This is a match to the old Flying Dutchman, made by Theodorus Niemeyer . Sweet, bright Virginias, mellow Burleys and a hint of soft black Cavendish are combined with a mellow, sweet top note that is smooth enough to enjoy anytime. MATCH - Flying Dutchman is one of the most popular match blends, for a very good reason.
This is an all day blend that is pleasantly mild on the tongue with no bite and mild flavor. At first, the tobacco seemed much dryer than most aromatics, but easily packs and is as mild as any I’ve smoked.
3 out of 5
Flying Dutchman Match
Jan 29, 2019
Flying Dutchman Match, it is close to the original but lacks the full flavor and the aroma of the original Flying Dutchman. I suspect it is very hard to make a match with what is available today for the blenders.
I started out in 65 smoking the original. My father always smoked it and I can remember my mother always set close to him when he did. The aroma was wonderful. He had mastered Flying Dutchman and taught me how to smoke it with out the burn. I still have six ounce of the original Flying Dutchman in a jar that I use on special occasions. My wife loves the aroma of it, and states the matches that I have tried, do not measure up to the original. I have heard that CCC makes a match that is very close, I have yet to try it because they can not ship to the state I live in. Will work on that.
5 out of 5
Aye The Flight o the Dutchman
Jan 25, 2019
Aye, I waited to place this review until I smoked a large nuff sample, so aft an ounce consumed here we go...
The Flying Dutchman was one of the first tinned tobacco’s I smoked in the 70’s. Upon opening the bag, I bought 4oz, the aroma was wonderful. It has a light, sweet smell to it. The cut follows the original in the ribbons and cube. One main difference is the colour. The main memory I have is that the original held a lighter colour, not having any experience back in the ‘70’s. Now in thinking it may have had more oriental back then. Today’s blend looks like it has some black Cavendish instead. On first light the plumes of smoke were thick and tasty. It’s mild, with an even flavor all the way though to just over the bottom. The smoke gets a little wet about the half way mark. Just keep a pipe cleaner hand to keep dry. For a comparison to the original I’d have to say it stands alone. They are different and the same. Forty plus years is a long time to attempt a comparison between tobaccos. This is good enough on its own merits to be an enjoyable all day smoke. Buy it and see if you would agree.
3 out of 5
Flying Dutchman
Jan 23, 2019
Not bad burns well fairly mild smoke some tongue bit if you smoke to fast
4 out of 5
a good tobacco - much better than the original
Jan 16, 2019
I smoked a pipe in the 60s and loved the taste of this tobacco but couldn't smoke it because it scorched my mouth. This match blend is very good - not quite triumphant but good quality. The pouch note is almost herbal, slightly vanilla. The flavor is distinctly Danish mild aromatic. No nic-hit worth mentioning. I like mild tobaccos and don't like nicotine so this one works for me.
3 out of 5
Lite sipper
Jan 13, 2019
Tried out two ounces of this. Never had the original so no idea how it compares. Found this to be a lite and wispy smoke. Seemed to respond best sipped in a cob. Not bad. Has some teeth if pushed. Mild vanilla like taste. Holds its flavor throughout the bowl. Reminded a bit of captain black lite but with a bit more substance.
4 out of 5
Mild, smooth smoke, but not
Jan 07, 2019
Mild, smooth smoke, but not enough character to be stand-alone; great mixture with more expensive blends.
5 out of 5
My new favorite
Dec 26, 2018
Really a lovely mellow smoke. Better in all ways than the original I remember fondly from the 1960s. This is not as fine a ribbon cut as the original, but burns better and just as satisfying.
5 out of 5
Flying Duchman
Dec 20, 2018
I’m relatively new to pipe smoking but I have tried many blends and I truly enjoy flying Dutchman I will re-order
4 out of 5
good smoke
Dec 02, 2018
slightly aromatic smooth smoke going to buy more
4 out of 5
Not A Dead Ringer But Quite Nice!
Nov 24, 2018
Well my memory of Flying Dutchman is 30 years old, so take this with a small grain of salt but I think it was cut differently, unlike another reviewer's memory of Flying Dutchman I remember it being a thinner ribbon cut or even a "shag" cut whereas the MATCH FD is somewhat more coarse and I don't it's think is a dead ringer for the flavor either. With that said however, this is a very nice aromatic that isn't too heavily cased and still tastes like tobacco. I've pretty much been smoking English/Balkan non aromatic blends for quite a while now and I can't really enjoy most of the goopy, heavy aromatics on the market today, this however is a pretty good one and I'll probably re-order this blend to serve as a change of pace from my usual English/Balkan blends.
