Tobaccos Peterson - De Luxe Navy Rolls

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	JimInks (3046)	2013-06-23		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I spent a few days comparing the new version of this to the Murray's, in addition to comparing both with old and new Escudo, and the following is my opinion on the differences. The Murray's version is superior to the later versions. It was richer and fuller in taste with a natural tangy ripe and dried dark fruit, woody, earthy, lightly bready and grassy Virginia sweetness that was wonderfully complimented by the plum and peppery, raisiny, figgy perique. The latter was a supporting player. It was also a tad more floral than the later versions. Light prune and licorice were the toppings.

The new version is still very good, but less sweet than before (though still more so than Escudo), a little less richer in taste, and maybe slightly less peppery than the Murray's version. And there are hay/grass notes in the current rendition that were barely present before, though I still get some of the fig accents. It looks and tastes more like Escudo than the Murray's did, too. Many say - and some have gone to great lengths to prove - that the new Navy Rolls and Escudo are one and same, as both are apparently produced in the same factory. They are more similar than they had been in past times, and the basic tobaccos used may well be similar or the same, but there is a taste difference. Navy Rolls is a little sweeter, still a little earthier, still slightly stronger, even with the now lightly noticeable hay/grass flavor that is more prominent in the drier tasting Escudo. Escudo’s floral note is a hair less, and it doesn’t seem to possess the very light licorice and prune toppings either. Maybe there is something in the tangy dark fruity, earthy, woody, bready, lightly floral Virginias used in Navy Rolls that provides the difference, or perhaps it's a light casing of some kind that isn't obvious to the touch or tongue, but it's not exactly like the current Escudo in my estimation.

Navy Rolls still a four star mixture, though not as good as before. It may cost a little more than Escudo, but I think it's worth the difference. Some may disagree with me, and perhaps they'll notice or not some of the flavors I get from the new Navy Rolls. It's all a judgement call. The important thing for the current smoker to know is whether or not he/she likes it, and is willing to buy it.

The strength and taste levels, as always, are medium. The nic-hit is a couple of steps past the center of mild to medium. Never had a chance to bite you in any version, though there’s always been a few rough edges. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires some relights. The flavor has always been mostly consistent with a pleasant, lightly lingering after taste and lightly stronger room note. Can be nearly an all day smoke for the veteran.

-JimInks

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	boc777 (39)	2014-01-17		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

It seems there are a number of reviewers on here that believe that this is the exact same tobacco as Escudo. Yes, the evidence would tend to suggest that they are the same. Same producer, same size coin, ect. I would contend that they are not the same, but similar. In my opinion, DNR has a slight edge over Escudo. I have opened a tin of each and smelled them side by side. The tin aroma is definitely different. DNR has a slightly more ketchup smell to it in the tin. But once you light them up, DNR is a more full and flavorful smoke. I love both, so please don't take this as a negative comment on Escudo. They are both great VaPers. DNR is just a hair better for me. And I don't base that on price, because I strongly disagree that a more expensive tobacco is automatically great. I have had some very inexpensive tobaccos that hit it out of the park for me. These reviews are so enjoyable to read, because people are so subjective and everyone has a different taste. I have bought tobacco based on reviews and hated it. I have bought tobacco on a whim with no review and loved it. All I can say on this one is that DNR is very similar to Escudo, but I think DNR is slightly superior. (For me!) If you aren't that picky, then get the cheapest one and you cant go wrong, because they are both excellent, high quality smokes in my book!

Age When Smoked: <1 yr

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Flinthills Tex (27)	2014-05-28		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

I was on a business trip in Halle an der Saale, Germany, and I always make a point of stopping by "Tabak Kleiner". They have one of the best selections of pipe tobaccos I've come across in recent years. I always try something new, and the owner recommended Dunhill's De Luxe Navy Rolls. I'd never tried a VaPer before, so I was intrigued. In this day and age of mass produced wares, I was pleasantly surprised by the product presentation, with the discs of rolled tobacco (obviously) packed by hand in such a way that it is a delight to look at!

The tin note is reminiscent of raisins and prunes, though certainly not sweet. I detect no additional flavouring whatsoever. The moisture content of the discs is rather high, so I left a few out overnight to dry. The next day, they were easily rubbed and had just the right consistency for packing.

This tobacco lights up very nicely (after some drying as noted above) on just 2 matches and does not need a relight. I was also pleasantly surprised that DLNR provides a cool smoke with no tongue bite, something I have not experienced with many other VA blends.

The smoke has a taste I find indescribable. It is most certainly the Perique I'm detecting, which is never overpowering, but always present enough to intrigue and please. It is spicy, but not a peppery kind of spice. I find the natural sweetness of the VA just right. This is a very well balanced smoke!

The tobacco burns down to a fine grey ash and leaves no dottle. I would not recommend this tobacco for beginners because it is a bit too complex for the unexperienced. Not that it is difficult to smoke, just that it is too good NOT to be appreciated. I highly recommend DLNR for the distinguishing connoisseur. This tobacco will please both lovers of English as well as those who prefer natural (unflavoured) aromatics.

Pipe Used: Vauen bent billiard

Age When Smoked: new

Purchased From: Tabak Kleiner, Halle (Saale), Germany

44 people found this review helpful.

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	dryseason91 (6)	2014-05-15		Medium	Mild	Medium	Tolerable to Strong

Two coins folded, kneaded and stuffed produces a long, consistent and utterly delicious smoke. The perique is deep and alternately fruity and tangy, with enough refined pepper to keep the tongue awake and the nostrils singing. The Virginias are of the highest quality, edged with a little crisp hay, but for the most part presenting a raisin-like sweetness that aligns wonderfully with the perique's bassier plum. The pepper mellows toward the mid-point of the bowl and by the end the flavours cohere into something approaching liquorice.

Overall, a rich, luscious, truly 'luxury' blend.

Pipe Used: Bent meerschaum

Age When Smoked: 6 months

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	Pipestud (1829)	2002-05-22		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

I scarfed a tin of this blend off Ebay a couple of months ago. I am not sure whether it can readily be purchased in the U.S., or not.

The discs are easily crumbled, and the packing is also very easy. This particular blend comes a bit drier than many of the Dunhill tobaccos.

I think this is better by far than Three Nuns or Escudo. Those two blends have way too much Perique for me to consume regularly. As is typical of Dunhill, the Virginia base is top notch. Perique, if very subdued, can be tolerated by my palate, and I detected just a smidgen of the Louisiana goo in this particular blend.

If you fancy laid-back Perique blends with full flavor, then join Dunhill's Navy, otherwise, ship out on a different boat.

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	moniker (220)	2013-08-03		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Dunhill has long occupied a "Luxury" niche in the world of tobacco, asking and getting high prices that are widely believed to reflect high quality and attention to detail that - one supposes - characterize products offered to well-heeled patrons of the exclusive, clubby establishments that sell Dunhill's offerings. In this respect, DNR well reflects Dunhill's image. Tobacco, preparation, presentation, handling and smoking qualities are all first class. Tin note is dark, figgy raisin bread. When I fold, spindle and stuff a couple of "coins", it takes some persistence to light it. Once lit, it takes regular but minimal attention to keep it going. Absent some stirring, I often wind up with sort of a semi-obstructive "briquette" at the bottom of the bowl. But I owe this latter to my "technique" rather than any fault of DNR and, no doubt, others will have no idea what I'm going on about.

The initial taste of DNR has a nice balance between the "mellow", stoved and aged VAs and the very interesting Perique used for this blend, which features a slight mustiness, overripe figs and plums, along with light pepper-type spices. But the glory of DNR is realized as it is smoked down, and the flavor and the aroma become richer, evolving into a "bigger", more complex and interesting smoke. This is not only a matter of sugar, though this is a factor, but the VA tobacco and the Perique quotient both ramp up, sharpening somewhat, and there are often notes of exotic "Asian" spices, as well, and all within a still-balanced tobacco profile.

Though DNR is not really a "big" blend, it reminds me of certain big Bordeaux that are tightly knit yet not unyielding of their complexities, and I find much to like and nothing not to like about DNR. The aftertaste is 3-phase, with phase 1 being a cool-down lap of the end of the smoke; phase 2 being the "spent campfire"; and phase 3 being VA sugar and memory of Asian spice.

Like any really good tobacco, DNR might not smoke exactly the same twice; but it is always an interesting, enjoyable, satisfying smoke. Setting aside the cost, highly recommended to VA/Per aficionados. I should add before closing that as DNR dries, its flavors begin to delineate, to the extent that the non-tobacco additives (one in particular) are plainly revealed as such. For this reason I like to keep my stash near original tin moisture.

Pipe Used: various briars

Age When Smoked: fresh to 2+ years

Purchased From: Liberty Tobacco

24 people found this review helpful.

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	SteelCowboy (685)	2014-02-07		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

With Escudo being one of my favorite all time blends, I had to compare an aged tin of each, especially since the cost of DNR is about 20% more here in the US. I compared a tin of earlier Orlik production of DNR bought in Europe several years ago. I used a tin of Escudo of similar age. If I were look at both blends in the tin, I don’t think there would be any way to tell them apart. However there is a noticeable difference in the scent of each tobacco. I smoked my older tin of DNR is the same fashion I currently smoke Escudo by thickly unrolling the coins and breaking them into pieces. DNR is sweet, and the Perique comes clearly though the smoke. In addition to the sweetness, there is an earthiness to DNR that I don’t find in Escudo. I find DNR to be richer in taste, but that doesn’t mean better. It is also stronger in the nic department too. I am going to disagree with some of the other posts as I find aged Escudo to be a little sweeter than aged DNR. Since DNR was produced in England at one point by Murray’s prior to being moved to Denmark to be produced by Orlik, Orlik would likely have had to change the component tobacco percentages in order to produce the same blend sold under two different names. I think that is unlikely. In the end, Deluxe Navy Rolls is IMHO a fantastic VaPer.

Age When Smoked: 5 or 6 years

22 people found this review helpful.

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	StevieB (2080)	2014-01-30		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

Dunhill - De Luxe Navy Rolls.

Very neatly presented, sort of overlapping. They arrive a little too damp, but not majorly so. However, for an optimum smoke a quick airing is beneficial.

The smoke has a wonderfully fruity/tangy note of Perique to it, without totally monopolizing the smoke leaving no room for the Virginia. I get a superb, cool, burn, that gives me no tongue bite. Another thing to note is it gets even more enjoyable as the bowl goes on; the Perique seems to become richer.

The nicotine: nearly strong. The room-note: quite pleasant.

A steadfast four star smoke:

Highly recommended.

Pipe Used: Peterson

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Smoke King

13 people found this review helpful.

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	krg1000 (183)	2014-05-04		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

After all the hype on here for this blend, I decided to give a tin a go. And, boy, was it worth it. Upon opening the tin, the coins are obviously hand packed with care and the tin note is just wonderful. The taste on lighting was great and did not disappoint in any way as the tobacco burned to a nice ash at the bottom of the pipe. Once lit, it stays lit with little effort needed. The nicotine content is a very healthy dose, so those who are affected by it, beware it might have you weak kneed after about half a bowl. As others have noted, this is a bit more expensive than other blends, but well worth the extra cash. Highly recommended.

12 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2014-01-19		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Lots of virtual ink has been spilled in determining if this is the same as Escudo, with strong believers on both sides. Since I haven't smoked Escudo in some time and none since Stokkebye took it over, I can't say. I guess I'd believe either side if the truth came out. This one does look a lot like Escudo in the tin, smells a lot like my memory of it, and does remind me of it when smoked. Beyond that, only the blender knows for sure. This tin was gifted to me and I smoked about half of it, and will save the other half for later.

This one lands firmly on the fruity side of perique rather than the peppery, salty side. The Virginias are pretty tasty and sweet and the perique adds a plummy or perhaps figgy note. It all melds together in a nicely sweet and very mildly spicy flavor. Having never smoked this before, I can't comment on how closely the new blender replicated it, and it was very good, but not anything to get me too pumped. Certainly not like the first time I smoked Cope's Escudo, and nothing like my current vaper rotation. In fact, I actually preferred the Comoy #4 I smoked recently. But this is a very worthy blend that has a lot of fans for good reason. I just find it a little too sweet for my rotation. Try it if you prefer the sweet side of vapers.

Pipe Used: meerschaum and morta

Age When Smoked: less than 1 year

10 people found this review helpful.

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	Gentleman Zombie (729)	2017-01-11		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

An outstanding smoke. Rich dark fruit flavors with ample sweetness, tang and spice. Not my favorite VaPer, but easily one of the best. Nice cool burn and pleasingly smooth. Gets a little darker, earthier and spicier as the bowl progresses. Lovely stuff.

Medium in body. Medium to full in taste. No added flavoring detected. A near perfect burn.

Pipe Used: MM Dagner Poker, Country Gentleman, Marcus

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

9 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2012-05-26		Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

I used to smoke Escudo, which I loved, and then I got Dunhill's version. It seems virtually identical, if not better. I have smoked this so many times I have it down to a science. I used to rub out the coins, but it's much better to fold them in, as some others have suggested. The flavor is much fuller, and it allows all the distinctiveness of this blend to come out. You'd also be well advised to let it sit in the bowl for a little while, as it is even better just a little dry.

The result is a light Virginia with very little tongue bite, and the perfect amount of Perique to give a peppery kick. It balances the sweetness of the VA perfectly. The room and tin note are outstanding. I smoke this in a narrow but fairly deep Stanwell, and I think the briar imparts just the right woodiness to the otherwise sophisticated taste. This is the most enjoyable and well-balanced blend I've ever had; if I could only smoke one blend, this would definitely be it.

UPDATE: (5/17/13) It has been suggested that Escudo and Dunhill are identical. This is certainly not my experience, and I've smoked dozens of tins of both. I recently ordered Escudo, and was so dissatisfied with it after one tin that I sent the rest back and paid the extra to have the Dunhill sent. I was not disappointed. The difference is profound. Richer virginia in the Dunhill (and more pronounced Perique, for that matter). The Escudo was nearly tasteless. Spend the extra money and get the Dunhill. For my taste, there is nothing else that comes close.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	marosi (70)	2011-03-14		Mild	Extremely Mild	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Pleasant

This was a very disappointing tin of tobacco. From the outset, let me say that I give this one star because of the price. I paid 18!!! dollars for my tin at the local tobacco shop. Perhaps I got hosed. I found an online price of 15$, which is better, but still not great. There are many far better virginia/perique blends out there for under ten bucks a tin. Escudo, for example, which most seem to agree is no crappy blend. Another I would recommend is the new Villiger 1888 Late Night blend, which is just a fantastic mixture of this genre bursting with flavor.

If the price were in line with these blends, I might give this 2 or 2.5 s stars. Why not a higher rating? Because I just cannot get this blend to give me anything but a super mild flavor which just does not justify the premium price. Other than a little perique spiciness (and I do mean a little) there is just nothing here. The virginias are very muted, and the perique is only an afterthought. I expect a lot more flavor from such a super premium. Also, no nicotine. It is like putting 18 very smooth dollars into your pipe and smoking it.

On the positive side, it is well behaved for a VA flake if allowed to dry out some before rubbing out and smoking. It burns well, and smokes cool with measured puffing. For about the same money though I can buy double the amount of any number of McClelland VA's, including Christmas Cheer, which at least offer some VA flavor. For less money I can buy the aforementioned blends, either of which offer the same burning characteristics with much more tobacco flavor.

Interestingly, one of my favorite blends of this ilk, Davidoff's Flake Medallions, is also made presently by Orlick. It is cheaper than the Dunhill (though not cheap, at 14 bucks a tin) but worth it I would say. Flake Medallions has everything good that this Dunhill blend has, with tons more flavor and complexity. Try it, and then tell me if you think I am crazy for bagging on this overpriced creampuff.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	Jacinto Cupboard (209)	2014-03-08		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is a supermodel of a tobacco. Gaunt, serious, faultless. The presentation in the tin is beautiful. Dominated by virginias from the tin note on, the smoking experience is light and clean. The perique doesn't assert itself until well into the bowl but is excellently married throughout.

I give this full marks because the style is what it is and DNR seems to exemplify the VaPer experience.

8 people found this review helpful.

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	L'Italiano (233)	2017-10-14		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Perfect. The best Virginia/Perique you can find in the market. Without any doubt (even if I prefer the exotic taste of Old London Pebble Cut/Robert McConnell). In this blend you can taste a really classic Virginia taste, sweet, pleasantly aromatic, tasty and a really spicy Perique with a skillful dosing. A perfect union! There are no Oriental in this mixture and for this reason this blend is less complex than many other Va/Pe mixtures, but in this case it is a merit and not a defect. You can taste the old classic Virginia/Perique mixture, a perfectly balanced natural combination, without the complex aromatic taste coming from the Orientals. Finally, in my personal rating system (from 1 to 10) my score is 10 and four stars.

7 people found this review helpful.

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	Jevverrett (106)	2014-08-25		Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I bought this bc I read a bunch of great reviews about it. I loved it for some time, but have moved on. This tobacco is nearly perfect in every way. I don't say that often, but I do believe it to be true.

The tin presentation is outstanding. Even for dunhill, who puts their presentation standards above the vast majority of others. Cool little coins of tobacco, spiraled in gold and darkish brown. Set slightly askew to for one large spiral inside the tin.

When you open it, it smells heavenly. Not too sweet, not ketchupy, not overl like raisins either. More like dates you might buy to make fruitcake. The coins are fun to prepare, in any way you may like. And the burn well pretty much any way you pack them. I liked to stuff one in the bottom of a group a pipe and then rub one out to stuff in the top personally.

The taste is light and sweet and the bowl finishes nice and dry. The smell doesn't upset the ladies either. It builds in intensity as it works down. And depending on how much I would rub them out, the flavor would build.

I would recommend this to most pipe smokers, as I believe it is nearly perfect. A must try for anyone. Only downside is if you try to hold onto them too long, they dry out a bit and then fall apart. Not very tasty dry either, so smoke up if you do get them.

Pipe Used: Various cobs, dr Grabows

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Orange cigars and more, orange ct

Similar Blends: Davidoff flake medallions.

6 people found this review helpful.

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	Pryhosm (248)	2018-03-30		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have read a few reviews that say this and Escudo are one and the same. I am no pro reviewer but in my opinion they are definitely not. They taste very different to me and the tin notes aren't even the same to me. Tin note is very sweet Virginia'a with some hay like notes sweet bread with jam comes to mind. The dark fruit from the perique supplements the sweetness from the VA's. The odd thing to me is that I don't get the raisin/fig aroma I get with other blends of this type. It is a very nice, unique dark fruit melange. I like it! The flavor profile is also outstanding and unique. I get that sweet bready flavor from the VA's with some dark hay and toasted bread flavor. The perique seems to be very lightly applied: slight tingle in the retrohale and light pepper notes on the tongue. As the bowl progresses the pepper comes a bit more to the fore but not much more, the sweet toasted bread becomes further supplemented darker stewed fruits. Burns clean and with few relights. I find this always comes on the damp side and needs a solid half hour or more to dry to a good smoking humidity. Great stuff, if you like more perique I would say Escudo is the one for you...for me it is a matter of the mood. Both are very, very good.

Pipe Used: Briar's and cobs

Age When Smoked: fresh to 2 years

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Greekpipesmoker (201)	2017-09-30		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I 've tried lot's of Va/per blends and i confess they are my favourites.as for this one i also confess that it is by far the best i 've tried till now.also it is one of the most expensive but trust me it's worth it!once the tin cracks a sweet citrus smell accompanied by plum and pepper notes comes out.the coins are mostly brown with some dark spots ,at perfect moisture,perfect cut and very manageable either to rub or fold as they are.i prefer the rubbing method because the lighting is easier and and the burning smoother.while burning i found a blast of well balanced flavours,clear and very natural.virginias are citrusy,grassy and sweet.some bread notes came out rare.perique is not a backround compoment it stands like the virginias in a very balanced way.lots of plum notes,pepper and figs are there from the beginning till the end giving a rich taste and smoking pleasure.i found the perique notes more strong than other blends.the nicotine level is medium and the room note pleasant.burns cool and slow with some moisture being created and the end of the bowl and the filter.dispite it's nicotine level it is an all day smoke to me.a must try blend for sure!added to favourites!

Age When Smoked: Rubbed and packed at once

Similar Blends: Lots of co-smokers refer that it is the exact same with Escudo.yes i agree in lots of points but i detected some differences.first of all the Dunhill virginias are more citrusy and sweet.either the processing or the kind of lead makes this difference.secondly this blend is more moist and smokes smoother than Escudo.last Escudo is more peppery to me., P.S.almost forgot to mention the biggest difference between these 2 blends wich is the price!Escudo costs the half money!!.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Scamp (20)	2011-11-21		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I found this blend quite enjoyable once it gets going, but quite mild and lacking somewhat in flavour. I didn't get much of the perique flavour in this at all, but a very full rounded note from the virginia. All in all, a good smoke if you enjoy mild virginia blends but I found it somewhat lacking. Don't think I'll be bothering with this one again.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-08-17		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Tolerable to Strong

I'm very sorry but my first tin of this tobacco will be my last one as well. Deluxe Navy Rolls is supposed to be the follower of the famous ESCUDO. I never got to know the latter, but if it would have been equal to DNR, it hadn't deserved its fame. This tobacco is, in my subjective opinion, an example of tobacco expenses and brand policy. You only pay the bespoken name of Alfred Dunhill hereby. As you do with buying every Dunhill tobacco. BUT other blends of theirs are worth the expense. 965, Early Morning Pipe, Nightcap.... legends in their own right! But DNR really disappoints me. Its burning qualities are first class, really. It lights like hay and stays absolutely cool throuhout the whole bowl. It doesn't need any relights and can be lit by a single match. But I sadly have to mention that I miss any flavour here. It just tastes like hot air with a dash of perique flavour. No character at all, absolutely boring. I smoked it in every pipe. I used the fold and roll method as with stuffing flakes. I rubbed it into small pieces. Nothing. And that's not much for a tobacco for which you pay twelve Euros in Germany. I smoked tobaccos for half the price with more substance.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	BriarBoyo (5)	2019-12-14		Medium	None Detected	Full	Pleasant

The tin note hits you with straw. Yes its got Virginias what did I expect? Well I didn't expect to be tranported to my childhood laying straw down after mucking out stables. In fact I've even picked up a bit of a "cow country" smell, weirdly wonderful all the same.

