Bayou Evening? Is there a “bayou” I don’t know about? I’m not being an ass, I’m really asking.If you want the taste of Picayune in a reasonably strong tobacco, I suggest Bayou Evening (it really strikes me as very similar). To me I find the strength comparable -- Picayune, despite it's rep, never struck me as all _that_ strong (but then again neither does any other blend). For just strength, there are some pretty strong ropes out there. Irish Flake is pretty tasty, too -- and is considered pretty strong.
If you’re talking about Bayou Night vs Picayune, those don’t taste anywhere close to each other in my mind, with Bayou Night having a noticeable amount of Latakia, but everyone is different.
As far as taste, I think one might be able to get close with a mix of Kendal Dark, Five Brothers, Three Sails (or another D&R Virginia), blending Perique, and some Izmir.