Being interested in old blends (or just being a sucker), I recently bought a bunch (12) of old pouches of tobacco (supposedly all from the 60's/70s, some certainly are), if only because I wanted to try two (Larus' 'Jack o'Diamonds' and Fleming-Hall's 'Bowl of Roses'). While I know where I'll be sending 6 of the others, I wonder if anyone knows anything about the actual mixtures of 4 old Middleton brands. (They aren't listed on tobacco reviews.)
Regimental Mixture -- ads for this start by 1941 and continue through at least the 1960s. All the package says is 'A summary of perfection -- aromatic, mild, and blended of the world's most costly tobaccos.'
Club Mixture -- ads for this start by the mid-1930s and continue through at least the 70's. 'Club Mixture is a unique combination of choice imported and domestic tobaccos, producing an exceptionally mild and fragrant smoke.'
Bin 56 -- ads for this also start by the mid-1930s and continue through at least the 70's. 'A naturally rich yet satin smooth pipe tobacco, as different from the ordinary as its unique title -- BIN 56 -- derived from our bin number where we store and mellow this unusual tobacco. Heretofore it has been available only in bulk to a few exclusive clubs and discriminating smokers who have proclaimed it "Truly a blend of connoisseur perfection."
Philadelphia Mixture -- no ads, just old tins etc. for sale. No extravagant blurb this time, just 'A mild pipe tobacco blended from an old formula.'
Regimental Mixture -- ads for this start by 1941 and continue through at least the 1960s. All the package says is 'A summary of perfection -- aromatic, mild, and blended of the world's most costly tobaccos.'
Club Mixture -- ads for this start by the mid-1930s and continue through at least the 70's. 'Club Mixture is a unique combination of choice imported and domestic tobaccos, producing an exceptionally mild and fragrant smoke.'
Bin 56 -- ads for this also start by the mid-1930s and continue through at least the 70's. 'A naturally rich yet satin smooth pipe tobacco, as different from the ordinary as its unique title -- BIN 56 -- derived from our bin number where we store and mellow this unusual tobacco. Heretofore it has been available only in bulk to a few exclusive clubs and discriminating smokers who have proclaimed it "Truly a blend of connoisseur perfection."
Philadelphia Mixture -- no ads, just old tins etc. for sale. No extravagant blurb this time, just 'A mild pipe tobacco blended from an old formula.'
