Mad Fiddler flake from C&D. Recently mentioned in the SP mystery review. I just had to open my 5 year old tin and smell it for myself. The aroma tells me this might be the perfect Christmas season blend.
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Just recently added a tin of Mad Fiddler to my 20%off C&D order from SP.com. Sounds like it ages well.
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I’m stoked to smoke some on a walk tonight. Hopefully works well in the cold. And I just put in a purchase with a friend for two more tins to put away for another 5 years.Just recently added a tin of Mad Fiddler to my 20%off C&D order from SP.com. Sounds like it ages well.
This is a tin of Solani Aged Burley Flake from 2016.
The seal was perfectly intact and, as you can see, there is minimal signs of rust around the edges of the tin. I think this tin would easily survive another 10 years at least.
The seal was perfectly intact and, as you can see, there is minimal signs of rust around the edges of the tin. I think this tin would easily survive another 10 years at least.
(description taken from my post on another forum thread)
Sticking with the Heritage line for now, and the RMC 5 Year Matured Virginia is a standout. Kohlhase & Kopp based this on the classic Dunhill Three Year Matured Virginia, keeping the core recipe intact while extending the aging process. Ribbon cut, loose enough to pack easily. Composition: matured Virginia tobaccos (aged 3–5 years, primarily from Carolina and Zimbabwe sources, giving that grassy-hay base with subtle citrus and dark fruit notes). No toppings or flavors—just straight Virginia. Tin note: musty hay with a light sweet fruit edge (some pick up apricot). In the bowl: grassy and citrusy upfront, earthy undertones, mild sweetness without cloying. Strength 2/5, nicotine low but present. Burns even and cool, no bite, room note tolerable (light hay). Personally, I’m impressed—smooth, balanced, and reliable for daily smoking. TobaccoReviews averages 3.2/4, with most praising the natural Virginia depth and lack of harshness, though a few note Orientals feel more prominent than in the original Dunhill (adding floral spice without overpowering).
Sticking with the Heritage line for now, and the RMC 5 Year Matured Virginia is a standout. Kohlhase & Kopp based this on the classic Dunhill Three Year Matured Virginia, keeping the core recipe intact while extending the aging process. Ribbon cut, loose enough to pack easily. Composition: matured Virginia tobaccos (aged 3–5 years, primarily from Carolina and Zimbabwe sources, giving that grassy-hay base with subtle citrus and dark fruit notes). No toppings or flavors—just straight Virginia. Tin note: musty hay with a light sweet fruit edge (some pick up apricot). In the bowl: grassy and citrusy upfront, earthy undertones, mild sweetness without cloying. Strength 2/5, nicotine low but present. Burns even and cool, no bite, room note tolerable (light hay). Personally, I’m impressed—smooth, balanced, and reliable for daily smoking. TobaccoReviews averages 3.2/4, with most praising the natural Virginia depth and lack of harshness, though a few note Orientals feel more prominent than in the original Dunhill (adding floral spice without overpowering).
Is that rust on the inside walls of the tin? Is the baccy in good shape?
No rust.
It's a tin full of plume and deliciousness!
Glad to hear that. I had several aged (10+ years) tins of dark Star with similar visual signals on the inside of the tin. I jarred them. Now I'm thinking I better do the same w/ my Xmas cheer. You are right, the tobacco was ok. The lining was degrading. Not all, just some of the tins, same year.
Going to crack a 10+ year old ton of cheer for Xmas now....see what it looks like. Kinda bummed I may need to jar them all but...the tobacco is good tobacco and that counts...
Momma always said not to play with my food...... Bosun Plug! probably my very favorite burley blend
Samuel Gawith Cannon Plug. This stuff smells like a Victorian Age Bath and Body Works store. It’s hot pressed sauce. Nice and dense plug. 
How do you like the Canon?
Dare I ask where you scored such a monumental amount of Bosun?
It’s a 500g box that I got from tinbid a couple weeks ago. 92 bucks was a fair deal I thought. 2023 version
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I haven’t smoked it yet but when I do, I am sure I will have something to say about this unique tobacco. I am also looking forward to seeing how the sauce melds with the tobacco over time. Have you had it?
Went through a tote filled with extra tins and smelled tobacco. Convinced I had a seal failure I checked them all and came across a SG tin - only rectangular one in there. I pried and pried and pried and it wasn’t coming off. I was still convinced - thought this could have been one with the glue. Nope, it was perfectly sealed - I marked 2019 on the bottom of it so that’s when it went in the cellar.
I guess I’m gonna smoke some aged
Firedance Flake now. Smells amazing 
I guess I’m gonna smoke some aged
Firedance Flake now. Smells amazing