Which Rattray Blend?

marcel

Might Stick Around

Feb 25, 2015

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• Aug 27, 2015

• #1

I'm trying to decide between Rattray's Old Gowrie and Marlin Flake. The difference looks like Kentucky and Black Cavendish in each blend respectively. I'll probably just buy both but I was wondering if the forum members could provide any insight.

 

jackswilling

Lifer

Feb 15, 2015

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• Aug 27, 2015

• #2

I like Old Gowrie. In my top five for sure, probably top three.

 

Perique

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Sep 20, 2011

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• Aug 27, 2015

• #3

I'm a Marlin Flake guy, myself.
Get both.

 

clickklick

Lifer

May 5, 2014

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• Aug 27, 2015

• #4

Both. Marlin is sweeter.

 

delkhouri

Can't Leave

May 4, 2013

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Columbus Ohio

• Aug 27, 2015

• #5

Marlin Flake is one of my favs

 

lochinvar

Lifer

Oct 22, 2013

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• Aug 27, 2015

• #6

Both are great, as said Marlin is sweeter. Between the two, I prefer Old Gowrie.

 

drrock

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 20, 2011

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• Aug 27, 2015

• #7

I like 'em both - I'd buy 'em both (and have!)

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

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Detroit

• Aug 28, 2015

• #8

Both fine blends. I happily smoke 'em both. Get one of each. ::

 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke

Aug 31, 2012

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• Aug 28, 2015

• #9

Buy both and Marlin Flake. That way, you'll get good tobacco, and have the fun and enjoyment of deciding what you like best. You may find you'll like more than one in a rotation.

 

jmill208

Lifer

Dec 8, 2013

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Maryland USA

• Aug 28, 2015

• #10

I'm an Old Gowrie fan myself, but agree that buying both of them is the way to go. ::

 

seacaptain

Lifer

Apr 24, 2015

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• Aug 28, 2015

• #11

I just tried Marlin recently. It immediately went into my top 5, and top 2 flakes along with Wessex Brigade Dark

 

cossackjack

Lifer

Oct 31, 2014

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Evergreen, Colorado

• Aug 28, 2015

• #12

If within your means, get both, & perhaps add Hal O' the Wynd. My favorite though is Marlin Flake.

 

marcel

Might Stick Around

Feb 25, 2015

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• Aug 28, 2015

• #13

I considered Hal O' the Wynd too, along with Marlin Flake and Old Gowrie. Those three seem to make up a trio. I ruled out Hal O' the Wynd for the time being because I have enough strong tobacco for now (Gawith Hogarth Dark Bird's Eye, The Royal Yacht and Hearth and Home's Freight Train).

 

disinformatique

Lifer

Jun 10, 2014

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Bangalore, India and St. Petersburg Florida

• Aug 29, 2015

• #14

Marcel, go for Marlin Flake first, then Old Gowrie and then Hal O The Wynd.
HEre are my first impressions on Marlin Flake
First Impressions Rattrays Marlin Flake Video
Chris