Anyone remember Blend 11 pipe tobacco?

[Blackbeard]

One last question, and I'll leave you all alone for a while.

It seems there might be quite a few old farts like me on here, perhaps some smoked a pipe, and perhaps some of you might have used a pipe tobacco named "Blend 11". I believe it was imported from Denmark or Sweden, but it was distributed by a company that imported it in Richmond, Virginia. It came in a nice blue can.

I've searched the web for anything about that particular brand, as I'd really like to try to duplicate the aroma it had, but I can't even find a reference to it. It was kind of warm chocalate, vanilla, sweet without being too sweet. I know that sounds like a ton of other aromas, especially in the pipe tobacco arena, but this had a very unique blend that made it just a little more likeable than Captain Black or any other pipe tobacco I used. I realize that "liking" is subjective, so I'm not trying to flame any wars here on what was the best pipe tobacco 40 years ago.

If anyone remembers that brand, and has an idea of what might be comparable as a premixed flavoring, or even suggest a blend of flavorings that might make something close, I'd really like to hear your thoughts.

Thanks

steve

 

[Renzuli]

Welcome Steve , I remember that brand , but been a long time since I bought any . Don't really know whats available these days . Sounds like you need to do a bit of DIY ( make your own juice ) Find a tobacco flavor you like , then add some chocolate and vanilla flavorings to it , till it tastes like you want . Like you said , taste is subjective , so to each , his own . You will probably never find exactly what your looking for , but then again , there are so many different flavors out there , that you should have no problem finding something that rocks your boat . Good Luck Steve ...Also Steve....AKA Renzuli

 

[Blackbeard]

Unfortunately, I don't remember what it tasted or smelled like. It's been so long ago, but I do remember it was my favorite.

I guess I was hoping someone could remind me by telling me what they thought it might consist of. I know that sounds stupid. Sort of like saying I know I liked Ovaltine as a kid, but I don't remember how it tasted (that's just an example since Ovaltine is still available).

Thanks.

steve