I've only had the AC Peterson blend of Escudo and I like it. Never experienced the earlier version of the blend. I also enjoy Stokkebye's Luxury Navy Flake, Luxury Bullseye Flake, Luxury Twist Flake, Davidoff Flake Medallions, Dunhill Deluxe Navy Rolls. I don't really have a preference of one over the other. They're all enjoyable to me.