Rattray's Black Mallory Pipe Tobacco – 100g tin

Rattray’s Black Mallory Pipe Tobacco – 100g tin is a dark, full-bodied English mixture for anyone seeking the authentic pleasure of tobacco with depth. The moment you open the tin, you’ll be captivated by the contrast between the dark and light brown tobaccos – and a bouquet that immediately evokes the classic British pipe-smoking tradition: spicy, smoky and pleasantly ‘rich’. When smoked, Black Mallory is robust, yet surprisingly well-rounded and controlled. The blend is just right for after work, quiet evenings or whenever you fancy an intense, natural blend that relies not on flavouring but on carefully balanced tobaccos.

Dark, full-bodied, classic English

The base is Black Cavendish, which lends the smoke a velvety smoothness and elegantly rounds off the stronger components. This is complemented by spicy Latakia for that typical woody, leathery smokiness, several Virginias for structure and a subtly integrated underlying sweetness, as well as aromatic Oriental tobaccos, which lend the blend a dry, herbaceous spice and added complexity. This balance results in a ‘dark, full-bodied’ mixture with distinct intensity, without the Latakia overpowering the other flavours. As you smoke it, the flavour develops from spicy and smoky to a rounded, slightly sweet depth – ideal if you’re looking for an English blend that remains exciting right to the very end. The cut (loose cut/ribbon) is easy to pack and burns very evenly at a leisurely pace; this really brings out the blend’s complexity. The room aroma is distinctly classic: smoky and spicy, with a strong tobacco character – best enjoyed in your own private space or amongst like-minded people.

Tasting notes and characteristics

Cut: Loose Cut / Ribbon
Flavouring: none
Room aroma: smoky and spicy
Type: English Mixture
Raw tobaccos: Black Cavendish, Latakia, Virginia, Oriental tobaccos