Customer Reviews (15 Total)
Dare’s Gold in Dem Dare Cans!
April 12, 2016
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 ... Read More
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 Less
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 i... Read More
s 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 Less
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 ... Read More
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 Less
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 ... Read More
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 Less
Wonderful virginia
April 05, 2018
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
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!
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. Th... Read More
e 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 Less
An Enduring Classic
April 20, 2021
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 notes... Read More
of cocoa. It runs a bit hot if you’re careful so sip very slowly. Burns down to a very clean, fine ash. Put a few tins in your cellar and your future will be brighter. Read Less
My Holy Grail of Virginias
April 14, 2021
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 virgin... Read More
ia comes my way. Read Less
She is a GREAT ONE
May 17, 2020
Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g
Honey and Grass right on. All day smoke, stays lite well, Nic-Hit Mild, room note good, tin note of honey and hay. Smoked out of a large bowl pipe it is a First Class Smoke. SHE is a Great One!!!!
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 ... Read More
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 Less
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.
Editory note
July 31, 2015
Product: Rattray's 40 Virginia 100g
In my earlier review I misspoke. This is a loose cut tobacco - not ribbon cut. Rough / loose cut alongside rubbed out flakes.
Makes for a wonderful burn. Easy light, stay's lit without over-heating.
After finishing my first 100g my opinion on thi... Read More
s tobacco has only improved.
If McBaren VA #1 and Erinmore were to have a child - this would be it.
Hints of fruitiness and sweetness like Erinmore. Light clean VA like #1 - best of both in one tin. It's quite enjoyable.
My apologies for the initial typo. Read Less
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