My Mixture 965

[WNCLEE28466]

I've seen reviews on Stuff & Things on YouTube and like that channel. Bradley just did a review on this Peterson blend, My Mixture 965 & he has me intrigued. Sounds like a possible everyday English. The cavendish in the blend has partially sold me on the blend. Thanks, LeRoy

 

[Inspired Idler]

965 was never my cup of tea, but there are many who have it in their top 10. There is no shortage of quality english blends to choose from. For everyday/all day blends, PS17 English Luxury and Kramer's Father Dempsy also come to mind.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I believe that Al, one of mods, is a big fan of 965. I'm not sure if it is an all day smoke for him... not even sure if he smokes all day.

If you do smoke more than once a day, I might suggest that you try a lighter lat blend for earlier in the day and finish with the stronger ones. Latakia can tax your taste buds, so a lighter one will leave room for taxing them latter.

 

[mso489]

My Mixture 965 is an all-time favorite, so well worth a try. Medium strength, lively and flavorful, and a good burner. Also the match blend from PC is a good match and a good smoke, if you want to save a little money.

 

[kcghost]

At one time I thought My Mixture 965 was the cat's meow. Then somehow I changed and it just didn't appeal to me anymore. My loss.

 

[stogie37]

It’s hung on to a spot in my top ten for about a decade now. While I don’t seem to sense the strength that others do, it’s not a lightweight. I do think it’s one of the best representations of what unflavored English Cavendish adds to a blend that I’ve encountered. Also, I prefer the stuff crispy! Def a classic and worth a try.

 

[karam]

I tried 965 once, but feel Nightcap is better in every way. 965 has some Cavendish type taste for me which I didn't like, and was overly light.

 

[mso489]

965 and Nightcap are just two different animals. 965 is sort of a casual smoke, to me pleasing and easygoing. Nightcap is a notch more formidable with a different taste profile, blended to be smoked before bed.

 

[PipeCat]

I just came into possession of 4 unopened tins of Dunhill 365 (as well as other Dunhill tins) and it looks to be dated from the 1970's. I had heard once that tinned aromatics don't age as well. Can someone verify or dispute this?

 

[Grangerous]

An old favorite. Creamy sweet and campy. Just a once in a while treat for me these days.

 

[bullet08]

One of those that I really enjoy. Not sure what's so great about it, but love it.

 

[Streeper541]

I like 965 quite a bit, but for me it's not an "all day smoke." I used to keep it in my list of top tobaccos, but have grown to like other things more regularly. I keep a couple tins around, but really only smoke it now and again anymore. Usually when I want a sweeter English.

Don't get me wrong, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that blend if you're a fan of Englishes. It has been around for a while and for good reason. It's just not one of my "go to's" anymore.

I'd say give it a try. Worst case, you don't like it... I'm sure one of us in this thread will happily take it off your hands. ?

Respectfully,
Chris

 

[Infantry23]

I really like 965. To me, it's probably the quintessential English blend. I don't smoke all day now that I took an office job but I'd probably smoke at least one bowl a day if I have the opportunity.

 

[guylesss]

I just came into possession of 4 unopened tins of Dunhill 365 (as well as other Dunhill tins) and it looks to be dated from the 1970's. I had heard once that tinned aromatics don't age as well. Can someone verify or dispute this?

If the tins have been carefully stored, and their seals intact, LUCKY lucky you--although you almost certain mean "My Mixture 965."

One can assume there must once have been a "365," but its formula would in all probability date from Dunhill's very first years in business--1905-1910 (when 965 was initially introduced), and if Dunhill did still have a customer who liked it in the 1970s or after, your tins would almost certainly come from the London Duke Street "hand blend" counter, and have labelling that makes that fact fairly clear.

A few pictures would obviously settle these matters (and make it possible to date your tins reasonably accurately).

In the meantime, to ascertain the likely condition of the tobacco within, shake them and weigh them--tobacco that's dried out because of a rusty pinhole, will weigh less.

 

[PipeCat]

If the tins have been carefully stored, and their seals intact, LUCKY lucky you--although you almost certain mean "My Mixture 965."

One can assume there must once have been a "365," but its formula would in all probability date from Dunhill's very first years in business--1905-1910 (when 965 was initially introduced), and if Dunhill did still have a customer who liked it in the 1970s or after, your tins would almost certainly come from the London Duke Street "hand blend" counter, and have labelling that makes that fact fairly clear.

A few pictures would obviously settle these matters (and make it possible to date your tins reasonably accurately).

In the meantime, to ascertain the likely condition of the tobacco within, shake them and weigh them--tobacco that's dried out because of a rusty pinhole, will weigh less.

 

[PipeCat]

You're right MY Mixture 965! My bad! You can see some dates on the bottom of the cans, but from what I can see, most of these tins are 10-30 yrs old. I'm still figuring out what to keep and what to sell. There's some great stuff there!

 

[eljimmy]

My Mixture 965 is an all-time favorite, so well worth a try. Medium strength, lively and flavorful, and a good burner. Also the match blend from PC is a good match and a good smoke, if you want to save a little money.

I also enjoyed the match but I find it to be sweeter.

 

[eljimmy]

At one time I thought My Mixture 965 was the cat's meow. Then somehow I changed and it just didn't appeal to me anymore. My loss.

Same here

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

I've got a home blend for bulk 965 with a bit of extra "Oomph", blend C&D Star of the East 2:1:1 with GH Dark Bird's Eye and C&D Izmir.
Maybe skip the Izmir if you want fuller flavor.