Should I be stockpiling Dunhill Flake??

tinsel

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I was getting ready to start putting together this month's order, and I've been trying to focus on buying up tins of tobacco that may not be around once the FDA deeming stuff kicks in. I usually go to tobaccoreviews.com and look to see if there are any reviews older than 2007 to determine if a blend has been around long enough to not worry about losing.
I just checked Dunhill flake and there are no reviews dating back past 2009 or so. I thought this stuff had been around for a long time? I'm kind of freaking out here. If it's newer than 2007 then I gotta start stockpiling, NOW.
Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

 

peckinpahhombre

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You ask an interesting question. I believe that Dunhill Flake used to be called Dunhill Light Flake but they had to drop the "light" around 2010 because of some legislation in the US. I am not positive but I believe that it is the same blend, just a different name. I don't, however, know the answer to your question about whether the blend will be grandfathered in circumstances where it was sold under a different name in February/2007. I would love to think that common sense would prevail, but it hasn't so far, I hope someone has some thoughts. My bet (hope) is that it may be grandfathered.

 

johnbarleycorn

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Common sense rarely prevails with the US Federal Government. Just saying.

 

sasquatch

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I mean, the answer is yes, stockpile Dunhill Flake because it's a delicious virginia. That's all.

 

mcitinner1

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• Aug 11, 2016

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Common sense rarely prevails

NOT!

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jvnshr

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In the late 1950s “Flake” (later known as “Light Flake”) a pressed straight Virginia was introduced

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judcole

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• Aug 11, 2016

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It was known as Light Flake for a long time. It didn't change until they switched from Murray. The name change may be due to EU regulations - not sure. ::

 

iamn8

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Yes.

 

bobpnm

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I think it's wise to consider stocking up on favorite blends. This specific FDA action may not affect a favorite blend. But what's next?

 

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shutterbugg

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To qualify, does a blend have to have been available in the US market continuously since before 2007? If a blend was on sale in Europe continuously but reintroduced to the US market after 2007, what then?

 

cigrmaster

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I have no idea if it is going the way of the dodo, but I stocked up to the tune of about 140 tins a while ago. This is a blend that is going to age incredibly well.

 

iamn8

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Harris, 140 tins?!?! WTF dude?! When the sky falls you can expect to have me showing up at your door.,

 

peckinpahhombre

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To qualify, does a blend have to have been available in the US market continuously since before 2007? If a blend was on sale in Europe continuously but reintroduced to the US market after 2007, what then?

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It has to have been on the market in the US on February 15, 2007. Being on the market on that date in Europe only doesn't get you there.

 

cigrmaster

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nate, you are more than welcome. 140 is light compared to the 250 tins of Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake I stashed.

 

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I've been buying it whenever I see it in a shop. It's not a favorite (my perference is MM965) but I know 965 won't ago so well, after a certain point. I'm calculating that the Flake will be desirable 10-15 years down the road and perhaps I can trade for a heavier latakia blend. I'm also stockpiling OGS for a similar reason. I think that I have around 150 tins of 965 and I dont' think adding more of that blend is a good idea. I smoke 10-12 tins annually so that is about a 10 year supply.

 

tinsel

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• Aug 12, 2016

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Well ... I guess I'll start buying up Dunhill Flake then, just to be safe. It's not like I'm gonna suddenly not like it later down the road, and it's only gonna get better with age, so ...
Orlik Golden Sliced is safe, right? I mean, it's been around for a long time under the same manufacturer and name, right?