VaPers as Fruity as Dorchester?

[OlJawBone]

So i managed to get my hands on a can of Dorchester and when I opened it, I get hit in the face with a massive wave of sour plums and apricots that smell like they are about to turn. I love this fermented-esque scent, and the flavors matched the nose. Now I am wondering what blends compare to this one as far as fruitiness from the perique (and maybe the dark virginias)?

i cant smoke this rare and expensive stuff all the time but there has to be something that comes close.

thanks

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Have you tried Sutliff Match Elizabethan/Victorian? It has that fermented, stewed prune thing going on. One of the better VaPers out there in my opinion if those are the notes you’re looking for.
Edit to add: I haven’t tried Dorchester, so I’m just going off your description.

 

[OlJawBone]

Have you tried Sutliff Match Elizabethan/Victorian? It has that fermented, stewed prune thing going on. One of the better VaPers out there in my opinion if those are the notes you’re looking for.
Edit to add: I haven’t tried Dorchester, so I’m just going off your description.

I havent tried it but i did like the match nightcap, which is the only of those match blends that i have tried so far. I will check it out

 

[sablebrush52]

The GL Pease Stratford that I recently smoked had that fermented stewed prune thing going for it, but no apricot topping. That seems to be very much an Esoterica thing. You'd need to give the Stratford a few years of aging before popping the top.

 

[seanv]

Stokkebye LBF aged minimum 3 years. The stewed fruit smell and taste is great

 

[Country Bladesmith]

The GL Pease Stratford that I recently smoked had that fermented stewed prune thing going for it, but no apricot topping. That seems to be very much an Esoterica thing. You'd need to give the Stratford a few years of aging before popping the top.

I thought Dorchester was one of the untopped ones, so I assumed it was the Perique he was tasting.

 

[rushx9]

I thought Dorchester was one of the untopped ones, so I assumed it was the Perique he was tasting.

I have a tin that I haven't opened yet, but I've been told it has a citrus/apricot topping by a few friends and trusted forum members.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I have a tin that I haven't opened yet, but I've been told it has a citrus/apricot topping by a few friends and trusted forum members.

Gotcha.

 

[OlJawBone]

I have a tin that I haven't opened yet, but I've been told it has a citrus/apricot topping by a few friends and trusted forum members.

If thats a topping then sign me up for more.

 

[fireground_piper]

There's definitely an apricot-like topping on it. I consider it my favorite VAPER, I wish I came across something similar to load up on.

 

[BrokenRecord]

So i managed to get my hands on a can of Dorchester and when I opened it, I get hit in the face with a massive wave of sour plums and apricots that smell like they are about to turn. I love this fermented-esque scent, and the flavors matched the nose. Now I am wondering what blends compare to this one as far as fruitiness from the perique (and maybe the dark virginias)?

i cant smoke this rare and expensive stuff all the time but there has to be something that comes close.

thanks

Astley's No.2 Virginia Mixture is the only blend that I consider to be remotely close. I prefer the Pease Va/Pers but they are different beast.

 

[JimInks]

Dorchester is topped with apricot and raisins. If you want to try one less topped, there are plenty to choose from. As noted, Sutliff Match Victoria. Also Viprati, Solani 633, St. James Flake, D&R A.P. Rimboche, D&R S.J. Rimboche, Sutliff 1849, Watch City Old Dominion, Watch City #558, and a bunch more.

Wilke Lizzie Blood Virginia (light on the perique, but has a very nice Blood Orange topping).

 

[OlJawBone]

Dorchester is topped with apricot and raisins. If you want to try one less topped, there are plenty to choose from. As noted, Sutliff Match Victoria. Also Viprati, Solani 633, St. James Flake, D&R A.P. Rimboche, D&R S.J. Rimboche, Sutliff 1849, Watch City Old Dominion, Watch City #558, and a bunch more.

Wilke Lizzie Blood Virginia (light on the perique, but has a very nice Blood Orange topping).

Going to order some of this blood red right now. Seems tasty

 

[hawky454]

Dunbar - though not very helpful, it’s just as rare. I find it to be similar but I prefer it to Dorchester. Amazing stuff.

 

[cigrmaster]

Jiminks and Jesse, did your grandmother's make a desert called stewed fruits when you were young? It was made from apricots, prunes raisins and figs and some other fruit made in a heavy syrup? Mine did but only for special occasions.. Mine also made one called Tad Lech. It was like a hard twisted cookie like thing that was covered in molasses. It had a hard chewy texture that was also covered in molasses. I am sure I am not pronouncing it right but everyone loved it.

 

[Mr_houston]

I’m with you, @OlJawBone

I just recently got a tin of Dorchester and think it may be a favorite VAPer for me. Dunbar has the same apricot topping - but that probably doesn’t help much.

 

[OlJawBone]

I’m with you, @OlJawBone

I just recently got a tin of Dorchester and think it may be a favorite VAPer for me. Dunbar has the same apricot topping - but that probably doesn’t help much.

I finally understand why esoterica blends have thousand person wait lists online

 

[fireground_piper]

I finally understand why esoterica blends have thousand person wait lists online

That being said, I'd never pay above standard retail. The 8oz bag I picked up last year was $45 shipped. On the other hand, I gave away my 8oz bag of Penzance to someone who likes it and I did not.

Different strokes for different folks. I also don't care for my bag of Cardiff but I keep giving it some chances. Dorchester is the only one so far I'd repeat purchase, for me.

 

[JimInks]

Going to order some of this blood red right now. Seems tasty

Tell John I sent you!

 

[JimInks]

Jiminks and Jesse, did your grandmother's make a desert called stewed fruits when you were young? It was made from apricots, prunes raisins and figs and some other fruit made in a heavy syrup? Mine did but only for special occasions.. Mine also made one called Tad Lech. It was like a hard twisted cookie like thing that was covered in molasses. It had a hard chewy texture that was also covered in molasses. I am sure I am not pronouncing it right but everyone loved it.

I've never heard of it until now.