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 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2015 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I was very surprised to find that this tobacco did not settle well with my taste. I was very excited to try this highly rated legend but soon found a mouthful of bitter smoke. Comparing OG to Escudo, there is no comparison. One is a fine smoke and the other a mouth full of ash.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2014 | Extremely Mild | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Unnoticeable |
My son is trying to get me off aromatics.
I thought this was going to be some deep, dark, rich blend with a satisfing taste throughout the bowl.
After one bowl in my old savinelli and another in a corn cob (as a last resort) I can report to these battered old taste buds that this blend is none of the things above.
It's gotta be me. It's gotta be.
My last dalliance with Rattrays I think.
I thought this was going to be some deep, dark, rich blend with a satisfing taste throughout the bowl.
After one bowl in my old savinelli and another in a corn cob (as a last resort) I can report to these battered old taste buds that this blend is none of the things above.
It's gotta be me. It's gotta be.
My last dalliance with Rattrays I think.
Pipe Used:
savinelli, CC
PurchasedFrom:
sample from son
Age When Smoked:
ye olde/new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 30, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
In the interests of brevity, I'll only add to the comments of my esteemed reviewing colleagues, Tantric and Eulenberg, by saying that Old Gowrie has all the characteristics one could hope for in une seconde dans les duels de la vie: calm, steadiness, discretion, and utter distinction. It is impossible not to smoke this tobacco without personifying it fondly. Update 6/2005: The last two tins of this tobacco that I've smoked have been quite different from the Old Gowrie I reviewed. The "new" Old Gowrie doesn't have that wonderful oaty flavor, is much harsher, and burns hotter. I have smoked 2 100-gram tins of the news stuff in a wide variety of pipes with the same results across the board. Two pipesmoking acquaintances, one of legenedary status on this site, confirm my findings. Too damned bad. No stars for Rattray's.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 21, 2021 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Strong |
Based on a tin smoked years ago , now bear in mind that I used to smoke Highland sliced , anyway was tempted to buy a tin of this , tried smoking this and every time it assaulted my nostrils and made me feel as though I had a cold , I actually slung a near full tin , it wasn't the perique as I had previously smoked st James flake . I must have been well off at the time , wish ide kept the tin as I may appreciate it now as it has so many good reviews , I am tempted to buy another tin.not recommend
Pipe Used:
Briar
PurchasedFrom:
Local tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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