Any "MATCH" blends that actually match?

ghostsofpompeii

Either my memory isn't as good as it should be (which is very possible) or some of the MATCH blends I've been trying - in an attempt to relive my youth - are no where near the flavor of the original. I've tried MATCH blends for John Rolfe Peach Brandy, Edgeworth Ready Rubbed, Flying Dutchman, and Middleton Cherry Blend and nothing seemed to come close to what I remember. As a matter of fact I located a place where I could still buy the original Middleton's Cherry Blend - got a couple of boxes for old time sake - and can say without hesitation that the MATCH blend was nothing like the original. In this case the MATCH blend may have been better because it didn't set my tongue ablaze like Miiddleton's Cherry Blend. So it got me wondering just how close these so called MATCH blends are to the originals ... or if so much time has passed since we last smoked the original blends that it's probably impossible to really be able to make a true comparison. 

pipeman83

@ghostsofpompeii, I have smoked the Match Edgeworth Ready Rubbed and enjoy it, I never smoked the original so I cannot make a comparison.

Winton

I have never tried Presbyterian, but I enjoy Russ's Match Presbyterian. 

pipeman83

@Winton, I really enjoy Presbyterian.

motie2

JIMINKS COMPLETE HISTORY OF SUTLIFF MATCH BLENDS
(attached as .pdf)

Kmhartle

I can't say it's an exact match but the King Smoking Pipes blend of Frog Morton is a pretty good blend. 

http://www.kingsmokingpipesandcigars.com/product-page/king-s-frog-morton-pipe-tobacco

motie2

Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.

What was the difference between FM and FMC?

jfreedy

@motie2 - FMC has some whiskey flavoring. FM does not. 

motie2

And neither exists anymore, except in cellars across the nation.......

motie2

Alternatives to Classic Pipe Tobacco Blends - Filling the Gaps Left by Cherished Mixtures

https://www.tobaccopipes.com/blog/alternatives-to-classic-pipe-tobacco-blends-filling-the-gaps-left-by-cherished-mixtures/

Arguable…….

Woodsman

Carter Hall is fortunately still available, I've tried the matches and they're not as good.

opipeman

@Woodsman;
Good to hear from you Brother. It has been awhile.

motie2

From Tobaccopipes.com

RockyMountainBriar

I still disagree that Captain Black Original (Virginia, Burley, Cavendish, Black Cavendish), equals Lane 1-Q (Virginia, Cavendish).  And so it goes.

KA9FFJ

I agree with @RockyMountainBriar
1Q is not an exact match with Black, but for a guy with no connoisseur attributes to speak of, it's close enough for me...😏

opipeman

@KA9FFJ;
My level of connoisseur attributes boils down to two things; Does it bite? Or does it not?

daveinlax

LoL!! Cptn Black is RLP-6 and Cptn Black Royal in 1-Q. 

KA9FFJ

@daveinlax
OK, I can live with that 🙂
No wonder I like RLP-6 so much, and 1Q for that matter...😏
Tnx

RockyMountainBriar

@daveinlax
RLP-6 has the same list as CB White, but I believe Royal also has Black Cavendish and Virginias.  1-Q does not contain either Black Cavendish, or Virginia (Barring “Cavendish”) at least they are not listed.