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[Snook]

I’m finally giving some of the Rattray’s blends a try! I watched Hobbiton Piper’s video on Old Gowrie and was inspired to order it. While I was at it, I figured I should add a more few of their blends … you know, for comparison’s sake. They showed up today and I can’t wait to try them all. Which one should I start with?

 

[anotherbob]

if you mix the tins on the outer edge and smoke them you become a highlander.

 

[Bourbonandcigars]

My favorite is marlin flake. All of their flakes benefit greatly from aging though. I don’t remember how they are with little age on them.

 

[Snook]

if you mix the tins on the outer edge and smoke them you become a highlander.

That was my intention!

My favorite is marlin flake. All of their flakes benefit greatly from aging though. I don’t remember how they are with little age on them.

I was leaning towards that one. I’ve been really interested in flakes lately. I smoke so slowly (or rotate so much) that I’m sure I’ll be able to compare all of these fresh vs. with a year or two of age.

 

[Bourbonandcigars]

That was my intention!

I was leaning towards that one. I’ve been really interested in flakes lately. I smoke so slowly (or rotate so much) that I’m sure I’ll be able to compare all of these fresh vs. with a year or two of age.

For me, marlin flake could be an all day flake. Easy to rub out, taste like plums and light spice all the way down. With some richness towards the end of the bowl.

 

[revnatorade]

I've only tried the Bagpipers Dream and was very happy with it.

 

[dottlejockey]

All of em! But i lack patience.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Stirling Flake

 

[Snook]

All of em! But i lack patience.

Me too. I will mix them into a custom blend so I can try them all at once!

 

[Merton]

Both Old Gowrie and Hal of the Wynd are among the all time great tobacco blends. I give a slight edge to Gowrie but both are great. Bagpiper's dream, on the other hand, has, for me, a distinct old fashioned hair tonic quality to it.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Ancient Chinese secret:
Rattray’s 100g tin labels are actually stickers, you can cut label off, peel the backer and stick on whatever container you transfer them to.

 

[BCF]

Stirling Flake and Dark Fragrant are the ones I've tried and like.

 

[kcghost]

Start with the mildest one and work your way up.

 

[dottlejockey]

Start with the mildest one and work your way up.

A good strategy for trying them all in the same day. I like the way you think.

 

[Snook]

After carefully considering throughout the course of my workday, I decided to try Old Gowrie first, since it prompted the order and all. So far, I love it! Great flavor and tin note. Easy to pack, too. I think I might like this better than Sweet Virginia, which is one of my favorites.

 

[LongIslandPiper]

I’m finally giving some of the Rattray’s blends a try! I watched Hobbiton Piper’s video on Old Gowrie and was inspired to order it. While I was at it, I figured I should add a more few of their blends … you know, for comparison’s sake. They showed up today and I can’t wait to try them all. Which one should I start with?View attachment 316247

Bagpiper’s dream then Old Gowrie (I caution you should save some Old Gowrie for aging!)

 

[Snook]

Bagpiper’s dream then Old Gowrie (I caution you should save some Old Gowrie for aging!)

I definitely will! I’ll try Bagpiper’s Dream tomorrow.

 

[Epip Oc'Cabot]

I would suggest going alphabetically. Makes it easier to remember.

 

[Snook]

I would suggest going alphabetically. Makes it easier to remember.

Crud, that would have made sense! Too late now, I’ve started in the middle. Haha.

 

[Green Hill piper]

Both Old Gowrie and Hal of the Wynd are among the all time great tobacco blends. I give a slight edge to Gowrie but both are great. Bagpiper's dream, on the other hand, has, for me, a distinct old fashioned hair tonic quality to it.

Tastes like suntan lotion for me, wasn't again.