3 out of 5
Almost made it
Sep 30, 2018
The cut and top note flavor did not match that of what little I have of my remaining original blend. I was a bit disappointed. On its own, it is a pleasant smoke.
4 out of 5
Not bad
Aug 22, 2018
Pretty solid tobacco. Starts off simple but then gets more complex as you smoke it. I could see it as an all day smoke for some, but is missing a little something to keep me interested. Probably won't be buying again.
4 out of 5
Smooth smoking
Aug 16, 2018
Good tasting and smooth smoke
5 out of 5
FLYING DUTCHMAN
Aug 03, 2018
EXCELLENT TOBACCO.
3 out of 5
Not close to original
Jul 16, 2018
Good tobacco but NOT the Dutchman I remember. Weak tin note and no room note.
3 out of 5
I haven't smoked Flying Dutchman
Jul 14, 2018
I haven't smoked Flying Dutchman in decades. The match, to me, did not come close to the original. Not a bad smoke but not like Flying Dutchman.
5 out of 5
The Dutchman flies again !!!
Mar 12, 2018
I can't tell you how many years ago I smoked Flying Dutchman. I do know that I've been away from pipe smoking for 15 years or more. I first became acquainted with Flying Dutchman back around 1966 when I first started smoking a pipe. I've always like this OTC pipe blend and thanks to you fine people it is here again in true flying colors. This blend is smooth, mild, enjoyable with no bite whatever. I do believe it is cut somewhat finer than the original was and this may even add to its wonderful characteristics. I ordered 6 different tobaccos in one shipment and Dutchman was one and believe it or not Dutchman was the very first I tried. You can bet this old man will be getting more of this wonderful match !!!
5 out of 5
Really Good
Dec 15, 2017
I really like this tobacco. I will be ordering more
5 out of 5
Dutchman Flying Again
Dec 12, 2017
It has been so many years since I was able to buy the original Dutchman that I can't say for sure that this an exact match. However, it does jog my memory as being very close and seems to have both the flavor and aroma of the original pretty well covered. I smoked a lot of Dutchman at the time and used it as a break-in and caking tobacco for new pipes because of its subtle sweet flavor and excellent caking properties. One advantage of this tobacco is that it has none of the original's bite. Dutchman would get extremely hot and bite if it wasn't smoked very slowly thanks to its very fine cut.This is becoming one of my regular rotation tobaccos and I'm enjoying both the tobacco and the memories that it has reminded me of. Now that I've found it, I hope it stays available.
5 out of 5
Finally found it!
Nov 23, 2017
WOW! Awesome!
5 out of 5
Perfect Match
Nov 01, 2017
One of my old time favorites that I was sad to see disappear from the shelves. Hats Off to the 'match' team...this blend is as how I remember the original from years ago.
5 out of 5
Wonderful burn and aroma!!
Oct 18, 2017
Didn't realize this was available!! Awesome tobacco.
5 out of 5
Return of Dutchman
Mar 05, 2017
I wasn't old enough when the original flying Dutchman was out, but always wanted to try it. This tobacco burns nice, and has a great taste and roomnote. I will have this in my rotation now on.
5 out of 5
Match Flying Dutchman
Jan 24, 2017
I received my tobacco and just as you promised it is a replica of the original I used 40 years ago. The service was excellent just as the product. I will be shopping with you again.
4 out of 5
Flying Dutchman is good stuff!
Nov 04, 2016
Simply Awesome! Never had the original but this is very good.
4 out of 5
Match Flying Dutchman
Oct 19, 2016
Very pleasant, very lightly topped (cocoa chocolate?) aromatic. Pretty much a dead ringer for Prince Albert or Sir Walter Raleigh, but better. Never smoked the original.
5 out of 5
enjoyable smoke
Sep 28, 2016
will purchase more of this
5 out of 5
Good stuff
Sep 13, 2016
I have no idea what the original tobacco was like but I can say that this is one terrific and satisfying smoke. It stays lit, the flavor remains pleasant and consistent. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
4 out of 5
good decision
Jul 03, 2016
a tasty forgery!
5 out of 5
Very close to the original!
Jun 22, 2016
Very happy to have found this blend. Flying Dutchman was my favorite for many years.
