Dunhill Three Year Matured Virginia

Berry good! Not what I think of when I hear the words "matured Virginia." This has a very nice scent in the tin, but does not cloy when smoked. My kind of aromatic. Pipestud wanted to eat it with a spoon, and the smell does remind me of some kind of berry sauce used to top ice cream or pancakes. This becomes only a hint of topping as the tobacco is smoked, however. I would buy it again for this, though there are many other tobaccos I would buy in larger amounts.

Found an old tin a few months ago in a strip mall tobacco shop. It was amazing and full of flavor. Due to my excitment I did smoke the first couple bowls a little too quick. Had to set it down for a couple days to give my mouth a rest. The rest of the tin was wonderful and full of flavor. I compare it too fusion Jazz, Tribal Tech to be exact. The base is there but there are hints of Rock and Blues. This blend has the straight Virginia power but has overtones of nutty and oak'y flavor. Since then I purchased the last two "OLD" tins, dust and all and am going to sit on them for a couple years. Some days I have the urge to pop one of the seals. But, for now, I will keep them aging for a special occasion.

This blend starts out as a rather harsh basically virginia blend that is then aged about three years. It's not an unpleasant blend but it takes some getting used to. It's better then Dunhill's royal yaht by far. It's somewhat strong but mild's out with time like most Dunhill blends, a fresh opened tin bite knock the socks off your tastebuds in a bad way but one that's been opened a few times and allowed to air out will provide a nice long satisfying smoke. This is one the first Dunhill blends I ever tried, and after having a bad experience with Royal Yaht this was definately a move upwards. It has a nutty almost smoky flavour that comes through noticable the whole way down. I do recommend it but take your time deciding if it's for you or not...

It should be put to flame, just not in a pipe. Tinned for decades, so it must have a following. Longevity is not compelling enough for me in this case. Not terrible, just boring.

Not very fond of this one at all. I've had far worse, but thankfully, I have had far better.

I think Philo pretty much nailed it. Nicely cased with a rather pleasant tin aroma (once it's aired off a little), but just not enough going for it in the flavor department to make it a worthwhile smoke for me. And I was really hoping for the taste of Frankenberries.

After reading the previous reviews I was expecting casings or even an awful stench, but I was not expecting plain and boring. This Virginia was boring in every way, I cannot say it was unpleasant to smoke, just one-dimensional.

I opened the tin and smelled rich figs and some berry as well, I was thinking the worst, but as I started puffing I tasted no casings at all, but it was clear, that this was a very middle-of the road tobacco. There are too many other Virginias out there to ever visit this again.

The best way to describe this tobacco, in one word, is Beurk. Too bad, the smell is very nice, sweet and very present, the flakes are nice and dark, but I did not smoke more than one third of a bowl and then my mouth, tongue and stomach were screaming for mercy.

Really, my tastebuds are not compatible with that blend. If you like really strong tobacco,and want something flavored, then Three Year Matured VA is for you. But it's not for me.

PROS: There is a good amount of virginia,has some aromatic smell,lights good and packs good.It is Dunhill

CONS: The oriental leaf throughs off the virginia. better if not aromatic. wife hates it.I dont care for it.smells like rotten fruit with tomato paste.

I am glad I bought just an ounce I was hoping for a good straight VA blend instead I got a aromatic with dumpster fruit

nuff said.