Dunhill Ready Rubbed (re-release)
(2.94)
Dunhill Ready Rubbed pipe tobacco is a mixture of mature, flue-cured leaves from the USA, Brazil and Africa are blended with sun-cured and smoky fired tobaccos from Indonesia and India. These are then pressed into cavendish and topped with a subtle flavour.
Notes: In addition to BB1938 and Three Year Mature, Dunhill Ready Rubbed is the third vintage Dunhill blend re-introduced to the U.S. market in 2015. Based on Virginia and Oriental, it's run through a light cavendish process, cased with a subtle fruity topping, and steam pressed before it's broken up into the beautiful ready rubbed cut.
Details
| Brand | Dunhill |
| Blended By | Dunhill |
| Manufactured By | Dunhill/Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Re-release |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.94 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 03, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Saw this and had to pick it up if there was any chance at all they used any of the same Virginias in this blend as they do in my beloved Dunhill Flake. I cracked the tin and was delighted to find the aroma was that of rich bready Virginia tobaccos with just a hint of...something else. I learned later that this something else was a portion of Oriental tobaccos. The oriental in this is extremely subdued. Many won't notice it's there. And it serves the same purpose in this blend as a touch of Burley does in many other Virginia blends; which is to add a little more depth and dimension to the smoke. Unlike the description for the old discontinued version of this, it is decidedly nowhere near what one could call an "aromatic".
The moisture level is spot on. It is clearly a rubbed out flake and forms delicious looking ribbons with the odd glob of flake here and there. Packing was a breeze and it burned well with no relights required.
My inaugural smoke was good but nothing to blow your socks off. I set it aside. A week later I noticed the tin sitting there and decided to try another bowl. This time, I WAS BLOWN AWAY. It was one of these smokes that pipe smokers live for. It was exceptional. The smoke was sweet, grassy, and yeasty, with deep richness that was most satisfying, aside from the fact that I was almost immediately craving another bowl after I finished. To make sure I wasn't imagining things, I have since repeated this experience several times in a row. It is indeed a 4 star blend and an excellent companion to it's brother, Dunhill Flake.
Like all quality Virginas, slow and steady wins the race. Keep your smoking cadence just fast enough to keep it burning. Any faster and it may disappoint you. I will be stocking up on this to be sure. Enjoy!
The moisture level is spot on. It is clearly a rubbed out flake and forms delicious looking ribbons with the odd glob of flake here and there. Packing was a breeze and it burned well with no relights required.
My inaugural smoke was good but nothing to blow your socks off. I set it aside. A week later I noticed the tin sitting there and decided to try another bowl. This time, I WAS BLOWN AWAY. It was one of these smokes that pipe smokers live for. It was exceptional. The smoke was sweet, grassy, and yeasty, with deep richness that was most satisfying, aside from the fact that I was almost immediately craving another bowl after I finished. To make sure I wasn't imagining things, I have since repeated this experience several times in a row. It is indeed a 4 star blend and an excellent companion to it's brother, Dunhill Flake.
Like all quality Virginas, slow and steady wins the race. Keep your smoking cadence just fast enough to keep it burning. Any faster and it may disappoint you. I will be stocking up on this to be sure. Enjoy!
Pipe Used:
Peterson X105 billiard
PurchasedFrom:
Beehive Cigars, Salt Lake City, UT
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This tin was a gift from another priest in the diocese. He said he was at the tobacconist and thought I might like this. He was right.
The tin note is slightly sweet and grassy. There is maybe a whiff of bread and a little something else that I suspect is the oriental leaf. It is mostly rubbed out thin ribbon with a few hunks of flake. Moisture level is very good from the tin.
Smoked, it is a Virginia forward blend - a little sweet and maybe a touch of citrus and grass. I taste some nutty burley giving it some depth and fullness. The orientals are a light touch, and present as a savory. There is a mild honey - maybe honeysuckle that is either the presentation of the Virginia/oriental or some topping. I am going with the topping.
I have smoked this in a variety of pipes and every smoke has been excellent. There is not a lot of "wow," but it is consistent and a great smoke. It packed easily and was easy to keep lit. It burned to the bottom every time and did not get ashy.
This is a great blend, and I have really enjoyed it. I think it rises to the "everyone should try" 4 in the ratings. It is a great example of a masterful blend that satisfies and could be smoked all day without boring (me anyway).