The Virginias are what you'd hope but doubled. Sweet, citrus and clean. The Perique adds spice to the mix as is its job. A white pepper taste is what sprung to mind. Towards the end I worried for my pipe as the taste was so delicious that I was greedily toking like a child trying their first milkshake.

This is a wonderful clean, smooth tobacco taste that offers no tongue bite but pure joy.

Pipe Used: Savinelli Roma, Duncan Drysmoke, Dunhill Zulu

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Smoker Haven, Brighton

Similar Blends: Charatan Rolls, Cabbies Mixture.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	crazy owl (74)	2015-06-25		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Disappointment,after so long waiting the highly praised,and prized by the way,I found a low profile VaPer,good quality Virginia a little Perique and nothing special to say.A elegant but flat blend.Nothing to compare to,for instance,the robust St. James Flake or the highest Virginia of Solani.IMHO a not reasonable prize for a correct mild medium VaPer blend.

Pipe Used: Small Charatan

Age When Smoked: new

Purchased From: local tobacconist Spain

Similar Blends: Solani.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	NobbyR (79)	2015-03-10		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Since both tobaccos are manufactured at the Orlik factory by the Scandinavian Tobacco Group and both are Va/Per blends that come as a curly cut, a lot of people claim that DLNR is the same as Escudo Navy De Luxe. I don't know if that's true, but I find them at least so similar, that I can't tell any difference. In fact, in Europe, where Escudo is no longer available, DLNR was more or less marketed as its replacement.

Upon opening the tin you'll find about 20 dark brown coins that have a few tan speckles and are neatly arranged in an overlapping circle. The scent is kind of sweet and sour with notes of prunes or dried figs, brown bread and malt.

Depending on the size of your bowl, it takes two to three coins to fill your pipe. I usually use the fold and stuff method, but one might as well rub them out. However, fully rubbed out DLNL will give you a hotter smoke, which might ruin the complex aromas it has to offer. Lighting the curly flakes can take a few matches more than usual, but it's important not to draw too eagerly in order to avoid it getting burn too hot. A re-light is better than that. Enjoyed with care, this Va/Per will give you a delicious, sweet and spicy smoking experience. There's always the grassy natural sweetness of the Virginia grades, combined and alternating with the tangy, yet somehow fruity notes of the Perique. Especially when the tobacco is fresh, there's a slight acididy, that is lost once the vacuum seal of the tin has been broken for a few days.

The room note is dominated by the rich and sweet natural tobacco scent of the Virginias.

To me this is the quintessential Va/Per blend. It ages extremely well, creating an even mellower, more ballanced smoke.

Pipe Used: Savinelli Siena 320

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Local Tobacconist

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Lit a Kia (69)	2015-01-04		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

These sure do look like Escudo coins, but the tin notes seem to differ. Escudo is much more fig/raisiny, while the Dunhill DNRs smell more like black tea. This is based on just one tin of each produced at different times, so who knows?

I find the Escudo to be a bit more in your face and, when pushed hard, to smoke a bit harshly. Haven't experienced that with DNR--it's pure pleasure all the way through a bowl. Definitely softer and mellower than Escudo, imo.

If you like your VaPers on the beefy side, this might not be your cup of tea. But if you're looking for a mellow one that would make a nice all-day companion, DNR is a formidable candidate.

Pipe Used: Big Ben

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	Jorge Soler (202)	2014-12-06		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

The tin needs drying after opening, but other than that, this is a very good smoke, really. I am not sure whether I'd choose this one over Elisabethan Mixture, which is another Dunhill's in this range, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it anyway. These rolls do crumble quite nicely and they fill easily in your pipe. The perique bit is not as predominant as it is in the Elisabethan Mixture, but it is still in there in the background to keep you wondering every now and again. I'd class this as a medium/strong blend in terms of its nicotine content and it burns easily in your bowl if let to dry. If packed properly, this tobacco will leave a white ash with very little dottle residue at the end of it. I haven't been able to detect any flavouring apart from the perique, but, like I am saying, it is not very predominant anyway. This is a really good VaPer, I suppose, but I'm not sure I'd keep it in my rotation. Another good property of this tobacco is that it smokes really cool in your bowl and it does not seem to condensate that much, so I guess you could smoke it in any pipe. Also, I found it quite plain right through the whole bowl as it does not seem to evolve into something else. The only thing I'd mention about this is that you start getting the most out of it as you go past the first quarter of your bowl, but after this, it feels quite plain giving you the same smoking experience until the very end of it. This tobacco does not bite at all, it is somewhat sweet at times and not overtly spicy as any Virginia would suggest. I find these rolls quite mild, really, so give it a go and see how you get on with it. I am not sure whether these features could justify its price tag, but it is something worth trying anyway.

Edit1: I usually need to smoke a tobacco more than once to be able to fully appreciate it. Not that I'd not keep this tobacco in my rotation, but I have other blends I like more. This is not because I did not enjoy this blend, but due to the fact I always come to a point where I miss my old blends. Honestly, this tobacco is quite remarkable, so don't take my words in a negative way. These rolls are gorgeous, and the tin note is superb. Also, I said above that this tobacco does not evolve into something else and that it starts yielding after you go past the first quarter of the bowl, but this is not the case any more. The problem though is that I packed my first bowl right after the tin was open, and these rolls need drying a bit, so you need to let your tin breath a bit before filling up your bowl. I still think the perique in it is not overwhelmingly present, but the Virginia helps you forget all about this. Sometimes, as I was smoking this blend, it gave me the impression I was flavouring a straight Virginia (so sweet at times), so I can hardly complain about this. As a matter of fact, this blend does actually evolve every quarter of your bowl. At the very beginning it is quite mellow (I'd say quite Virginia), but then it evolves into flavours I can't even describe. And like I said before, you end up with very little dottle. I have thoroughly enjoyed every quarter of my bowls and it never gets sour in the end. Because of this, I am going to change this tobacco to 4 stars.

Edit2: I am starting to think this is a quite remarkable tobacco. As you go into the last quarter of your bowl, it develops into something that I can only describe as roast nuts/chestnuts. And the slower you smoke this blend, the more you get out of it. I particularly like its creaminess and the sort of piquant flavour you start with as you light up your pipe. I cannot see any reason why I should not keep this tobacco in my rotation.

Pipe Used: Stanwell PS Collection 185

Age When Smoked: 1 year, perhaps

Purchased From: John Howlingsworth

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	TallPuffO'Burley (633)	2014-10-21		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Fantastic stuff this is. After three years of smoking a pipe, I finally got the chance to try this out; not like it was hard to come by, but I guess I just had so many blends similar to this such as LBF and Escudo that I was never in a hurry.

I did pick up a tin recently during a sale offered by an online etailer and was also sent a sample from a forum friend. The sample was a good four or five bowls worth. This was one of those blends that there was never a doubt in my mind I would like; and like it I did.

The surety comes from my love of the aforementioned other blends and this being pretty similar, well extremely similar since they are all made at the same place. Another reason I had yet to try it was the expense, as it is quite a bit more than the others. As far as how it compares the similar aforementioned blends, I must say that I found it better than LBF and different than escudo.

The escudo is more highlighted by the citrus rich Virginias, whereas the DNR has more earthier fuller Virginia to my tastes. The perique is not too much different in effect, but I would say it is a little more assertive in the DNF than it is in Escudo. Overall I would say that DNF has more depth than Escudo.

LBF on the other hand is slightly different than both as it has the addition of black cavendish (more similar to Davidoff Medallions), this has the effect of softening up the edges on both the bright Va and the Perique. It is not as good as either, but is still good and offers a lot of bang for the buck.

I guess the price is justified as it was a true pleasure to smoke. I wonder how long the tin will sit unopened in my cellar. I will be surprised if it lasts another month.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2013-06-08		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

I just love the smell from the tin, fig jam, pot pourri... Lighting is easy, the taste is wonderful, so much perique in this mixture, the taste is sweet but spicy and tangy. This is one of the best smokes I have ever had. Flavouring? Not so much I am guessing, just puuuuure VA/PER taste; heavenly. Nic hit is a wonder as well. I want to try the escudo navy rolls to see if I detect any difference. Definitely stronger and better than Orlik Bull's Eye. Love it!

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2010-10-24		Medium	Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

This is the latest in my on-going revisit to the re-launched Dunhill factory blends by Orlik. I 'tip my hat to them': this is better than the original Murray's blend. spun-cut Virginia and perique as before, but I detect (1) a less pronounced perique content, and (2) a more definite tangy virginia flavour comming through the smoke as it develops through the bowl. I found that moisture content was just perfect straight from the tin - down to preference really. I folded first in order to fill, but quickly found it responds better to a slight rubbing-up - then one (maximum two) light straight to a light ash at the bottom of the bowl.

Interesting packaging: the fact is that the contents of two tins fitted comfortably into one and so you might feel a 'bit hard done by' when it comes to price - it's not cheap compared to other UK offerings, but it is definetly worth it - this is seriously quality tobacco in just the right proportions, especially, if you can't smoke your virginias without that little added spice!

UPDATE!

I got the 4 stars right first time - bought another 5 tins of this yesterday. This stuff just gets better and I find I cannot be without it in the house. I'm not a great perique fan and generally stick to straight virginias, but the proportions of V to P are just so perfectly balanced here that you can't help but appreciate that these two tobaccos really do belong together. I've updated this because I now feel its strength is positively medium (not mild to medium), and very pleasant (not pleasant to tolerable). The subsequent reviewer has, in my view, pointed out two more observations: it is an effortless smoke and doesn't create plumes of dense smoke.

First class.

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	JaWiBr (556)	2023-02-05		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Dunhill Deluxe Navy Rolls: Tin note of sugar plums, Rasins and spices. Tobacco is brown, dark brown and tan 1.5-inch coins. Moisture content is great. Coins rub out easily. Burns slow with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium and consistent, with complex notes of Rasin, spices, toasted bread, leather, very wood, dry earth, floral, lemon zest/peel, mildly sour citrus, lemon grass, acidic, hay/vegetation, mildly sweet and savory, a tart and tangy stewed dark fruit background note, and a peppery retro. Virginia is leading with Perique supporting. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is great.

Pipe Used: Peterson Bard Rusticated 221 Fishtail

Age When Smoked: 5 years

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	BenPiper (1)	2022-12-13		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This blend may have the single best visual presentation I've had the pleasure to witness. A perfectly designed product from the tin to the coin. The red circle around the label continues in the perfectly shaped coins with its Virginias and Periques harmonizing in a spiral to form a real pleasure to look at. This perfection of the circle is supplemented by the glorious smell of fig, plum, fresh bread and mowed hay emanating from within the tin. Two folds and a light rub of two delicious coins fills out a medium sized bowl and after a light, a tamp and a true light leads to a full, creamy sweet smoke. The word that lingers in my mind is still "round", because in the German language, which is my native tongue, that word is used for all things that are, not yet flawless, but unify all their qualities in a singular harmony. These Navy Rolls do just that in their taste and smoking qualities. Puffed carefully it is perfectly cool and smooth with a sweet and spicy taste of a bit of plum, fresh Virginia and subtle sugar. It gets your attention with a stronger nicotine punch but lets the mind wander and relax. In the last third of the bowl the spices get the upper hand. It turns darker and more complex. The fresh hay disappears and dark fruits arise without turning into roasted nuts like many other Vapers do. Whats left is grey ash and in my case a few curved baccy flakes since I seldom smoke til the very, very end, sparing my pipe the needed relights.

Each bowl leaves me satisfied but looking forward to the next. A truly rounded out experience and one of my all time favorites. Every pipe smoker should at least try it once. A true classic that has to be experienced.

Pipe Used: Dunhill Chestnut, Dunhill Shell Briar

Age When Smoked: Freshly Opened

Purchased From: KaDeWe Berlin

3 people found this review helpful.

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Aurorasofautumn (38)	2020-04-20		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable

Update 03/2020: Oh boy was I wrong about this one. Turns out that my appreciation for VaPers has only grown over the last year and while I still don't think that the DeLuxe Navy Rolls are the best thing since sliced bread I have to acknowledge that it is a marvellous tobacco. I would say that it definitely deserves 3.5/4 stars.

Original review: This seems to be "everybody's darling" in the VaPer category.

First of all, I do not enjoy VaPer blends as a category all that much and the famed Navy Rolls have not changed my opinion. Secondly, and more importantly, this product contains plum concentrate as an additive: https://service.bmel.de/tabakerzeugnisse/index2.php?detail_id=100565&site_key=153&stichw_suche=navy+rolls&zeilenzahl_zaehler=1 If this is crafted from the world's finest tobaccos (as the label states), why does it have to rely on this additional flavoring, then? Of course, I am being mean intentionally here - and this really isn't such a bad smoke after all. I have finished my tin and would not decline one if I were offered one for free. On the other hand, I would not want to spend money on this type of tobacco.

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	Cleonides (21)	2019-10-13		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

A sweet and slightly fruity mild aromatic consisting of virginia and perique. It is cased/topped with various sugars, PG, plum juice, licorice, and unknown flavoring as per the German BMEL website: https://service.bmel.de/tabakerzeugnisse/index2.php?detail_id=100565&site_key=153&stichw_suche=dunhill&zeilenzahl_zaehler=47

The smoke is smooth and sweet. The virginias have a full flavor. The perique has a good amount of spice and perhaps adds some extra depth to the taste. Mild/medium nicotine. The casing/topping adds a noticeable sweetness and flavor dimension. A very tasty and satisfying smoke.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	John Frum (19)	2018-05-15		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant

I like this blend very much. For me it provides a full, tasty, Virginia smoke, and the Perique is just right. My 50gm tin was purchased after reading some favourable reviews on this website (well done, guys, it's fantastic). I'd been after a good VaPer experience for some time, and this blend delivers. I was expecting some bite, but there was none at all. Being currently a casual (albeit reasonably experienced) pipester I found it a bit strong at around 1.5 coins worth. Oddly, it started out rather hot as you might expect for Virginia blends but actually seemed to cool down as the smoke progressed. I'd rubbed the coins out somewhat and left the baccy in my pipe overnight after about 30min air-drying and filling up. I won't go into detail about the flavours (fruit, figs, etc) as there are many reviewers on this site that do. Will just say this is a tasty, well-behaved VaPer that deserves four solid stars in spite of the relatively high price. Highly recommended.

Pipe Used: Straight Falcon, standard Dublin bowl

Age When Smoked: New tin, unknown manufacture date

Purchased From: smoke.co.uk

Similar Blends: Reminds me of Sam's Best Brown Flake (i.e. straight Virginia) in terms of taste, aroma, quality, and strength, but with some welcome Perique. Also, DNR is better behaved and less fussy IMHO..

3 people found this review helpful.

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	bangalbhuut (7)	2018-02-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

many say this is exactly the same product as escudo. i thought these were better. deeper, i guess. stayed lit better. seemed to have the same level of perique though. but if someone told me smoke them blindfolded i dont think i would know the difference. so given the price tag, i will probably just keep buying escudo.

Pipe Used: dublins, apples and brandies

Age When Smoked: 3 months

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) - Escudo Navy De Luxe.

3 people found this review helpful.

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Calamiti (86)	2017-09-21		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Placing their Navy Rolls in the luxury (deluxe) segment of products, Dunhill took an ambitious aim - and hit it flawlessly.

The mixture is indeed of deluxe quality in every aspect, from visual to olfactory to gustatory. A tin of neatly cut and neatly laid coins looks like a little treasure from a sunken pirate wreck. It's a pleasure to handle and rub these curls. And what a burst of deep aromas comes out of the fresh-opened tin! De Luxe Navy Rolls burn slowly, giving a cool and rich smoke redolent of rare luxury sorts of wood. What's important as well, the mixture is not shy in regard of Nicotine (which I welcome in any blend, as Nicotine is essentially what tobacco is grown and smoked for).

With all my respect to this refined aristocratic mixture, I must admit that what I not just respect but really LOVE in the world of VaPers is not this marvel of tobacco-spinning but SG's St. James, be that in Flake or Plug form: outright plebeian but much richer, way sweeter and noticeably bolder than this dry (as in wine) woodsy blend.

Four stars, anyway. Taste and flavour are of course the most important qualities in any pipe tobacco, yet style and presentation weigh something too. And here in De Luxe Navy Rolls style and presentation are just impeccable.

Pipe Used: Peterson Rhodesian 999

Age When Smoked: 1

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	CherchezLaghost (52)	2017-07-30		Mild	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

My benchmark VaPer. I truly love this blend, though, because of its relative high cost i only rarely indulge. It really is worth every penny, and im reminded of that every time i open a new tin.

Im not a hardcore vaper fan, because i have a mixed relationship with perique. I love the nicotine it imparts, but the flavor is one im tempermental with. Sharper, more peppery perique is not my bag. Dunhill navy rolls are exemplary of the sweeter, pungent plummy sort of perique that i enjoy. There is pepper here too. And the integration with the first class virginas is superb. The whole thing is on the sweeter side of the spectrum, and smokes extraordinarily coolly. It also takes a darker turn midbowl, and becomes a spectacularly deep, brooding thing of perfection. It is most certainly not the same product as Escudo. It is laughable to me to hear some describe ot as such. Highly recommended

Pipe Used: Cobs, meerschaums, briar

Age When Smoked: New to 1 year

Purchased From: PipesandCigars.com

Similar Blends: Escudo.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Cold Comfort (14)	2016-12-17		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

This is an outrageously good smoke. I think its just about the perfect tobacco for smokers wanting to move off aromatics, into more traditional blends.

It has a great flavour: all that natural sweetness hitting your palate with zero bite results in wonderful, soft, contemplative smoking experience. This is an all day smoke for me.

Pipe Used: Peterson Kinsale

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Tobacconist

3 people found this review helpful.

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30167)	2016-01-26		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Full	Tolerable

Tin note is a slightly sweet & sour, fruity tobacco smell. I thought the tin aroma was awesome but like the Escudo scent better. Contents were a little moist, so, dry these coins out fairly well & you won't have to relight... smolders for a good while and a puff or two will get you going again. The taste is similar to other quality Va/Pers which are my favorite blends.

The silver dollar size coins are mostly dark with minimal yellow Virginia strands... counted about 26 coins in the tin. It crumbles easily even when a little damp which facilitates packing & provides an even burn. There are a minimal amount of small stems embedded within some of the coins but nothing to arouse concern... can be quickly separated. After four or five tokes, the vitamin N seemed to kick in pretty quick and provided a welcomed nicotine lift.

Escudo & Marlin Flake have been my regular selection when it comes to Va/Pers. Vintage Three Nuns was also a favorite of mine. I enjoy interchanging occasionally to employ a variety of slightly different flavors. I didn't like St. James Woods or Davidoff Medallions as well but they are also pretty good Perique blends... just a matter of taste. I'll be trying a sample of Stokkebye Bullseye Flakes on my next tobacco run to satisfy my curiosity with the additional Cavendish target. It might be a winner for me. I go for strength in a blend as well as flavor and this delivers.

This doesn't bite, tastes good to me & gets slightly stronger as you approach the finish. It leaves a light gray & white dottle & doesn't create a lot of moisture if properly prepared... a coin & a half will fill a #2 bowl & will provide more than enough smoke to satisfy any craving... unless one has become accustomed to something like Five Brothers or Picayune. The strength & burn rate is the same as Escudo, so, for the price differential, will stay with Escudo. Therefore, IMHO, I feel these Dunhill, Deluxe Navy Rolls merit four stars.

Pipe Used: Dr. Wellers Size 2

Age When Smoked: Fresh Tin

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars

Similar Blends: Escudo, Davidoff Medallions, Stokkebye Bullseye Flake.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	brainexhaust (7)	2015-10-21		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Tin note is heavenly, with notes of raisins and other dried fruit. I rub this out, after a brief drying time. I smoked a tin purchased from my B&M that had some age on it, based on some rust on the tin and the ridiculously low price. This older tin was wonderful, extremely rich,and fruity in a pure virginia/perique sense. The fresh tin was also great, but slightly disappointing based on my experience with the older sample. This indicates to me this blend will only get better with age, so I stocked up with 10 tins (on a rare sale) and continue to purchase as budget allows.

I can't comment on similarity to Escudo as I last smoked that weed 10+ yrs ago. At that time, early in my pipe smoking career, I found Escudo way too strong for me. I would rate Dunhill DNR's strength as slightly below medium, I assume due to my increased nicotine tolerance. I am puzzled by the range of strengths listed in these TR reviews that vary from mild to strong.

I would definitely recommend this to VA/Per lovers with a few years of pipe smoking under their belts. It has subtle VA sweetness but to me the savory wins out. It is much more refined than PS LBF, which I find too strong, harsh and slightly salty (Comoy's Cask No. 7 is a much better version of LBF, IMHO). I don't smoke DDNR daily but rather as a treat when the mood strikes. It will always be in my cellar. Give it a try.

