Rattray Marlin Flake
(3.31)
Marlin Flake combines dark Virginias, black cavendish as well as a pinch of perique.
Notes: A companion to Old Gowrie. A shade darker, different aroma, but otherwise a tobacco in the same tradition.
Details
| Brand | Rattray |
| Series | British Collection |
| Blended By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.31 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 15 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 02, 2007 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
The tobacco is far too moist packed. You have to let it dry out before having it burn well. But if you do so, some of the aroma disappears and I am disappointed of what is left. When you try to smoke it before it has dried out, a rather "filthy" taste remains in mouth and nose. I thougt Marlin Flake would have been a tobacco a bit similar to Golden Sliced (Orlik) - a tobacco that remains a standard to me - since it's based on pure Virginia. But it lacks completely this purity. So.... not recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 01, 2007 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable |
This is beyond all doubt the most insipid tobacco I have ever smoked in a pipe. On first lit I thought I had gotten my tongue caught in a bear trap.
If you like bitey tongue scorching tobacco that smokes like stale tea leaves....you've go it here!
Another one for the nico-wimps!
If you like bitey tongue scorching tobacco that smokes like stale tea leaves....you've go it here!
Another one for the nico-wimps!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 09, 2006 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I'm afraid I have to join the limited list of detractors regarding this tobacco. While I can appreciate the delicate high notes and the other characteristics purported to be of this blend, I fail to enjoy it. My experience is that it is harsh, bitey and singular in nature to the point of why bother.
If there weren't other VA's out there that ring my bell, I wouldn't bother sounding off, but since tastes are very subjective, I have found great blends that suit my tastes because of less favorable reviews here; and the fact that I just reviewed another VA that has complexity and depth IMO and gave that a high recommendation.
Cheers, VC
If there weren't other VA's out there that ring my bell, I wouldn't bother sounding off, but since tastes are very subjective, I have found great blends that suit my tastes because of less favorable reviews here; and the fact that I just reviewed another VA that has complexity and depth IMO and gave that a high recommendation.
Cheers, VC
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 04, 2005 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I am disapointed...Tin aroma is nice,the tobacco is to moist,it bites and you must try very hard to burn it!!!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 20, 2005 | Medium | Very Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant |
I can't improve on aj and pipeline's reviews. Great name, great legacy, average tobacco...
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