Peterson Dark Flake

Of the recent batch of (new to me) tobaccos I've tried, this is one of the better ones. Presentation scores nil points, huge can, tiny packet rattling around inside, wrapped in gold foil that was obviously meant for the much smaller square tins, the flakes fall apart as they are taken out, if like me, you like to remove and rub out a single flake at a time, you'll need a surgeons care as the flakes fall apart. Once rubbed out and filled in the weapon of choice, for me a straight medium sized billiard, a nice pleasant but not memorable Virginia comes across. As far as Virginias go, and that's all I smoke now, this is good, but there are too many far superior Virginias to warrant stocking up on this.

I'm in the minority on this one. I like it. Kind of a Prince Albert in a Dunhill tin. Now it doesn't taste like P.A. but it is rather one dimensional. There are times when this type of blend works for me, and this one is it. Slightly sweet, a little woodsy. Burns well, nice amount of smoke. Doesn't goop the pipe. It's a mild blend, and for a Virginia tobacco, it's amazingly gentle on the tongue. I don't really taste the perique. I would order this again, to me it's that good...

I do not agree. This baccy was very bland. Nothing from the first light. Later on still nothing. I was smoking hot air. Dunhill was always a staple in tobaccos. I guess everyone and anyone is entitled to one boner. Prince Albert has more flavor than this hack.

Fantastic Tin note. One of my favorite tin notes of all. Rich figgy and Raisin like. For the amount of perique I am kind of surprised at the tin note, but the bready and sweet, dark Virginia's may be contributing to the great aroma more that I had initially given credit.

The flavor is very straight forward and pleasant. Earthy and toasty Virginia's. A hint of Perique that provides a nice peppery quality to the smoke. Not a heavy hand with the perique but you know it is there. Very nice Virgini'a in the blend an the nice thick slices rub out easy. I prefer them on the drier side. There is more sweetness in this blend and less citrus then regular Dunhill Flake. Great smoke for the Virginia lover.

I haven't had a chance to smoke the original, and probably wasn't even around when it was being produced. So this review will be an independent review of this current iteration. The main role here is played by dark virginias, and I dare say the sole role. This is a monologue of tobacco rather than anything else. And that's not a hindrance. It is quite good for what it is. A monotonous, single dimension, virginia flake. It is dark, rich, bready and yeasty in flavour. It is consistent and rich throughout the bowl. From the point you open up the newly designed round tins you are greeted by a deep, aroma of virginia before you are welcomed by a complementing view of dark, well packed flakes with a hint of darker, nearly black perique. And the latter doesn't seem to play much role in the tin aroma and even less role in the flavour palette. As with all Dunhill line, it is at perfect moisture content, though it doesn't harm to give it 2-3 minutes of dry time. It rubs easily and packs well. It burns evenly and consistently till the end of the bowl and leaves little ash and no moisture behind. It is an excellent all day smoke and I can easily see it in my daily rotation provided we can have Dunhill tobaccos stay in the market.

Definitely a Virginia perique, no Dark fired at all.. I kinda get a cavendish vibe but it's probably just the perique they use. It's sweet a tad bit of spice through the retrohale. Virginias give off some dark fruit, hay and slight citrus/woodsy notes, with some earth and spice from the perique. Cool smoke, no relights needed for me. Rubbed out and Let dry the flakes for a half hour and didn't get much moisture or any dottle, a nice balanced blend easily an all day smoke.. kind of a mindless smoke but shines through the retrohale and has some depth.

Dunhill Dark Flake is one of the first flakes that really made me fall in love with well made Virginia tobaccos. This beautiful flake checks all the boxes for me. It's bready, malty and sweet. Dark Flake reminds me of a high quality black breakfast tea. My hope is that they bring it back to the United States once more.

Dunhill version; Tin note of stewed sour plums, spices and hay. Tobacco is dark brown and black flakes. Moisture content is great. Fakes rub out with a little effort. Burns slow with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium and moderately consistent, with notes of very bready, spicy, leather, spices, very woody, hay, mild plums, floral, mild orange peel/bitter, dark stewed fruit, acidic, tart citrus, dry earth, a lemon grass background note, and a peppery retro. Virginia is leading with Perique supporting. Room note is pleasant, and aftertaste is great.

Dark Flake: It's MMMMMMMM Good

The flake seems to be made of mostly dark Virginias with some lighter varietals present. They are pleasantly sweet, earthy with some fermented grass flavors. The perique offers a little spice and adds some complexity to the other fermented undertones. I picked up on a slight molasses casing. Altogether, the smoke is smooth, sweet, and complex.

It is my favorite morning blend with a cup of joe.