Pipe Used: Bjarne Handmade Bent Egg

Age When Smoked: 4+ yrs, fresh

Purchased From: B&M, P&C

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Doctor Max (29)	2015-09-13		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

One of the best pipe tobaccos ever made? Beautiful, simple tin design. Upon opening, beautiful fig, raisin, chocolate and bergamot notes greet you. Peeling away the cover paper reveals perfectly sized curly coins of sliced rolled tobacco. Packing and lighting is exceedingly simple: just fold and stuff two coins, light up and off you go. You are instantly presented with notes of dried fruits, leather, and lemonade tanginess. Perfect Virginia sweetness and Perique tartness. Burns perfectly even from toe to heel. The only flat would be a slightly intrusive room note, undoubtedly due to the Perique. I can not, however, recommend this tobacco enough. Absolute classic.

Pipe Used: Corn cob, olive billiard

Age When Smoked: 2 years

Purchased From: Dan Tobacco

Similar Blends: Orlik Tobacco Company A/S - Golden Sliced (Red).

3 people found this review helpful.

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	pecheur (19)	2015-08-02		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Short and sweet as there are so many reviews

Fantastic coin cut VaPer that is very well presented in the tin. Doesn't need much dry time and is easy to fold and stuff or rub out.

Burns cleanly and has a most delicious taste. You can pick out the virginia sweetness and hay flavour, in the background is a plummy, figgy, spicy, peppery perique. Expensive but worth it

Pipe Used: Smoked best in a falcon

Age When Smoked: Fresh & 12months+

Purchased From: mysmokingshop.com

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Cloud (11)	2015-07-21		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Super nice smoke. I really like how the perique balances with the virginia. I almost prefer this blend to the Flake now. Pleasant room note. My dad likes it and he's an avid aromatic smoker.

Edit: just thought I would note I feel the same on this blend. It has a bit of a "kick" which I suppose we all need. I always expect it to be overwhelming but it turns out to be a very enjoyable experience. I like it more than the flake. It was a little harsh after I cellared it. Maybe I waited too long but still a top notch smoke

Pipe Used: dublin 3105 briar Killarney chacom churchwarden

Age When Smoked: 0 days (smoked fresh, packaged aug. 2014)

Purchased From: City Cigar

Similar Blends: Escundo navy rolls.

3 people found this review helpful.

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30167)	2013-07-09		Mild	None Detected	Very Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

Very disappointed in this tobacco. Very mild in flavour, to the point of being cigarette-ish, and no real nicotine kick to speak of, despite the perique.

For a light, mild VaPer Orlik's 'Golden Sliced' is far more appealing and much cheaper alternative.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2002-12-27		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

WOW!!!!!This stuff is great. I have been taking a liking and a foray into Va/perique blends. This is one of the best I have tried. Tasty and spicy and smooth. Unfortunately it is not sold in the USA and so I am only smoking this on an irregular basis, but will definitely order more. If you are a fan of Va/perique blends give this one a try. I ordered this from Synjeco(switzezrland) they have a web site and are easy to deal with. I ordered a tin of Three Nuns original at the same time and I have to say after trying a few bowls worth I much prefer the Navy rolls. Some have said this is closse to the original Escudo. I have tried Escudo but only the recent version. This is much better smoother and tastier. 4.5 stars

3 people found this review helpful.

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	RudyH (13)	2022-08-23		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

I like Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls because they are very pleasant in a small bowl pipe, and are very easy to pack well. One folded and stuffed coin per bowl in a small bowl like a Peterson 406 prince or Peterson Belgique is good, but one to one and a half coins in a more standard sized bowl is good too. I do not sense much perique and it is not nearly as spicy as Peterson Elizabethan.

Although I usually prefer Elizabethan, the coins of this tobacco are charming and I like having them. De Luxe Navy Rolls are a good choice on days when I want something with a milder flavor than Peterson's Elizabethan, but with the same essential character.

The small bowled Peterson Belgique is my favorite pipe for this tobacco, though I do smoke and enjoy it in larger bowls, as in the Savinelli Porto Cervo 122 pot.

Technique notes: My smoking technique is to focus only on smoking. No reading or work or other distractions. Just enjoying the smoke. Outdoors only. A few bowls per week of pipe smoking. Lightly charring the tobacco initially and with relights. Sipping. Occasional retrohale. Peterson pipe lighter with smallest practical flame. Sometimes a BIC EZ Reach lighter.

Pipe Used: Various briar and meerschaum

Age When Smoked: New tin smoked occasionally for about two months

Purchased From: SmokingPipes

Similar Blends: Peterson's Elizabethan.

2 people found this review helpful.

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Stah (151)	2022-05-10		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Doing a legend review is a very difficult and thankless task. Especially when you consider the fact that over the years this blend has changed four masters and three factories. Most people who have tasted all versions agree that with each transition the blend has changed slightly in taste and flavor for the worse. Unfortunately, the tobacco produced directly by Dunhill I will probably never get to try again, and even the DLNR version by Murray & Sons is becoming a rarity these days, costing a considerable amount of money. Now Scandinavian Tobacco Group owns the recipe for this tobacco, and the Dunhill brand was replaced by Peterson by the previous owner, who, after a very short time, was forced to sell his entire blend collection to the manufacturer. For several years the tobacco was not produced at all, which caused sincere distress to a large number of pipe smokers, and also gave some manufacturers a chance to try to repeat the recipe. In particular, this is how two blends of Robert McConnell Heritage brand appeared - Highgate and River Thamse. Highgate, by overall impression, was unlike the original, and River Thamse has not yet reached me, so I can not compare them. The tin of Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls I ordered is also still gathering dust somewhere in the U.S. warehouses, due to customs complications. Nevertheless, I couldn't resist the temptation and when the opportunity presented itself, I bought 4 tins under the old name, one of which was released in February 2015 (the others were released in November 2016). Of course, that was the one I opened.

Appearance: coins measuring 4 centimeters and about a millimeter thick in color of medium roasted coffee with occasional flecks of straw hue. The moisture content of the coins is perfect.

The flavor of the tobacco reminded me of the crust of sweet spicy rye bread, which has raisins and figs, although there are also subtle herbal and woody notes. No flavorings I noticed. Two well mashed pennies fit in a large bulldog, and I ventured to light the tobacco.

The initial taste is beautiful and complex: a slight bitterness of rye bread is immediately seasoned by the natural sweetness of overripe figs and a very pleasant spicy, slightly peppery bouquet. There is a subtle woody note and a little licorice. But all the splendor of tobacco reveals itself as you smoke it, the taste and aroma become richer, turning into a dense, complex and interesting taste. The spicy notes and sweetness increase, while the slight spiciness almost disappears. By the end of the pipe, a slight plum tinge to the flavor emerges. I would not be deceiving myself if I said that this is a luxurious, very well balanced blend. It doesn't bite at all, smokes slowly and coolly enough. The strength and flavor are average, but I don't recommend smoking it on an empty stomach from a very large pipe. In all my smoking there was not a drop of moisture from the mouthpiece, there was not a drop left in the pipe. The aftertaste is very pleasant, a little tart dried fruit. The tobacco burns into a dusty light gray ash, which remains very little.

The smoke from the tobacco has the flavor of the same fruit, mixed with a woody note. It is light and very pleasant.

What's the result? Now I understand why this tobacco is so beloved by devotees of virginia-perique blends. I have three more cans, and I intend to smoke them on holidays and stretch them out as long as I can. I can only regret that I couldn't get to know it sooner. If (or when - I hope) my shipment will be relesaed from customs, I'll be sure to compare the new tin to the old one, although I realize that it's wrong to compare a fresh VaPer blend to a mature one - it will only get better over the years. Last words: if you get a chance to try it, by all means don't miss it.

Pipe Used: Peterson 69, 106, POTY 2017, 2020

Age When Smoked: 2015

Purchased From: Online

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	neuron_md (37)	2022-03-20		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Strong

Probably the smoothest, coolest, sweetest, and tastiest Virginia pipe tobacco I've tried.

I feel the Perique is applied very lightly. So the flavor profile is mostly grass, spice, and hay. More like dry wine and not sweet wine. I get more high notes and trebles on this one, and no base notes at all.

It's fragrant and doesn't bite.

It's better than the tin of aged Escudo I last smoked (in my humble opinion of course).

I wouldn't know if it's Escudo rebranded as a Dunhill, all I know is that it's smoother, cooler, and tastes better in every way.

Pipe Used: Peterson System, and various briars

Age When Smoked: 11 years on this tin

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) - Escudo Navy De Luxe.

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	Sir John Moore (29)	2021-05-07		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

My introduction to VaPers and I would recommend it as such. The uniform coins are thin and can rub out without breaking the individual leaves giving you lots of choice over the burn rate. The signature pouch notes are hay and fruit as you would expect and this becomes stronger when rubbed out and drying. There is a zest from the charring light which remains consistant with the pepperiness working along the sweetness of the Virginias. Best sipped slowly when fully rubbed out and on the dryer end of the spectrum for me.

I was told that the Perique is at the center of the roll so you can push out that to make the smoke more mild to taste. This is worth trying for anyone however as I find the nuance of the virginias really come through when doing this though it could be a placebo.

Pipe Used: Multiple

Age When Smoked: New and Jarred for months

Purchased From: The Black Swan Shoppe

Similar Blends: Samuel Gawith St James Flake and Plug.

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	John_B (35)	2020-12-07		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Very Pleasant

I decided to re-visit what is now "Peterson" Deluxe Navy Rolls. My first and subsequent impressions were a little underwhelming. (original review below). Our palates can change over time and mine certainly has. This time I used the Frank method of packing the pipe and all I can say is, what a difference ! Lighting easily, staying lit and burning down to nothing but white ash. Tin note sublime, as before, with fruit and bready notes in abundance and rich hay and an almost boozy aroma. I used my best Va/per pipe, a Blakemar Briars Moffat. (Imagine an Author and a Rhodesian had a baby). Anyone looking for a reliable and repeatable way of pipe packing really should try the Frank Method. It smokes incrementally cooler and the flavour is so much better because of that. As I mentioned lighting was a breeze, and initial flavour was like a lighter straight Virginia, but with zero tongue bite. That quickly morphed into a much richer smoking experience with bready and citrusy notes and the Perique making for a tingle in the nose on retrohaling. Finally some stone fruit flavours appeared, like peach or apricot and the ubiquitous plum. I smoked for a little over an hour with minimal tamping needed and every shred of tobacco was consumed. The room note is one of the very best and for a non aromatic is very pleasant. This is truely a quality tobacco that I have grown to appreciate and that is why I felt the need for a full re-appraisal. Final verdict a very well deserved 4 stars from me and a firm place in my regular rotation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Transcript of my original review:-

This is a tobacco that I really want to like as the presentation and tin aroma are fabulous, however I find it pleasant enough but not a good fit flavour wise for me. It lights very well and burns very cool with no tongue bite and is easy to keep ticking over. I tried it folded and stuffed and rubbed out and had a reasonable smoke either way but just nothing to get over excited about. It seems a bit hot on the charring light but settles back down to a cool smoke as things progress. I don't however get the fruit notes that some mention or the tartness of the perique. The virginias are lacking in any citrus or hay notes for my taste and it all seems a bit bland and just blah ! Nicotine is there and it has a decent nic hit towards the end of the bowl, but I want more in the flavor departmant. There are a huge number of positive reviews for this premium priced offering from Dunhill but it would be a boring world if we all liked the same things. I had thought that perhaps VaPer blends were not my thing, but it seems after trying Marlin Flake and Solani 633 that I was wrong. Marlin is perfect for me and Solani 633 is close on its heels and both are bursting with all sorts of delicious flavours that I just don't get with DNR. I keep trying to like it as I say, but I guess that in my case, DNR means it ain't gonna happen. Do Not Resuscitate.....

UPDATE.....

I am a stubborn person by nature and have given this blend another try. This time in one of my coolest smoking pipes, a Falcon with a rustic Genoa bowl. Much improvement in the flavour profile and finally a decent smoke from it ! Far sweeter and with a decent hit of Perique. I am therefore raising its score to a respectable 3 stars. My taste buds may be getting more used to the VaPer genre as well. Just as Dunhill are leaving the tobacco market ironically. Oh well, perhaps Escudo will be relaunched in the UK ?

Pipe Used: Blakemar Briars "Moffat".

Age When Smoked: Freshly opened tin dated November 2019

Purchased From: GQ Tobaccos

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Leon (85)	2020-10-03		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Once in a while you smoke a blend that you smoked many times before and in just that one instance you get a special insight into the blend that you haven't before. I recently had that with De Luxe Navy Rolls, just before closing my eyes at night.

This is a delightful simple blend of Virginias and Perique, cut into coins. Both the tin note and the smoke brings out tang and dry fruit notes. The red Virginia is in the lead. The Perique shows itself after a few minutes with raisin and smoky notes.

Moisture is good, although it could use some drying time. Easy to rub out, pack, and smoke, with minimum relights, if any at all. Mild-medium in both body and strength. Not a complex blend, but not boring or one-dimensional either. That's what makes it great - it's just a very tasty and simple blend to smoke. The balance between the Virginias and Perique is great for me, although I wouldn't have mind just a tiny bit more of Perique.

Can easily be an all-day if you don't mind rubbing out the coins every time. One thing that I sometimes do with coins and flakes is rub out the whole content of the tin when I get it, so it's then easier to pack the pipe. Otherwise, one coin fits perfectly into my Stanwell 242.

Only real problem - the price! As much as I love this blend, I can't buy it regularly because of that. I'd buy a tin once in a long while. Until then, I'll go with more-or-less similar blends.

When judged on the blend qualities alone, though, easy four stars.

Pipe Used: Stanwell 242

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Scottaylor (13)	2020-08-01		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Somebody reviewed this as " everyone's darling " and quite rightly so! I know tobacco is down to personal taste but in this case what is not to like? Up on opening the tin you are greeted with a lovely arrangement of multi coloured coins and the wonderful if slightly faint aroma of " proper good old fashioned tobacco " I have read with interest that this product is cased or dressed in some way, I have to say that if this is so it has been done in such a way that it really does not detract or interfere with the final product in any way, shape or form! I find this tobacco one to be savoured and as such i prefer to use a small bowl pipe to enjoy it. I treat it as I would a single malt whiskey or fine brandy, to be siped not chugged, this is not the tobbaco equivalent of Budweiser!!

I find the moisture spot on straight out of the tin and tease the coin apart rather then rubbing too vigorously. Upon first lighting I am treated to one of the most balanced tasting tobaccos I have come across. Strong, flavourful yet gentle and approachable. I could wax lyrical about the individual flavour profiles to be found but I never see the point. To me it always feels like going to see an orchestra and spending your time trying to listen to individual violins. As a complete arrangement this tobacco is perfect and the wonderful flavour is constant from beginning to end.

If you have not tried this tobacco yet, then why the hell not??? Get yourself to the shops right now! If you have then you already know what all the fuss is about. I cannot imagine not having a tin of this somewhere in the house.

Pipe Used: Small bowl briar, chacom calabash

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: My smoking shop

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	PipeDave (12)	2020-07-08		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant

This is a brilliant Va/Per.

People new to smoking should try this tobacco. Only needs a bit of drying before packing in the bowl and being smoked.

I have to say I got more of the flavour out of this when smoked with a long stem meerschaum churchwarden.

It is a brilliant blend. One of my favourites especially it’s just so well behaved. Flavour gets better as it burns. Never ever bites you even if you puff on it like mad. Also it just doesn’t go out after you’ve lit it.

Tin note- horse food Nicotine- average Balance - perfect. The best balanced tobacco blend Smoking experience - excellent, a bowl seems to last for about an hour and a half! Flavour very good Strength is medium Very very well behaved tobacco

Pipe Used: Meerschaum churchwarden

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	iantimothy (2)	2020-03-13		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Without a doubt, the original DNR was my favourite tobacco. I enjoyed cigarettes for many years and when I decided to only smoke the pipe. DNR became the tobacco of choice. My opinion is DNR is a viable option for the ex-cigarette smoker. For many years I purchased eight tins of DNR in January and this would more or less last me for the year. When Dunhill discontinued DNR: I continued to smoke my preferred flake (Gawiths Dark Flake) and move over to Three Nuns.

Incidentally, I have smoked Escudo and there are inevitable comparisons. I do not feel the comparison type of review is useful. Escudo is one brand and DNR is another! It's as unhelpful as the people who compare different brands of a camera when writing reviews. Comparison is a folly of the wandering mind. I would smoke either, however, my taste is for DNR.

So when Petersons purchased the Dunhill formula, my hopes were raised. And I purchased a couple of tins from Gauntley's: I'm fortunate to live Nottingham. The Price in England is £17:00 (2020) so it's not cheap, therefore I decided to smoke the tobacco a most economical pipe. A Falcon with a bantam Dublin shaped bowl. I guessed the bantam Dublin would be perfect for a well rubbed out DNR disc. And my assumption is correct. I do not like tightly pressed fills. My father suggested that filling the bowl lightly and tamping down after the first or second light would soon teach one how to fill a bowl. And forty years later his rule holds fast.

So: Is the Peterson representative of the Dunhill?

The disks are moist and look from memory slightly larger and more finely cut. As already noted I rub out the coins. I never have enjoyed fold and stuff, with flake or coins. I rub out the tobacco: let it stand for half an hour: fill the pipe and light it up: I always use a pipe Zippo.

First light leaves the tobacco ready for tamping and adjusting the draw. Exactly the same as before: A relight suggests one will need to relight in five minutes or so. Let the DNR find its own moisture and when a gentle draw does not provide enough smoke, relight for the third time: and wow!

The flavour and sweetness are not too strong, however, it is 'there' and a memory of the Dunhill blend is definitely coming through. Virginia tobacco is now becoming evident: dry and straw-like. The Perique complements the blend. Yes, this is the epitome of the blend. One certainty is the flavour improves, about fifteen minutes in the smoke all is coming together, complex and wonderful pipe tobacco. An all-time classic.

When people ask me about the flavour of pipe tobacco: My answer is always: 'You have to smoke a pipe to know and you have to smoke a few blends to find one that 'clicks'. To my mind, if you like popcorn you'll love the after-taste of DNR. I would recommend a strong coffee or dry stout to complement the tobacco.

The nicotine level is fine: I smoke the strongest of flakes so DNR has no comparable strength. The Falcon will always provide a dry smoke and helps eliminate tongue-bite in the novice smoker. It would be near impossible to have a problem with DNR and a small bowl Falcon. If you want a one-hour smoke use two coins in a taller pipe. My thought is if a longer smoke is desired I'd have two bowls!

I'm hoping you'll get an idea of the tobacco and one way of smoking the sublime tobacco coins. If you like a sweet, dry and easy to smoke tobacco: DNR is a real option. The biggest issue with DNR is if you like it, it becomes difficult to find anything which provides such an enjoyable and unique tobacco.

Does the Peterson resurrection return the DNR ghost to life? My answer is it does: Thank-you Peterson.

Thanks for reading the review.

Pipe Used: Falcon with Bantam Dublin Bowl

Age When Smoked: Fresh Tin

Purchased From: Gauntley's Nottingham

Similar Blends: Bull's Eye - Possibly 3Nuns.

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	Valyan (1)	2020-03-11		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

This is an excellent Virginia Perique blend that is first in its class. Rich, Robust, and smooth, especially with 2 plus years of age on it. Hints of dark maple syrup along with a pure tobacco flavor. Creamy smooth after 2yrs of aging. The Perique is lightly spicy and adds darker rich sweet notes. The Virginia’s offer a middle player role with some sweetness but also a base note of pure tobacco flavor, the good kind.

Pipe Used: Dunhill and Castello

Age When Smoked: Fresh, 2yrs, 3yrs

Purchased From: Pipes and cigars

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	ing.poparadu (18)	2019-03-17		Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Medium	Tolerable

Very balanced tobacco.

I must say I am a big fan of the rolls as they give me a great way of dosing my nicotine rush :)

Cheers

Pipe Used: DK 94

Age When Smoked: fresh

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	Briar Piper (89)	2018-12-01		Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Very Strong

My understanding is that this is escudo with more of the plum extract applied to it, which gives it more depth. However as with escudo, it is very cigarette like, with a foul room note. Good for an outside walk, but I personally don't care much for most perique. It just tastes like dirt to me in most blends, this being one of them. Oddly, my all time favorite tobacco, dunhill 965, and some of my most hated blends, nightcap and royal yacht, are all made by dunhill. Hit or miss. And this blend for me, is a miss.

Pipe Used: cobs

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	dbl-bbl (45)	2016-12-21		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

I placed an order and received both Dunhill Deluxe Navy Rolls and STG Escudo at the same time. The tin note is a sweet & tangy aroma commensurate with the fine quality tobaccos used in these blends ... I have a tough time distinguishing the difference between these two based solely upon my sniffer. Both VaPer blends are pressed & rolled cut coins. The DDNR does appear to be just ever so slightly darker in color. Both baccys were slightly moist from the tin .... IMO just the right amount of moisture for using my preferred fold & stuff method of loading the pipe. I had no trouble getting either blend to accept a decent char light. The DDNR is a delicious smoking experience (as is Escudo) nonetheless I detect a little more sweetness in flavor & aroma from the DDNR that surprisingly stayed with me to the bottom of the bowl. The room note is quite appealing. Me thinks only the most hardcore olfactory recipients suffering from "tobacco-envy" would object to this heavenly aroma.

