据称，在英国伦敦 James 街 Jermyn 胡同（旧址就在拐角的 St. Duke），Dunhill 老店夹层二楼出售的烟斗，价格是全球最高的；而有一期『Pipe Smoke』杂志，就曾详尽地刊登了烟斗客到伦敦『朝圣』的攻略，其中，固然要用为数不少的文字，介绍伦敦 Dunhill 店。然而，这个版本的说法是：那里的烟斗选择较多，价格亦比美国约低三分之一，还有退税优惠（即顾客若非欧盟公民，就不用缴增值税（V.A.T.）。这个政策造成了欧洲人乐于跑去光顾美国人，美国人热衷于光顾欧洲人，或者所在地非在本州的网店…… 无他，都为了避税）。

    不过，比 Dunhill 烟斗更值得留意的，当然是那儿的手调烟草（Hand-Blended Tobacco Mixtures）。选择多多，令人眼花缭乱，按罐装或按磅出售。另外，有兴趣的玩家，还可按自己的配方，照单抓药，现调现买，罐子标记『My Mixture』，高度个性化，非常过瘾。而且，这些调配又是全球专售的，也就是说，出售 Dunhill 手调烟草的，仅此一家，绝无分店，连美国、香港（两地都有 Davidoff 专门店）等地也不例外，让人又爱又恨。这也许又从一个侧面，体现了英国人特别（古怪）的经营哲学，Dunhill 要是美国品牌的话，手调烟草可能早就像 Captain Black 那样唾手可得了。

    尝了其中四款（据不完全统计，Dunhill 手调烟草共有 39 款之多！）：以 Dunhill 创始人命名，卖点是调配添加了 Havana 雪茄芯的『Mr. Alfred's Own』, BB 屁股『Baby's Bottom』，『White Spot』（烟嘴上的招牌小白点，Dunhill 烟斗的不二印记，典故是当初为了方便工匠迅速找到烟嘴朝上的一面！），还有 Latakia 含量高达 52 ％，火花四起，非骨灰级玩家勿近的『Mixture # 73』，皆发觉风味绝伦，丝毫也不比大量制产的『Early Morning Pipe』、『Nightcap』等逊色，甚至有过之而无不及，大概是难觅作祟吧。50 克罐装的价钱是 9.60 英镑，折合人民币约 115 元。虽比行货款式的 Dunhill 烟草足足贵了一个 Double，但始终还觉得物有所值，意犹未尽。有机会亲身到伦敦，或者彼邦有朋友回国的话，就千万不要错过了。

    题外话：据说店铺躲在一条毫不起眼的后街中，一楼卖服饰、皮具，整间店像 Boutique 多过像 Tobacconist……

 

 

 

以下参考自 pipes.org 的文章，并根据店面提供的小册子，补全了部分说明，并在其原来 31 种的基础上，增加了 8 种，共计 39 种调配（增加的内容用斜体表示，以资区别）。不过，这仍未是完整的列举，由此可知其选择之多！另：括号内是调配原来的名称。

 

 

以下仅供参考：

（Leslie Ng: Mr. Alfred's Own, White Spot, Baby's Bottom 是 Dunhill 的三种传奇调配，小弟试过，风味非常棒！）

 

Dunhill Mixture #36080 'Mr. Alfred's Own'

One of the original Dunhill English Mixtures: Mild to medium, consisting of Latakia, Cavendish, Virginias, Oriental Leaf and HAVANA FILLER! leaf for zest.

(One of the original "English" mixtures, but it remains very popular. A mellow medium blend of Latakia, Cavendish, Virginias and Oriental Leaf, with added Havana filler leaf to give it 'zest')

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'White Spot'

A fairly Full bodied smoke that has 35% Latakia, with added Red Virginia and Turkish. A VERY ENGLISH blend! (Ed. comment: I believe this is a resurrection of an older Dunhill blend, also named "White Spot" )

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Baby's Bottom'

A smooth, medium strength mixture which consists of Red Virginias, Bronze and Lemon Virginias, some Flake and a good helping of Latakia. (Ed. comment: The original "Baby's Bottom" was produced by a company named "Savoury's, Ltd. There were 5 or so different Baby's Bottom blends back in the 1950's and 1960's)

(A fairly full-bodied smoke that has 35% Latakia, Red Virginia and Turkish --- a very English mixture.)

 

Dunhill Mixture 'Elite'

A mild to medium mixture containing: Perique and 9 other different tobacco leaves including: Cavendish, Virginias, and Flakes. Semi-aromatic blend flavoured with plum and other mixed fruit.