5 out of 5
Match Flying Dutchman review
Jun 14, 2016
The tobacco was bland. Not what I expected. However, it has been many years since I last smoked FD.
I will not be purchasing it again.
5 out of 5
Challenge.
May 21, 2016
Dear Russ, I dare you to truly make this blend. As advertised it's 18 different types of tobacco blended together. You are a God compared to me but this is a true challenge. It's the table scraps of one company but yearly acceptable.
4 out of 5
The Flying Dutchman still sails
May 12, 2016
I was lucky enough to try some real Flying Dutchman some years ago and really liked it; then found out it was no longer available, which was a bummer. I found this match and it's pretty darn good. I enjoy it.
5 out of 5
Flying Dutchman Replica
May 08, 2016
I was pleasantly surprised and enjoy the product. Not hot, burns long and smooth, no bite and nice aroma. Similar to the original. I would add a touch more vanilla. I'll buy more.
5 out of 5
The Dutchman's Back!
Mar 30, 2016
Flying Dutchman was one of my favorite mild, aromatic blends years back. When I came back to pipe smoking several years ago, I was sorry to find that it was no longer available although there are several "matches" available online. The P&G version is a very close match, and a wonderful blend in and of itself. I like to smoke a bowl at the end of my work day. I find it a powerful comfort that helps me think.
3 out of 5
Match Flying Dutchman
Feb 19, 2016
I ordered two different 15 ounce shipments, and they tasted totally different. The first shipment was the best, by comparison to the second shipment---which was very bland, tasteless and lacked the aroma of the first shipment. Then I found out through Customer Service that you "purchase" this tobacco already blended from another vendor, and don't actually blend it "in-house". If you did, you would have better quality control and probably much better consistency of the blend, by your Master Blender.
5 out of 5
Perfect Match!
Feb 10, 2016
These guys have re-created my all time favorite tobacco...Flying Dutchman...to perfection! It is exactly as I remember it...Great Mix job!
5 out of 5
My favorite smoke
Jan 12, 2016
When I first tried the Flying Dutchman Match, I thought it wasn't quite as I remembered Flying Dutchman. But, after smoking it a few times it became my favorite smoke. My wife loves the aroma in the house too!
5 out of 5
great
Jan 12, 2016
great service, great product, great price, refreshing
5 out of 5
Very impressive,just as I remembered.
Dec 02, 2015
Very impressive,just as I remembered.
2 out of 5
Not the Same
Nov 09, 2015
Not anything like I remember it, but it may be due to 40+ years between "Flying Dutchman" smokes!
5 out of 5
Flying Dutchman match
Oct 01, 2015
Not exactly a match. The taste is close and aroma about the same. Overall a great tobacco for the price !
3 out of 5
Having never tried the original
Aug 27, 2015
Having never tried the original Flying Dutchman, I don't know how this compares. I will say however that this match was a relaxing smoke, stayed lit, and burned somewhat cool as long as I paced myself.
5 out of 5
Match Flying Dutchman
Aug 08, 2015
It has been decades since i smoked the original. This seemed close to the previous version. I liked it.
Customer Testimonials
Like many other pipe smokers, I had a love affair with Flying Dutchman back in the day, so I was looking forward to trying the Match version. Unfortunately, other than the quick and light smoke, there was nothing in this blend that reminded me of the good old stuff. The lack of the famous Flying Dutchman aroma was the biggest disappointment. The good old stuff used to linger on the moustache for hours!
JB of New Castle, PA
I love this tobacco. Tastes great and burns well. I have ordered this twice now and will certainly order again.
JE of Cardwell, MO
I am really tired of the bad rep that FD has been getting. FD has been around for a LONG time and is still sought out so maybe you should reevaluate your opinion. FD is a very thin ribbon cut blend that packs easily, lights easily, and burns very easily. If you smoke it SLOWLY it will not only taste better but WILL NOT BURN YOU!. If it was really so bad then it would not still be around after 75 years! So try it again and this time SLOW DOWN from your hectic life, get away from your computer, put down the cell phone and enjoy a classic.
JF of Lubbock, TX
Not the Dutchman, but a good smoke. Mild,no bite,burns to a white ash.Although it didn t match, I think I'll try EMP and compare to the real EMP in my english rotation.
GB
GB of Oklahoma City, OK
Flying Dutchman match this is NOT!
Simply a mild aromatic Cavendish blend with about a 2 room-note.
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