Pipe Used: Briars (Canadians, Lovats, & Billiards)

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	steppx (186)	2016-12-05		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

Id not smoked this blend for a while, since before the change in production. The old Murray's blend was sublime. But darn if this isn't close. In the great pantheon of Virginia/Perique blends.. Va/pers....this is near the top. Rattray's Hal O the Wynd is in that group (with some kentucky), Reiners Long Golden Flake (with burley) is also there, and the perhaps ultimate gold standard, Gawith's St James Flake. In a sense this is like the Gawith in that it is purely virginia and perique. And I see it as a smoother less earthy version of St James Flake. Its not as bright or spicy as the Reiner or as pungent or strong as the gawith, but its got a great natural sweetness and it does best if puffed slowly. Macbaren's HH Acadian Perique is another very fine blend, in ribbon form, but that is one with a bit of oriental in it and hence darker in flavor. This is just a wonderful sweet smooth blend. The nic hit is medium, if that, and it never bites. Its simply a top notch vaper if thats what you like. Easy to pack and light, too. The disks break up nicely and it affords a long-ish cool wonderful smoke. Three and a half. Its just not QUITE as good as the originial.

Purchased From: 4noggins

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	Phil Theharp (16)	2016-09-06		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Manna from Heaven. I had not previously tried DNR as it is not available at my local tobacconist. A mourner for the old Escudo, which I last enjoyed in the 80's I had considered the step of buying on-line. However, I visited Stratford-on-Avon to see a new production of King Lear so took the opportunity to call at the excellent Lands. They didn't fail me. Due to fly to Rome the following day I picked up tins of DNR and Nightcap to see me through a week away. Sitting waiting for my connection to the city in the heat of an Italian evening I opened up the tin expectantly. I smoothed a couple beautiful, chocolatey discs in my palm, packed the pipe and lit up. Perhaps it was merely memory playing tricks but the full bodied, creamy smoke was every bit as good as the Escudo I recalled. The rich Virginia is perfectly complemented by the dark, subtle mystery of the Perique. In my enthusiasm I was occasionally in danger of drawing it a little hot but it is a poor workman who blames his tools. I tend to be a Latakia man but I found myself reaching for the DNR more often than the Nightcap for the following days. I still recall sitting on a bank in the sun near the Garibaldi monument, watching green parakeets chase in the skies with all Rome laid before me, savoring DNR in a state I can only describe as bliss. Highly recommended.

Pipe Used: Stanwell, Peterson Rosslare

Age When Smoked: From the tin

Purchased From: Lands, Stratford (Warks)

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Kamerling (28)	2016-09-05		Medium	Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

On the white can bears proud logo of the Crown and Lions , topped with unreadable inscription "Made Dunhill's standards for excellence world-famous since 1907 ". So, it seems we've got a legend here . Dunhill says that it is a "hand- made ​​from the best tobacco in the world ." Indeed , decent blend of Virginia and spicy (too spicy as for me) Perique rolled into compacted outlet gratifying aesthetic impression for each pipe smoker. Unofortunatelly, not for me. Taste reminds me a Davidoff Royalty without the addition of Latakia, tickling in the throat and sourness. Watch out with drying, too dry pinches your nose. Navy Rolls has some cigarette smoke and quite dose of nicotine. I'm afraid that this is the most expensive tin of all Dunhill blends only cause of it's circle tobacco cutting.

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	GabrielCRT (115)	2016-02-17		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This VaPer was not blended with my palate in mind. It falls short in a big way although there is nothing inherently wrong with it. It is a medium strength, medium bodied tobacco with grassy, tangy, and bready Virginias blended with spicy and fruity Perique. There is a tangy vinegar-like quality to the smoke that I'm not a big fan of. There is a minute sweetness that gets overshadowed by the tangy flavors. My major problem with De Luxe Navy Rolls is that it does not stand up to the other available VaPers. The rich St. James Flake, the very bold Bayou Morning, and even the sweet Elizabethan Mixture just offer so much more than this.

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	Duke Nukum (16)	2015-12-07		Medium to Strong	Medium	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

I would equate this to Mac Baren's Navy Flake after a body-building course.

Tin aroma is rich, leathery, tobacco, rum, liqorice, and earthy.

The round discs look elegant and break up well. They smoke slowly however you prepare them and provide a full-bodied smoke with strong tobacco and leather character with hints of liquorice and sassafras.

Room note isn't great and the volume of smoke isn't huge as it burns slowly. Nicotine is fairly heavy so be wary!

Age When Smoked: Aged 10 years

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	Cumarinophil (108)	2015-03-25		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

When I leave the comparison of Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls to the legendary Escudo aside, I get a very nice VaPer tobacco, that delivers in the visual, haptic and olfactory department, not to forget the taste.

Full Virginia sweetness seems to be in constant battle with the spicy, peppery and earthy tones of the Perique. The experience is very repeatable per fill, thanks to the coin presentation. That also makes it perfect for aging, but I never managed to keep a tin for more than two years, though. Definitely a must try once!

Pipe Used: Various

Similar Blends: Orlik Bull’s Eye, Peter Stokkebuy Bulls Eye, Davidoff Flake Medallions, Escudo, DTM Roper’s Roundels.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2014-09-23		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I sometimes wonder what would happen if the reviews on this site permitted half stars ... would there be a mad rush to update everything? Would dedicated users split the fine hairs on their previous reviews? Would people who left half-star comments in their notes go back and decide whether or not a blend was 3.5 or 3.75 and leave that instead?

Probably not with De Luxe Navy Rolls. This is a four-star smoke.

Age When Smoked: > 1 year

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	atomicbuster (79)	2013-11-04		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Very Mild	Tolerable

I tried Escudo and I thought I simply had a bad experience with that blend, or maybe just that tin. So I tried Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls. It was nearly the same experience, but worse. It seems VaPer is just not for me. Here's the good. The burning characteristics are great. It stayed lit with the true light up. There was no gurgle. It burned evenly with almost no dottle. And the room note is pleasant, once your olfactory senses have strained themselves to pick it up. THAT'S IT. Here's the bad. I've learned that, for me, that "Perique spiciness" only means "chemical tongue bite". The smoke itself was 99.9999 flavorless. I rate the nicotine high enough to give me a major headache afterwards. Conclusion. After trying two of the highest rated VaPers and having poor results with both, I'm done with all of them. It isn't for me. Smoke what you like and like what you smoke.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2013-07-20		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Nice presentation upon opening tin. Attractive meaty smelling rolls of mixed shades. Dry it a little and ready to go. Flavor was a little lacking, glad the perique is there. Very one dimensional, wondering how this used to be many years ago.

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	AlexL (26)	2012-08-21		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Unnoticeable

The most notable characteristic of any Dunhill tobacco is the absence of drama. You just open a tin, put the content into a pipe and begin to enjoy. So, it's beautiful, fragrant, very high-quality tobacco. I prefer to smoke it folded. Lights easily, do not require relighting and virtually no tamping. By contrast with relaxing pure Virginia, it's more intended for a sailor on morning watch. He will not fall asleep while smoking this.

The reason why I do not give it four stars is that I am not sure I love VaPer so much. But if you do and money is not the issue, go for it.

Update 11/10/2012. Upgrading to 4 stars. Simply the best Va/Per.

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	DavidP (25)	2012-07-26		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

A pleasant, medium-strength smoke. The Virginia gives the blend a nice buttery, lemon grassy sweetness while the perique lends its usual spicy aftertaste.

I've have the most success rubbing out a few coins and letting them dry overnight as my first smokes were pretty gurgly.

Nice enough stuff, worth a try.

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	henwrench (16)	2011-10-10		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

A truly luxurious experience. Think dark, dried 'spicy' fruits such as raisins, dates, figs etc. I also prefer to rub this stuff out, and pack it fairly tight. Fairly low in vitamin N, and not as complex as Royal Yacht (my favourite), more one dimensional, but very easy to smoke. Great first pipe of the day for me. Easy to light and stays lit. I also like to sometimes add a few threads of St Bruno, to really give this a nicotine hit.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-04-06		Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

I have been disappointed with this mixture which, as others have already pointed out, is fairly expensive.

Quality is there, the taste is nice, it burns well...But...where is the Perique, I ask you?

Now I have to smoke three tins of this.

Escudo is a better, and less expensive, option, lads.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-04-02		Very Mild	None Detected	Very Mild	Pleasant

Having smoked Escudo a fair amount, This is no Escudo clone. Yes it visually looks the same. DNR has Definitely less flavor, and less nicotine. I smoked about 3 coins in a large bowl, and got no nicotine effect. I won't say it's bland, but I want more flavor and strength in a vaper. Royal Yacht has more nicotine and is a better choice for a virginia. Where was the Perique in DNR ? I'm going back to Mississippi Mud for real flavor and kick.

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	fireball (36)	2011-02-20		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I don't know how it used to be but the new version is outstanding. Easy to pack and light, consistent genuine sweetness and proper tobacco taste, without being overbearing. Well worth the price and one of a couple of new Dunhill tins that I will certainly continue to smoke regularly.

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	BingCrosby (162)	2011-01-10		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

We have a winner here! I never thought i would say this but, at least for me, this is even better than escudo. To be fair they are very similar and not knowing the history of the tobaccos (amazingly with the internets vast resources there is very little info on pipe tobacco history) I'm not sure who scores points for originality.. However, judging the current products, I find the navy rolls use a slightly but noticeable superior virginia.. at least from my memory, the virginia is more sweet, subtle, and complex.. not to say that the perique is any less present, in fact, it is there around the edges of each puff. I am smoking the orlik version of dunhill, but I cannot imagine a better production. Escudo and navy rolls for me are both 4 star smokes and I will try to age a couple tins of both (if I have the patience).. I am now in love with both this and dunhill flake. . the only virginia smokes that approach this level for me are full virginia flake, solani 633, and st james flake but for the moment I think navy rolls is my new top va/per.

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	donmartinthree (22)	2010-10-24		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

my absolute new favorite tobacco! I usually smoke, as I stated in my other reviews, balkan and english blends or stuff like irish flake.

I recently decided to buy this because I wanted to try a REAL VaPer (three nuns original supposedly isn't made with perique anymore, although I still really enjoy it.)

The tin note reminds me of ketchup and a little of chocolate with a little grassy hay-like aroma from the virginias.

I just roll up 2-3 discs and twist them into my pipe. lighting is easy as ever. the first puffs are somewhat spicy in a good way, and actually the only way I could describe the flavor would be very very fresh and a little spicy throughout. I also feel it kind of tastes the way rain smells on warm concrete, which imo is an awesome smell. (petrichor??)

great tobacco, easy handling, well-behaved and delicious. 2-3 discs will easily, with "my" method, give you 2 to 3 hours of pleasure with this.

I don't care how they are supposed to have tasted a while back and I don't care whether or not it tastes like escudo, since I never got t0o try it.

it's just great. like I said, new favorite. even over my balkan sobranie!

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	dk-piper (25)	2010-02-26		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable

One of my favourite tobaccos. A very well balanced and harmonic Virgina-Perique blend.

A subtle natural sweetness accompanies you throughout the entire smoke. Once in a while a little perique is tickling your nose.

Very mellow & elegant smoke yet medium-full-bodied.

This is indeed DE LUXE !!!

Every pipe-smoker should try it at least once...

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2008-12-21		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

This is somewhat of a strange tobacco for me. I feel that the strenth isnt overwhelming but its not really my cup of tea.

the thing about this mixture is that its nice, but it lacks the refined and complicated flavour that i expected.

I was astounded to see how much was actually in the tin, it seemed almost empty in there, but the rolls are very dense.

I loaded up one of my cavicchi flake pipes (thanks again Tarek) and lit up.

The mixture burned fine, smelt and tasted ok, and i was left thinking, hmm, this is nice, but im not that fussed that this one is hard for me to get.

In terms of vaper, i dont think this has that much per. I think of this as more of a matured virginia flake... Its nice, not as strong as orlik golden sliced for example, but its definately not for the beginning pipe smoker. The aroma is typical va, the flavour stong, sweet, smoky (not in a latakia way) and it burns fine. the tin i was smoking was purchased at dan pipe in lauenberg about 3 years ago, and its been sitting in the cellar the whole time... 2 coins was enough to fill the bowl and i didnt rub it out at all. just folded and squished, and it went perfect.

Dont get me wrong, this is a nice blend, and i would buy and smoke it again, however, given the choice between this and say, London Mixture, i would take the latter every time.

Try it if you can find it, its worth a puff. not an everyday for me tho.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2007-12-07		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Mild	Tolerable

I tried it in the Pharmacy of my good friend Iordanis. He has just received it and I tried it with him.

It is the first and probably the last Dunhill that I try, maybe because the name Dunhill, reminds me of cigarette or something overestimated. I don?t know whether it is one of the good or bad Dunhill, but it has justified the negative view I have ? generally ? for this brand.

First of all, it is a bit dry, it crumbles quite easily, it does not warm up and fills in the bowl easily. We were looking in the center of roll, for the Perique. We didn?t find it. Its flavor though, was there, strong as the snuff was going down.

When you turn it on, you think: ?Something good might happen here?. But when the fire goes towards the bowl, then you feel that you smoke a Dunhill cigarette, which you feel that it burns your throat even more.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2006-06-24		Very Mild	Very Mild	Mild	Unnoticeable

nuthin special bout dis blend....real mild, nt dat sweet...one of the va dominated blend dat dusnt bite the tongue..;thrs a light subtle taste of honey to it....satisfying to smoke on a hot day...dusnt meet up wit the va sanctity

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	Grundie (26)	2002-10-20		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I tried this tobacco on the reccomendation of my tobacconist who suggested it as an alternative to Escudo and depsite it being a bit more expensive than other tobaccos I'm glad he introduced me to it!

This tobacco is obviously trying to emulate Escudo in all but name, not only does it succeed in doing this, it goes one better. Escudo used to be my favourite virginia/perique blend, having tried Dunhill's version I don't think Escudeo will be making much of an appearnce in my cellar.

This tobacco comes in coin form and depending on how you use it, it can take on two completely different personalities.

You can roll the coins and fill the bowl with them standing vertically (2-3 rolls per bowl), this fill method gives you a wonderfull cool smoke that burns slowly. The virginia predominates, with the Periquqe coming through as a soft undertone. Although it takes a bit of effort to get going, once lit it stays lit with very little effort. Filling the bowl this way makes it great for outdoor smoking.

The other method is to rub out the coins, they rub out very easily in to a fairly course cut. Smoking the tobacco this way is completely different from the previous method. This time the Perique is much more noticeable, yet it is still well banaced with the virginia. Smoooth, very smooth is how I would describe it, perfect for restfull comtemplation.

The strength of this tobacco is quite mild and it burns slowly, leaving a fairly coarse grey ash. It is also one of the easiest tobbacos to keep lit of all the tobaccos I've ever tried. It manages to produce no tongue bite even if smoked hard, which is a quality I feel is lacking in many Perique blends.

All in all a top knotch tobacco, which I love.

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	Greybeard (66)	2023-05-21		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I received some Escudo from a friend to review, so I decided to crack a tin of DeLuxe Navy rolls as well, since I've heard/read that they are basically the same in all but the label.

Virginia leads with a grassy, sweet, citrus note, and a little figgy, plummy perique. The perique is not on the peppery side, but just a touch spicy and more plums. Pleasant smoke all the way through, and easy to keep lit.

As for comparing to Escudo, I did think DNR is a little sweeter, and a hint more spicy than the Escudo perique. I can see why they are said to be the same blend, but I did detect subtle differences. It could just be normal differences between any two tins, or even my imagination. If I had to choose one I think I liked the DeLuxe Navy Rolls a bit better.

Highly recommended for any piper.

Pipe Used: Benton Billiard, Comoy's Tradition Billiard

Age When Smoked: Couple months

Purchased From: Governor's cigar lounge (Columbus OH)

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Nick Prof. (27)	2023-02-23		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls: The Legend

This is my No.1 blend; this is in my view the best tobacco on earth.

It has a perfect disc-based form. I break the discs into medium and rough bits, and often load a Peterson SH Professor or occasionally a Savinelli 622/616. It does not need drying time, occasionally I leave the discs for a couple of minutes in the air. I would compact it relatively dense, thus for a large bowl it may need 2 plus coins to fill. It burns cool, very very cool and clean. It’s creamy, think a top-class legendary creamy, medium cigar; it is the same thing but now for pipe tobacco. You feel all the characteristics of the quality Virginia offered, from the earth and bread notes, which I find to lead in part the bowl, to the grassy, very mildly woody and sweet/fruity natural flavors, all the way to the peppery and nicotine-y perique, in a very harmonic and undulating fashion in successive puffs. Undulating because the smoke will not be monotonous, it has changes throughout the bowl and from puff to puff the different parts of the broken leafs burn slowly. Don’t think I am firing multiple bowls throughout the day with De Luxe Rolls, perhaps a few times only during the week, some quiet evening, but it can be repeatable sometimes for a VaPer lover.

Pipe Used: Pet. SH Prof, Savinelli 616/622 Group6 Dunhill

Age When Smoked: Fresh to 1 year

Purchased From: Local shop, smoking pipes.com

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	TheOtter (70)	2023-02-15		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Peterson Navy Rolls, much beloved amongst the community, but I beg to differ. There is no doubt that this is a fine quality tobacco, but I find the perique to be a bit lacking. The predominant flavour in this blend comes from the grassy Virginias. I was expecting a bit more spice out of it, as it is classified as a Va/Per.

I'll keep an extra tin around to age, and see if it makes a difference for me. Updates coming in the future, but for now I found this blend lackluster considering the hype. There are better Va/Pers and better quality Virginias. However, this is an all around good tobacco - 3/4

Similar Blends: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) - Escudo Navy De Luxe, Savinelli - Doblone d'Oro, Mac Baren - Three Nuns, Charatan - Rolls.

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	Ithian (18)	2023-02-01		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

The dominant character is that of breadiness with a mild pepperiness on tongue and retrohale. From top to bottom delightful, balanced and consistent smoke that doesn't need much attention nor burn hot. Not too complex but not boring either.

3.5 stars overall as well as far as VaPers go

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	Pipefitter (51)	2023-01-15		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

I can’t turn down a Virginia - Perique blend as it is my favorite pipe tobacco and this one gets a 4 not just because I can find anything wrong with it, it’s just one of the best smokes I’ve had for some time. . I gave Escudo a 3 , only because I like this one better. I read a review comparing DeLuxe with Escudo and this particular guy picked DeLuxe for the same reasons I do; there’s a malty richness that this tobacco has that Escudo lacks. There’s also a distinct plum flavor from the Perique that’s slightly better in DeLuxe. This smokes cool and clean and doesn’t mush up the pipe. I could easily smoke this all day except for the price. With Connecticuts consumption tax paired with a 6 percent sales tax, this stuff is tough to justify for an all day , everyday smoke for this working stiff.

With that being said, if you like Virginia-Perique in a roll cake, get and keep this for the same occasion you’d open a great bottle of bourbon. For me, this kind of tobacco is what pipe smoking is all about.

Pipe Used: Various

Age When Smoked: New from tin

Purchased From: Sergei’s in East Lyme Ct

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Cherry picker 1779 (52)	2022-09-13		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

DNR made my all time favorite list !! There’s only 3 now. This one will grow on anyone who smokes it. Im pretty sure about that. First impressions were very good and it just got better and better for whatever reasons. It’s a rich, sweet, spicy VA/PER but it’s still mild. Natural. Not sure how to describe it but that’s my best I can do. Not very complex but you don’t need it to be because it needs your attention still so sit down and relax when you smoke it. It has such a good flavor you won’t want it to change on you as you smoke it anyway, trust me. Every single puff is amazing. You taste Virginia at its finest. Mature , sweet , and rich. Perique is there in the background always but at a perfect level. It burns cool as can be for me with zero tongue bite. This blend is an every day and an all day smoke if you don’t mind dealing with a quick rub of the coin first. At the same time this can be a special occasion smoke because it’s so good and admittedly, a little pricy. Tin note smelled just like fig newtons upon opening. It’s been in the tin for 6 weeks as I smoke a few bowls of this every week but the moisture is now perfect to pack and smoke like an absolute dream. Tin note now has changed with less sweetness now but still dark rich fruit and earth. Fig newton smell is gone, but can’t wait to get another tin to open fresh again. It’s Very appealing. Currently find this to be a real nice transition in my now top 3 blends of all time. The roatation I’ve come to love is Haunted bookshop or even OJK , DNR, and Peterson flake. I like that they are all quite different but they are all so very good when the time is right. DNR goes real good with tea. Coffee is a little bold and washes the flavor away so quick, but I still do it because that’s what rebels do. I don’t know wether to call it mild or rich because to me it’s both somehow. The room note is pipey but it’s good - think dunhill flake maybe, with a little must of perique in the air added. Not bad, but not a crowd pleaser either. I will order enough of this to have a tin available at all times for the rest of my pipe smoking career , or my life if you prefer. Wow this is truly an absolute dame. Beautiful

Pipe Used: Meer, briar, cob

Age When Smoked: Fresh tin

Similar Blends: Elizabethan mixture, but way better.

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	Tomcat (221)	2022-06-19		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Unnoticeable

Peterson Deluxe Navy Rolls- Smoking a tin from 2010 . I have been hoarding a bunch of tins and it’s time I started cracking some open . Smooth as silk . Very fruity of raisons and figs . Some citrus and very mild grass . A little floral . Just a little bit spicy at times . No bite . Very enjoyable smoke. I will crack a fresh tin soon to compare and give a comparison. It ages well . 4

Age When Smoked: 12 years

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	FilipPruncu (89)	2022-03-14		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

This review is about Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls, not the new Peterson version. In fact, the tin I’m reviewing now in March 2022 is from 04th of November 2013, meaning it’s 9 year old tin. This must be taken into account, since the Virginia has changed into an ambrosia of the gods.

First things first, lets talk about the tin note. We have fermented notes, sweet berry, blueberries, plum, figs.

