10 Aged Tins 2013-14 - Dunhill Royal Yacht, SPC Plum Pudding & More

For your consideration is an exceptional collector's lot of 10 sealed pipe tobacco tins, all dating from 2013 and 2014. With 11-12 years of undisturbed age, these blends have had ample time for their flavors to marry, deepen, and smooth out into a truly remarkable smoking experience.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire legendary and sought-after blends from iconic manufacturers. All tins are factory sealed and in excellent condition.

The Collection:
1. Dunhill Royal Yacht (4 tins, 1.76oz / 50g each)
• Description: A truly rare find. Four tins of the legendary, pre-Peterson era Royal Yacht. This is an iconic and powerful pure Virginia blend. Over the past decade, the bright, citrusy notes of the Virginias will have transformed into deep, dark fruit sweetness, creating a profoundly rich, complex, and incomparably smooth smoke.

2. Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding (1 tin, 8oz)
• Description: A massive 8-ounce tin of a modern classic. Plum Pudding is a complex English/Balkan mixture containing Latakia, Orientals, Virginias, Perique, and Cavendish, pressed into a crumble cake. A decade of aging on a blend this complex is extraordinary, allowing the many distinct flavors to meld into a seamless, smoky, spicy, and sweet masterpiece.

3. Dunhill Nightcap (1 tin, 1.76oz / 50g each)
• Description: The legendary evening smoke. This pre-Peterson tin of Nightcap is a rich, full-bodied blend of Latakia, Virginia, and Perique. The years will have smoothed its potent character, deepening the smoky Latakia while enhancing the sweet Virginias and fruity Perique for a sublime, contemplative smoke.

4. Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture (1 tin, 1.76oz / 50g each)
• Description: A quintessential Virginia/Perique (VaPer) blend. This aged, pre-Peterson tin offers a chance to experience a VaPer at its peak. The aging process sweetens the Virginias to a candy-like richness and transforms the spicy Perique into a wonderful plummy, fig-like flavor. A truly elegant and refined smoke.

5. Peterson University Flake (1 tin, 1.76oz / 50g each)
• Description: A beloved classic, this aged tin of University Flake features a robust blend of Virginia and Burley tobaccos pressed into a beautiful flake and topped with a subtle plum essence. The years will have deepened the nutty notes of the Burley and crystallized the sugars in the Virginias for a rich, sweet, and incredibly smooth smoke.

6. Peterson Irish Flake (1 tin, 1.76oz / 50g each)
• Description: A bold and powerful flake for the experienced smoker. Comprised of dark-fired Kentucky, air-cured Burley, and Virginia, this is a full-bodied blend. Aging will have taken the sharp edges off this potent smoke, rounding out the flavors into a deep, earthy, and complex experience.

7. Balkan Luxury Blend (1 tin, approx. 1.76oz / 50g)
• Description: Produced by Peter Stokkebye, this is a highly regarded Balkan mixture. With a rich portion of Latakia, flavorful Orientals, and quality Virginias, this blend is smoky, spicy, and complex. The aging process will have harmonized the components, creating a sophisticated and elegant smoke.

Good luck and happy bidding!

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