Regards. Lazarus77
Pipe Used:
Cobs,briars,meerschaums..
PurchasedFrom:
Local shop
Age When Smoked:
6 month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 03, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
For me, this is another disappointing tobacco from Rattrays. Once again, like some of their other blends, it's got too much peppery Perique included. I've seen this tobacco described as a 'mild english'. Well, that's not the case for my taste buds. There might be a nice mild english somewhere in the tin, but that's been covered up by too much spice.
Imagine a customer who goes into a restaurant and orders a nice meal. When the meal is brought to the table the customer then picks up the pot of pepper and sprinkles it liberally all over the meal, so much so that all the talents of the chef are completely covered up by the excessive pepper. That's what this blend from Rattray is - a nice mild english that's been smothered with peppery Perique or some other oriental tobacco.
This tobacco will probably be great for someone who likes lots of pepper on their meals, or who thinks nothing of ordering a very hot Vindaloo with extra chillies. I like my food, and I like pepper. I don't want my food completely overwhelmed by pepper. That's what's happened in the blending of this tobacco.
Imagine a customer who goes into a restaurant and orders a nice meal. When the meal is brought to the table the customer then picks up the pot of pepper and sprinkles it liberally all over the meal, so much so that all the talents of the chef are completely covered up by the excessive pepper. That's what this blend from Rattray is - a nice mild english that's been smothered with peppery Perique or some other oriental tobacco.
This tobacco will probably be great for someone who likes lots of pepper on their meals, or who thinks nothing of ordering a very hot Vindaloo with extra chillies. I like my food, and I like pepper. I don't want my food completely overwhelmed by pepper. That's what's happened in the blending of this tobacco.
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