The aspect? Given the age, it still has a perfect moisture. I take two medallions and leave them 5 minutes to dry. The medallions/coins are just perfectly cut, thin. Tobacco’s colors range from gold to brown and a bit of black, containing lots and lots of sugar crystals, showing that it has aged beautifully.

Extremely easy to pack. Either you’re just folding the coins or rubbing them, it won’t be difficult to pack up the pipe. It usually takes two or three coins to fill up a pipe.

Lighting it up and keeping it lit is super easy, as it burns extremely well, doesn’t go off, doesn’t get hot, doesn’t bite. For a Virginia (VaPer in this case) it burns perfect. I can use one match and smoke a whole pipe if I intend to, without getting the pipe or the smoke too hot, but two or three matches are just enough. So, no tongue bite, no hot smoke, no hot pipe and it burns equally and doesn’t go off. I think this is one of the best burning tobaccos I’ve met.

Not lets get to the serious part. Taste! First thing that I get after I light up the pipe is a taste of sugar. Lots of sugar! And I puff, and there more sugar! After the first puffs, it starts to develop some honey notes, but also lots of lemon notes. Sugar and lemon and the most prominent notes at the beginning. After a while, it changes to a citrusy, lemony, grassy taste, with just a little peppery spiciness. This is like a mix of sugar, lemons and pepper or juniper. Has a bit of dark fruit as well, maybe plum, but the citrus is more prominent. This is more like a straight virginia with just a little perique, compared to Elizabethan Mixture where you really can feel the peppery notes especially when retrohaling. I find this blend very refreshing, like a lemonade with honey drank in the spring.

The smoke is cold, smooth, like I said, with no bite.

It is a perfect smoke. I don’t know if a new tin could come close to what I’m tasting here, but when I’ll get my hands on a new Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls I’ll edit this review. But this 9 year old tobacco is one of the best Virginia (I can’t call it VaPer since I can’t really detect the perique in it) that I’ve had, and goes in my favorites list. Pure gold!

P.S.: Also review on the spot here

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	Slow Triathlete (62)	2021-12-21		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

The coins themselves come laid together in a round tin and they always impress me with their uniformity. The tin aroma is very typical of a VaPer - sweetness from the Virginias, and sourness/dark berry from the Perique.

I always rub this blend out two coins at a time and try to get it mixed together really well. I also dry mine out for about 10-15 minutes before packing it into the pipe. Just to take the top note of moisture off of the blend.

I don’t know if it is a subconscious thing because this is from Dunhill, but I always feel that when I am smoking this blend it just performs better than most other blends. Taste, aroma, consistency, ease of smoking, it seems to be all wrapped into this blend. I love it and I think that you will too.

This blend is now being made under the Peterson name. I haven’t tried the new version, but I’ve read some promising reviews.

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	Aharp (1)	2021-06-29		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I’m a VaPer lover and always on the look out for a favorite blend. They say you can judge how well you love a tobacco by how fast you smoke through the tin. I enjoy several of the usual standard examples such as Bullseye, Orlik, St. James, and Escudo, but NOTHING to date is as enjoyable as DE LUXE NAVY ROLLS. I can smoke up a tin of this before the package delivery guy can get out on my driveway. Yes, is looks just like Escudo, smells fairly the same in the tin, probably the exact same tobacco. But it smokes deeper, richer, and sweeter than Escudo. Maybe it’s a little different casing but there IS a difference. And it puts De Luxe Navy Rolls on top in my opinion. It’s like Escudo enhanced. On top of the perfect taste and satisfaction, the stuff lights, and smokes very easy. No relighting, and fighting. Did I mention creamy smoke? Well, just talked myself into another bowl.

Pipe Used: All of them

Age When Smoked: Fresh tin to 2 years of age

Purchased From: Everywhere online

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	KM Athens (5)	2021-05-24		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Not being fanatically devoted to either straight or aromatic tobacco (use both kinds occasionally) - and not pretending to be a particularly experienced pipe-smoker - I was deeply impressed by this (relatively expensive) blend. Since I firmly believe that all the reviews have to be biased, I would encourage everyone to check this one out on your own. Although lazy, I don’t even mind rubbing (crumbling) it before smoking, because… there comes a gorgeous reward. A relaxed cool smoke, burns all the way to grey ash, until the very bottom remains tasty, full and intense - but not aggressive, friendly to you however inexperienced tongue… well, I’m in love with this one. Will get myself more cans, to see how long it’s gonna last!

Pipe Used: Various, bent (briar, meerschaum)

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Tobacconist (Germany)

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	Antonius Blok (192)	2021-04-15		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

It is presented with a cut into smooth and thin discs, the size of a € 2 coin and spread out in the shape of a fan. As is often the case with mixes with this type of cut, the presentation is a feast for the eyes, but the reddish tones that DLNR records have on their edges make this a firm candidate for first prize in that regard. (always within the mixes with Curly Cut). The aroma that it gives off in its tin is typical of many virginias, slightly sweet, figs, baked bread. A tin I opened when I was five years old - from the Dunhill era - also gave off a distinct vinegar smell.

Tobacco comes with a high level of humidity, but it burns perfectly well charging directly from the tin to the pipe, without the need for drying. If you prefer to rub the tobacco, the spongy texture of the discs makes them crumble very easily. Once the pipe is lit, the flavor is that of a very smooth virginia, slightly fruity and slightly acidic at times, I suppose that the latter is due to the small portion of perique it contains.

When it comes to tobaccos of such quality, like this one, the final assessment may depend on how you like the VaPers, stronger and more intense or softer and more subtle. If you are part of the second group, then this mix may clearly be among your favorites.

Note: Highgate is one of the four Robert McConnell blends that were released and known among pipe smokers as "Dunhill clones", because they are supposed to mimic blends from the legendary English house: Boutique Blend (Early Morning Pipe) , Covent Garden (Nightcap), Marylebone (My Mixture 965) and Highgate (De Luxe Navy Rolls). Well, although Highgate is an interesting mix on its own, it has nothing to do with DLNR, since in addition to virginia and perique, Highgate also carries a Black Cavendish core.

Age When Smoked: 1 and 5 years

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	RonR (85)	2021-04-12		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

3rdguy

Top tier VaPer that is a must try if that is your lane. I do find it sweeter than Escudo which it is often compared to. Escudo also has a slight cigarette taste to me which is not a bad thing, they are slightly different and I enjoy both. I cellared deep on this one several years ago and it ages fantastic.

Glad I did as I see it is approaching $18 USD a tin currently..

Pipe Used: briars and cobs

Age When Smoked: Numerous tins, fresh to 9 years of age.

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	Liverpool 47 (10)	2021-03-03		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Is this the best tobacco that I have ever had? Honestly, yes probably. I have a few regulars that I use. Straight Virginias and Elizabethan mixture. So this is my first time with Navy rolls. Just sublime. I pick up a sweetness, hay combined with a deeper fig earthy flavour. And a medium pipe full lasted for ever. Sweet,smooth and cool. An absolute delight.

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: C Gars. Great Yarmouth.

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	Ocelot (33)	2020-11-05		Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable

When I smoked Dunhill - De Luxe Navy Rolls, it was a little strong for me. Even though, I enjoyed the sweetnes of the Virginias and peppery echoes of Perique. Recommended for the experienced pipe smoker. P.S.: the cut is very interesting and not easy for preparing, but it is a challenge for adventurous pipe smokers.

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	Pip (80)	2020-09-22		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

This review is for a 11 year tin of DNR. The tin note it's quite fruity and tangy from the Virginias with a musty odor from the perique. I find it to be similar to escudo but, less sweet and more earthy. Overall very good quality VaPer as expected but, I prefer Escudo.

Age When Smoked: 11 Years

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Pikey Mick (49)	2020-07-08		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Beautiful Catherine Wheels of a lovely golden brown colour. I don't smell much from the tin but after rubbed out smells like dark hay with yeasty bread and a stone fruit aroma. I rubbed out two coins and let it dry for half an hour before l packed them into my full bent Butz Choquin. Took a few lights to get it going and once lit only required a second light for the last 1/4 bowl. First third of the bowl is extremely mellow, mild Virginia hay flavour that's a delight on the tongue. I couldn't detect any perique until further down the bowl. Flavour increases as you move down the bowl with the perique starting to pop around the halfway mark. I had to stop what I was doing because it started getting interesting and this is a very meditative blend, full of flavour and an absolute delight to smoke. Final third and the perique is king here, not too peppery but spicy and rich enough to make the whole experience worthy of a large bowl and your full attention for a good hour. I found it very easy to puff back into life when the ember started to die a little and as I said earlier only required a light for the last 1/4 because of my own inattention being transported to a very wondrous place by this quality VaPer. Easily an all day smoke, very gentle with no tongue bite whatsoever and burned down to a fine grey ash with no dottle. I did get a little gurgle a few times which needed addressing with a pipe cleaner but this is a characteristic of the pipe itself and I'm interested to see how it will perform in a straight pipe. This is quality tobacco from the get go and I fully recommend it to anyone who wants to try a VaPer because the perique here is gentle rather than a punch on the nose. Hats off to the blender here, I hope they don't try to "improve" on it as its perfect as is. Would be a dream to cellar! 10/10 from me. Add: this is a very different smoke in my porcelain tyrol hunter with the perique very firmly in the driver's seat. Much more peppery and rich. Most enjoyable!

Pipe Used: Butz Choquin Mexico

Purchased From: GQ

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	Karam (59)	2020-03-19		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

This is a classic, so my review won't add much, but I want to share the journey I had with it.

This was my first VaPer, and what an eye opener it was! I need to caveat that previously to branching out to VaPers I'd smoked Dunhill Nightcap, and Amphora Burley and used to think, being clueless, that Virginia blends are hot air. I was totally wrong.

The smell off the tin is divine, sweet hay for me, figs and raisins for my wife's highly sensitive nose.

Upon first puff I got hit with intense, non-artificial tobaccoey sweetness, hay, and even a slight idea of citrus. I don't know whether there is any sweetening agent is added, but I'll go with no flavouring added.

Smoking these beautiful coins gave me consistent sweetness, hay, and spice (in that order). It is such an easy blend to like, it made me feel that English blends (which is all I knew at that point) challenge you, they don't make life easy for the smoker, but this one was easygoing and pleasurable from first to last puff. The only thing, and that was another learning for me, was that if puffed hard the pipe became very hot to the touch, so the blend forced me to learn to smoke Virginias properly.

While this is definitely a lighter blend that what I'd been used to, it doesn't lack in body at all, and smoked slowly brought out the consistent sweetness and spice from the constituent tobaccos.

I became a VaPer convert from literally the first coin, it also changed by buying interests to weigh towards VaPers 2/3 of the time.

Needless to say, I haven't gone through a tin faster than this one.

Edit Aug 2021, smoking a two year old tin. The taste is still there, if anything now it feels sweeter than I recalled. It's not as impressive as the first time, but it still is a great prototypical VaPer.

Similar Blends: Solani 633.

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	BrokenRecord (124)	2019-06-11		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

De Luxe Navy Rolls: The Pinnacle of Roll-Cut VaPers

The Virginias varietals used in this roll cut are quite rich and complex. They are earthy and sweet with a few grassy or bright undertones. The amount of perique is perfect. It offers some spice but more of the deeply fermented fruit notes, which continue to pique my interest throughout the smoke. The addition of a slight plum casing enhances the flavor profile of the earthy-sweetness of the Virginia leaf and the dried-fruit undertones of the perique. This addition is probably the main difference between Escudo and DLNR.

Dunhill DLNR is probably my all-time favorite pipe tobacco.

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	Jae C (3)	2019-05-04		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Pleasant

The beautiful Virginia's are dominating with the best ratio of Perique mixed in. I'm still too new to see the significant difference in taste compared to Escudo, but I can definitely tell the difference when I smell the open tin. I still have couple of tins left and probably won't open them till my later years. This to me was the king of VaPers, I first tried this smoke many years ago and it made me fall in love with both rope cuts and VaPers. I still feel the sorrow and disappointment when I first heard of Dunhill's closing and definitely felt a bit of anxiety trying to find a replacement. Lord it's an amazing smoke. Full, fragrant and the taste that I can't ever forget.

Pipe Used: Erik Stokkebye 1931

Age When Smoked: 6 - 8 months in mason Jar, 1 year in tin.

Purchased From: pipesandcigars.com

Similar Blends: Escudo, Peter Stokkebye - Luxury Navy Flake, Orlik Golden Sliced..

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	J. Ward (70)	2019-04-23		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls is my desert island blend. After popping an aged tin, one is presented with flawless coins overlaid in a circular pattern, and the aroma is what pipe dreams are made of (pun intended). Notes of fermented, dark fruit and hay are the promise of aged, quality tobacco. When rubbed out, DDNR provides rich, tangy dark fruit (figs and raisin), light hay and earth, a touch of bread, and gentle pepper. Folded and stuffed, DDNR is the same rich flavor with the pepper kicked up considerably, but not overbearingly so. It remains delightful, with a slower burn. I prefer it rubbed out, but will opt for fold and stuff from time to time to change it up a bit. I'd crack a tin every six weeks if I could, but due to its scarcity and my limited supply, I'll have to settle for once a year (or less). Escudo is a fantastic alternative, though DDNR holds its own special character, uneclipsed by other coins. This tobacco is nothing less than 4 star, pipe tobacco perfection.

Pipe Used: cobs and briars

Age When Smoked: 3 years

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Voyaging (80)	2019-04-03		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This is a review of the STG-produced version of this blend. I have not tried any other versions.

The presentation is beautiful and neat. The coins are large and laid out neatly overlapping each other in line with the outer edges of the tin. This is equally as neat as Escudo is presented.

smell in the tin is citrusy and maybe grassy, kind of sour, like sour candy, musty, and somewhat fruity. It smells like fresh tobacco, but not like burley.

I have smoked this rubbed out, as well as slightly broken and stuffed. Both methods smoked well. The flavor is rich with cereal notes, molasses, plum, raisin, citrus, some red fruit, maybe dates. There is a musty darkness, and sometimes you get a hit of caramelized grain-like tastes. Maybe some honey notes in there. There is a nuttiness that can develop in the smoke.

The strength is about medium, and the nicotine is about the same. It's higher than Escudo, in my opinion. This is an incredibly refined blend.

This is often compared to Escudo, rightly so. They are produced by the same company. I personally think the blend is the same, meaning blended in the same proportions, but the Virginias are sourced (as indicated on the tin) are sourced from different places, with different terroir, producing a slightly different flavor. To me, Navy Rolls is darker and richer. That doesn't necessarily mean better. It's just different. I advise you to smoke a fresh tin of each and I think you will be able to decide which you like more. Unfortunately, Navy Rolls is no longer available, so anything you acquire now will have some age on it, which isn't such a bad thing. It's just bad for comparing this with Escudo.

This blend ages well. Any amount of aging over a year and you will get something even more special. The same could be said about Escudo.

I recommend this to the Virginia Perique-lover, the navy flake lover, the Virginia-lover. I would recommend it to anyone really. It's just a great blend. That being said, I would not say it's "highly recommended", or that you have to chase it on the market, because it's not available anymore. You can experience the same joy in some other blends out there.

Pipe Used: bent apple,bent brandy,bent egg

Age When Smoked: fresh, ~one year

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com, local B&M

Similar Blends: Escudo Navy Deluxe.

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	brunoo (3)	2019-02-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Hands down my favorite VaPer. Has a natural sweetness from the virginias, playing a key role in the overall flavor. Wonderful dark fruit (think prunes, raisins) taste, with a bit of earthiness to it and some hay. A touch peppery too.

Such a great smoke!

Similar Blends: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) - Escudo Navy De Luxe.

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	nkulk8r (90)	2019-01-09		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Alas, another dearly departed Dunhill.

My relationship with VaPers has long been complicated.

Going back and examining the single-star comments for Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls, I came across the following: “I tried Escudo and I thought I simply had a bad experience with that blend, or maybe just that tin. So I tried Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls. It was nearly the same experience, but worse. It seems VaPer is just not for me.”

That very well could have been me posting back in 2013, when I was brand new to this pastime, with those remarks perfectly capturing my initial opinion of VaPer blends in general. I did not take to VaPers right away; learning to appreciate VaPers took some time. VaPers were an acquired taste for me.

In due course of time, after a period of patient trialing and a broadminded process of winnowing and elimination, my particular palate eventually coalesced around Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls as the de facto standard by which I would assess all other VaPers.

Dunhill Navy Rolls provide that distinctive raisiny, plummy, fruity sweetness and peppery perique profile that only the best VaPer blends actually deliver, and that is why DNR rates 4-stars in my estimation.

Pity it no longer presented.

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	Theocharis (38)	2018-12-12		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

A classic tobacco. Beautiful rolls consisting of virginia and perique. Quite pleasing to the eye. Nice tin and room note,very natural, grassy/vinegar like. Not too strong nor light tastewise and in the nic department. Ideal I would say. If you still have the chance to find it, try it!

Pipe Used: Briar

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	David Shepard (1)	2018-11-03		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

This is fine tobacco. I write this review as a twenty-one year old who has enjoyed the pipe for about four years, so perhaps my comments included will be more helpful to the newly initiated. Leaf such as Navy Rolls and McClelland's Dark Star (although very different) were some of the first to show me that Virginia of itself is capable of great nuance and complexity of flavor.

Tin notes upon opening resemble freshly cut hay and raked leaves in the fall-time, an appropriate smoke for the harvest season. The coins rub out easily, and the texture of the leaf is pleasing to the fingers. The leaf packs into the pipe quite nicely and should burn evenly with two or three lights. Grassy notes seem to take center stage, while brighter citrus notes can be detected on the top, and subtler raisin and spice notes round things off nicely. Over half-way through, the flavors seem to unify and become more mellow. Perique seems to play a more subtle role, and decorates the Virginia. The bowl generally finishes cleanly with a few relights throughout, and leaves little or no dottle left in the bottom. The nicotine content is satisfying and not overwhelming, but I would recommend placing the smoke after a meal, rather than before.

In my experience, this tobacco ought to be rubbed out and let to settle for a day or two before being smoked. Freshly out of the tin, it tends to clog up and restrict the airflow of the pipe, possibly yielding a wet and spicy smoke. But then again, I generally prefer all my tobacco on the dryer side. As is known about Virginia leaf, if you begin to let the smoke get too hot, it can be difficult to get rid of the bite.

This is certainly a tin to be sought after, especially if you haven't tried it before, a worthy purchase and very rewarding smoke.

Purchased From: Paul's Pipe Shop; Flint, Michigan

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	AJS2323 (32)	2018-09-16		Very Mild	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

This is a nice smoke and it’s not harsh at all. There is no tongue bite at all and you get a smooth and dry smoke. To the point where there is no moisture at the bottom of the bowl. It has subtle fruit flavours that remain from the top of the bowl to the bottom. But these develop over and change. They you can get citrus notes, raisins and apricot to a certain extent. Very nice smoke.

Pipe Used: Paronelli Ethnic devil anse stubby

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Smoke king

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	marcel0075 (2)	2017-12-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Im very new pipe smoker, curently trying all kinds of blends but i must to say i really enjoy this blend actually i enjoy, english blends some aromatics and now vapor i believe is going to be my favourite, very very nice smoke love it.Greetings from Slovakia.

Pipe Used: aldo morelli fiorita cherry 491

Age When Smoked: 1

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	Treeman (1)	2017-10-20		Medium	None Detected	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

At first I didn't care for it. After a couple or three bowls......TERRIFIC !!! Great taste, burns well. It might cost a bit more but it's worth it ......

Pipe Used: Rossi

Age When Smoked: 6 months

Purchased From: smoking pipes

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	ElMog (36)	2017-09-13		Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

I bought my 1st and only tin of DLNR 2 years ago. Back then, I smoked it quite a bit, but I was mostly into english blends, so most Va/Pers failed to impress me. I remembered DLNR as dark, complex, natural tasting and strong in nicotine. I recently decided to give it another go, after spending 2 years in the cellar. The perique notes are now more muted in the tin aroma. Rubbing out one coin is usually enough to satisfy me, making for a good 25 minutes smoke. It takes a match quite well and is easy to keep lit. For the 1st 10 minutes, the blend is a bit hermetic, the spicy notes from the perique are there, but the flavour profile is not very savory. After the 10 minutes mark, as with most Viriginia based blends (in my experience at least) I've tried, the sweetness from the Va becomes more perceptible. In the case of DLNR, this is when the blend really comes into its own. The flavours open up to a rich, dark, very bready, slightly spicy and figgy taste. It is very balanced, it does not appear to me as a strong set of flavors, but it feels very full. The perique is obvious on retrohale, and the spiciness it lends to the blend all along is very enticing and complex (szechuan pepper?), while not being very fruity. The bready aspect is what strikes me as dominant, it also translates to the room note, which is to me very pleasant (baked goods) and not very cigarette-ish. I had hoped my smoking experience would have granted me greater fortitude, but DLNR still floors me every time. All in all, 4 stars, but I still have more fun with Davidoff Flake Medallions...

Pipe Used: Lorenzetti, cobs

Purchased From: Tabagie Giguère

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	Napping Puppy (25)	2017-05-29		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Easily ranks among the top five Va/Pers globally. Nothing beats the top quality Virginia used in this blend which I consider to be Dunhill's masterpiece by all measures. Moreover, the generous portion of Perique used is very cleverly added, whereby the balance between nicotine punch and exquisite taste is unmatched in most other blends within the same group.

The title perfectly suits this blend, a real deluxe luxury in pipe smoking. If only the price would be less hurtful to the wallet. Very highly recommended indeed.

