Rattray Marlin Flake (2020) is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique from Rattray, pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.
Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia make up the leaf. Black Cavendish is steamed and pressed for a mellow, sweet, mildly smoky smoothness. Perique, pressure-fermented in Louisiana, adds peppery spice and dark stewed-fruit depth. Virginia tobacco lends a natural grassy, hay-like sweetness and gentle citrus tang that deepens with age.
How it tastes
Based on its makeup, Rattray Marlin Flake (2020) tends to smoke sweet, smooth, mellow, peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, grassy and tangy. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.
Cut & smoking
It comes pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool. It remains in production and is generally available.
Manufacturer
Rattray
Blend family
Virginia/Perique
Leaf / components
Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia
Cut
Flake
Casing / flavoring
Unflavored (natural)
Availability
In production
FAQ
What does Rattray Marlin Flake (2020) taste like?
Rattray Marlin Flake (2020) generally smokes sweet, smooth, mellow, peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, grassy and tangy. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.
What kind of blend is Rattray Marlin Flake (2020)?
It is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique, made with Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia.
What cut is Rattray Marlin Flake (2020)?
Rattray Marlin Flake (2020) is pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.
Is Rattray Marlin Flake (2020) an aromatic?
No — Rattray Marlin Flake (2020) is an unflavored, natural tobacco with no added casing.
Is Rattray Marlin Flake (2020) still available?
Yes, Rattray Marlin Flake (2020) is currently in production.
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