Dunhill Durbar
(3.21)
This blend contains a high proportion of Oriental leaf, Virginia and latakia. It is a broad cut mixture, giving rich body, but has a slow rate of burn and is medium in strength.
Details
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.21 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 24 of 24 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 29, 2003 | Very Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
As a new pipe smoker who had before only tried aromatics, I wanted to sample a "proper" British tobacco and this one was reccomended by my tobacconist.
I found it to be very flavorful and very strong. From the first puff to the bottom of the bowl my mouth was filled with a very rich tobacco taste, hints of sweetness and spiciness abounded. It reminded me of a fine cigar and I could certainly see enjoying this with a hearty meal or a deep red wine. This is a very strong tobacco, however, and must be smoked slowly to avoid getting queasy. If you're looking for a strong, rich pure tobacco taste this is heaven in a bowl, just remember to take it easy! I found it a bit heavy on the latakia though, and would really have to be in the mood for something heavy to buy another tin.
I found it to be very flavorful and very strong. From the first puff to the bottom of the bowl my mouth was filled with a very rich tobacco taste, hints of sweetness and spiciness abounded. It reminded me of a fine cigar and I could certainly see enjoying this with a hearty meal or a deep red wine. This is a very strong tobacco, however, and must be smoked slowly to avoid getting queasy. If you're looking for a strong, rich pure tobacco taste this is heaven in a bowl, just remember to take it easy! I found it a bit heavy on the latakia though, and would really have to be in the mood for something heavy to buy another tin.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 05, 2003 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Very Full | Unnoticeable |
I think I must just be in the wrong mood or something. I should like this stuff more, but it just seems kind of average somehow. I been through a few of these rather full english blends, and I think I just prefer a little less latakia or oriental and a little more strength. I think I may try introducing various amounts of virginia into this to see if I can figure out what it is that I feel is missing from this. Maybe it has too much oriental for me and not enough latakia or something. Maybe I'm missing a little perique here.
As far as "full" english blends go, this is one of the better ones that I've tried. It burns rather cool, has plenty of flavor, and burns reasonably well (though I find that its a little moist when first opened and needs a slight bit of drying). I don't know what else to say... I'm just not too excited about this one for some reason.
ADDENDUM
I've noticed that smoking this after eating or drinking anything the least bit sweet (even something like rice) seems to really bring out that nasty bitter taste that some have observed. This seems to lessen as one continues to smoke.
As far as "full" english blends go, this is one of the better ones that I've tried. It burns rather cool, has plenty of flavor, and burns reasonably well (though I find that its a little moist when first opened and needs a slight bit of drying). I don't know what else to say... I'm just not too excited about this one for some reason.
ADDENDUM
I've noticed that smoking this after eating or drinking anything the least bit sweet (even something like rice) seems to really bring out that nasty bitter taste that some have observed. This seems to lessen as one continues to smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 08, 2003 | Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Strong |
I have to agree with Briarlaw, I wanted to like Durbar, but I didn't. It has a funkiness about it that I can't put my finger on. And the taste it left in my mouth was foul.
There are plenty of other oriental blends that really ring a chord with me, but Durbar so far has not been kind to me.
Perhaps some aging on the tins would help. I'm willing to keep an open mind, as they may settle down with time.
There are plenty of other oriental blends that really ring a chord with me, but Durbar so far has not been kind to me.
Perhaps some aging on the tins would help. I'm willing to keep an open mind, as they may settle down with time.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 29, 2002 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is a medium to full flavor blend that is well behaved. It produces a dense and rich smoke immediately upon lighting (the type of which I favor). Tobacco burns clean with no noticable gurgle. My only problem with this blend is a very distinct bitterness. The bitterness is noticable immediately and continues throughout the bowl. I am unable to give four stars due to this bothersome trait. My lack of experience does not allow me to determine what should be removed for my taste.
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