Rattray Red Rapparee
(3.39)
Exhilarating and elusive, quaint and seductive. Prepared from choice red Virginias and heavily flavored with Orientals, giving it a red tinge. It burns in the pipe with the spontaneity of a fine cigar.
New description: A charming, perfectly balanced dark mixture of Virginia tobaccos, Orientals, black cavendish and a luxurious quantity of latakia. The ash is pale grey and similar to that of a good cigar. A wonderful, spicy mixture.
Details
| Brand | Rattray |
| Series | British Collection |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp und Co. KG |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Scottish |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Mixture |
| 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
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.39 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 201 - 205 of 205 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 15, 2004 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
Like many others, the name is what initially attracted me to this one. Good tin aroma and appearance. Easy to pack.
I really like the tanginess of the orientals in this one. I smoke it in the car on my way home from work. It is a nice way to pass the hour drive.
November 2004
I really like the tanginess of the orientals in this one. I smoke it in the car on my way home from work. It is a nice way to pass the hour drive.
November 2004
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 04, 2004 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Strong |
September 2004
I purchased this blend believing that it would be more heavily influenced by its Latakia component, and although I am a big Latakia fan I was not at all disappointed with the predomincance of the Orientals and Virginas. To the contrary, I found this to be a fascinating tobacco. The Latakia was present immediately upon fireup, but then dropped into the background in deference to the complexity of the Turkish. The tang of the Virginia was present throughout, and given my propensity for fast smoking it nipped my tongue a tad. No biggie, though; I thought it was a terrific blend and will definitely keep a tin around.
I purchased this blend believing that it would be more heavily influenced by its Latakia component, and although I am a big Latakia fan I was not at all disappointed with the predomincance of the Orientals and Virginas. To the contrary, I found this to be a fascinating tobacco. The Latakia was present immediately upon fireup, but then dropped into the background in deference to the complexity of the Turkish. The tang of the Virginia was present throughout, and given my propensity for fast smoking it nipped my tongue a tad. No biggie, though; I thought it was a terrific blend and will definitely keep a tin around.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 11, 2004 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
I have to confess, unlike some others, the name of this one is not what attracted me. In fact, I had no idea what it meant. (I looked it up) Red Rapparee is what I will refer to as the ?parent? blend of a series of three ? 7 Reserve and 3 Noggins being the other two. RR is the heaviest of the three.
The flavors in RR are indeed quite like those in the other two blends, just much more so. Like the other two blends, the Oriental leads of the opening act, and tones down quickly. The charring light and the first few puffs can be a bit harsh, but this is temporary. The biggest difference I noticed was that the Latakia comes out right after the charring light in a much more pronounced way. The Virginias have enough backbone to show themselves amongst the heavier flavors.
I have to say that this is my favorite of the three. I liked the Va strength in 7 Reserve, and the touch of Latakia in 3 Noggins was good. Red Rapparee tastes to me like a combination of the other two - accentuating the best features of each, and then giving the flavor wheel a few turns upward.
The flavors in RR are indeed quite like those in the other two blends, just much more so. Like the other two blends, the Oriental leads of the opening act, and tones down quickly. The charring light and the first few puffs can be a bit harsh, but this is temporary. The biggest difference I noticed was that the Latakia comes out right after the charring light in a much more pronounced way. The Virginias have enough backbone to show themselves amongst the heavier flavors.
I have to say that this is my favorite of the three. I liked the Va strength in 7 Reserve, and the touch of Latakia in 3 Noggins was good. Red Rapparee tastes to me like a combination of the other two - accentuating the best features of each, and then giving the flavor wheel a few turns upward.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 15, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I bought the tin of Rattray's Red Rapparee at my local JR Tobacco outlet. I hadn't smoked this blend in years. When I opened it at home I noticed a strong, pungent odor. I'm not sure which was more powerful, the Turkish or the latakia. The leaf was ribbon cut with shades of brown ranging from medium to almost black. A little bright Virginia could be seen mixed evenly throughout the tin.
For my first pipe I chose a big Barclay Rex straight grain apple. I filled the bowl to the top and lit it with paper matches. At first the taste was innocuous. This quickly changed with the flavor coming through. It was rich, full and smooth. I smoked the bowl halfway through before I had to relight it at which time I received a burst of flavor. The flavor was consistent as I smoked the dottle down to a tight greyish-white ash. As I cleaned out the pipe I noticed a rich odor pervading the room and I liked it. I imagine this is how the sitting room at 221B Baker Street must have smelled.
Following this experience, I chose a calabash to smoke this blend in. As was expected the blend was more tame in this pipe. The flavor increased as the inner bowl tapered down. Overall, I preferred the consistent smoke provided by the straight-walled briar. Therefore, I chose a pot shape for my next pipe, an old Peterson. The pot is not my favorite shape and this is not my favorite pot, but I enjoyed this smoke. The bowl was cooler to the touch as I smoked this than the apple's bowl, which surprised me. Usually, it's the other way around.
The next pipe was a large meerschaum rhodesian. The blend exhibited a dryer smoke and nuttier flavor in this pipe, very enjoyable. It was the best smoke I had in this pipe in recent memory. I followed this with a couple of small briars, a Donegal billiard and a panel marked Strasbourg. The petite Pete provided a consistent smoke throughout, which is a testament to the cut of the leaf and the thoroughness of the blending. The smoke was a little hotter than in the larger briars, but just a little. The panel was a little less flavorful, but that is typical for this particular pipe.
For my first pipe I chose a big Barclay Rex straight grain apple. I filled the bowl to the top and lit it with paper matches. At first the taste was innocuous. This quickly changed with the flavor coming through. It was rich, full and smooth. I smoked the bowl halfway through before I had to relight it at which time I received a burst of flavor. The flavor was consistent as I smoked the dottle down to a tight greyish-white ash. As I cleaned out the pipe I noticed a rich odor pervading the room and I liked it. I imagine this is how the sitting room at 221B Baker Street must have smelled.
Following this experience, I chose a calabash to smoke this blend in. As was expected the blend was more tame in this pipe. The flavor increased as the inner bowl tapered down. Overall, I preferred the consistent smoke provided by the straight-walled briar. Therefore, I chose a pot shape for my next pipe, an old Peterson. The pot is not my favorite shape and this is not my favorite pot, but I enjoyed this smoke. The bowl was cooler to the touch as I smoked this than the apple's bowl, which surprised me. Usually, it's the other way around.
The next pipe was a large meerschaum rhodesian. The blend exhibited a dryer smoke and nuttier flavor in this pipe, very enjoyable. It was the best smoke I had in this pipe in recent memory. I followed this with a couple of small briars, a Donegal billiard and a panel marked Strasbourg. The petite Pete provided a consistent smoke throughout, which is a testament to the cut of the leaf and the thoroughness of the blending. The smoke was a little hotter than in the larger briars, but just a little. The panel was a little less flavorful, but that is typical for this particular pipe.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 20, 2002 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Not really too much I can add on to Noorrmm's review, accept to say I agree with his measure of this blend. This is a blend that I keep an ample supply of. I agree with his statement that there is a slight loss in edge, however, it is still a wonderful smoke. Highly Recommended.
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