Dunhill Three Year Matured Virginia
(2.44)
The Re-release tin description: A medium blend consisting of red (and other) Virginias, a pinch of Oriental leaf, and a very, very subtle fruit essence, leaving the flavors of the tobaccos themselves clear and intact. A classic now returned after a long absence.
The earliest tin description: "A fine old Virginia tobacco, matured for three years, mild and mellow though rich in flavour, the ideal of the true pipe smoker".
Notes: Discontinued in 2007, relaunched in 2015.
Details
| Brand | Dunhill |
| Blended By | Dunhill |
| Manufactured By | Dunhill/Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.44 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 06, 2022 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
In my cellar, I found two Dunhill blends from the year they were re-released, 2015: Ready Rubbed and this one, Three Year Matured. So this review will be of a ~6 year old tin of Dunhill's Three Year Matured, with some memories of the fresh blend too. The tin note smells pretty strongly of fruit, possibly apricot. The sides of the inside of the tin are sticky with topping. Tobacco looks ok, it's your basic ribbon cut with a pretty uniform brown coloration with very little variation. First few puffs, the flavor is mostly the fruit topping (apricot maybe) and quality matured red Virginias. There's very little overt Oriental flavor, except for some light sourness. The fruit topping starts to fade a bit by a quarter of the way into the pipe. That's when the blend becomes more enjoyable IMO. The natural sweetness and fruitiness of the aged red Virginias is more apparent at that point. It's a pleasant smoke. I don't remember if this was the case when fresh, but I get no bite at all from this 5 year old stuff. It's very mellow and very smooth all the way to the end. The ~5 year aged tin is much nicer, smoother, and naturally sweeter than the fresh tin. The fresh stuff is a 2 star blend, but after aging a while, it's a solid 3 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 14, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
I missed this during the actual production run. I acquired a few tins that were still in stock , which told me it couldn't have been very popular.
The tin note is delightful. Sweet deep rich fruity tobacco. Its uniform in color (medium brown) and ribbon.
Behaves well, lights easy and tastes great.
Its a very sweet citrussy virginia. I am unsure if that is from the topping or the tobacco itself.
I will let the other tin age and see if the topping fades and the tobacco changes.
The tin note is delightful. Sweet deep rich fruity tobacco. Its uniform in color (medium brown) and ribbon.
Behaves well, lights easy and tastes great.
Its a very sweet citrussy virginia. I am unsure if that is from the topping or the tobacco itself.
I will let the other tin age and see if the topping fades and the tobacco changes.
Pipe Used:
Cob, various briars
PurchasedFrom:
Mars cigars
Age When Smoked:
Not sure, 3 to 5 years?
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 20, 2021 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
An interesting tobacco for sure. The tin I opened had 6 years of aging on it after purchase date. The tin note is of very subtle citrus combined with rich, matured Virginias. Being a STG product there are no excessive humectant added. Lighting up the tobacco and keeping it lit do not, thus, represent a challenge. The taste is of a rich Virginia, more on the savory than sweet side and builds up some spiciness from the Orientals as I progress. TYMV is not very complex after 6 years of aging - I was expecting something more- but complex enough to keep me interested. I do have some more tins in the cellar but would not, if offered the opportunity, buy more.
Age When Smoked:
6 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 26, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I know my matured and aged Virginia's. Somehow, I suspect this isn't aged as much as the tin suggests it is. After my second bowl I decided to put the rest into a jar for long-term aging. I have another unopened tin that will go into the cellar as well. I really like aged Virginia's, I buy Orlik Golden Sliced and never touch it until it is at least 3 years old, even better at 5-6 years. As this tobacco tastes to me now, I would describe it as young-tasting and very one-dimensional.
I suspect that the blender for Dunhill pipe tobaccos had every intention of properly bringing this blend back, but ended up releasing it early because they knew production was ending and they didn't want to be stuck holding a stock of Virginia's they had no use for. Of course, that is just my own speculation, it's not supported by any inside information. However, it would explain the state of this tobacco blend.
I recommend anyone that has this to age it for 3-5 years. I'm sure the Virginia lovers will find it matures nicely.
I suspect that the blender for Dunhill pipe tobaccos had every intention of properly bringing this blend back, but ended up releasing it early because they knew production was ending and they didn't want to be stuck holding a stock of Virginia's they had no use for. Of course, that is just my own speculation, it's not supported by any inside information. However, it would explain the state of this tobacco blend.
I recommend anyone that has this to age it for 3-5 years. I'm sure the Virginia lovers will find it matures nicely.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli
Age When Smoked:
Young, about 1 year old.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 22, 2019 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
Dunhill Three Year Matured Virginia is an excellent Dunhill tobacco. I am smoking a 2019 purchased fresh tin from Smoking Pipes , SC USA ; smoked fresh from the tin . To my palate this is an excellent natural matured red Virginia , fine ribbon cut , with typical Dunhill strong nicotine level. I smoke TYMV in large to extra large James Upshall and Tilshead bowls where the fine ribbon cut burns consistently well and provides an outstanding matured red Virginia experience. There may be other Virginias and Oriental tobaccos in the mixture , but when I pick TYMV up I pick it up as a matured red Virginia , with an excellent deep mature red Virginia flavor and excellent burn . Strong nicotine , smoke it under your favorite tree , you will be amazed. Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
James Upshall - large
PurchasedFrom:
SmokngPipes SC USA
Age When Smoked:
fresh 2019
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 03, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable to Strong |
Couldn't get past the awful flavoring of this one... Well, I wasn't too disappointed with this Dunhill blend. The tin aroma produced a fruity-like essence. I wasn't crazy about the flavor but the strength was respectable. However, the aftertaste is where this one is lacking... I didn't even like the Murray's version very much either. The flavoring left an oily, intrusive taste on my palate that detracted from the overall smoking experience.
