Rattray 40 Virginia
(2.67)
Notes: From Smoking Pipes website: Rattray's 40 Virginia takes two varieties of burley and Virginias ranging from bright and golden to nut-brown, in a mix of ribbon, broken flake, and cube cut to produce a sweet "honey and grass" smoke sans any aromatic flavors. However, SP lists this as a ribbon cut despite the description.
Details
| Brand | Rattray |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp und Co. KG |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.67 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2023 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Others have totally hit the nail on the head as far as the description. Medium in nicotine and flavor. Grass and hay with hints of apple cider vinegar and citrus. Uncomplicated, unfussy, consistent flavor from top to bottom. Burley becomes a bit more evident as the smoke progresses but never tries to take the wheel. Burns well after short dry time.
It's true there's nothing "special" about it. As in, there's no stunt blending that's going to make you go Wow! But the more I smoke it the more I like it. It's appeal is its reliable, enjoyable repeatability. It's better when you have time and attention to devote to it, but it's still quite good when you're doing something else or on autopilot.
It's also great for breaking in pipes.
Like I said, not a huge amount of new info here, but I'm chiming in mostly because I feel like this blend deserves more reviews than it has.
It's true there's nothing "special" about it. As in, there's no stunt blending that's going to make you go Wow! But the more I smoke it the more I like it. It's appeal is its reliable, enjoyable repeatability. It's better when you have time and attention to devote to it, but it's still quite good when you're doing something else or on autopilot.
It's also great for breaking in pipes.
Like I said, not a huge amount of new info here, but I'm chiming in mostly because I feel like this blend deserves more reviews than it has.
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries
Age When Smoked:
2yrs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Oct 08, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable |
This was quite a disappointment to me. There is really no Virginia tobacco taste in this blend for me at all. A flat taste much like a cigarette bolstered by the Burley Tobacco. The Virginia is not at all sweet, the taste hidden and there is very little sweetness I prefer in a Va blend. I would not purchase this tobacco again.
Pipe Used:
Moretti & Grandi
PurchasedFrom:
gifted
Age When Smoked:
new
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