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mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
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I've paid my little homage to Dunhill blends, and I'll miss 'em. Everyone doesn't have to like them, and everyone doesn't. But they provided a lot of popular blends for many years, and they were generally available, so people happily disagreed about them because "everyone" could buy them, or many could.

 

blackadderlxx

Can't Leave
Jun 17, 2018
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For me, I don't go out of my way to try them because of the manner in which Dunhill chose to "get out of tobacco." There's plenty of good blenders out there I haven't tried. I'm not going to try too hard to grab some tin that a company couldn't be bothered to maintain production on because they'd rather sell shirts or something.
That said, I tried Nightcap, 965 and EMP and liked all of them. Probably not more than other blends I have tried, but they were decent.

 

tavol

Starting to Get Obsessed
Mar 23, 2018
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Much like every producer Dunhill make some blends I love, like and dislike. It's just sad the market place is smaller.
I'll miss flake and de-luxe navy rolls the most.

 
May 4, 2015
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Forgive me, but with only 2 months experience, I'd be hesitant to say I disliked anything enough to swear it off completely. Considering these are going away, I'd keep them and smoke them later after I had a better handle on how to smoke a pipe to get the most out of a blend.

 

techie

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 20, 2018
589
11
I'll miss flake and de-luxe navy rolls the most.
I haven't tried either of those, nor the Dark Flake. I did notice that they're still available at a few places. Perhaps I should grab a tin of each while I can.

 

mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
41,211
59,107
Hey, even I am sequestering a tin of Deluxe Navy Rolls and will smoke it up and enjoy the finale.

 

saltedplug

Lifer
Aug 20, 2013
5,192
4,986
I loved Nightcap and tried to buy a pound on the cheap and received Caramel English Cavendish.

 

bnichols23

Lifer
Mar 13, 2018
4,131
9,406
SC Piedmont
tried to buy a pound on the cheap and received Caramel English Cavendish.
Sounds like some ice cream I ate yesterday, salt. It said "salted butter caramel," & when I got it open it tasted like nothing so much as *coffee* ice cream, which I never HAVE been able to stomach. You give me caramel, it had dang well better TASTE like caramel!! :evil:

 

erhardt85

Starting to Get Obsessed
Apr 14, 2017
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I have to say I had a very similar experience when I started smoking a pipe because I tried several Dunhill blends and found them all lacking. Let's just say I'm very happy that I jarred them to age. Aging does wonders to Dunhill blends and as your palate is refinedsp will your tastes

 

hugodrax

Can't Leave
Jan 24, 2013
448
671
To the OP:
No disrespect intended. I simply meant that your tastes will change. I've noticed a progression from aromatics to virginia and virginia periques over the years. Some progress into burleys, some dont. I strongly suggest keeping it. You might end up loving it. You might end up trading it at a premium.

 

techie

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 20, 2018
589
11
I strongly suggest keeping it. You might end up loving it. You might end up trading it at a premium.
I now agree that I should give it some time. Doesn't hurt to let them sit in jars for a while. Could be a good lesson on how blends change with age. And yes, they might have better trade value at a later time.
By the way, I didn't sense any disrespect. I thought the comment in relation to the story was comical. But I appreciate the reply.

 

hugodrax

Can't Leave
Jan 24, 2013
448
671
I'm glad. In the long run, nobody really has any answers, whether you've been smoking 60 years or since yesterday afternoon. De gustabus and all that.
I love the essay and I strongly recommend buying two pipes in a case. That way your wife doesnt object to putting them in her purse and you dont ruin the lines of your jacket.

 

scloyd

Lifer
May 23, 2018
5,981
12,061
I started smoking a pipe 6-7 months ago and I have never tried any of the Dunhill blends. So last night I ordered a couple of tins...London Mixture and Standard Mixture Mellow. They should be here by Saturday. I'll give them a try and then I'll jar them.

 

techie

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 20, 2018
589
11
That way your wife doesnt object
Fortunately for me (imo) I don't have a wife to contend with. I quite enjoy my quiet, simple life. :puffy:

 

magicpiper

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 9, 2018
580
1,458
MCO
I'll miss their flake, dark flake, and navy rolls the most. I cellared pretty deep on those so I will be ok for years to come. I will use sparingly. Almost as sparingly as my McClellands.

 
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