No it was readily available in 2009 as far as I recall.
There was another long discontinued Davidoff blend called Oriental Mixture that they may have been referring to. It came in a red tin.
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There was another long discontinued Davidoff blend called Oriental Mixture that they may have been referring to. It came in a red tin.
these are just the most beautiful looking flakes, broken flakes, whatever they are. Like beef jerky or some ancient petrified rarity, oh wait that's exactly what it is.Figured it’s about time to pop a new Xmas Cheer..
This tin from 2009 has a substantial degree of puffiness- more than I’ve ever seen on a McClelland tin.
2009 Xmas Cheer is a vintage that I’ve never smoked so far (changing soon obviously).
The paper work reads, “This 2009 blend is made with a special selection of beautiful, sugary, deep orange South Carolina Border Belt flue cured Va from the 2003 crop..”.
Opening this tin should be a completely satisfying aural experience for my ears, nose, eyes, and taste buds!
I do wish I could share it with (most of) you!
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And if you care to watch it being opened-
I apologize, there’s no smell attached to the video.
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The tin note was like a booze soaked apricot or an overripe apricot that was about to fully spoil. The flakes were really wet, probably the wettest c&d tin I have encountered. I definitely wasn't expecting this when I opened it.
I have left the flakes in the tin to dry out a bit as per my usual routine. I have left the lid off for a few hours at a time and it is drying out well. The initial boozy, fruity aromas are fading but they are there if you really stick your nose in the tin.
I am 2 smokes in. One rubbed out and one folded and stuffed. I noticed the boozy aroma in the taste of both smokes but way more in the first smoke. Despite drying the flakes out pre smoke, this blend bites me like none other. I smoke a lot of red Virginia, burley, perique and a lot of c&d but this is by far the most bitey blend I have ever smoked.
I will have another bowl tomorrow then probably leave it for a week or two. if that doesn't help, I will jar it for a few months.
I know this sounds negative, but it's not intended that way. I've been smoking various blends long enough to know that it may just need time.
I opened a 4.5 year old mylar pouch of Wessex Curly Block today. The bag was puffed up - a good sign. It has been aging very well.
Unboxing Doctor Pipe Tobacco Dark Fired Ribbon Cut
Composition:
Dark Fired
Black Cavendish unsweeted
Red virginia
Composition:
Dark Fired
Black Cavendish unsweeted
Red virginia
Is that the same stuff as the Gawith Summer Time Flake? I belive it was part of the four seasons special editions they created in collaboration with Stanislaw.
No this is nothing to do with us any more.
Popped a tin of Solani Aged Burley flake purchased 5/18
Yes.
These blends were originally developed in collaboration with Samuel Gawith, but later became part of Stanislaw’s independent “Four Seasons” line. They’re now standalone mixtures, yet the influence of the traditional English style is still very much present.
8oz Old Joe Krantz Blue in jars and 4oz of sticky GH&Co Caribbean Coconut getting less sticky (may take a while
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Smells great though, I think mama’s gonna like the wafts she picks up (can’t be room note outdoors).
). Smells great though, I think mama’s gonna like the wafts she picks up (can’t be room note outdoors).
Stanislaw & Samuel Gawith — “Four Seasons” Series
A small clarification about the origins of this line.
The “Four Seasons” concept (Irish Spring, English Summer, Scottish Autumn, Winter Time) was originally launched as a collaboration between Stanislaw / Mostex and Samuel Gawith.
Several sources mention it directly — it was a joint project, with British production by Samuel Gawith and distribution and branding involvement from Stanislaw (Mostex, later DTM).
The best-known blend from the set is Scottish Autumn Flake, which was released under the Samuel Gawith name and became the one most strongly associated with the series.
The other three — Irish Spring, English Summer, and Winter Time — followed the same thematic concept but were later issued under the Stanislaw (Mostex / DTM) label, developing into a stand-alone line without the SG branding.
In short:
• Originally a joint SG + Stanislaw (Mostex) project;
• Later evolved independently under the Stanislaw / DTM brand;
• Today, the “Four Seasons” identity is mainly connected with Stanislaw.
In the photo — English Summer Flake, one of the modern representatives of the line.
(duplicating my post from another forum thread)
Maverick (Landmark Series) Yosemite
Produced by Cornell & Diehl. English blend, made from Latakia, Orientals, and Virginia. Ribbon cut, no added flavoring. This one is quite subtle — the taste profile isn’t entirely straightforward. It’s definitely an English, but with a somewhat muted Latakia and a dry, woody tone. Made in 2022, fairly well-balanced and quietly enjoyable.
Maverick (Landmark Series) Yosemite
Produced by Cornell & Diehl. English blend, made from Latakia, Orientals, and Virginia. Ribbon cut, no added flavoring. This one is quite subtle — the taste profile isn’t entirely straightforward. It’s definitely an English, but with a somewhat muted Latakia and a dry, woody tone. Made in 2022, fairly well-balanced and quietly enjoyable.
No idea exactly how old this tin is but it had a € transition tag so it has to be from 2001-2002
Always DoctorPipe Tobacco-Dark Fired in Castello 55
2005 Mac Baren navy flake. Wow! Just wow. So toned down and one of my most enjoyable bowls I’ve smoked in awhile.
