B&B Tobacconists, llc Beck's Ol' Limey Bastard

I like this old style pipe tobacco. Like the new Dunhill 965 for the flavors but more subdued, less sweet and more balanced. The Cavendish and Latakia are less pronounced, the flavors while mild appeal to the palate in a indescribable way.

Virginia lover

Yes, as many reviewers have said this is a fine English blend. Latakia is lightly loaded in the mix so if you are a Bill Bailey fan you will find this unsatisfying. If you are new to English mixtures or tired of heavy latakia offerings, this is a fine place to be as the mix is very well balanced with no single component dominant. The cavendish is a nice sweetner without erasing the natural virginias. The ribbon cut is just right holding some moisture but easy to pack and easy to light. Smokes cleanly to an almost white ash with only a few black bits (not wet ones) at the bottom of the bowl. I have not yet tried the Orlick 965 but this blend is a least as satisfying as the Murray 965 incarnation although a tad less sweet. The price point puts it ahead of Squadron Leader for the frugal pipester and the fact that no tongue bite occurred in my unfiltered ser jacopo puts it ahead of Mac's Plumcake. I give it a solid 4 stars and if you cannot go to Ashville you can order it from 4Noggins. Order some NOW! You will not regret doing so.

One of my go-to, all-day smokes at this point...beautifully balanced, very mild latakia blend, somewhat complex to my taste... Not sure what casing may be added?... regardless a wonderful smoking experience, a lot to taste, a mild and soothing companion. Can get "limey" (chalky, acidic tasting?) after the second half sometimes, especially in certain pipes I have. Maybe that's the bastard coming out. Nevertheless still a great smoke in my book. I can barely pick up the burley in it, definitely used more as a condiment in this blend I think, a good call in this case.

This was recommended to me while I was feeling my way around some various staple tobaccos, and I wish that I had found this first! Simply marvelous. I cannot rave about this one enough, and cannot recommend it enough. Highest, highest possible rating. You will be blown away. Rich, complex, tasty, adult, masculine and outdoorsy - but deeply philosophical and imaginative in character. If you're reading reviews that say smooth and creamy - they're dead on. Really, just a thing of beauty, and absolute perfection. Anyone looking for that one true love to keep in your pouch for all times - this is it. Absolute highest rating. From someone who had it recommended to them, I am doing the same - and you'll want to share this too. Pass this along and spread the word!! A+

I got a couple ounces of this and it didn't take me long to finish them. Very satisfying balance of the virginias and latakia. The cavendish didn't show up on my radar as it does in 965, but in some ways that's why I enjoyed this more than Dunhill's flagship! Milder in the nicotine department but still satisfying.

The blender of this blend needs an award, Fantastic in every way,Very smooth & you could smoke this all day no probs. just the right latakia strength for me, with a little sweetness.4++++

I am one of the "newer" pipe smokers who was not fortunate enough to have enjoyed a bowl of the previous 965's. That being said, I was told about this blend from a pipe forum. The guys on there told me that I'd like it, and I do. This blend is in my top 5 of the blends in my cellar

Jon wx5nco

After searching for a replacement for Dunhill MyMixture 965, and reading elsewhere that 'Beck's Ol' Limey Bastard' was a suitable replacement, I decided to order a few ounces and give it a try. The tin note says it is "very similar to 965 of old." Well, maybe by a stretch it is "similar", but not "very". While Beck's is certainly a decent blend on its own, it did not fulfill my expectation of being a suitable replacement for 965. If that is your basis of reviewing Beck's OLB, then you will be disappointed.

While Beck's OLB has a nice pouch note, it is not the same olfactory delight as 965. Not as strong or rich. Beck's OLB comes a little overmoist in the pouch, but with a few minutes of drying before loading, it smokes well with few relights. It is smooth. No bite. And it has a fairly flat taste, some licorice notes which I like, but there's something else - a slight whiff of pine needles burning.

Overall, it's not bad, but it's not 965 either. A start maybe. Adding some more latakia? Perhaps if they keep tinkering with it they'll come close.

I was making a trip to the Saphire Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains(NC), so I did my homework and came across B&B Tobacco in Ashville. Upon arrival at the little shop, there were 7 or 8 "old codgers" enjoying the afternoon in an extreme smokey haze. I was impressed..... As for this bastard of a blend; it was slightly sweet, rich, creme de la smokie, nicotiney smooth, amazing. The shopkeep, David I believe, likened it to old Dunhill 965. I personally don't like comparing blends to other blends as a replacement. There are always too many variables. This blend stands alone, above most latakia blends I have smoked; which covers enough for an objective opinion. I would give this a 9/10, the old Murrey's Dunhill 965 a 8/10 and Esoterica Tobacciana Penzance a 7/10. I am still searching for that 10/10 blend.