Today I popped a nice new tin of Rattray's Hal o' th' Wynd.Included was a nice little booklet describing each of the Rattray blends, in English and German. With all the claims lately, based on website descriptions, that HotW and Old Gowrie were Va/Pers (much to the surprise of long time fans of these fine blends,who thought they were Virginias), I read the descriptions.
Although Perique is mention as being an ingredient in both Marlin Flake and Dark Fragrant, it is not mentioned for either OG or HotW.
OG is "Virginia tobacco pressed as a broken flake following the old traditions of Charles Rattray. A spicy, yet noble tobacco with cool characteristics and subdued sweetness. The tobacco gets its harmonious flavour from several weeks of maturing."
HotW is described thus: "A full-bodied Virginia tobacco with a slight sweetness and extremely pleasant smoking characteristics. The name comes from that of the armourer in The Fair Maid of Perth - a man who had a most unusual share of strength."
I'm sure they would have mentioned Perique if it was there. And,yes,I know what the website says.
Although Perique is mention as being an ingredient in both Marlin Flake and Dark Fragrant, it is not mentioned for either OG or HotW.
OG is "Virginia tobacco pressed as a broken flake following the old traditions of Charles Rattray. A spicy, yet noble tobacco with cool characteristics and subdued sweetness. The tobacco gets its harmonious flavour from several weeks of maturing."
HotW is described thus: "A full-bodied Virginia tobacco with a slight sweetness and extremely pleasant smoking characteristics. The name comes from that of the armourer in The Fair Maid of Perth - a man who had a most unusual share of strength."
I'm sure they would have mentioned Perique if it was there. And,yes,I know what the website says.