Rattray's: 40 Virginia 100g Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 003-055-0045

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.

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Components: Virginia, Burley
Family: Virginia
Cut: Ribbon

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4.7

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Wonderful Virginia Blend

April 13, 2023

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

I bought this on a whim after trying several other Rattray's blends. I love bright Virginia varietals, and straight Virginia blends are among my most often smoked. 40 Virginia is well behaved and smokes to a fine grey-white ash, leaving no dottle. The usual bright Virginia flavors are here in full force, but are complimented by the drier nuttiness of Burley—but not outshined. This is the two varietals in perfect harmony (as I see it). 40 Virginia is in some ways similar to C&D's Briar Fox, but the source of the leaf seems to be the most significant variable, and the flavor it noticeably different. I love this blend! It can certainly be an "all day" smoke, and is good year-round, although it'll most likely find its way into your rotation during the warmer months of the year. Personally, I enjoy it mostly during springtime, when just a little Burley is nice to have. Additionally, this is a great blend for those who generally avoid plain Virginias in favor of Burley blends; it bridges the gap quite nicely. Although certainly not "Beacon", it is absolutely worth a try for pipers like myself who love straight Virginia blends but like to venture just a little off the beaten path here and there....Read More

An Enduring Classic

April 20, 2021

By: Pretentious Pedantry

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

Rattray’s 40th Anniversary Virginia is a classic Va/Bur which I hope will never go out of production. It is everything you want from a Virginia tobacco: sweetgrass and hay, figs, raisins, baking bread, satisfying body. The burley adds depth and earthy notes of dark cocoa. It runs a bit hot if you’re not careful so sip slowly. Burns down to a very clean, fine ash. Put a few tins in your cellar and your future will be brighter....Read More

My Holy Grail of Virginias

April 14, 2021

By: Sarah-Thornton

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

I have been looking for a really nice, bright and flavourful virginia for a long time and I think this is close to perfection. I really like this one, well worth it and it will definitely be in my rotation from now on when the urge for a clean virginia comes my way.

Perfection

May 16, 2020

By: • Adam •

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

Although I’ve been smoking a pipe for years it wasn’t until recently that I had the ability to access Rattray’s line of fine tobacco’s. Every single one of their blends are excellent but this one is a grand slam. The can contains burley and Virginia in various cuts. Halfway through the bowl I had a revelation. ‘This is my blend!’. I found it. Perfection. Beautiful notes of sweetness and sugar with a beautiful floral aspect. I have always considered Solani’s Virginia Flake to be the gold standard of Virginia based smokes. This blend manages the clean flavor and refreshing taste while also using burley. This shall become my daily smoke for as long as I can acquire it. It’s remarkable and I can’t see any pipe smoker finding many things to complain about with this blend....Read More

A Familiar Scent

February 15, 2020

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

I'll be adjusting this review as I get deeper into my tin, but I had to make a few early comments. The tobacco is of a ready rubbed cut, golden brown, and loaded to the top of the tin. There's a sweetness in the aroma that is familiar and one that I appreciate very much. Almost the lightest touch of perfume, for lack of a better term. The first puff is filled with delicious flavors. Sweetness, a quality Virginia taste, and even a hint of saltiness. The Burley is unobtrusive but present, and adds solid body here which is another huge plus for me. The combination is so we'll executed here that is brings out the best of both worlds, and whatever the casing is it reminds me of a very light, barely noticeable esoterica type. Very consistent burn all the way down, which in my book is an achievement with the ready rubbed. The flavor is maintained and intensifies slightly near the bottom, where the Burley is most evident but not dominant. I can't wait to see what this tastes like in a year or two. I'll have to buy a new tin or two to find out because I'll be smoking this one....Read More

Wonderful virginia

April 05, 2018

By: savinelliman320

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

This is a very pleasing Virginia, I find myself reaching for this in the mornings as the taste is mellow and sweet. If you are a fan of Dunhill Virginia, give this. Try

Dare’s Gold in Dem Dare Cans!

April 12, 2016

By: Va/Per-izor

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

More Gold than the California Gold Rush, Rattray’s: 40 Virginia is a bright and sassy Virginia/Burley blend, with a mild peppery tongue bite. Starts out with hay, and about ½ way through the sugars start to caramelize, and you start picking up some subtle sweeter chocolate notes. Towards the end it reminded me of Tareyton cigarettes, and I have enjoyed a few of those, back in the day. There add slogan was, “I’d rather fight, than switch,” and featured smokers with a black eye, and cigarette dangling from their lip. They were good quality, and had a unique and enjoyable flavor.
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Nice ribbon cut. Burns well right from tin, but could use some dry time. Not my favorite Virginia blend, but I liked the transition of flavors, and I understand why people enjoy this blend. It is not overly sweet. I think I will treat it like Cheeze-it’s cheese, and give it a time-out in the corner to think about it, and mature a little. I might try stoving some in an old Altoids tin, just to play Dr. Frankenstein with it. Enjoy....Read More

Excellent

July 25, 2015

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

A very nice mellow, mild to medium VA. Beautiful ribbon cut, very uniform. Takes a lite very well, only one re-light required to finish the bowl. Smokes dry and cool. Cooler than many other ribbon cut VA's. Smokes to a fine silvery ash. Tin note is that of just VA, slightly grassy/hay like. Light tea, hay, fruit (citrus) flavors coming through with the smoke - most pronounced when exhaled through the nose. A naturally sweet bright VA flavor all in all. It's a very nice blend. I'll be ordering more, I think this will age quite nicely. Hopefully this will be released in the large bags as well. Just excellent - will be a regular smoke for me....Read More

fantastic

August 14, 2015

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

This is a really good VA blend that burns all the way down and doesn't provide any bite. The subtle sweetness of the VA is great. this is easily an all day smoke for me. pick up a couple tins because this is going to age amazingly well!

Excellent!!!

August 12, 2015

Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g

Exactly as described. This is an excellent blend! It has become my daily smoke. Everyone should try this,even if you're not a huge fan of most Virginias.