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	Smokeandbehappy (4)	2017-02-02		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

I normally prefer Scottish and English blends, but this tobacco really do make me wonder why. This tobacco is splendid. this tobacco burns so brilliant from top to bottom. Not much more to add others haven't said. Really nice tobacco, enjoy it very much

Pipe Used: Savinelli 202

Age When Smoked: Out the tin

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	Ash K (12)	2016-10-08		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

In my part of the world, I cannot procure Escudo, so I cannot make any comparison with this blend.

After being advised by my fellow brothers of the briar on one of the forums, I managed to get a tin of DNR. Its one of the more expensive blends I ever procured, but after smoking it, I can understand why.

My usual VaPer blends which are always abundant are Ol' Gowrie and HOTW, which are very different from this blend. The tin note is lesser in that spicy smell compared to the other two, somewhat sweeter. For me, it was ready to smoke right out of the tin.

I find DNR to be a smoother, more creamy smoke. The Perique definitely gives way to the sweet Virginia, complementing it rather than riding hand in hand with the Virginia.

An overall pleasant experience, as DNR burns very well and requires less re-lighting and tamping. No bite whatsoever.

If I had the extra cash, and if they ever come back in stock to my local tobacconist, I'd definitely snag a few extra tins.

Pipe Used: Peterson 80s

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	Swiss-smoker (87)	2016-10-06		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Neatly arranged, large Curly Cut discs in tin. Moisture is ok, as always with Dunhill. I do not rub it out, I just stuff the coins into my pipe for best results. Cool and excellent burning conditions. First class selection of Virginias. Virginia is dominant throughout the bowl, mainly providing bread notes and little hay and very little earth notes. Perique is always there, on a rather small scale. It donates flavours of damson and dried fruit, no pepper. I gather, more Perique would easily overpower the tasty Virginias. The sweetness is just right for me, I would dislike more.

ESCUDO NAVY DE LUXE is obviously a sibling of DE LUXE NAVY ROLLS. Both are manufactured by STG Scandinavian Tobacco Group, by the way. It is very interesting to compare these two! You will find many subtle differences. But I am not going into this here.

DE LUXE NAVY ROLLS is a delicious Va/Per with benchmark qualities. Lots of pipe smokers refer to this mixture when describing or comparing high end Va/Pers. If you are a great Perique lover, you may pick a mixture with more Perique. If you favour a top Virginia in the lead, always accompanied by some Perique, go for it. I shall definitely keep on with this mixture.

Age When Smoked: New, out of tin.

Purchased From: Local tobacconist.

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	Contemplative (29)	2016-08-18		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Ok. This is very good stuff. I bought it on a couple of occasions a few years ago, and while I didn't dislike it, I wasn't madly impressed - it seemed somewhat bland, a milder version of Ogden's St Bruno, which of course is an ubiquitous proprietary brand. But there was also an undeniable hint of class about DLNR, an accusation which you could never level at St Bruno.

On my return to DLNR I am madly impressed. It's a brilliant, steady smoke, which lasts for ages, doesn't need much relighting, is extremely pleasant but not too mild, and as satisfying as any tobacco you will ever smoke.

Upon opening the tin a few days ago I was struck by the distinctive smell of chocolate - dark chocolate, to be precise. Upon every subsequent opening I got the same aroma. Last night, when meeting with 3 friends, 2 of them non-smokers, I passed the tin around and asked them to each tell me what they smelled, but not to say anything until the last one had done so. After this, the smoker said he couldn't smell anything but tobacco (he's a roll-your-own merchant, not a pipe smoker, thus not at all versed in the subtleties of our vice), and of the 2 non-smokers one found it too difficult to make a distinct observation, but the other simply said 'chocolatey!' So I felt somewhat vindicated. However, having read some of the reviews below, and having just opened the tin again, what do I get? Not a hint of chocolate, but instead dark fruitiness and a distinct hint of perique spiciness! Moreover, I hadn't really noticed the perique whilst smoking DLNR over the last few days, but suddenly it is there! I think this all goes to show that our sense of smell can sometimes be confused as to what we are smelling. and that it can be influenced via our brains by what we read about the tobacco.

As I smoke DLNR right now, whilst typing, I note that it is rich, mild, steady, very enjoyable indeed, has no bite whatsoever, and I find it impossible to believe that anyone could ever genuinely dislike this stuff. It is right up there with the best.

Pipe Used: Petersen meerschaum

Age When Smoked: 3 days

Purchased From: Londis store, Market Square, Dover, Kent, U.K.

Similar Blends: Escudo..

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	Lazarus77 (91)	2016-06-30		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Very nice blend, but definitely not all day smoke. Sweet Virginias and spicy Perique giving a lot of pleasure from first till last puff. One of the best for weekend meditation.

Pipe Used: Peterson standart system 314

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Smoke King

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	Briar Baron (12)	2016-06-15		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Wonderful tobacco! Always comes from a fresh tin ready to smoke, very well behaved. Looking at the cellar I have built up over the years this one has the largest amount of stock aging away nicely. Others have described this tobacco in detail better than I can but definitely everyone must try DNRs once.

Pipe Used: Dunhill, Ardor, Cavicchi.

Age When Smoked: 4 years

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Mr.Pink (4)	2016-05-22		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

Delightful! A mild tobacco, with a nice little nicotine hit;an all day smoke if you fancy. When I want flavor I have Nowhere to Turn, but de luxe. Upon sitting on my deck on my days off from work, in between smokes, I cannot have a better experience than De Luxe Navy Rolls: sweet bliss! Yes, a sweet blend of hay, butternut and Raisins. Worth the cost, if you want to relieve yourself of those rancid imitations- if you prefer the aromatic blends, de luxe is for you! de luxe won't bite and will beat any aromatic on the market. No rubber band/burning rubber on the palate here!

Pipe Used: Dunhill

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: smoking pipes.com

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	Skando (203)	2015-12-28		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Is DLNR the same beast than ESCUDO ? I don’t know. But when I saw DLNR on the web years ago, my first thought was: OK, Escudo is now under the Dunhill brand, after being across A&C Petersen first, and P. Stokkebye after. Was I wrong, I don’t know. One thing I’m sure: never heard of DLNR during my early times as pipe smoker (second half of the seventies). Yes, again I may be completely wrong. No problem. At all. Just in case, the only (big) problem with Escudo would be it going to disappear forever…

DLNR’s coins are identical to Escudo’s. The recipe may not be exactly identical, but we are talking of very small differences, if any. This is the very best representation of the VaPer binomium. Perfect in strenght, perfect in burning qualities, perfect in balance, perfect in coolness

If just a small fault I could tell, it’s that I sense some sort of cavendished leaf. That’s not a reason to cut any of the four stars it deserve.

Pipe Used: Castello, Radice

Age When Smoked: approx. 2yrs

Purchased From: it came from Berlin

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Cnidius (7)	2015-12-01		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Tolerable

My second best VaPer. (after old gowrie) Full, complex and creamy. Fragrant with raisins, plums. I feel also hint of butter/cinnamon - like in wines matured in new american barrels. Round. Burns well to the very end, with a little spiciness only

It is medium to strong, N is pretty high for my taste. Easy burner, one of the easiest flake I ever burnt, smoke is creamy but dry, white ash at the end.

Pipe Used: rhodesian

Age When Smoked: new

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	r (34)	2015-11-10		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

De Luxe Navy Rolls is a bit pricier than Escudo, and in many ways similarly great. The extra money buys you a creamier, fuller smoke, a slightly sweeter and enjoyable flavor out of the Virginias, raisin innuendos in addition to plum, and the same excellent Perique notes.

Splurge every once in a while. You'll love it.

Similar Blends: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) - Escudo Navy De Luxe.

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	Capt (339)	2015-08-27		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Very Pleasant

As an addict of Escudo and Davidoff Flake Medallions, I just had to try this. Freshly opened tin has notes of plums, raisins and figs. Slight sour note, which I absolutely love in my Va's. Beautiful tin presentation looks like a stack of half dollars laid overlapped, in a perfect circle. Preparation was easy, rubs out just fine. No need to dry this blend, smokes perfect out of the tin. Initial lighting may take some time, but don't rush it. Get this too hot you will loose the subtle nuances this VaPer has to offer. This does seem to be a touch sweeter than Escudo, but unlike Escudo, the Perique spiciness tones down just after the first 1/4 of the bowl. However, you will always know it's there.

I truly enjoy this blend, but Escudo is better, and 5 bucks cheaper.

Pipe Used: several

Age When Smoked: fresh

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	coldmoon (24)	2015-08-18		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable

Finally got my hands on this 'baccy. The tobacco comes in coin form. Very nicely presented in the tin. The smell is very sweet but with no apparent casing or topping. Some grass or hay notes with a bit of fruit/fig going on. This is a Va/Per blend.

With the flakes and coins I usually try to stuff them in the bowl as they are. Because, why ruin the thing if the manufacturer intended it to be in this form. Fresh from the tin the moisture level was on the wet side so I left it out to dry for about 30 minutes. There was no problem lighting unbroken discs. Only a few re-lights throughout the bowl.

The taste is very sweet with a bit of peppery notes from Perique. I find the taste to be quite complex. A lot of different flavours coming through. After disappointment with Dunhill's EMP and Royal Yacht and almost giving up on Dunhill tobaccos, I found this to be very nice smoke. I really enjoy smoking DNR. The strength increases at the end of the bowl.

Burns down to fine grey ash. The room note is somewhat tolerable. I would not recommend this tobacco for unexperienced pipe smoker because it is pretty strong.

Pipe Used: Savinelli Caramella Straight Billiard

Age When Smoked: 3 months

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	Michael N. (10)	2015-08-15		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Wow, there are so many more eloquent and wordy reviewers than I would be able. I'll skip to my conclusion: I started trying VA's last year, bought several dozen brands/types. Two weeks ago I finally tried a tin of D-DNR. I'll agree with 90% of the others' perceptions. I totally enjoyed this, though I do agree it's WAY PRICEY. Easy to smoke all day, just really good ( plain ) tobacco flavor. Easy to fire-up and a joy to smoke. It will be in my steady rotation. I LIKE pure tobacco flavors and am not into condiments so I'll not go there. I do recommend.

Pipe Used: various briars

Age When Smoked: purchased 10/14

Purchased From: on-line

Similar Blends: I'm too inexperienced to answer this..

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	ringo (15)	2015-08-12		Strong	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

High quality tobacco!!! I will only add that the taste reminded me of home made fried potatoes strange I know, that was also what I got from the room note.

Pipe Used: stanwell

Age When Smoked: 35

Purchased From: german pipe shop

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	Darth Vader (110)	2015-07-26		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Very Pleasant

Hmmm, while i wont get into the debate regading whether these are the same as Escudo or not, i will say if they are different then i can't notice it. That being said this is still an excellent smoke and not likely to disappoint.

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	Christrom (34)	2015-07-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Very Pleasant

After trying Davidoff flake medallions and enjoying them greatly, I thought it only right to try similar offerings. This blend is superb, with a slightly more earthy flavour to Davidoff. I also found that the flavour stayed interesting throughout the bowl which I find to be a rarity with most blends, especially in the last third of the bowl. This tobacco burned better than 99% of them out there. I know many people quote 'burned down to a fine ash' but this one really did. I barely needed to relight and it actually worried me when I was getting right to the bottom as I had visions of inhaling burning fragments of tobacco!

Perfection.

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	Kokinhenik (93)	2015-06-21		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

I loved this blend and the first tin I had was amazing with this great nutty after taste on every puff. Not Escudo at all. Very different for me. Next tin was more Escudo like. Perique and Virginias are pretty tasty and sweet. Try it if you prefer the sweet vapers

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	point9 (114)	2015-06-11		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

In the famous and worldwide acclaimed Dunhill blends, De luxe navy roll and Standard mixture are my favorites above all. DLNR is a legend, and in every way it deserves the fame. Although it is expensive, I stash a dozen of tins for special occasions.

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	Tantric (321)	2015-05-26		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

As usual, Dunhill presents a high quality product, albeit slightly overpriced. This is for Va/Per lovers. Its good, "juicy", sour-sweet, and beatuifully smooth. Honestly it is almost identical to Escudo Navy de Luxe (made by the same tobacco company (Scandinavian) and equally good.

Highly recommended for all Va/Per smokers.

Pipe Used: Comoys

Age When Smoked: N/A

Purchased From: Nat Sherman, NYC

Similar Blends: Escudo Navy de Luxe, Davidoff Flake Mediallions, Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake.

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	mnadz (69)	2015-04-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

For a virginia based tobacco (yes, I know Perique is added), this is one tastey and mellow smoke. I was shocked how flavorful this was...and I usually need to smoke Latakia blends to get that. What I enjoyed most was how easy and relaxing it was to smoke. Lit right up, burn right through, with zero tongue bite (and I smoke like a chimney). If you are looking for a virginia with a punch of flavor, look no further...this is it. My wife that rates room note enjoyed this.

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	WmZiggy (81)	2015-03-14		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Not sure I can add much to the reviews already written here. This is a wonderful Navy cut VaPer. Cleaning-up my larder I found this Dunhill tin I purchased at Iwan Ries 4 years ago Christmas. So I broke the vaccum and enjoyed the aromas of fig and dried fruits. A couple of coins lightly broken in the pipe and I found it easy to light. The flavors of Perique and the sweet notes of Virginia leaf are foremost at play here and become more enjoyable as the bowel burns down. As with Islay Scotch, this tobacco has a long finish. This VaPer is top shelf. Since its a Navy cut one can only imagine sailors of old coveting this blend with their life. It's that good.

Pipe Used: Dunhill

Age When Smoked: 4 years & 3 months

Purchased From: Iwan Ries

Similar Blends: Escudo.

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	Planet Scott (66)	2015-02-20		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Like a previous reviewer stated, this is not an in your face Virginia blend, but it certainly does not lack character. Either stuff and fold, or rubbed out, it burns rather nice and cool. From mid bowl to the finish, this one is real nice. Be patient and you will be rewarded. I'm certain this one will grow on me in time.

Pipe Used: Dunhill Tanshell

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: P & C

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	Pipesmoking101 (63)	2014-11-26		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant

This is truly an excellent tobacco, and the best VaPer I have ever smoked. Upon opening the tin, the care that has been taken in producing & selecting this blend is immediately obvious. The coins are perfect in both shape & moisture content. The tin note also offers an indication of the quality of the leaf used, with it's sweet fruity notes of Virginia dancing a light fandango with the peppery daring hints of Perique. I tend to pack this with a rubbed out flake with a half (or sometimes full - if I'm feeling saucy) coin folded in the mix whole. This allows flavours to be sampled in both the rubbed-out & unrubbed form, giving a plethora of pleasure to my tastebuds. It also has the advantage that the pipe stays alight without getting too hot, and aids in avoiding any bite. The room note is perfectly pleasant, and the strength of the tobacco in both taste & nicotine mean that this is a perfect smoke in the evening. The tobacco is not knockout strength, but neither is it a lightweight. It is very well balanced in my opinion. Over the course of the next week, I may be re-evaluating some of my previous reviews, as this tobacco for me really kicks things up to the next level, and makes some of my previous four-star ratings seem a little overvalued. This tobacco was from a tin aged for about 5 years, and it goes very well with a pint of Guinness.

Pipe Used: GBD Bulldog

Age When Smoked: 5 years

Purchased From: Smokemart Brighton

Similar Blends: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) - Escudo Navy De Luxe, Orlik Tobacco Company A/S - Bull's Eye.

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	Black Sheep (25)	2014-08-25		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Strong

This is an excellent smoke that I thoroughly enjoyed. My spouse on the other hand does not enjoy the room note; this blend is one of the few that she has complained about. The tin note is lovely, and it both lit and burned well. I agree with the reviewers who indicate that this is nearly perfect. I highly recommend this blend.

Pipe Used: Invicta Briar - Straight Billiard

Purchased From: Pipes and Cigars

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2013-12-21		Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

A very old traditional tobacco, that packs a tasty punch with a great nicotine hit to boot. Definitely great for that night watch on board the yacht. Spicy & tasty great outdoors, it stays lit easier too outdoors. Indoors you will need to re-light every so often, as you also need to take it easy, or else it will bite you. I prefer to smoke this outdoors, not really for in the house.

A real favourite of mine, and will always keep agin of this in my collection.

Pipe Used: Peterson Kapet 606

Age When Smoked: Straight from the tin.

Purchased From: James Fox Dublin.

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	Virginia lover (218)	2013-11-03		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Smoked in succession with Escudo in a separate pipe and guess what? Same review as Escudo for I think it is the same mixture in a different tin. What do you expect, same company, same factory, same machines but a more expensive offering, Dunhill name oblige. Unless it really makes a difference in the taste department for you, for me it didn't, save your money and get Escudo.

Virginia lover

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	CPT/VSG (72)	2013-10-26		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

This review is of a Orlik-produced tin and I have not had the pleasure of a Murray's tin for comparison.

In my view the Dunhill blends made by Orlik are generally fine and well- rounded. DNR is no exception. As I work my way through the world of Virginia Perique blends, I am starting to detect the fine differences. DNR are cool coins and the tin note is fruity. The coins dry out nicely and bur well, whether rubbed out or folded. The Perique note is fairly subtle and the overall taste is of fine Virginia with Louisiana spice. Fine fine VaPer experience to be savored. Recommended.

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	JustinCarcerated (99)	2013-07-28		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is the third tin of rolled navy cut flakes, with Davidoff's Medallions and Escudo being the other two, that I have enjoyed.

Dunhill's presentation in its Navy Rolls is spot on, well-arranged discs, crisp fruity fig scent, highest quality Toby. It is in its flavor profile smoky and sweet, in the same category as Escudo's Rolls.

In fact, I believe De Luxe Navy Rolls to be the SAME in every way as its less aggressively priced counter-part! That's why I'm stocking up on Escudo while the price difference remains in place [Pipes&Cigars recents raised Escudo's price-still below that of Dunhill's offering.

If your a fan of VaPers, treat yourself to either this blend or Escudo, and with either brand you'll be sampling quality-with a variance in pricing.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2013-07-25		Mild	Mild	Mild	Pleasant

I had a hard time with my first couple of bowls and then, like a trooper, I went back. Overall, not bad stuff. It is mild, inoffensive and it burns great.

It doesn't have a lot of depth and is on the pricey side for what it is. I think I wanted to hate it, but I couldn't hate it. I enjoyed the mild taste. Not much to note, a bit spicy but mostly on the sweeter side. Once lit, it puffed with grand billows. But, be careful, as this stuff could bite you if you get caught up in the smokey show. Could be dried a bit.

The ash was fine and powdery and it is good smoke to the bottom, but again watch for bite. I will finish this can and probably get another one, dry it for a day and then put it up to smoke for an unadventurous bowl to start a day.

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	Burner (8)	2013-07-10		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Lovely figgy raisny aroma to the tobacco. Lovely presentation of a neat row of discs. Easy burning excellent virginia flavours with enough perique to perk it up with some spicyness. Not sure what the review below is on about this is a medium in strength and flavour.

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	CubanPiper (13)	2013-06-07		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

This just as good as Escudo, except that it cost more, you do the math. It is an excellent tobacco nonetheless.

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	O'Confrère (40)	2013-03-02		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Opening a tin of this is always a pleasure. The presentation is second to none. The discs are beautiful and handling a treat. It burns well and evenly. A bit of tar serves as an axle on which other flavors revolve. This is a VaPer that should not be missed. I do wish that more curlies were produced, and mourn the passing of Dobie's 4 Square version, which is still the benchmark for this smoker. Recommended.

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	CoolPilot (69)	2013-01-04		Medium	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable

For me this is the best VaPer blend I have smoked. After the second tin, compared to other VaPer products, I can say it is far better than Davidoff's and Samuel G. blends.

To start with, the rolls are ready to be smoked, perfectly dry to the correct point, and a pleasure to "enroll" into the bowl. Second, the perique is in my preferred quantity: enough to be spicy during the smoke. I dont care about those " a dash of perique" blends. Third, taste is full from begin to the end of smoke. Really good stuff, I buy it regularly.

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	Kremlin (4)	2012-11-04		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

DLNR is the right choice if you are looking for class A Va-Pe tobacco. It's perfectly moisted so that you can smoke it out of the tin.

Easy to pack and keep lit (what i miss in gawith offer...).

Not an overwhelming taste, but consistent alternating of sweetness and pepperness throughout the bowl ...

Strength:a bit more than just medium... I would define it:satisfying!

In conclusion, i recommend to give it a try.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2012-08-17		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

I had high hopes for this blend, as I have enjoyed several other Dunhill tobaccos and am fond of a good VaPer.

I don't know if I got unlucky with a bad tin, but this was easily the worst tobacco I have smoked. Dry, tasteless and hot, I could not find anything to enjoy about this blend. If Winston Smith in Orwell's '1984' had smoked a pipe, I can imagine this would have been the government sanctioned tobacco.

Not recommended, and so 1 star from me.

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	Wibblefishofdoom (139)	2012-04-27		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Had a job discerning what this smelled of when I first opened the packet, faint whiffs of something but couldn't quite place it, so I thought I would get stuck in quick sharp.

Considering this is almost flake like, packing and lighting are relatively easy. The flavour of the smoke is suprisingly mild and a little sweet, giving hints of lemons and golden syrup. The room note is equally mild and pleasant enough.

On the whole then, a nice pleasant smoke, nothing terribly exciting but won't let you down.

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	Bishop_Pipe (5)	2012-03-29		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Unnoticeable

This was the second VaPer i have tried, after Estorica's Dunbar which was brilliant. I have tried a couple of Dunhill's tobaccos now and they are hit and miss with me, but when i noticed De Luxe Navy Rolls being a VaPer i bit the bullet.

The tin aroma is sweet of fruity but isn't overpoweringly sweet. Not artificial, naturally a lovely smell. The medallions rub out very easily i find which make packing and lighting very easy.

