"Elizabethan" ... Alternatives .....Closest Bulk Matches

[sumusfumus]

I have smoked P&C match blended, "ELIZABETHAN" and I think this tobacco blend is quite good. I never tried the original Dunhill version, and I probably won't because Dunhill is supposed to be getting out of the tobacco business. Why get to enjoy smoking a blend that may not exist in a short time?
Anyway, are there any alternative bulk-blends that come close to match-"Elizabethan"....maybe a McClelland, or, Stokkebye blend? I know very little about Virginia/Perique mixtures, far less than you guys know. Suggest some other choices to pick, from the many Virginia/Perique blends.
Thanks. Have a great holiday!
Frank

 

[cortezattic]

Daughters & Ryan Rimboche A.P. This comes in the 1 lb. bulk, medium sized tubs (3½ oz.) and 1.4 oz. tins.

I think it's very close to Match Elizabethan, which in turn is close to Dunhill Elizabethan; but I prefer the small tins because the 1 lb. bulk is dry.
Personally, I'd just stock-up on the P&C's (Sutliff's) Match Elizabethan. Sample a tin of the D&R stuff for kicks.

 

[codecreatively]

Still plenty of time to stock up on the Dunhill version, and it gets better and better with age.

 

[madox07]

I don't know guys ... from all the Virginia Perique out there, Elizabethan Mixture by Dunhill is not very high on my list.

 

[mso489]

This is not helpful since it is discontinued, but the Sutliff Westminster (not GLP's) is said to be close to Elizabethan. I'm smoking a tin of the Sutliff now.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I don't know guys ... from all the Virginia Perique out there, Elizabethan Mixture by Dunhill is not very high on my list.

Though not a fan of most of Dunhill's offerings, Elizabethan is my favorite VaPer out of all of them I've tried. Mac Baden's Acadian Perique comes second.

 

[dochudson]

I have enough Liz, Nightcap & Yacht laid in I'm safe if Dunhill shuts down.

 

[deathmetal]

I find this one rather tasty as well, and decent on the Nicotine scale, which keeps me from wondering if I am smoking flavored lawn clippings. No idea if there is a good match, but find the cut of the Dunhill version to be part of its appeal.

 

[JimInks]

MSO: actually, Sutliff's Westminster was a copy of Dunhill London Blend, and is sold in bulk. The tinned version of Sutliff's Elizabethan Match was Golden Age.
I much prefer the Match Elizabethan over the current version. The Match version is fairly close, but not an exact copy of the Murray's production. As far as a bulk alternative, the Match is just that, so I'd echo Cortez's comment, and stick to that, and try a D&R A.P. Rimboche. I'd also recommend the S.J. and A.B. Rimboche blends.

 

[sumusfumus]

Thanks for all the suggestions and the names of some alternative blends/mixes.
Match "Elizabethan" is the only blend that I have tried so far, and enjoyed this blended mix very much. But, one always thinks there might be another blend that might be more enjoyable. So, I asked, really, more out of curiosity.
Appreciate the feedback.
Frank

 

[cortezattic]

one always thinks there might be another blend that might be more enjoyable

Yeah, that's the whole "journey" thing, I guess. VaPers are rapidly becoming the most represented genre in pipe smoking, IMO. I just did a quick and dirty search at TR.com, looking for VaPers with a 3 or 4 star rating, and found 125.
If your OP was seeking a VaPer that is even better than Elizabethan that would open up a whole can of worms.

 

[unkleyoda]

I don't know guys ... from all the Virginia Perique out there, Elizabethan Mixture by Dunhill is not very high on my list.

I love Elizabethan. I've tried some people's 'highly-rated, better than EM' tobaccos, and was never very impressed. This might be a 'to-each-their-own' thing.

 

[perdurabo]

If you haven't tried C&D Briar Fox, I suggest you do. It reminds me of Elizabethan. Just better.

 

[cortezattic]

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[deathmetal]

I love Elizabethan. I've tried some people's 'highly-rated, better than EM' tobaccos, and was never very impressed.

I know the feeling. If you find something that fits your needs, no point looking further unless you get curious. "If it ain't broke..."
Then again, I think there are some great Va/Pers out there, even if I am not fond of some of the big ones (OGS).

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That's like a summary of my posting history.