Another one to try as a replacement for Durbar is Davidoff Royalty. Oriental forward with red Virginia and a tiny but of Latakia. Same maker--STG.
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If it was a 2009 tin then it was an STG product, not Murray's. I have some 2016 tins. It is the best Dunhill English in my opinion. Oriental forward and a light touch on the Latakia (though more Lat than EMP). I would call it fragrant and mellow. Not as bitter on the finish as 965 or Nightcap. Great stuff. Too bad the Peterson branded era did not include Durbar. You don't see a lot of it for sale on the secondary market either. I guess people hold onto this one.
Good question. I can only guess that STG went by the sales figures and decided it was not a top seller.
I am down to ONE last working tin of Dunhill Durbar left to my name. I love this tabak, and did not stock-up a supply when I had the chance; as I FOOLISHLY gambled that Peterson would be re-releasing it.
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Now, I only treat myself to ONE BOWL every 3rd month... For once it is gone, it's gone for good.
- Sherm "Weepy" Natman
Mea Cupa!
Now, I only treat myself to ONE BOWL every 3rd month... For once it is gone, it's gone for good.
- Sherm "Weepy" Natman
Twas a good one. I suggest McConnells Original Oriental, in the same wheelhouse.
I've never had Durbar or Aperitif but, I've got a lb of this, and it's very good.
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I recently received a tin, potentially from 2001, from another forum member via a trade. I plan on opening it tonight to share with a friend who is a big fan of this blend and Dunhill blends in general. It should be interesting.
I recently opened a 2012 tin of Durbar and also really enjoyed the blend. Immediately was one of my favourites. I appreciate all the suggestions for a replacement.
Fwiw, “Peterson” is a brand name used by STG, not a tobacco company.
A good match version would probably sell. I don't think the base or condiments were unusual, but the proportions were excellent. I remember it was an enjoyable blend.
As far as i can remenber , this mixture was made by dunhill since 1912. I think it was discontinued in the 60's. After that it was available as mixture #1066 in dunhill stores but only in bulk , not with the durbar name. Then it was one of the last mixtures made by Murray's at the end of dunhills made by Murray's. After the change for STG it was discontinued again. Chances are that people who smoked the original by dunhill are not on this forum any more. Probably your mixture is from Murray's or 1066 from the dunhill store.
In my opinion , it was the better achieved mixture of the Murray's dunhill's. Much better after 5 or 6 years of storage. It was distributed by Lane.
I did see that but was late to the party....as always. Since I already obtained some STG made Durbar I'm on the hunt for the Murrays version.