The smoke is very smooth and doesn't burn hot at all i find. The sweetness from the virginia's really go well with the spiciness of the perique. I find a i get a slight fruity taste as well which is very pleasant. It burns well and the taste continued all the way to the bottom of the bowl.

Would definitely recommend this to any pipe smoker regardless of experience and tastes in tobacco. This will be in my cellar for the foreseeable!

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2012-02-06		Very Mild	Mild	Mild	Pleasant

This is one of my all time favourite smokes,albeit a little pricey. Such beatifull spun coins and tin aroma of fresh hay and wood shavings. Try it any time of the day,I reccomend a large Billard,not a heavy smoke,but very easy to live with. I give this a 3* rating as Escudo is reserved for the big 4.

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	Ducksbreath (125)	2011-08-28		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

I like this but I don't love it, especially compared to Peterson's Irish Oak or the old Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture. There's not that much flavor here and not enough body for me. However, it is sweeter and creamier than those two favorites of mine and some people like that quality of richness and creaminess. Doesn't deserve the high price imo. Still it is a very high quality blend that you should try at least once or twice. Sorry I can't be more enthusiastic. I think there are other blends like this at lower prices...

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	tleek (51)	2011-06-28		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

I've never had a dunhill tobacco i havnt enjoyed. This is a nice blend. Sweet and somewhat peppery at times. Not too much perique. Just about the perfect vaper smoke for me on warm days or evenings.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-03-16		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

At almost $14.00 a tin I'm glad I only bought one tin, better VaPers out there for less money. Further purchases of coin VaPers will be old favorite Escudo.

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	hockey01 (29)	2011-02-28		Medium	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

"Avast! and blow me down there, matey!"

I've always been a little hesitant to smoke anything with the word "navy" in it, for some reason. I picture a bunch of rough looking guys running around the deck trimming sails, belching some foul smelling smoke out of their pipes and singing "Heave Away and Up She Rises."

I was, however, able to face my apprehension and step up to buy a tin of Deluxe Navy Rolls by telling myself that this is probably a blend reserved for the officers in the ward room, not the common deck hands; the "deluxe" adjective makes it seem so. If it's good enough for the Admiral, it's good enough for me, was my reasoning.

This is a no-nonsense but very gentle blend which leaves a wonderful tobacco taste in the mouth, burns to a fine white ash, and is even more interesting to pack in your pipe than other tobaccos, what with the little coins of tobacco that you rub out and all. The room note is a warm, gentle roasty-toasty aroma.

I loved this blend. If I was really in the Navy, I'd probably be written up for spending too much time in the ward room smoking my pipe instead of attending to my duties on the bridge.

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	JohnnyMcPiperson (119)	2011-02-07		Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have to start this review off with the presentation, I think this blend has one of my all time favorite tin presentations, with the script on the lid and the perfect coins all stacked inside, so classic. With that said, it also has a delightful tin note, again very classic like an old book, only sweeter. Smoking this blend you will find that it has a very tobacco taste, it is a bit peppery, somewhat smooth, a classic blend that is fun to fold or twist into the pipe for a different method of packing from your standard ribbon, while I like it's cousins more, Luxury Bullseye Flake, and Escudo Navy Deluxe, this blend is no slouch to the family, and if you like these other two you should for sure give it a try!

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	PipesterJim (47)	2011-01-26		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable

I am very glad that Dunhill have reissued DLNR in the UK. I actually prefer this to their straight VA flake, which has come as a big surprise.

My palatte usually tires of VaPer flavours pretty quickly...I get a craving for 'em, but after a few bowls I'm all done and still have the rest of the tin to finish.

Not so with DLNR. For me, it just seems like an exceptionally well balanced blend, and that makes it one I really look forward to at any time of day. I shall definitely buy this one again.

Edit Aug 2012: I am revisting some of my reviews and regrading, reserving 4 stars only for a select few that have become mainstays in my extended rotation. DLNR, whilst still excellent, is going to lose a star.

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	Arkie (129)	2011-01-24		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

As others have commented, this blend tastes and looks exactly like Escudo. I do like to keep a tin of this stuff or Escudo in my rotation but I do smoke it sparingly. The tins are packed only half full at the blenders and they cost as much as other blends so it is pricey and I smoke it only occasionally as a treat.

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	Susanna Hoffs (74)	2011-01-11		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

A dry smoke that comes in round 'spun' coins in the Dunhill tin. Nice fancy scrolling artwork on the cover alludes to it's quality. Probably why its costing us the extra quid and a half for all this calligraphy nonsense compared to the other Dunhill blends. Why this is more expensive I really don't know.

Not as peppery as I was expecting from a genuine competitor to the other well established VAPER Escudo. Also you don't get vast plumes of smoke with this. It's a simple feet up, relax and sip away kind of deal here.

This stuff IS a dry smoke, and I usually roll out the coins to thickish ribbon rather than twist and stuff them. Would have preferred a little more sweetness but the perique is vaguely there, though not enough for me.

Orliks Bulls eye and Orliks Dark Kentucky are a cheaper (in cost not quality) and a better preference for me. IMO they are spicier and let it known more so than DNR. Two VERY underestimated tobacco's.

That said though, I do like these Navy rolls by Dunhill, hence the 3 stars.

Have about 5 tins of them left, so I'll see what's going on with them in about 2 years.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-01-10		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

update may 2011 Final verdict -until the next insight..- I prefer DNR whilst smoking in my 'cave', and Davidoff FM smoking outside.

Regularly I have about 20 opened tins lying about, so I normally don't smoke a particular tobacco more often than twice a day. DNR however keeps claiming my attention and since I opened my first ever tin of this – the new production which arrived three days ago in the mail- I have not smoked anything else. Now I like variety so eventually and certainly, I will return to other tobaccoes, but DNR made a significant start on it's way to becoming one of my all time favourites.

Beautifullly simpel, mottled brown coins are neatly stacked in the well known Dunhill round tin. The elegantly designed label pleases me enormously, the tinnote is fruity and uplifting.

Easy to load, folding and stuffing or lightly rubbed out, DNR is easy to light and produces a heavenly, naturally sweet, dry taste with sour overtones and a tingling in the nose. Roomnote is neutral, nice!

Hurray for Dunhill, welcome back!

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2010-12-15		Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Little bit costlier than most, but it's well worth the extra quid because this is a very fine tobacco. Very rich fruity smell from the tin, which carries over to the smoke. I couldn't really feel the perique in this, but others say it's there so I'll take their word for it. Hard to imagine anyone not liking this.

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	Steverino (6)	2010-11-29		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I cannot add a lot more, this is a great blend which I will try to stock up on. I did want to mention that, to me, this is quite different from Escudo. The tobacco looks like Escudo - even the tin label evokes thoughts of Escudo - but I find that Escudo has much more perique presence than Navy Rolls. I like both, but Navy Rolls gives a nice, smooth smoke that is quite satisfying when the perique "edge" isn't what you want at the time. Definitely a four-star tobacco for this smoker.

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	orka (66)	2009-02-12		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

In another review (Davidoff's Flake Medallions) I made a remark about this one being somewhat biting, or something to that effect. And that is true, but that seems to become less and less of a problem the longer the tin is opened. The rough edges I experienced at first evened themselves out after a couple of months. Even though I am telling myself that I prefer the Davidoff, I still find myself reaching for the Dunhill tin more frequently, it is somehow more suitable for all-day puffing. I've started building up a stack of tins of this for the cellar, as I expect it to improve alot after a few years. Overall this is a great tobacco, and although somewhat more expensive than your average flake/roll cake, its smokability makes up for it.

Update: Today (2011-02-12), on the 2-year anniversary of my initial review, I opened up one of the previously mentioned cellared tins to see what, if any, changes had occurred. I was not disappointed. Even though I have nothing but fond memories for this blend and often thought about smoking it, I somehow managed to keep myself busy with many other blends and stay away from the stash. My only regret is that I did not buy more (many more) tins two years ago, and kept buying even more up until now. I am aware that some (including me) would argue that two years probably isn't enough time to properly age a tobacco - but that, my friends, is what the rest of the tins are for. Even if my memory deceives me and it hasn't changed as monumentally as I am convincing myself, this tin definately seems much better than I remember a fresh tin was. Smoother, sweeter, richer and deeper taste. The bite that bothered me somewhat the first time around is totally absent (unless seriously provoked), of course I can't be certain that this is because of the tin's age or if I've become less sensitive. Anyway, if this only gets better from now on, I will be patting my own back in a few years time. Needless to say I will continue stacking tins of this.

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	flaminbill' (57)	2008-01-26		Medium	Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is very difficult tobacco to come by and very expensive when purchased in the UK. I don't know if they even make this anymore. Luckily a friend of mine from the UK brought me five tins in 2005.

I like this blend quite a bit. I have not smoked enough of it to know if it is identical to Escudo as some say, but it is very similar. To me, that is a good thing.

The disks are very easy to work with, and I usually only partially rub it out. The perique content is just about perfect for me.

I imagine that when I finish my five tins, there is no more to be had. I will probably stretch this out another four years.

This whole mess of Dunhill, Rattray, Gawith et al changing blends, blenders and discontinuing blends is starting to get on my nerves. So is the inconsistency. My purchases lately are tending to lean toward McClelland, G.L. Pease and C&D. They seem to be more stable in the marketplace.

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	PipePaladin (78)	2007-05-06		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

1st class virginias and perique in beautiful dark rolls. Expensive stuff but great! I use it as a treat from times to times and they never let me down..

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	Pipepundit (168)	2006-01-27		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I do not reach out for Dunhill's Navy rolls very often, but when I do, I find it a suave and sophisticated smoke. It satisfies in every way and I cannot find any fault with it. My tastebuds prefer Dunbar for its riper taste, though.

I must confess that blind-folded I would be hard put to distinguish between this and Escudo.

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	sasha (228)	2005-07-08		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

To me this is the best Virginia-Perique blend on the marked today. Not an all-day smoke, it's a pretty strong tobacco and the taste is so complex you can almost wonder how can it be made by just two types of tobacco. The rolls are beautiful to look at, a real craftmanship masterpiece, and they can be crumbled really easily; packing is easy too. From the first puffs Perique is very assertive, slightly hiding the virginia, but then the sweetness emerges and the two tobaccos melt together in a wonderful way. This tobacco doesn't build up in a particular way, but the fine interplay between virginia and perique goes on till the end of the bowl, always tasty and never "cigarettish". Highly recommended.

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	Danno (106)	2004-11-25		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

This is grand. I quite enjoy the Escudo offering but DNR is on a different field. Where the Danish blend is bright and rough-edged, the Dunhill is soft and full, never peaky, merely darkening in flavor as the bowl is consumed. I wish I could smoke this more often but as it is not available in North America it is but a rare treat for my palate. Well recommended to enjoyers of all things va/ perique.

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	NEWMAN (305)	2004-10-14		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I couldn't find this product sold in the USA and ordering from overseas just added cost to an already expensive blend. The fruity tin aroma and hand crafted disks ~ the size of a silver dollar and on the darker side with veins of golden VAs were very inviting when I opened the tin. I just folded and easily packed them into varying bowl sizes with equal success. With this method, a cool, mild, tasty smoke with an ideal burn rate resulted. The Perique remains in the background even as it further develops towards the end of the smoke but the sweet VAs dominate. A great smoke that deserves the Dunhill name but still no match to Reiner's Long Golden Flake for my #1 spot in VA/Perique blends. However, my rating was downgraded to reality based on the price and availability in the USA limiting how often I will smoke this blend. Even when compared to bulk McClelland's 2015, it's not worth the hassle, wait and expense of importing. If/when it is directly sold in the USA, it will be added to my regular stock.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2004-09-07		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

September 2004

As DNR apparently is not available in the US, I ended up ordering a tin from a British tobacco house. Cost: About 12 British Pounds after shipping and handling. I think this is somewhere in the neighborhood of $20 US or more--I'll find out for sure when I get the credit card statement . . .

I agree with the earlier reviewers who feel that this blend may be slightly more refined and less Perique-heavy than the new Escudo. Since I like to rub out the discs, the Perique was pronounced for me in both blends. Thr DNR burned a bit better, but that could be a function of moisture levels. Anyway, I'll probably stick with the Escudo, as I can get it locally and for less than half the price of DNR. I still give Pease's Haddo's Delight a slight edge over DNR and Escudo as far as Virginia Perique blends go--but not too much of an edge!

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	Beer (345)	2004-08-31		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Escudo was a legendary tobacco for all the Virginia/Perique lovers. It seems to be the Holy Grail, as it often happens when something goes out of production. This made me curious about this new Dunhill product, which is said to be the exact replica of Escudo: I won't say if this is better or worse than the original, but it seems that the two are almost the same unless you have oversensitive taste buds or some prejudice (to some, old tobaccos are always better than the new ones even if there are no differences). As soon as my tin arrived from Switzerland, I had to give it a try: the round tin is littler than Dunhill's usual ones, and the label says it is made in Denmark (unusual for a Dunhill tobacco, and a hint that this is truly made by the brand which makes the latest incarnation of Escudo). The tin aroma is great: typical Virginia sweetness, Perique sourness, and a fruity note that beats anything I have smelled so far. The large coins of pressed tobacco (think of flakes with a round shape) are beautiful, with their alternating golden/dark brown veins. This is certainly one of the most beautiful tobaccos ever! Crumbling the coins in the bowl is child's play: usually one, or one and a half, is enough for me. The first impressions were rather disappointing: not much flavour. As soon as the bowl progressed, anyway, the taste began to get stronger: the sweetness/sourness of a typical Virginia/Perique started to jump out more distinctly, especially when puffed at the correct slow and relaxed pace. Some frutiy notes, some chocolate hints, a very cool and subtly changing experience. If packed correctly, this tobacco burns fine and regularly, very cool and without bite, as usual with pressed Virginias. After half a tin of it, I must say that this is a very good tobacco, but I can't understand what all the fuss about Escudo was (accepting for granted the assumption that this stuff is identical, of course). Sure, this clone has a very sophisticated taste, with lots of nuances to discover if you have the patience to learnt to pack it correctly and smoke it at the perfect pace (it is very little tolerant to mistakes: it's hard to get its taste correctly), but I could easily live without it. Don't misunderstand me: I enjoy it, but I think that Rattray has some Virginia flakes in its offering that offer MUCH more taste and are just as sophisticated. And I think that Ashton's Old London Pebblecut is a Virginia/Perique flake that offers a very similar taste to Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls, maybe with some more Perique spiciness/sourness, but ultimately very close. And, BTW, Navy Rolls is very expensive! So, if you really can't live with Escudo/Navy Rolls and love Va/Perique, buy it without any doubt: you will like it. But, please, open your eyes towards the different, tastier (and cheaper) alternatives from other brands: without prejudices to cloud your senses, you might find some pleasant surprises! But that tin aroma is something to die for...

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	Steerpike (156)	2004-07-21		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Pleasant

A magnificent tobacco! Lovely tin aroma, rich fruit with the perique spice in the background, rubs and lights with the greatest ease. The flavour starts as a rich, fruity virginia, building up to a peppery spice taste from the perique, lively and exciting, but full and without any bite. The aroma is delicious too, quite stong though.

It has plenty of nicotene, but it is not overwhelming. Rather than being a kick like St Bruno, this just builds steadily, leaving me with a warm glow of relaxation.

Sadly, its quite expensive, so I usually only smoke it on Sundays, it goes down a treat after a huge Sunday breakfast. An excellent way to begin a day of enjoyable and repleted idleness.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2004-05-14		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

A wonderful taste of pure tobacco. My favourite Virginia / Perique blend. My friends doesn´t like the smell though.

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	Carlos (21)	2004-03-15		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Extra Full	Very Pleasant

This is my favourite tobacco. If it has right humidity, if it is right put in the chimney, you will smoke it long, with much pleasure. It is not easy to smoke this tobacco, but if you can - you must try, because it is VERY TASTY!!!

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2003-11-13		Medium to Strong	Mild	Medium	Pleasant

I decided to take the advice of wiser folk than me when I first tried Navy Rolls. I did not rub out this tobacco as is my wont, but rather rolled two slices and filled my Peterson churchwarden thusly.

Rich, sweet, sublime.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2003-10-21		Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

October-2003. Dunhill's De Luxe Navy Rolls. When I'm in the mood for Virginia & Perique I alway's go to Escudo,but after trying De Luxe Navy Rolls I have no hesitation in recommending this. Light's extremely easily & smoke's beautifully all the way down to the bottom of the bowl,leaving a nice clean ash.No goop with this one & the flavour of the Virginia & Perique both come into play in a most clean delicious straight smooth way.As with Escudo I highly recommend this also.

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	Stan (179)	2003-06-23		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have smoked two tins of this DNR roll cake in Ashtons (XX and XXX). I have also smoked several tins of the new Escudo (both new and aged) in a small Dunhill and Bjarne high grade. It took me years to get down to this review, but I still need to keep trying them side by side to get a final opinion, but who needs to wait for that. I do find DNR as having a little more depth than the new Escudo, close but after all a matter of a degree or two in pipe tobacco transforms a good blend into a great one. Escudo aged for a couple of years or more is closer to DNR.

I never tried the old Escudo, which DNR is advertised to approximate better. Indeed both DLN and aged new Escudo give me an experience close to what I hear the old Escudo created. The new unaged Escudo tin just seems lighter to me. I think new Escudo needs to be aged for quite a while to achieve that old Escudo punch, while DLN is probably closer to the original off the shelf. (However, I have ben told by some, but not all, experienced old Escudo buffs that there is no detectable difference between the old and new. Opinions do differ here (e.g., Ephermis articles) in these subtle evaluations.)

I compared the two (DLN with new but aged Escudo).

Tin aroma: DLN - plum cake, ketchup, rich; aged new Escudo - more sour like. DLN smells better. I don't think a new tin of Escudo smells as strong (or bad) as the aged one. I don't think either has any or much scenting; just aged, matured virginia.

Visual: DLN - 24 large thick rounds of brown and bright tobacco with some darkness. Aged new Escudo - similar if not identical disks but after two plus years of aging, very dark and black, almost like mostly dark flake. A newer tin of Escudo has a similar disk color appearance as DLN. I found the Escudo rounds rolled better (the way I pack it is to roll and stop down with my thumb); DLN's broke up a wee bit more, but o.k.

Room aroma: DLN - light presence but "hit and run" ((probably from the scent of the perique). Aged Escudo - ashy; similar to a cigarette to an untrained nose. But not a heavy room aroma.

Taste: DLN - flavor quickly builds to a melancholy red virginina type ("fruity") sweetness with a dark spicy side. The more split up the coins, the deeper the perique presence and less sweetness from the virginia. Not as heavy or sweet as St. Bruno or as strong (or bitey) as Esoterica's Dorchester. Still cool and biteless, unless you break it up too much or smoke to quickly, then the perique will get you. Aged Escudo - similar but a slightly darker flavor. (I recall a new tin of Escudo being lighter in color, taste, and complexity. You didn't taste the perique much except as a slightly pepperly note toward the finish.) Still fairly cool; a quality smoke.

Overall, I think DLN wins by a nose (no pun intended), but both DLN and new aged Escudo are quality curly cut smokes. Matured virginia sweetness with a dark note if you roll the coins in the bowl lengthwise and plug or stop them down. Neither is difficult to light or to keep lit. Neither is a wet smoke. Neither is heavy (unless you break them up too much or just don't like perique at all). Both are cool. But again it takes new Escudo a while in the tin, in my opinion, to approach DLN. Similar is all other respects.

Maybe someone scientist/reviewer can do a more detailed scientific comparison.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2002-09-14		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Judging by the packaging, content, and roll-cut, this is clearly Dunhill's answer to Escudo, and what an answer it is! If Escudo is a rough-and-tumble trip on a four-master, Deluxe Navy Rolls is a smooth, luxurious ride on the QE2. It's a class act all the way.

The Rolls are a dead-ringer for Escudo; they look, smell, and rub out exactly the way Escudo does. But upon lighting up, the difference becomes obvious. DNR is considerably more refined and smooth than its predecessor. The quality of the Virginias is first rate. The Perique presents itself and does its work well, without overwhelming the smoker as Escudo often does. Not as sweet as Three Nuns, nor as woodsy as McClelland 2015, DNR shoots straight down the middle with a robust, flavorful smoke with just enough spice to keep it from ever becoming uninteresting. (And I'm a guy who generally doesn't care for Dunhill Virginias.)

If you're a fan of Escudo, you should seek DNR out and try it. If you've smoked Escudo and come away either overwhelmed or underwhelmed, you should _definitely_ try DNR. It's a crime that this stuff isn't available in the U.S.!

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	GeoffS (29)	2023-04-23		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Coin cut tobacco is my favourite. Love the way it packs and the way it burns. VaPers are my favourite. Love the sweet and spicy interplay of the tobaccos. As far as DLNR goes, it's an excellent tobacco. The concept and execution are similar to Escudo, which is a Top 3 all timer for me. To my taste buds, DLNR is sweeter and tangier than Escudo. Less grassy and bready, and I get less perique spice. If Escudo is a breakfast pastry, DLNR is a dessert. I love 'em both but prefer Escudo.

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	Brunello (166)	2023-03-11		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable

Dunhill/Peterson DNR and Escudo are always compared, so for me it must be a very fine line as to why I prefer one over the other. If it’s any indication I gave the rest of my Escudo away, while I kept DNR. My Dunhill tin had five years on it when I opened it, and I have another from the same order that I will open when it is ten years old. This is the only coin Va-Per I’ve had that I think warrants aging, not Escudo, not Davidoff, not any of the others I’ve forgotten.

