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Dunhill Dark Flake (2016)

Dunhill Dark Flake (2016) is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique from Dunhill, pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.

Community flavor profile

The blend

Perique, Virginia make up the leaf. Perique, pressure-fermented in Louisiana, adds peppery spice and dark stewed-fruit depth. Virginia tobacco lends a natural grassy, hay-like sweetness and gentle citrus tang that deepens with age.

How it tastes

Based on its makeup, Dunhill Dark Flake (2016) tends to smoke peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, sweet, grassy and tangy. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.

Cut & smoking

It comes pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool. This blend has been discontinued, so it mainly turns up in cellars and at auction.

FAQ

What does Dunhill Dark Flake (2016) taste like?

Dunhill Dark Flake (2016) generally smokes peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, sweet, grassy and tangy. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.

What kind of blend is Dunhill Dark Flake (2016)?

It is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique, made with Perique, Virginia.

What cut is Dunhill Dark Flake (2016)?

Dunhill Dark Flake (2016) is pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.

Is Dunhill Dark Flake (2016) an aromatic?

No — Dunhill Dark Flake (2016) is an unflavored, natural tobacco with no added casing.

Is Dunhill Dark Flake (2016) still available?

No, Dunhill Dark Flake (2016) has been discontinued and is now found mainly on the secondary market.