Dunhill Durbar

I find that many tobacco brands have a signature flavor in most of their blends and this goes for Duhilll as well. As for Durbar specifically, I find that although it has this Dunhill typicity it either lacks character or I do not get it. I explain. On the one hand it does not have enough Latakia to satisfy the Latakia-phile and on the other the Orientals, at least to me, are not really exciting or even discernible and the Virginia is less than exciting.

Tin note is the classic Dunhill English mixture, creosoty, smoky although Latakia is not as prominent as in other blends. Taste is also very Dunhill, though here again Latakia is measured. There are some sharp Virginia notes but the Orientals are neither particularly sour nor tangy, rather neutral. At times it seems to me spicy, peppery but still not really exciting. It is smoky but lacks the depth of, say, London Mixture or its sweetness. It’s a rather dry-tasting smoke for me. Not bad in any way, but I still fail to see its point.

Burns rather quick, as many Dunhills do, but it does not get hot. But towards the end of the smoke I feel a “twitch” in my tongue, not a bite but something unpleasant still, and the flavours get a little bit ashy and bitter.

To conclude, I do not find Durbar terribly exciting, yet it has full body and is quite satiating with having only just medium strength, so it seems good for a morning smoke (at least for me), but I find I could smoke much better tobaccos even from the Dunhill portfolio instead of Durbar. I have no experience with the old version for a comparison.

50 gram tin, which was slightly damaged as was the tin of Irish Flake I got. The Durbar had a incredibly strong lakeland smell and taste. the Irish flake was contaminated but not nearly as bad (just in tin note, not in taste)

It was slightly moist just above perfect moisture surprisingly considering the amount of lakeland contamination? I let some dry a bit more for 45 minutes and loaded a bowl. Couldn't take more than 3 hits before I emptied it out of my bowl and immediately cleaned it and purged with Peterson Irish Flake which didn't help...the damage was done

-Before opening the can, it smelled very strong. It's a strong smell that wasn't pleasant at all. The taste was just like the smell-a perfumey, chemically, soapy, sour smell that was so strong I could taste it just from the smell, revolting.

This was my first english/balkan blend, and I'm quite sure this was a fluke because it's horribly bad and lakeland essence is not supposed to be in this blend I thought. I could still taste it after brushing/mouthwash, and eating a meal. Pipe went in the garbage ghosted to hell from just a few hits.

This is a nice smooth smoke. I found myself wanting more Latakia and reaching for some nightcap. I preferred this to 965 as less harsh however for me it could get a little bland and lacking in flavor. Its a quality tobacco that is expected from Dunhill and a must to try as it could be the one that hits the spot out of their vast range.

After four tins of the new Orlik edition I only can repeat the words of the review from Virginia lover.It´s subtle and deep,simply splendid.I only rest a little doubtful about ageing because the high proportion of the wonderful oriental leaf.I say oriental instead of turkish because I suspect some Macedonia together with Izmir.We can describe like a more oriental than London Mixture.Latakia component could be Syrian,pure silkness.

The first puffs are amazing a good balance between the ingredients gives you a mouth full of hope but and the end there is no really evolution. I fund that the taste remain flat and continues to remain the same from the beging. Still a good tobacco but not a must buy for me

I have really missed Durbar, and this re-release matches both my memory of Murray's version and my present predilection. It reminds me of 965 without all the rough edges and heaviness.

It has it all: smokey, sweet, rich, a touch of spice, smooth, interesting, and smooth. Really satisfying any time of the day, any pipe.

A pleasant English that features a decent serve of Turkish to give it that distinctive Dunhill taste. To me this is like sibling of 965 and a nice change of pace. Quaility tobacco but not significantly interesting to entice me to buy more. I was much more impressed with Aperitif which was re-released at the same time.

This is a review of the current Durbar, 2014. I have never had the previous version. A fuller, more flavorful version of EMP. Very smooth and rich. I like EMP a great deal but it's flavor on some days is so subtle that I don't taste it. This tobacco comes on stronger and the flavor is right there, right now. Another great Dunhill tobacco. Just outstanding. Well done Dunhill, well done.

I LIKE THIS!

I'm a big fan of cigars also, and it almost seems as if there is some cigar leaf stuffed in here.

Rich heavy flavors and a high nicotine level.

This ought to keep the motor running. Had it with some fine French wine and absolutely loved it. I had the murrays tin (obviously as this stuff is not made anymore) and still have a dunhill store tin left, this is said to be even more spicy.

I'm taking it easy as my supply of old Dunhill tins is shrinking every day, but how can one leave a blend like this alone.

I simply must smoke it again. and soon.....