I thought after wasting $$s on a roll of the original Murray's awful tasting stuff, why would I suffer a chance on the newer Mac Baren's mixture? Not a palate pleaser for this piper. Not too awfully bad but certainly not good! However, I can understand why many find this blend to their liking & why many dislike it. I've never suffered another tin nor do I ever intend to. It wasn't a totally pleasing bell ringer type experience that I was anticipating. Not all Dunhill blends befit the name &/or quality... especially this one & a few others.
I thought after wasting $$s on a roll of the original Murray's awful tasting stuff, why would I suffer a chance on the newer Mac Baren's mixture? Not a palate pleaser for this piper. Not too awfully bad but certainly not good! However, I can understand why many find this blend to their liking & why many dislike it. I've never suffered another tin nor do I ever intend to. It wasn't a totally pleasing bell ringer type experience that I was anticipating. Not all Dunhill blends befit the name &/or quality... especially this one & a few others.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Deluxe 9S & 11S
PurchasedFrom:
Various Dealers... eBay, etc.
Age When Smoked:
Aged Murray's Tins
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 15, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Here lies my last Dunhill review, last of the purchasable tins before the dinosaur migration. I am not a huge Virginia fan. I chock up most of them to smelling like the State Fair animal pens (musty hay smell), this stuff was a bit different. It still had a natural sweet smell, but with some added sour bits. Defiantly not an aromatic, but some flavor had to be added to this one.
The ribbon was nicely shredded, and the moisture was perfect for an immediate tin to bowl fire up. A very pleasant few puffs arose that stayed mildly sweet and interesting throughout. It felt like a classic smoke without much bite. It was just above mild in the nicotine category and was easily smoke-able all day. The misses also enjoyed the room note.
It was a good smoke that could easily be 3 stars for a Virginia fan wanting to relax.
If there is truth to this being aged three years, I would submit the aging did indeed affect the flavor profile by brightening it up.
The ribbon was nicely shredded, and the moisture was perfect for an immediate tin to bowl fire up. A very pleasant few puffs arose that stayed mildly sweet and interesting throughout. It felt like a classic smoke without much bite. It was just above mild in the nicotine category and was easily smoke-able all day. The misses also enjoyed the room note.
It was a good smoke that could easily be 3 stars for a Virginia fan wanting to relax.
If there is truth to this being aged three years, I would submit the aging did indeed affect the flavor profile by brightening it up.
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 05, 2018 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This review is based off the STG re-release. The ribbons are slightly moist and do not need to dry. One light and it’s off to the races. I sense grass, wood, a faint, almost Pine-sol like tanginess, and a lemony sweetness. The moderate spiciness is always present. It’s also pleasantly sour, and sometimes sweet.
It’s never harsh, even with quick puffing. It’s almost medium in body, while the nicotine level is mild.
TYM is a pleasantly smooth, uncomplicated, garden variety VaOR. Had Dunhill not exited the tobacco business, this would have been a good blend for those looking to explore the world of VaOrs.
It’s never harsh, even with quick puffing. It’s almost medium in body, while the nicotine level is mild.
TYM is a pleasantly smooth, uncomplicated, garden variety VaOR. Had Dunhill not exited the tobacco business, this would have been a good blend for those looking to explore the world of VaOrs.
Pipe Used:
Briars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 16, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
Description says: "A medium blend consisting of red (and other) Virginias, a pinch of Oriental leaf, and a very, very subtle fruit essence, leaving the flavors of the tobaccos themselves clear and intact. A classic now returned after a long absence."
Only able to distinguish the sweet Virginias which smokes well and delicious from start to finish. lApparently the pinch of Oriental leaf is small enough to make it undistinguishable. Not my favorite Virginia, but not a bad smoke at all.
Easy to pack, burns a little hot if not given a rest while smoking.
Room note is pleasant.
Overall: I enjoyed the first pipe load and really wanted to enjoy each subsequent smoke, but as I continued to smoke through the tin, I became less enamored with this tobacco.
Only able to distinguish the sweet Virginias which smokes well and delicious from start to finish. lApparently the pinch of Oriental leaf is small enough to make it undistinguishable. Not my favorite Virginia, but not a bad smoke at all.
Easy to pack, burns a little hot if not given a rest while smoking.
Room note is pleasant.
Overall: I enjoyed the first pipe load and really wanted to enjoy each subsequent smoke, but as I continued to smoke through the tin, I became less enamored with this tobacco.
Pipe Used:
Knute Freehand
PurchasedFrom:
Local Tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
Unsure
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 24, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
This blend is not exactly the flavor I imagine should be inserted into a pipe. A cigarette tube? Absolutely. I can see the relevance of this tobacco and I appreciate it for what it is. If you enjoy mixing orange juice and coffee in your mouth at breakfast before swallowing then you just found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Luckily for me and the tobacco, I was able to trade it with someone who would enjoy it more. I wish I would have enjoyed it and maybe one day I will give it another try just to see if I missed something.
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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