Rattray Black Mallory

A black label with what seems to be an American Native and a Jar of tobacco, under what it seems to be a palm tree, indeed an image evocating sunny lands, hides a smoky and elegant Scottish mixture. I wanted to give this tobacco a try since a long long time, me being a "as long as Samuel gawiths are available bla bla bla" so one day, lacking of the 2 more euros needed for an SG I opted for a tin of Black Mallory. As I said, the tin note is earthy, spicy, smokey though fruity. Nuts, figs, hay and red fruits seems to be buried under peat: a very attractive note! Medium moisture. Smoking Black Mallory is a must for a piper. The smoke is creamy, satisfactory and really tasty. All the tin notes are mantained plus a bit of Vitamin E. First class virginias can be detected in a whirlwinds of aromas, as well as the black cavendish and of course, latakia. In my opinion, there must be some burley too. In the end of the bowl, some spiciness comes forward as if some perique was added.. Great tobacco! Great taste with medium strenght

Essentially dunhill 965 with black cavendish in place of the brown. Where 965 was tinged with cavendish, black mallory is sauced with it. Easily in the top 5 best full english blends in my book, this is a smoke every english lover must have. The room note is surprisngly stronger than it is in 965, saltier, tarry, and thick. While this might not bother the smoker, it can offend others. This is muted considerably as the blend ages, as well as any sharpness from the cavendish. Now that dunhill 965 is gone, aside from its availability under the name "old dublin" from peterson, this is an easy blend to recommend if you can't fins old dublin.

However black mallory is in a class of its own, and you may prefer it over 965 if you like black vs brown cavendish. The old rattray made black mallory was not quite as good as it is today in my humble opinion. Easily 4 stars.

great balanced English blend...very tasty...rattray does a good job with there blends...i have over 100 different blends in my collection as i smoke a different blend ever day and i would say this one of mt nicest

This is a 25+ years old 100 GRAM tin blended by Robert McConnell. A dark colored mixture with a powerful fermented and musty smell. Even through the moisture level was good, I put it in a jar and also used the paper towel method to bring out the best in this long gone original blend.

The fermented red Virginia is present with the brioche-like flavor, there is a good amount of sourness from the Orientals and the Latakia is woody and smoky tempering the other two tobaccos. The ingredient tobaccos are very well blended and time has not been bad to them. A mellow and creamy smoke that is tangy and with a wine barrel like aroma.

Virginia lover

Delicious accompaniment to Red Rapparee.

Nuff said really. I found RR to be the heavyweight, but BM fills in a lot of the missing notes of the tobacco " Chord." The Latakia seems "to know it's place " ....... by the tobacco blenders' skill and art.

Top notch stuff. I bought a tin of this and a tin of SG Squadron Leader and, though they are two different tobaccos, I really love this blend. I keep reaching for this tin when I have the two setting out on my bar. I enjoy S.L. as well, but will be stocking up on more Mallory! A nice mild all day smoke.

Open the top on Mr. Rattray's Black Mallory, and get the typical aromas of a nice, mellow English blend. Similar to Red Rapparee in aroma but more mellow, more smooth. The creosote smell of the Latakia is softer, sort of like a cold campfire the day after the camping is done. Smoke and fresh leather, sweet and tangy notes compete for attention. Warm, soft and clean. Interesting scent of old pennies and savory blackened meats.

Beautiful, dark blend. Ribbon cut tobaccos pack easy, light easy.

---

Smooth, creamy (almost oily), mellow smoke. Light Latakia on the palate, Orientals assert themselves throughout the bowl. Leather and dusty notes wrap around the sweetness of the Virginia. That old penny scent is translated to the flavor as well.

Overall - subtle and elegant, flavorful and refined, sweet and savory, rich, old leather and beach bonfires in the salty sea air. I still prefer Red Rapparee myself, but Black Mallory is a very fine, rich, sophisticated smoke. This one has to go on the favorite list too.

Definitely worth a try - JRCigars online has Rattray 100gm tins for $10.95 before tax & shipping.

This tobacco has beeen very well summarized. I will join the majority and highly recommend it.

Rattray's best offering!

This blend is amazing. It always exceeds expectations. The Latakia and Cav work perfectly together. It has a wonderful smoky aroma to it that draws the mind back to the pub. Complex and brilliant in every respect. This is a tobacco for the ages!