Others who are more passionate about their Va-Pers have described the differences better than I because I’m not one to visit Va-Pers that often. For me, Escudo was too dry and grassy, and left me thirsty, DNR is less grassy, more of the toasted oat bread profile, not quite what I’d call malty, but sweeter on the finish than Escudo. Some have said that Dunhill/Peterson is fuller in flavor, but I think this is just because it is rounder on the palate, without the bright tones of Escudo. I also like the Perique used here better, not the stale peppercorn type of Escudo, but tasting like maybe a small amount of prune juice was used in the casing.

My favorite 4-star Va-Per is Rattray’s HOTW, but that isn’t exactly a classic style. For a classic benchmark coin Va-Per DNR would be my recommendation. 3+ stars.

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	Exiled Michigander (26)	2022-12-18		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

It is almost impossible to review Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls without comparing it to Escudo Navy De Luxe, so I won't even attempt it.

Both are excellent and archetypes of the Virginia-Perique style. The perique in each manifests as more plummy/raisiny than peppery, although I get just a touch more pepper from Peterson. The quality of the cut coins of tobacco also seems slightly inferior in Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls. They are cut slightly rougher with less precision than Escudo, and they don't seem to be arranged in the tin quite as meticulously. Escudo is also a bit cheaper.

For these reasons, I would say Escudo just edges out Peterson. But Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls is still excellent. If you want a classic VaPer, you can't go wrong with either.

3.5/4 stars

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	tobaksrøg (53)	2022-09-03		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Iconic presentation and excellent mechanics for this classic blend. The perique is just noticeable in this VA forward VaPer, but this doesn't subtract much from the experience. Wish it were more widely available.

Age When Smoked: New

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	The Old Man (19)	2021-12-19		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Well, it's true - DNR is a sweeter blend than Escudo. It's also slightly fuller resulting in a delectable and very relaxing smoke with no bite or sharpness. It has a lovely, classic VaPer burning aroma.

I typically rub out 2 coins and let it dry until it's ready to smoke.

A lovely blend but it is a tad pricey considering both Escudo and Elizabethan Mixture are less expensive.

I consider DNR, Escudo and Elizabethan Mixture sort of the trifecta of mild, high-quality VaPers and I smoke each blend fairly regularly.

I should add that, IMHO, all three blends tend to benefit from ashing. That is, keep gently dumping your ash as you work your way down the bowl. I've discovered this keeps the flavors fresh and keeps the smoke cool. For some reason this always helps any VaPer I'm smoking maintain its best flavor through the entire bowl.

Age When Smoked: Fresh and Aged

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	hrhf (38)	2021-07-16		Medium	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have a tin currently in storage, and may pick up a couple more before I pop the tin on that one.

This review, as of now, is thanks to a half dozen or so coins that a friend gifted me. This particular batch dates back over a decade, so it’s had plenty of time to evolve.

My initial impression was disappointment. It was my first-ever experience with Deluxe Navy Rolls, and I had expected something that was probably unrealistic.

Once I got that first mildly disappointing bowl behind me, I found this a very pleasant experience. I find it to have nothing really in common with Luxury Bullseye Flake or Escudo, other than shape.

This blend, to me is satisfyingly flavorful... but in a way that’s hard to put into words. It’s a little savory, a little tart, with some very muted sweetness. It reminds me a little of a dry, oaky wine.

There’s definitely an interesting depth of character. I wonder how the newer stock stacks up.

It’s a slow burning, cool enough smoke, all the way to the bottom. Some blends I find tend to wane in the final half, ending with more whimper than bang. This isn’t one of those. It stays strong and engaging right to the end. Definitely a case of hating to see the bottom of the bowl, each time.

Speaking of which, I find myself at the bottom of my final bowl of the generous sample. It’s definitely been a great experience, after the initial letdown.

I’ll likely be breaking into my tin by the end of this year, and will update my review upon doing so.

Pipe Used: Various

Age When Smoked: 10 years (2011 vintage)

Purchased From: Gift

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	rattdogg99 (53)	2021-05-08		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I'm not going to repeat all the other reviewers descriptions of the hay, fruit, peppery flavors found in this blend because they are all correct. This is a wonderful smooth, natural smoke. I had some trepidation about investing in a tin because of some of the comparisons to Escudo. I loathe Escudo. I love De Luxe Navy Rolls. You may draw you're on conclusions from this statement.

Pipe Used: Various

Age When Smoked: 1 year

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	LtCdrStabbington (11)	2021-03-02		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

The Virginias greet you like a handshake from a brother, you then bump into a gentle perique flavouring offering a high note to this rather excellent tobacco. Never tried the Dunhill blend so can only base my opinion on the Peterson offering and my, what an offering! Bought a tin from a B&M tobacconists and was so impressed I immediately stocked up from my usual supplier. One of the tobaccos in my rotation as daily smokers. Can't reccomend highly enough.

Pipe Used: Falcon Coolway

Age When Smoked: Fresh and 6+ months

Purchased From: Smoke-king.co.uk

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2019-04-21		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Based on the Mac Barens blend. Tin note is a slightly sweet & sour, a fruity tobacco smell. I thought the tin aroma was awesome & very similar to Escudo with only a slight difference. It's strange how taste receptors differ in pipers. Some say Navy Rolls are sweeter than Escudo. I taste just the opposite & my taste says Escudo is a little sweeter than the Navy Rolls & I prefer it over Dunhill Navy Rolls & the cost is reasonable compared to NR. The contents were a little moist & even when dried out fairly well, picking & relights are still required. The taste is similar to other quality VA/Pers but bites more than Escudo. The silver dollar size coins are mostly dark with minimal yellow Virginia strands... counted about 26 coins in the tin. It crumbles easily even when a little damp which facilitates packing & provides an even burn. There are quite a few stems embedded within some of the coins but nothing to arouse concern... can be quickly separated. Not as clean as Escudo which is the bargain VA/per & why so many more tins of Escudo are sold & reviewed on this site & the aged variety is at a premium. You ask why... simply because Escudo is better than Navy Rolls in price & quality! Simple as that.

Escudo, Stonehenge Flake & Salty Dogs have been my regular selection when it comes to Va/Pers. Vintage Three Nuns was also a favorite of mine but has been replaced by Doblone d' Oro. I enjoy interchanging to employ a variety of slightly different flavors. I didn't like St. James Woods or Davidoff Medallions as well but they are also pretty good VA/Per blends... just a matter of taste. I'll be trying a sample of Stokkebye's Bullseye Flakes on my next tobacco run to satisfy my curiosity with the additional Cavendish target. It might be a winner for me. It wasn't. I go for strength in a blend as well as flavor and this delivers but causes more chemical burn than the popular Escudo. So, FWIW, I sold my remaining three tins of Navy Rolls as I felt it to be inferior to Escudo... my reasoning: Why pay more for less flavor and palate discomfort. It didn't seem logical to me. Navy Rolls burned hotter than Escudo & had to go.

As far a taste... not bad, tastes fairly well & gets slightly stronger as you approach the finish. It leaves a light gray dottle & doesn't create a lot of moisture if properly prepared... two of these silver dollar sized coins will fill a #3 bowl & provide more than enough Vitamin N to satisfy any craving unless one has become accustomed to something like Five Brothers or Picayune. The strength & burn rate is about the same as Escudo, so, for the price differential, will be cellaring more Escudo. Escudo has had over three times the number of sales as Dunhill Navy Rolls & that is saying something without speaking. I can't comment on the original Dunhill, "Deluxe" Navy Rolls as I've never had or taken the opportunity to try it nor do I have any desire to do so because I found many Dunhill blends to be lacking in strength & flavor. You shouldn't overjudge a tobacco simply because of reputation... I found most Dunhill blends to be unworthy of the name & title. Those who rated it three or less stars are on target while those who gave it a full blast are overzealous... the name is meaningless. As the Dallas Cowboys hall of famer, Troy Aikman once stated, "Get real" & that's the nature of things & I repeat, "Get real dude" & come to your senses! Dunhill means nothing... just a name of days gone by.

Pipe Used: Peterson Deluxe 9S & 11S, Huber Bent Dublin

Age When Smoked: Fresh Tin

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars & Wilke Pipe Tobacco

Similar Blends: Davidoff Flake Medallions, Escudo Navy De Luxe, St. James Woods, Luxury Bullseye Flakes, Elizabethan Mixture, Stonehenge Flake, Salty Dogs, etc., but the tried & true Escudo rises above all with the exception of Salty Dogs which is my favorite...

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2018-12-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Tin note is a slightly sweet & sour, fruity tobacco smell. I thought the tin aroma was awesome & very similar to Escudo with only a slight difference. It's strange how taste receptors differ in pipers. Some say Navy Rolls are sweeter than Escudo. I taste just the opposite. My taste says Escudo is a little sweeter than the Navy Rolls & I prefer it over Dunhill Navy Rolls. The contents were a little moist & even when dried out fairly well, picking & relights are still required. The taste is similar to other quality VA/Pers. The silver dollar size coins are mostly dark with minimal yellow Virginia strands... counted about 26 coins in the tin. It crumbles easily even when a little damp which facilitates packing & provides an even burn. There are a minimal amount of small stems embedded within some of the coins but nothing to arouse concern... can be quickly separated.

Escudo has been my regular selection when it comes to Va/Pers. Vintage Three Nuns was also a favorite of mine but has been replaced by Doblone d' Oro. I enjoy interchanging to employ a variety of slightly different flavors. I didn't like St. James Woods or Davidoff Medallions as well but they are also pretty good Perique blends... just a matter of taste. I'll be trying a sample of Stokkebye Bullseye Flakes on my next tobacco run to satisfy my curiosity with the additional Cavendish target. It might be a winner for me. I go for strength in a blend as well as flavor and this delivers.

This doesn't bite, tastes good to me & gets slightly stronger as you approach the finish. It leaves a light gray & white dottle & doesn't create a lot of moisture if properly prepared... two coins will fill a #3 bowl & provide more than enough Vitamin N to satisfy any craving... unless one has become accustomed to something like Five Brothers or Picayune. The strength & burn rate is about the same as Escudo, so, for the price differential, will be smoking more Escudo but will try to keep my few remaining Navy Roll tins aging a while longer & I'm sure the flavor will eventually match the sweetness of the A & C Peterson, Escudo blend.

Pipe Used: D. S. Huber Bent Dublin

Age When Smoked: Fresh Tin

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars & Wilke Pipe Tobacco

Similar Blends: Davidoff Flake Medallions, Escudo Navy De Luxe, St. James Woods & Luxury Bullseye Flakes.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2018-10-12		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

This is a dark and earthy Va/per with some spice. The Virginias and perique merge into a menagerie of earthy and dark fruit flavors that produce a smooth and complex smoke. The light and dark Virginias are prominent in the blend and provide a sweet and rich flavor with a few hints of grass. The perique is a delight and provides hints of mission figs and a slight spiciness that builds throughout the smoke. The moisture is perfect. The curly cut/coin can easily be folded or rubbed out. The smoke is smooth with no tongue bite. I would at least give this blend a few years in the tin to deepen the flavors from the Virginias and the perique.

In comparison to Escudo, DLNR seems to be less grassy and have touch less spice from the perique.

It is the best of the best and my favorite blend. It will be surely missed—a solid 4.0 stars.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2013-06-01		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Just heavenly sorry I didn't try it sooner one of my new favorite smokes.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2012-07-04		Mild	Mild	Mild	Unnoticeable

Ah Yes! a really nice every day smoke. I tried this in a small pipe I purchased in France and my goodness do they blend well together,I like strong tobaccos, Irish flake etc, so I was a little unsure about trying a medium taste tobacco, Straight from the tin , I rubbed out one roll, it lit first time, and after tamping down I sat back and enjoyed its subtle taste, as the smoke progressed it just got better, It is a really wonderful tobacco which I will always keep in my rotation, sweet, with an almost licorice after taste, its got to be a five star for me

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2012-02-29		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Excellent tobacco with all the characteristics you expect in this type of flake: A prune and raisin aroma upon opening the tin, flavors of hay and citrus from the Virginias along with some spice from the Perique, cool burning, and hence a nice slow, dry smoke, especially if you like smoking outside. Flakes are the best type of pipe tobacco to smoke on a windy day: They stay lit and won't blow ash all over your face.

The only problem is the price. For what you pay for this tin you can purchase four ounces of Peter Stokkebye's Bullseye Flake, which is just as good and has all the same characteristics; it just doesn't have the Dunhill name.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-12-10		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Pleasant

I popped open my tin as soon as I got it. The rolls felt moist, but the bowl smoked very well. Has a mild strength and taste. Roasted nutty taste. Want to update/amend my review. After leaving a few rolls out for 3 hours I cut them into small 1/16th" bits. The taste is now a green grass taste

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-10-16		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I was very impressed with this tin- I would select this tobacco as a regular smoke over dunhill flake nearly any day- while Dunhill Flake is a good reliable straight Va, this one either has better Va with more fruit notes (as opposed to citrus and grass), OR the Perique really does something charming in this blend.

The tobacco coins did not want to stuff and roll, so I ended up meeting halfway between that and truly rubbing it out. the pieces that fell apart ended up on the top of the bowl to help get it all started up.

It took a bit of time to light, but once I got it going and tamped properly (perhaps this one needs a bit more tamping than dunhill flake), it burned well. It did crackle a bit and I'd recommend allowing a coin or two to dry for a while before lighting.

The smoke was thick and luxurious, flavorful and sweet- the pepper element of the perique undeniably adding something special to the virginia tobacco.

All of that being said, I think there are better, must be better VaPer tobaccos out there. The only other one I have much experience with is Marlin Flake, and Navy Rolls is less enticing, less fruit forward, less creamy.

Navy Rolls is an easier smoke, though. Less tempermental, perhaps, than I have found Marlin Flake to be. For someone just getting into VaPers, this is a good blend to go with. Easy, satisfying, and smooth flavored.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-10-04		Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

I like the mildness of this blend. I have used the fold and stuff method and have rubbed it out. Personally I like it better rolled out. I have also found that I like this best in a clay pipe because it allows the flavor to really come out. Its one downfall is the price. Is it worth it? I am going to say yes if you like a mild taste, no if you want something that is heavy on the perique.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-06-28		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I know Dunhill tobaccos for several years, Early morning pipe (my favourite), 965, London mixture, Standard mixture medium and Night cap. And now I know Navy rolls. For my first pipe I was disappointed because the flavor of perique is not enough strong, the strength of this tobacco is hardly like the Samuel Gawith's Virginia flake. NR is expansive, more than Escudo for exemple which is better as far as the flavoring and strong are concerned. Therein Escudo VA is equal to perique and it is fairer price than NR for better quality. Nevertheless after five or six pipes with NR in a Peterson bulldog I think this tobacco is not so bad. Refined and elegant in despite of not enough strength (especially concerning perique). Therefore it is an interesting VA with a touch of perique. Alas it will be my first and last tin of NR, too expansive for not enough pleasure. Frenchysmoker

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-06-08		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is my first taste of a "VaPer", so didn't know what to expect. Based my purchase solely on the fact that I've tried Dunhill Flake, which is outstandingly good (also reviewed). Took a single roll, and twisted it into the bowl of my Peterson Aran999, and lit her up. Good, full-bodied tobacco flavor, with absolutely on bite. Wasn't disappointed with this Dunhill tobacco either. Highly recommend.

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	Xeneize (275)	2011-04-20		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

DNR is a great VaPer. Big coins of a well balanced mix of lemon and red Virginias with a core of Perique. It is often compared to Davidoff Flake Medallions, and while both are top notch products, the Dunhill version bends towards Perique, making it a bit stronger and bitter.

A classic that needs to be tried, although I prefer other VaPers.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-02-28		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Nice VAPER, enjoyed it very much, if you like VAPERs give this one a try, high-quality tobacco...always equals a GREAT smoke!

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2010-12-29		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

I consider this tobacco top-notch. Highly recommended its pure tobacco!

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2010-11-20		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

I agree with the previous four reviews regarding flavour and taste. I would like to add that it is effortless but rewarding, and it seems to leave little evidence of your smoke in the room when you've finished.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2010-08-17		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

what a great tobacco! it smoked very well, nearly no relighting. i rubbed it out and dried it a little. a little sweet taste plus some herbal spicyness, delicious. it gets nutty to the end, really great, that must be the condensation swamping through the unburnt tobacco. no tongueburn, a great everyday smoke! update previously i only smoked it in a corncob (i'm a student, i cant afford bad ghosts in my briarpipes). today, after founding this one delicious, i packed a briar bowl with it. i upgrade my review to 5 stars! what a smooth smoke, this one doesnt need any attention at all, i had 3 relights over the whole bowl and experienced no tonguebite whatsoever. this is the first tobacco i manage to smoke down to the bottom, you should have seen my face when i cleaned my pipe afterwards. i expected some dottle but there was only some fine, white ash. im quite new to pipesmoking so this really is encouraging. tip: mix this with a little bit of your favorite aromatic. you'll get a good smoking mix where the aro comes trough quite nice, noticable bot not sticky, overpowered.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2010-03-27		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

a wonderfull tobacco, the taste is really pleasant, it is a little bit spicy, that gives it relief not found on others; really good!

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2009-08-04		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I think Dunhill doesn't dissapoint the smoker with this blend. Elegancy of the tin and contents is a Dunhill classic. The rolls are easy to pack and light. The virginia quality is Dunhill's choice, so it is awesome.

The perique content can be too much for a beginner. But if you are experienced with these kind of blends this tobacco will surely satisfy your needs.

After each bowl I've said myself that I've made a good job.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2008-03-06		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This tobacco was brought to our pipe club meeting, and I saw the beautiful rolls and had to try it. The tobacco tin note is of high quality VA and just a hint of Perique (the fermented fruit smell). The tobacco rubs out as easy as anything I have ever rubbed. The tobacco burns cool for a VAPER and requires very little attention. This makes for a good conversation tobacco. The taste is of very high quality VA and just a hint of Perique, maybe too subtle for my taste. The tobacco gets noticeably richer as the bowl progresses and never overwhelms the pallet. This tobacco could be an all day smoke, if you could get a steady supply, but is probably better suited as a treat.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2007-10-23		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

[ This is my penny's-worth. I know there are many knowledgeable palates on this site and hope to update this review as mine develops over the years ] Over the past year or so, it's become apparent that I'm definitely a VA/Per fan and I always seem to come back to DNRs. Escudo seems a bit clipped or compressed in comparison, like a NAD amp - great at what it does, but missing something. Scottish Cake is phenomenal, but can demand a bit too much attention at times and is so complex and tasty that it loses a little tobacco straightforwardness - it's almost too good. DNRs seem to have the right combination of tobacco flavour and extra complexity and the strength is just perfect. Never wimpy or overwhelming, it develops slowly in the bowl and seems to hang on and on in the heel.It smells great in the tin, with raisins or dried fruit and looks lovely; yellow with dark chocolate. It definitely comes across as a good quality product[though I think the fact that they ask more money for this than a standard blend is marketing]. This doesn't try too hard, nor emphasise one element of the VA/Per style over another and I've come to think of it as the foundation from which I judge everything else. So for me Three Nuns has a nice, sweet quality, but is too weak, Esc is clipped, Scottish Cake/Flake are treats and so on. I think the Per doesn't impinge itself too much on the base VA and that's the secret of its satisfying quality. I think of DNRs and Peterson's University Flake as occupying the same place in their different styles and would recommend either.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2007-04-26		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

UPDATE: first of all, i was told by someone at the orlik manufacturers that DLNR IS DISCONTINUED IN DENMARK - I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE REST OF THE EU! second, she told me that it's absolutely identical to present day escudo. END UPDATE.

this is as close as i can get to good old escudo here in denmark - and pretty close it is.

the difference lies, i believe, in the virginia base having a little less caracter and being moistened with pg (only guessing here, from the fact that it dries slowly, as i cannot smell or taste it - and it sure doesn't quite live up to the credo of cope's version: "free from all scent or added flavours"), and a smaller amount of perique. all in all a little less strength. still, the tin aroma must one of the most inviting i know of. intense fig-and-raisins, stoved fruit, yummy!

easy to pack and light, tastes fine from the beginning till the end, with bright virginia zest and sweetness, and the solid heavy notes of perique (with the bonus of that ever-so-slight peppery spiciness). it's a most delightfull smoke, especially after dinner with an espresso, but it can really be smoked most of the day.

it seems to age well. i have a large store of it, and i'm continually enlarging it, as i want to be able to keep smoking this blend for years to come in case it should be discontinued.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2007-01-13		Medium	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I have not had this wonderful tobacco in quite some time now, but my recently smoking a bowl of Escudo prompted me to chime in anyway.

For the most part, this mixture reminded me very much of Escudo, although it does seem as if the De Luxe Navy Rolls were a touch smoother, with the flavours more integrated, than I found with Escudo. Then again, I haven't had the pleasure of smoking the great Escudo from years past, so my impressions may be due mostly to a change in the quality of the Escudo.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2005-07-11		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is a classic smoke. Natural VA with Perique, handmade & coin cut. The tin smells like fruit cake, plums & raisins - my wife even likes it! I rub it out well & pack my pipe, others stack or fold the coins. My way is easier to light. The smoke is rich, full flavoured with the naturally sweet aromas coming through at first. Toward the end of the bowl this is replaced by a stronger series of peppery notes (from the Perique?). An excellent late evening smoke. Smoke slowly to savour. Burns evenly and cleanly down to a salt & pepper ash.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2005-06-02		Medium to Strong	Mild	Medium	Tolerable

This is THE tobacco. Not smoking it every day but rather from ocasion to ocasion. Maybe not the easiest for smoking at the begining of the adventure with pipes but worth to try later.

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