Let 515 set out and breath or you may find the casing a bit overwhelming. I liked it once it settled down.I picked up those exact same two blends! Plus a couple ounces of Sutliff 515 RC-1 to try out.
I’ve never had Bagpiper’s Dream, so I was going on existing reviews. I hope it’s as good as it’s always been. I’ll also be curious to hear what those who are historically familiar with it have to say about whether it’s changed.
BPD is a mellow smoke. For my tastes I perfer cognac as a topping over rum or whiskey.