Call This B&M If You Want Dunhill

[Jwebb90]

Stumbled across a B&M that still has Durbar, Ready Rubbed and either Stand Mixture or London Mixture in stock (I forget which one exactly). I know these are not the most popular but I am sure they have their fans out there. If you are looking to grab any of these that still have a Dunhill label and not a Peterson label give them a call. The store is called Happy Jacks Cigar, Pipe and Tobacco Shop and the number is 603.528.4092.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I've never understood the concern with labels. Both the Dunhill and Peterson labeled blends are made in the same facility with the same tobaccos and the same tins.

 

[Jwebb90]

I've never understood the concern with labels. Both the Dunhill and Peterson labeled blends are made in the same facility with the same tobaccos and the same tins.

For some folks, it may be a collector thing. Also, Durbar and London Mixture are not currently being produced.

 

[Chasing Embers]

For some folks, it may be a collector thing. Also, Durbar and London Mixture are not currently being produced.

That's where McConnell Oriental Square and Piccadilly Circus come in.

 

[Jwebb90]

That's where McConnell Oriental Square and Piccadilly Circus come in.

Totally forgot about those!

 

[elasmo]

hehe, I smoked Oriental Square and Piccadilly Circus both yesterday actually. Unfortunately I can't compare them against the London and Durbar, cause I have those in a safe place and have never tried them.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

The Dunhill tins will have more age on them. Thanks for sharing the info.

 

[logs]

I was excited about the McConnell heritage blends when they were first released and bought a number of tins. So far the ones I've tried (Shakespeare and Paddington) have been disappointing. The virginia's don't remind me much of those used in old Dunhill or the current Peterson. I can see why people want the vintage tins.

Also, good luck with Happy Jacks. I placed a phone order with them last year and never received it.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

I've never understood the concern with labels. Both the Dunhill and Peterson labeled blends are made in the same facility with the same tobaccos and the same tins.

I mean to be fair maybe some people just likes it slightly aged?

 

[mingc]

That's where McConnell Oriental Square and Piccadilly Circus come in.

Oriental Square doesn't scratch my Durbar itch. I think OS is too sweet. Rajah's Court is closer but might need a smidgen more latakia.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I mean to be fair maybe some people just likes it slightly aged?

A lot of what Peterson originally relabeled likely was. I doubt they sold everything prior to the transition, plus aging doesn't create a day night difference, just a mellowing.

 

[anotherbob]

A lot of what Peterson originally relabeled likely was. I doubt they sold everything prior to the transition, plus aging doesn't create a day night difference, just a mellowing.

thanks that's been my opinion for a while. Age mellows tobacco and that can be a big difference but normally isn't.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Site sponser GQ Tobaccos still has 221b Baker Street & Ye Olde Signe in stock which I don't think are on the list of Peterson blends.

 

[logs]

Site sponser GQ Tobaccos still has 221b Baker Street & Ye Olde Signe in stock which I don't think are on the list of Peterson blends.

Ye Olde Signe is worth having for those interested in straight VA. It's a favorite of mine. And there is no substitute blend that's close. Peterson isn't making it and the McConnell heritage version is pretty lackluster.

 

[Peter Peachfuzz]

I'm sure this thrills the site sponsors that support this forum!

 

[3rdguy]

I think they shall survive.

 

[dcon]

I have tried several of the McConnells. They are quality tobaccos but, do not “match” their intended Dunhill ”twin”. Some Sutliff Matches come much closer to older Dunhill versions and some are better than current iterations.

 

[logs]

I have tried several of the McConnells. They are quality tobaccos but, do not “match” their intended Dunhill ”twin”. Some Sutliff Matches come much closer to older Dunhill versions and some are better than current iterations.

Which ones have you tried?

 

[dcon]

Which ones have you tried?

Marylebone, Piccadilly Circus, and Covent Garden.

 

[mingc]

I don't see GQ on the current list of sponsors.