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Brian C.

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Rattray's - Black Mallory 100g
Leather and Lace
I just found a 15 year old tin of this stuff at a local tobacconist. Holy smokes, this stuff is so silky and full bodies in the mouth, and so full of nuanced flavor I am blown away! Had some Penzance recently that was around 10 years old, and this stuff is similar in it’s aged characteristics. The cavendish has fallen way back and acts now more like a flavor bonding and enhancing element. The Latakia And orientals now have married into a leathery, floral, slightly sweet-spicy smokiness, and the aged Virginia has the molasses/catsup vinegar sweetness to fill out the base of this amazing flavor profile. I think the store had one more of these old tins I’m gonna scoop it up for sure! I can’t vouch for this blend when new, but well aged it is sublime!