Similar Blends to Rattray's Dark Fragrant?

[Spinkle]

Just finished a bowl of Rattray's Dark Fragrant which I was able to snag one tin of several months ago. Been in the jar about 3 weeks now and the flavours have opened up nicely. Very tasty fruity and toasty smoke, quite satisfying.

Wondering if anyone could recommend something similar that's a little more readily available (bulk would be ideal).

Throw your ideas/opinions out there gents!

 

[hawky454]

This one kind of reminds me of some McClelland’s dark VA offerings but alas they are no longer around. I don’t necessarily think they are similar but if you like this I think you may like McConnell’s Mature.

 

[BROBS]

Just finished a bowl of Rattray's Dark Fragrant which I was able to snag one tin of several months ago. Been in the jar about 3 weeks now and the flavours have opened up nicely. Very tasty fruity and toasty smoke, quite satisfying.

Wondering if anyone could recommend something similar that's a little more readily available (bulk would be ideal).

Throw your ideas/opinions out there gents!

McConnell Rich Dark Virginia
Esoterica Blackpool
Sutliff 507-S

 

[hawky454]

McConnell Rich Dark Virginia
Esoterica Blackpool
Sutliff 507-S

Yes, forgot about Blackpool. Good call.

 

[mindglue]

It's available at SP right now.

 

[workman]

Is Rattray's Black Virginia not in the same vein?

 

[pipestud]

Just finished a bowl of Rattray's Dark Fragrant which I was able to snag one tin of several months ago. Been in the jar about 3 weeks now and the flavours have opened up nicely. Very tasty fruity and toasty smoke, quite satisfying.

Wondering if anyone could recommend something similar that's a little more readily available (bulk would be ideal).

Throw your ideas/opinions out there gents!

The presentation is different but the taste is very similar - Dunhill's Three Year Matured. I don't know whether it is still being produced under the Peterson's name, but the two blends do have very similar taste.

 

[BROBS]

Is Rattray's Black Virginia not in the same vein?

yes similar too for sure.

 

[mikefu]

Astley's No 88 is similar too

 

[Spinkle]

The presentation is different but the taste is very similar - Dunhill's Three Year Matured. I don't know whether it is still being produced under the Peterson's name, but the two blends do have very similar taste.

I have a friend that I got into pipe smoking recently and he has a jar of this I will ask him if I can give it a try thanks Steve.

 

[Spinkle]

McConnell Rich Dark Virginia
Esoterica Blackpool
Sutliff 507-S

I think I will grab a few oz of that Sutliff to try I am really loving the price point on bulks in general and Sutliff in particular.

 

[mikefu]

Oh, I forgot to mention- you can get Dark Fragrant in 500g bags, which makes it more affordable. That’s how I buy it.

 

[Spinkle]

Oh, I forgot to mention- you can get Dark Fragrant in 500g bags, which makes it more affordable. That’s how I buy it.

Do you get it from Estervals?

 

[dmcmtk]

Do you get it from Estervals?

It's available in the US.

 

[mikefu]

Do you get it from Estervals?

No, usually from tobaccopipes.com, usually on sale