TAD, One Lone Tin of Apertif

[mso489]

Bought my wife three rings from a catalog, for anniversary and maybe one for Chridtmas, using a gift card rebate from the power company for buying a HVAC system that is energy efficient. That used up most of the gift card, but to use the rest, I ordered a solo tin of Dunhill Apertif from PC. I'll use up the remaining two or three bucks at the grocery rounding out my check-out, I guess. Apertif looked tasty, and I like the condiment use of Cavendish which often smooths out the smoke, and like that it got five stars on customer reviews. Anyone like this stuff?

 

[haparnold]

I'm a big fan of Aperitif. Not so much that I went overboard when I found out about the demise of Dunhill, but I have maybe 6-7 tins on hand to hold on to, and pop open when the mood strikes. To me, the combination of Cavendish and Latakia is a really good one, though I have to be in the mood for it. If you like Latakia blends, but aren't looking for a Lat-bomb, I think you'll like it. And the tin art is a winner too.

 

[milehighpiper]

I managed to get my hands on a tin and I enjoyed the complex flavors from this blend. I liked it better than Nightcap! There! I said it!

 

[btwes7]

Have yet to try it but have three tins in the cellar waiting for an occasion.

 

[milehighpiper]

The fall time change or a glowing sunset seem like a good occassion...

 

[gerryp]

I'm a fan. I bought two tins of it a couple months ago, one to smoke and one to age for a while. To me, it's like 965 (one of my favorites) but a bit more complex. It's not as "buttery" or latakia-forward as 965, but well balanced. Apertif is similar to 965 in the strength department.

 

[shanez]

I'm looking forward to opening a tin and taking it out for a spin. You guys make it sound so good.

 

[pianopuffer]

It was one of the first blends that I "got". I find myself reaching for it over others like it in my rotation, even to this day.

 

[mso489]

Another English blend making good use of Cavendish is C&D Tuggle Hall 965. I don't think it is particularly similar to 965, but I like the blend a lot. I think I'll enjoy Apertif.

 

[haparnold]

I'm also quite partial to C&D Old College for an English blend with Cavendish. The Cavendish is never center stage, but it does a great job of helping the burn characteristics.

 

[mso489]

Cavendish adds volume to the smoke, gives it more mouth feel and more drama in the air above you, and smoke rings sometimes spontaneously. It's not a fetish with me, but a nice plus factor.

 

[unkleyoda]

I'm a big fan of The Aperitif and it's sister 965. I think I have 20 tins cellared.

 

[beefeater33]

One of my favorites, but I loaded up on Durbar a bit more.......... These blends don't reach their peak until 10+ years in the tin....... ::

 

[balindamood]

I have 10-15 tins kicking about the cellar. I like 3 Noggins slightly better, but the variety is nice.

 

[mso489]

beefeater, I do tend to give a new tin quite a rest on the shelf, but I'm not sure I'll make it to the ten year mark. Sooner or later, I shuffle the tins, find one I like, and go ahead and pop it. I have several Dunhill blends that have been around for years, and some McClellands, SPC, and Mac Baren, among others.

 

[mso489]

Aperitif ... there, I've spelled it correctly (I hope) at least this once in the thread. Sorry.