The tin note is slightly sweet and grassy. There is maybe a whiff of bread and a little something else that I suspect is the oriental leaf. It is mostly rubbed out thin ribbon with a few hunks of flake. Moisture level is very good from the tin.
Smoked, it is a Virginia forward blend - a little sweet and maybe a touch of citrus and grass. I taste some nutty burley giving it some depth and fullness. The orientals are a light touch, and present as a savory. There is a mild honey - maybe honeysuckle that is either the presentation of the Virginia/oriental or some topping. I am going with the topping.
I have smoked this in a variety of pipes and every smoke has been excellent. There is not a lot of "wow," but it is consistent and a great smoke. It packed easily and was easy to keep lit. It burned to the bottom every time and did not get ashy.
This is a great blend, and I have really enjoyed it. I think it rises to the "everyone should try" 4 in the ratings. It is a great example of a masterful blend that satisfies and could be smoked all day without boring (me anyway).
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 08, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
an unusual mixture;in that this is mainly a virginia blend but with delicate orientals woven into the smoke. Upon my first smoke of this, i found it hot, harsh, bland and bitey. i threw it into a canning jar and gave it some time. When revisiting, i was astounded at what a good breathe and slight age (only 2/3 months) could do to a tobacco. What assaulted my senses previously; tickled my tastebuds and provided me with intrigue and delight. While i find it full of bready, sweet/sour grassy, nutty tones; it is still a delicate smoke. This is not one to push hard, smoking it like an aromatic, barely keeping the ember lit is a delight; the variety of flavour, whilst still soft and delicate is incredible. There are many layers with this smoke; i have found different flavours coming through in different shaped pipes. I don’t detect much, if any casing. What i do taste is a very pure tobacco taste, sweet and earthy with the Orientals bringing the slightest touch of sour. there is a short, but sweet learning curve with this tobacco. it is an incredibly rewarding and satisfying smoke, it doesnt blow your head off with nicotine or strong flavours. Highly recommended especially for Virginia smokers & Oriental fans that fancy something a bit different, be warned; like other reviews say, it’s not for everyone. It is easily an all day, everyday smoke for me. I don’t feel that I crave the taste like I do other blends but every time I light a bowl of this I’m happy i did.
Pipe Used:
Various Falcons, Various Briars
PurchasedFrom:
www.uktobacco.com
Age When Smoked:
From new - 12 Months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 28, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
This is nice, reminds me of a quality step up from Orlik's Golden Sliced Red. I don't get as much Orange flavor , it's much more subtle in the RR. The cut is slightly more of a broken flake rather than the typical Dunhill ribbon. the Turkish just comes along for the ride providing some base , but it's the Virginias that are naturally sweet and out-front . The Orientals is used with a very light hand giving some slight sour/ fruity interest.
I tried this back to back with Dunhill's Elizabethan Mixture and the EM is definitely more of a VaPer than the Ready Rubbed To me the RR smokes more like a Virginia.
I've never tried the original RR , but this new release is nice. I really don't understand all the mediocre review ratings , maybe too much comparing and not enough accepting ?
I tried this back to back with Dunhill's Elizabethan Mixture and the EM is definitely more of a VaPer than the Ready Rubbed To me the RR smokes more like a Virginia.
I've never tried the original RR , but this new release is nice. I really don't understand all the mediocre review ratings , maybe too much comparing and not enough accepting ?
Pipe Used:
cob
Age When Smoked:
new tin open one week
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
This is an underrated blend that truly deserves much better recognition from the pipe smokers community. It is easily among the best Virginia-based blends, and is even not far from being equal to Dunhill Flake in quality. The addition of Burley and Oriental leaves along with the slight addition of honey flavoring adds beauty to this wonderful blend.
When aged, Ready Rubbed would rank among the top Virginia-based blends in the market, and the fact that it can be smoked all day makes it a must-have for Virginia lovers.
Highly recommended.
When aged, Ready Rubbed would rank among the top Virginia-based blends in the market, and the fact that it can be smoked all day makes it a must-have for Virginia lovers.
Highly recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 23, 2017 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Bread, grass and hint of citrus. All this released with every draw in this wonderful blend. Very well balanced, with the balkan/turkish part being more dominant. An all day tobacco that smokes well to the very last minute. Content moisture is a little bit higher than perfect. Highly recommended to virginia/balkan lovers.
