Rattrays Sterling Flake is a blend of equal proportions Virginia, Kentucky and Burley leaf with no added flavours. A real tobacco blend. The dark fired Kentucky takes the lead with it’s earthy, woody spicy and smoky flavours. The Virginia’s add a mild fruity tang to the background along with a mild nuttiness from the Burley. A balanced and complex smoke delivers robust, rich notes of tobacco. This strength and nicotine content are medium to strong and this blend will satisfy all those who love a full bodied tobacco.

Blend description

• Cut – Flake
• Blend – Virginia, Burley, Kentucky
• Flavour – None
• Strength – Medium to Full

You can prepare Rattrays Sterling Flake pipe tobacco in a number of ways:

Folding and stuffing. Fold the flake in half long ways against the grain of the flake. Fold the flake in half again this time with the grain to form a square. Gently squeeze the tobacco before stuffing into the pipe bowl.

Rubbing out. Rub the flake gently between the hands to break up the flake to desired thickness before loading the pipe.

Rolling. Roll the flake with the grain generally lengthwise, squeeze gently and load into the pipe bowl.

Whichever method you use is a question of personal preference but the tobacco is best packed lightly to prevent any draw problems as flake tobacco tends to expand more so than ready rubbed tobaccos. To fully appreciate the flavour and taste we recommend it is best smoked at a slow pace.