Wasn't impressed with current Escudo, and never had original Escudo. But I can say current Peterson Navy Roll is as good as last rendition of Dunhill Navy Roll, and I haven't had earlier ones.
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I didn't know it had changed. I have multiple tins in the 15 year old range and haven't had the new stuff. I guess I'll see when my order gets here though. Hoping the "whatsis" is at least half way decent.
It's amazing how many good VaPers there are. I have not tried most of the ones mentioned here, but only because I found some great ones quickly: St. James Plug, Salty Dogs, Reiner 71, Cabbie's, Louisiana Flake, Esoterica Dorchester and Dunbar. I have tried some others that I really liked, but not enough to load up on them like the ones mentioned above.
My favorite is Dunbar. Good luck.
Old Gowrie
Dorchester
Marlin Flake
Telegraph Hill
These might be a little light in nic hit for some, but these suit me very well.
Old Gowrie
Dorchester
Marlin Flake
Telegraph Hill
These might be a little light in nic hit for some, but these suit me very well.
I just got into vaper in the form of luxury navy flake. I have Elizabethan and escudo on their way to my house so we'll see who's best.
Don’t waste time aging the current product. It doesn’t change much.
My favorite VaPers as of now are:
Sillem's Councilor 1695 - great if you prefer your VaPers on the earthier side and less sweet. Consistent, burns cooly, and of medium body and finish.
G.L. Pease Windjammer - perhaps my favorite VaPer. Boozy, sweet and slightly sour, but full-bodied and ages exceptionally well.
Cornell & Diehl Bayou Morning - this one is a decent smoke out of the tin, but age does wonders. This blend has a lot of perique, so it has a figgy and spicy profile.
Sillem's Councilor 1695 - great if you prefer your VaPers on the earthier side and less sweet. Consistent, burns cooly, and of medium body and finish.
G.L. Pease Windjammer - perhaps my favorite VaPer. Boozy, sweet and slightly sour, but full-bodied and ages exceptionally well.
Cornell & Diehl Bayou Morning - this one is a decent smoke out of the tin, but age does wonders. This blend has a lot of perique, so it has a figgy and spicy profile.
I remember the first time I tried Escudo, I found it tasted a lot like a favourite of mine - Savinelli Doblone d'Oro. Although not a strict VaPer, it tastes pretty close.
