Dunhill Tin Production Codes

[DavidT]

Does anyone know how to read these production codes on tins of Dunhill?

I'm Curious as to when they were made so I can get an idea of how long they have aged.

 

[scloyd]

Check out this link:

smokingpipes.com | Pipe Tobacco - https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/how-date-dunhill-tobacco

Merry Christmas!

 

[DavidT]

Thank you scloyld.
Looks like the 965 is 2017 vintage and the Dark Flake is 2016.

I had a look around the SP store, looks like the Dark Flake isn't getting continued a quick google search shows the same thing.

Peterson did continue the Mixture 965 line though.

I'm guessing the Dark Flake blend wasn't all that popular?

 

[heyeveryone]

The flake should be nice and tasty by now :D

Tin on the left is March/2017 and tin on the right is November/2016

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Wow, refilling water took longer then expected. Not even second post.

 

[heyeveryone]

I'm guessing the Dark Flake blend wasn't all that popular?

Navy rolls (deluxe navy rolls) always sold better even with the higher price.

Fun fact, navy rolls is not the same as escudo. Navy rolls is a mix of st j perique and virginias from brazil and africa. Escudo is st j perique and virginias from north carolina and virginia

 

[Chasing Embers]

I had a look around the SP store, looks like the Dark Flake isn't getting continued a quick google search shows the same thing.

updating via yoast

www.tobaccoreviews.com

 

[DavidT]

Thank you embers
Turbotin says several places have it in stock.

Ordered 2 tins from watch city. ~$8 for shipping aint so bad for 2-day USPS priority mail either.