Rattray Old Gowrie
(3.47)
Fine, dark Virginia, Kentucky and a hint of perique are ripen in the press for up to 3 months, then cut and rubbed by hand.
Details
| Brand | Rattray |
| Series | British Collection |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp und Co. KG |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Kentucky, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin, 1 pound bag |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.47 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 281 - 290 of 297 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 27, 2010 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
First off let me say that I am a novice pipe smoker and I cant detect every nuance in different tobaccos but I know what I like. As I am still learning which blends i like I bought a tin of 50g of this with 3 other different tobaccos namely Connoisseurs Choice, Old Dublin and Sunset Breeze. I must admit that the number one choice for me was C.C. however this pushed it a close second. In actual fact it was the first of the four tins that I finished. Although that was only because I wanted to prolong my supply of CC until I could get some more. That being said I found this to be a perfectly good smoke. When opening the tin you get a whiff of hay and a sweetness of dried fruit. The sweetness is evident in the smoking too. Obviously I am beginning to identify the sweetness of the Virginia leaf. Half way down the bowl I get a spiciness which does not overpower the smoke and all in all leaves you wanting more. I thought that my better half wouldnt like the smell of this but when I lit up in the car she commented that the smell wasnt unpleasant at all. Which for her was a massice compliment as she dislikes tobacco smoke (cigarettes).
I have added this tobacco to my list of definitely must have again, but for now I am still exploring although apart from Connoisseurs Choice I feel that this tobacco has shown me which area to explore in the future and that will in the direction of good Virginias. Am looking forward to trying Marlin Flake, Petersons University Flake and SGs Best Brown Flake. these should make for interesting comparisons.
Of the others I tried I definitely wont be getting another tin of Old Dublin again (see other review)which was not my cup of tea. Which I guess was due to the smokey quality of the Latakia. which gave me hiccups no matter how slow I smoked. I will also give sunset breeze a miss too especially as Connoisseurs Choice is much more pleasant to my taste.
I have added this tobacco to my list of definitely must have again, but for now I am still exploring although apart from Connoisseurs Choice I feel that this tobacco has shown me which area to explore in the future and that will in the direction of good Virginias. Am looking forward to trying Marlin Flake, Petersons University Flake and SGs Best Brown Flake. these should make for interesting comparisons.
Of the others I tried I definitely wont be getting another tin of Old Dublin again (see other review)which was not my cup of tea. Which I guess was due to the smokey quality of the Latakia. which gave me hiccups no matter how slow I smoked. I will also give sunset breeze a miss too especially as Connoisseurs Choice is much more pleasant to my taste.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 01, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
VA blends are my favorite followed closely by English blends. Of all the VA blends I have tried in my limited amount of pipe smoking experience(4 years) this blend has been my hands down favorite. The tobacco arrives fairly moist with a gorgeous fermented smell in the tin that I like very much in a virginia. The broken/rubbed out flake was easier to pack when fully rubbed out and smoked with only two matches to the end despite its wetness. I did not detect any casing what so ever. This blend is strictly quality tobacco with flavors of oats, salt and pepper, and a slight leathery scent in the nose. I definitely noticed a slight nicotine kick in this blend which was not overbearing and very enjoyable while I was studying for an exam:) The room note was surprisingly fairly sweet considering the lack of flavoring. Found myself puffing away on the very last ashes of this blend and half tempted to smoke another bowl. To all VA lovers this is an easy tobacco to indulge yourself in noticing its many flavors and just as easy to casually puff on and forget about(in a good way).
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 28, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
this is my favorite blend. i'm a virginia lover. i primarily like va/per blends.
old gowrie is a black flake with perique and some other leaf maybe kentucky. it is sweet, balanced and complex. i like that it doesn't have any flavoring just great tobacco blended well.
rattray's virginia blends are all fantastic. give any rattray virginia a try. they're the best.
the only down side to og is that it doesn't come in full flake form. i'd love to rub out this amazing stuff myself or smoke in larger pieces!
old gowrie is a black flake with perique and some other leaf maybe kentucky. it is sweet, balanced and complex. i like that it doesn't have any flavoring just great tobacco blended well.
rattray's virginia blends are all fantastic. give any rattray virginia a try. they're the best.
the only down side to og is that it doesn't come in full flake form. i'd love to rub out this amazing stuff myself or smoke in larger pieces!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 10, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
While the sticker on the bottom of the tin says dark Virginia flake, I found this to be more suitably categorized as a medium Virginia.
