I have Captain Black ,white . Its ok for starters but for me didn't have enough of anything. I had a pouch of the CB Royal (blue pouch),and it was much better but a bit milder in room note than Id like, so I added a 1/2 pinch of cherry cav and it tastes wonderful. Id like to try some Copper pouch, as the blend sounds fantastic.
I love Lane 1Q , I can't remember who sent me some in a humi clean out/trade but its one of my favs (along with MM Country Gentleman) and wish I had more,but if you think the Capt black Gold is the same I may have to give it a go as its more available as OTC than P&C orders and Im sure cheaper . I'd like some Carter Hall myself, my grandfather used to smoke that as his daily along with Velvet. His pipe tobacco was never a straight brand or one pouch ,more of a rotating blend but always smelled great .
Then again , it was my Grampy.