The Charatan Replacement Blends.

[Franco Pipenbeans]

Help needed: I’ve been looking at the Charatans replacements for the Dunhill blends but don’t know where to start if I’m honest.

From what I’ve read and watched, they never really came close to replacing the Dunhill’s by all accounts, but I’m wondering if there might be a little gem hiding out in the Charatans range?

Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[Toast]

There are three I thought were pretty standout. First Bowl, Rolls, & Virginia Three Years Matured. I didn't really rate the other eight I've tried.

 

[Franco Pipenbeans]

There are three I thought were pretty standout. First Bowl, Rolls, & Virginia Three Years Matured. I didn't really rate the other eight I've tried.

Thanks, I think I’ll start with First Bowl and see where I go with them. ??

 

[mingc]

Who makes them?

 

[Toast]

K&K for Tor Imports: CHARATAN | Tor Imports - https://www.tor-imports.co.uk/charatan pipe tobacco =I think they're distributed in the US under a different name.

 

[mingc]

K&K for Tor Imports: CHARATAN | Tor Imports - https://www.tor-imports.co.uk/charatan pipe tobacco =I think they're distributed in the US under a different name.

Thanks! K&K also makes the McConnell clones of Dunhill. I wonder if they're the same as the Charatan clones.

I've only had the McConnell Oriental Square, a supposed facsimile to Durbar. It was missing the house Dunhill flavor that seemed common through all the Murray Dunhill latakia blends. But otherwise not bad. K&K generally does a good job.

As my generally philosophy is you've gotta try them all, you can start anywhere!

 

[sasquatch]

The "house flavor" is indeed usually missing from Dunhill clones. I don't know what it is, the "thickness" of the flavor, that leathery feel to the smoke.

 

[Toast]

Thanks! K&K also makes the McConnell clones of Dunhill. I wonder if they're the same as the Charatan clones.

That must have been what I was half remembering (& the assumption I made too).

There aren't many reviews for the Charatan versions, but the consensus seems to be that they're generally not great clones. That sauce I guess!

 

[Terry Lennox]

Is the Peterson range of former Dunhill blends available where you are? They are the same as the Dunhill. Only change is the label.

 

[Franco Pipenbeans]

Is the Peterson range of former Dunhill blends available where you are? They are the same as the Dunhill. Only change is the label.

Yes, the Peterson Dunhill blends are available, I was just wondering if there were any Charatan blends worth trying?

 

[raybrown55]

I love Charatan's Victorian, a clone of Dunhill Elizabethan, but better for my taste. I like much also the Virginia Three Year Matured and the Rolls

 

[SaxonX]

I love Charatan's Victorian, a clone of Dunhill Elizabethan, but better for my taste. I like much also the Virginia Three Year Matured and the Rolls

I'd certainly second that....

 

[SaxonX]

I love Charatan's Victorian, a clone of Dunhill Elizabethan, but better for my taste. I like much also the Virginia Three Year Matured and the Rolls

I'd certainly second the Victorian Mixture......it's a cracker!