I have acquired about 90 unopened Dunhill tins from the 1970s. Standard Mixture Full, Medium, and Mild, Mr. Alfred's, 965, Royal Yacht, Rough Cut Virginia, and Mixture 10. There's even one tin that seems to be Ye Olde Sign on one side and Standard Mixure on the other. Most tins have some amount of corrosion, ranging from graying metal to rust. The majority seem to have their seals intact, based on the lack of sound when shaken. All have paper liners. I cracked open one of the 965 tins and the tobacco is in lovely shape, ready to pack. Flavor is definitely more mellow than fresh, modern 965, but delicious. It's my hope, even expectations, that the paper liners will have protected the tobacco from any interior rust flavors.
I'm uncertain what I'll do with these. Perhaps a few of the tins in the best condition will find their way to Steve Fallon. The worst, I'll smoke.
I'm uncertain what I'll do with these. Perhaps a few of the tins in the best condition will find their way to Steve Fallon. The worst, I'll smoke.