Age When Smoked:
Smoked when bought.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 01, 2017 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
As a fan of Dunhill virginia blends i had to try this one!when you crack the tin you see the bright and brown virginias combined with rubbed flakes.as for the aroma,oh my god!fresh fruits ,citruses honey hints,bread perhaps and some grass.the moisture level is perfect,packs ok,lights easy and keeps the burn.while smoking the tastes are great,clear and present till the end.fresh fruits ,citruses,sweet notes with proper moisture.some spicyness is detected too.the nicotine level is low to medium,burns medium and clear till the end of the bowl.this might taste like i lighter version of royal yacht with similar smoking pleasure.this blend is unique to start and finish your day.definitelly a must try!!
Age When Smoked:
When opened!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 22, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Oh, what a beautiful ribbon cut VA/Turkish blend - in all categories!
Presentation lives up to the Dunhill standard. Moisture content is perfect. Packed great and was easy to light and like a good ribbon, stayed lit. The ribbon appears to be cut from a cake. Tin aroma is hay-like with fruity aromas. It may be lightly flavored with a top dressing, but this is not a traditional aromatic as we understand that term. The emphasis here is with the VA/Turkish taste experience.
The VA is a flue cured lemon with other varieties. The Turkish, I believe has a slight greenish cast. Regardless, there is NO drek, dust, or floor sweepings in this blend. The taste experience is mild with a soft sweetness and those hard to describe tasty Turkish notes that in middle of the smoke often waft up from the bowl to the nose. I love it. One caution, however: As with all classy ladies this must be treated with respect - even, slow draws prevent this tobacco from over heating.
If you like VA flakes with subtle sweetness and Turkish highlights, you will like DRR; it is an easy all-day smoke, and as with all Dunhill blends, top shelf. I highly recommend this complex and classy blend.
Presentation lives up to the Dunhill standard. Moisture content is perfect. Packed great and was easy to light and like a good ribbon, stayed lit. The ribbon appears to be cut from a cake. Tin aroma is hay-like with fruity aromas. It may be lightly flavored with a top dressing, but this is not a traditional aromatic as we understand that term. The emphasis here is with the VA/Turkish taste experience.
The VA is a flue cured lemon with other varieties. The Turkish, I believe has a slight greenish cast. Regardless, there is NO drek, dust, or floor sweepings in this blend. The taste experience is mild with a soft sweetness and those hard to describe tasty Turkish notes that in middle of the smoke often waft up from the bowl to the nose. I love it. One caution, however: As with all classy ladies this must be treated with respect - even, slow draws prevent this tobacco from over heating.
If you like VA flakes with subtle sweetness and Turkish highlights, you will like DRR; it is an easy all-day smoke, and as with all Dunhill blends, top shelf. I highly recommend this complex and classy blend.
Pipe Used:
Dunhill, and a Parker #189 tanshell.
PurchasedFrom:
Cigars and Pipes
Age When Smoked:
Christmas 2015
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 30, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Great tin presentation, as in all Dunhill Tobaccos. Aroma from tin is sweet hay Virginia. Moisture of tobacco is spot on for smoking. Easy light and burn with few relights. Taste is semi sweet and a bit tangy. Excellent ribbons of Virginia with just a barley noticeable amount of the turkish. Works well for me. Mild enough to be an all day smoke, as a matter of fact wish it came in a bulk. Like all of the Dunhills I have in my regular rotation I must say it is excellent.
Pipe Used:
various Kaywoodies
PurchasedFrom:
pipes and cigars
Age When Smoked:
new tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 02, 2018 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
This tobacco is in the aromatic listing only by the skin of its teeth. You’ll really have to be slow and patient finding the aromatics in this blend but it is there. Fresh, soft, mellow flavor, almost reminiscent of the way a fresh pack of camels smell. The flavor/ taste while puffing is soft Virginia. No sharpness, no over boldness, or overly nicotine like Royal Yacht. The nicotine dose is in the light to medium range. The flavor here is soft, and sweet natural tobacco with that tiny exotic oriental hint laced thru. Reminds me of an old Players navy cut cigarette with just a tad bit of fruit essence. This is a pipe blend I could smoke all day and be quite satisfied with.
Pipe Used:
Charatan’s Make Canadian
PurchasedFrom:
Can’t remember.
Age When Smoked:
1 year.
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