(A mild to medium mixture which contains 'spicy' Perique. A rich sophisticated blend with nine different tobacco leaves including Cavendish, Virginias and Flakes. A semi- aromatic blend flavored with plum and mixed fruit.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Duke Street'

A traditional English mixture consisting of broad cut Lemon Virginia, Latakia, Cavendish, and Oriental; with Mr. Alfred's Own and 2 dark Flakes added. Slow burning and between mild and medium in strength. (Ed. comment: I like it!!!! 8=)

(A popular combination of traditional 'English' mixture, broad cut Lemon Virginia, Latakia, Cavendish and Oriental mixture. This mix also incorporates 'Alfred's Own' and two dark flakes which have been rubbed out. Slow burning and just on the mild side of medium.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Royale'

A rich combination of "Blenders Own", "October 89", and "New World" (see below for descriptions) Spanning from mild to medium strength.

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Blenders Own'

A mild to medium strength semi-aromatic mixture consisting of: rich Flake, Burley, Virginias and Perique. Some Latakia is added along with vanilla essence.

(Highly regarded, this blend is semi-aromatic and mild to medium in strength, with rich Flake and Burley, Virginias and Perique. Some Latakia is added before it is finally flavoured with vanilla essence. It is designer made for the customer who prefers character rather than an aromatic blend.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'October 89'

Using Dunhill 620 as a base, broad cut Lemon Virginia, chopped flake, Red Virginia, Cavendish, and Oriental leaf is added to produce a mild, slow burning, and cool mixture. Honey and apricot essence is added along with a fruit essence.

(Our best selling mix with a sweet aromatic mixture, it is slow burning and cool- ideal for breaking in a new pipe. It incorporates '620' mixture and broad cut Lemon Virginia, chopped Flake and Red Virginia, in addition to rich Cavendish and Oriental Leaf. Flavored with honey and apricot essence and a dash of mixed fruit, it is mild in strength.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Bowled Out'

A natural, sweet smelling mixture which consists of rubbed Virginia, Turkish, and a small amount of Perique. Medium strength, non-aromatic.

(A natural sweet smelling mixture which consists of rubbed Virginia and Turkish, with a small amount of Perique to give it spice. It is medium in strength and not considered aromatic. It is ideal after a game of cricket)

 

Dunhill Mixture '221B Baker Street'

A mild to medium strength mixture with a quizzical twist to it that only the Formidable Sherlock Holmes could fathom out. 'Elementary'!

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'New World'

A rich, mild to medium blend consisting of Burley, Virginias, Cavendish, and Latakia. Two dark flakes are added to complete this satisfying blend. Finally, it is flavoured with maple essence. (Ed. note: WHY!?! )

(A rich mild to medium blend, predominately Burley Leaf with Virginias, some Cavendish and Latakia. Two dark flakes are then added to complete this satisfying blend, with a finial flavouring of maple essence.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture #1167 'Cuba'

A medium strength, spicy blend consisting of mixed Virginias, Cavendish, Oriental Leaf and added Havana Filler leaf and Perique. This blend contains NO Latakia.

(A spicy flavoured blend of medium strength, consisting of mixed Virginias, Cavendish and Oriental Leaf with added Havana Filler leaf and Perique. There is no Latakia in this blend.)

 

      Dunhill 'Alan Ladd's Mixture'

Alan Ladd the Famous American film star created this his own mixture in the 1940's. Re- introduced Sept. 2000, with great success, is now in our Hand-Blended Collection. It's a mixture of No. 10 with Royal Yacht and his own secret ingredient. Smoking this, one can feel a bit of a Cowboy.

 

      Dunhill 'Millennium Mixture'

It is a mellow mixture of Lemon and Bronze Virginias. A touch of Turkish Leaf with added ready rubbed Virginia to enhance this cool slow burning blend--- no Latakia in this mix.

 

      Dunhill 'Marc's Mixture'

As a celebration of the new Millennium I have created my very own mixture which pleases my palate and I hope most discerning pipe smokers. It's a mixture of Lemon and Bronze Virginias, a sprinkling of Oriental Leaf and Latakia with a dash of Rubbed flake. A bowl of this is a treat with a glass of Dunhill Whiskey --- medium in strength.

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Shell'

A mixture of quality Brazilian and Milawi tobaccos and orange and mahogany Virginias, blended with a matured mid brown ready rubbed blend. The addition of bright and brown small aromatic flakes, provided a cool slow burning smoke. Mild in strength and not considered to be aromatic, it gives a fully satisfying taste and delivery.

 

      Dunhill Mixture ''48 Jermyn Street'

Introduced for the refurbishment of our shop in 1997. This is a smooth tasty rubbed blend containing Virginias and Kentucky fired Burley leaves, with long stranded Lemon Virginia Leaf and rich expensive Louisiana Fermented Perique. It is lightly flavoured, but not considered to be aromatic. Mild in strength, It is a slow burning cool mixture.

 

      Dunhill Mixture ' Prince of Wales'

The mixture belonged to the Duke of Windsor when he was the Prince of Wales. A princely mixture of orange and bronze Virginias, blended with natural rubbed out bright flake and dark Cavendish pressed tobaccos. This blend is finally topped with cool aromatic black tobaccos. The overall blend provides a uniquely interesting medium strength blend with a mild aromatic flavour.

