A Real Three Nuns Substitute

[rdavid]

Sorry... Meant TAD monster in the above post. Too late to edit.

 

[oldgeezersmoker]

The "old" 3 Nuns went through several changes from roughly the Post WWII era on, even when it was still made in the UK. There were, as has been documented on Pipes Magazine, different versions made by Imperial (which acquired the rights to Bell's in 1904) at the same time. MacBarens is certainly capable of making a good blend, and I certainly wouldn't say the versions of 3 Nuns they make now are "bad." But Doblones d'Oro tastes more like the version of 3Nuns that was on the market in the US in the late 1970's and early 1980's than anything I have tasted since.

 

[JimInks]

A few years back, I smoked a few bowls of Three Nuns from WW2. Some of the topping had dissipated, but it was spicier than the versions I smoked from the 1980s until Orlik swapped out the perique for Kentucky.
New Year's of 2018, I opened a 2001 tin of Three Nuns, and compared it with Doblone d'Oro. The former lost a touch of topping and it seemed to me the the latter tasted more like aged Thee Nuns rather than the fresh version that I was used to, though the perique was a half step less than the three ladies were.

 

[npod]

Jim and Jesse both turned me on to Doblone d’Oro about two years ago. It is in my top 5 tobacco list. I stocked up very deep and I am at peace of mind to spread the gospel. But here is the thing, it’s not “amazing” and it’s not going to make you a better person and it won’t set your chakras into harmony. But it is wonderful everyday tobacco and one I would miss dearly if we lose it in the future.
P.S., I’ve never tried the original version of three ladies. I just love Doblone d’Oro as a wonderful everyday smoke.

 

[oldgeezersmoker]

"it’s not “amazing” and it’s not going to make you a better person and it won’t set your chakras into harmony."
Neal, when God handed out chakras, he missed me. I do think it is "amazing" that MacBarens came so damn close to the old time taste and strength. I am not a better person for having smoked it, but I hope I am not discernibly worse.
And I, too, have Jim and Jesse to thank.

 

[seanv]

I’ve had doblone d oro on my list for a while. You guys have bumped it up to be on my next order. I also have a newish tin of three nuns in the cellar, it will be my next open

 

[haparnold]

Yep, I never would have tried Dd'O without this gang, but boy am I grateful I did. It's one of my favorites as well.
And if I ever rub a weird lamp and Robin Williams pops out, the first thing I'm wishing for is for Dd'O to be available in bulk. Or maybe a million more wishes...

 

[diamondback]

Well, there’s yet another post 2007 blend now on my list. Thanks for the heads-up on “Doblone d'Oro.”
I’m still stacking a couple other blends ATM though. No current fundage for new ventures just yet.
They say the lottery is a tax on math idiots... but man oh man just think how a few million could aid the cellar. Pipe dreams indeed.