The tobacco is similar in texture and taste to Samuel Gawith's Medium Virginia Flake. A little darker in colour than MVF, and a little sweeter as the smoke progresses. Not significantly so, however, and certainly not enough to justify the price difference, in my opinion.
I would certainly reccomend this tobacco for someone experimenting with Virginias, because I believe that there is a Holy Grail of tobaccos for everyone. While this would be a non-offensive daily smoker for me, I really crave the fuller flavoured Virginias-FVF is perfect for me.
When looking for a lighter smoke, I would probably gravitate toward MVF or Golden Glow. They offer the best bang for the buck in this category.
The tobacco is similar in texture and taste to Samuel Gawith's Medium Virginia Flake. A little darker in colour than MVF, and a little sweeter as the smoke progresses. Not significantly so, however, and certainly not enough to justify the price difference, in my opinion.
I would certainly reccomend this tobacco for someone experimenting with Virginias, because I believe that there is a Holy Grail of tobaccos for everyone. While this would be a non-offensive daily smoker for me, I really crave the fuller flavoured Virginias-FVF is perfect for me.
When looking for a lighter smoke, I would probably gravitate toward MVF or Golden Glow. They offer the best bang for the buck in this category.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 03, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a medium to dark brown ready rubbed flake, with some light and greenish strands. It has a nice moisture content but it needs to be dried properly to avoid tongue bite which can be a bit of a problem when lighting. Opening the tin reveals a tangy woody and freshly cut grass smell, which when the tobacco is dried becomes more earthy. There is a distinct combination of sweet and savoury to the smell and it often reminds me of very pure dark chocolate.
Drying is a bit of a problem with this blend as there is a small window between it being too moist (and bitey) and too dry when it will smoke harsh. You will need to monitor it closely but once you've got it right it's a great smoke. There is a satisfying Virginia tangyness and subtle sweetness that remains down the bowl, and it will constantly change from more earthy to more chocolate flavours. Sometimes I will notice a hint of orange oil coming through. This is a nice tobacco to smoke on an afternoon walk, especially when in a contemplative mood, and just sip on the pipe to enjoy the subtle changes in flavour.
Drying is a bit of a problem with this blend as there is a small window between it being too moist (and bitey) and too dry when it will smoke harsh. You will need to monitor it closely but once you've got it right it's a great smoke. There is a satisfying Virginia tangyness and subtle sweetness that remains down the bowl, and it will constantly change from more earthy to more chocolate flavours. Sometimes I will notice a hint of orange oil coming through. This is a nice tobacco to smoke on an afternoon walk, especially when in a contemplative mood, and just sip on the pipe to enjoy the subtle changes in flavour.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 03, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Nice ribbon cut with not too much moisture content. I grab for this is if I don't feel like rubbing out a flake. A nutty, somewhat sweet taste. A little pricey though. I give it it 3 stars for now. It's a nice subdued virginia.
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| Apr 01, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
First, I will say that this tobacco behaves very nicely in my pipes. It burns perfectly and has no objectionable characteristics. It lacks the depth and layering of other Ginny's I have been sampling, but still a fine smoke. It's rubbed out more than my preferred Marlin Flake. A very serviceable tobacco.
Note: For some reason, this tobacco seems to bite (throat and mouth) a bit for me. I have to be very careful with it, which knocks it down to two stars.
Note: For some reason, this tobacco seems to bite (throat and mouth) a bit for me. I have to be very careful with it, which knocks it down to two stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 23, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
A good unadulterated Virginia, however, I give it three stars because I find SG BBF more satisfying.
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| Mar 11, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I really like this tobacco. I think I would have taken to VA tobaccos much quicker if I would have smoked this for my first non-aromatic. I don't think there is any added flavoring in this tobacco, it is very natural in taste. I do, however, get a very subtle hint of sweetness when I smoke this, and i'm guessing it has to do with the way it is cured (I know virtually nothing about this process and I could be dead wrong). Lovely tobacco, highly recommended, 4 stars!
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| Jan 31, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Sweet and grassy scent in the bag mouth watering from the start. I rubbed it out a bit and let sit about 15 minutes, used the frank method to pack. Starts out very pleasant and sweet then after about 10 minutes I start to get a little nose tingle and wonder if there?s a bit of perique. Smoking characteristics were the same through the whole bowl and I once caught myself going a bit too fast but the tobacco never punished me for it. Smoked very cool with no bite and the room note was also quite pleasant. It gave me a slight head rush after I was through and there nothing left but beautiful ash. Overall it smoked beautifully and was a very pleasant smoke.
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