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Rum Truffle'

Mild to medium in strength this soft and rich luxurious blend, consists of whole chopped cigar leaf, Burley, Virginias, Flake and Oriental Leaf. This mixture also incorporates 'Royal Yacht'. Flavoured with rum essence and a dash of chocolate essence.

 

Dunhill 'Xmas Mixture' (Available during the festive season --- Nov to Jan only)

A rather complicated mixture of various tobaccos with added Whiskey and Rum for a seasonal smoke.

 

Dunhill Mixture 'Vanilla'

A mild to medium blend of Burley and Virginia Flake, flavoured with vanilla essence.

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Rum & Cherry'

A blend of Royal Yacht flavoured with Cherry and Rum essence. Mild to Medium strength.

(Incorporating 'Royal Yacht' mixture, a mild to medium blend of Virginias and Oriental Leaf. Flavoured with equal amounts of cherry and rum essence.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Peach'

Same as 'October 89': with added peach essence. Mild strength

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'June, 86'

A 'Continental' aromatic mixture. Not too sweet. A blend of Virginias and Flakes, and lightly flavoured with Whiskey and Caramel essence. Mild strength.

(A very popular 'Continental' and aromatic mixture, not too sweet and mild in strength. A blend of Virginias and Flakes, lightly flavoured with Whiskey and Caramel essence.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Apricot'

Same as 'June, 86': with added apricot essence. Mild strength

 

      Dunhill Mixture 'Cherry'

Same as 'June, 86': with added cherry essence. Mild strength

(The same recipe as 'June 86', lightly flavoured with cherry essence and mild in strength.)

 

 

 

Dunhill Mixture #34569 (#34596?)

A dark broken flake, richly flavoured with a background "tang". Medium Strength.

(Our most popular dark broken flake with a little 'casing' (flavouring). Richly flavoured with a background 'tang' and medium strength.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture #36166 (Dark Flake) (Mixture #179)

A Lemon and Bronze Virginia Flake; Gently rubbed out. Mild to medium strength.

(A 'Lemon' and 'Bronze' Virginia flake previously known as 'Dark Flake' or 'Mixture 179'. This flake is gently 'rubbed out' to give the smoker cool burning qualities. Mild to medium strength.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture #36667

A full-bodied dark broken flake. No added flavours. Full strength.

(A full-bodied dark broken flake with no added 'casing' (flavouring). For the customer who prefers strength.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture #36609

Similar to a Navy Cut or Plug tobacco. Full strength.

(Comparable flake to 'Navy Cut' or ' Plug' tobacco. Second strongest flake to 36667)

 

      Dunhill Mixture #620

Red Virginia, chopped flake, a little Latakia, and some Dunhill's Royal Yacht. This blend has a natural sweetness and a slow rate of burn. A dash of white rum flavouring is added. (Ed. comment: "They" should not ADD FLAVOURINGS!!!!!! 8={ }

(A very popular medium strength mixture. A blend of Red Virginias, chopped flake and a little Latakia, incorporating 'Royal Yacht'. The flake helps to give natural sweetness and a slow rate of burn. A dash of white rum flavouring is added to enhance taste.)

 

      Dunhill Mixture #27

A classic ENGLISH mixture. Nutty taste. Mild to Medium strength. Consists of Latakia, Cavendish, Virginia, and Oriental leaf. Similar to Dunhill Std. Mild. (Ed. comment: I have tried this and find it to be EXCELLENT :-)

 

      Dunhill Mixture #21

A straight forward, fine cut, UNFLAVOURED, Red Virginia. Mild in strength.

 

      Dunhill Mixture #94

A medium strength blend of 50% Cavendish and 50% Red Virginia. Not considered aromatic.

(A medium strength blend, not considered to be aromatic, consisting of 50% Cavendish (heavy grade Virginia) and 50% Red Virginia.)

 

      Dunhill #10

A richly flavoured English mixture. Medium to Full strength. A HIGH proportion of Latakia and Cavendish is a base for added Virginias and Oriental leaf. This blend is similar to "Dunhill London Mixture". (Ed. comment: I like it!!!! 8=)

(A richly flavoured 'English' mixture. Medium to full strength. A highly proportion of Latakia and Cavendish leaf give backbone to this blend, with Virginias and Oriental Leaf. The nearest factory blend is ' London Mixture')

 

      Dunhill #73

The fullest flavoured English mixture. Over 52% LATAKIA! With Cavendish, Virginias, Perique and Oriental leaf. (Ed. Comment: VERY EXCELLENT!!! 8=)) (Ed. comment: I like it!!!! 8=)

(The fullest flavoured 'English' mixture, which is recommended for and evening smoke. Over 52% Latakia, with Cavendish, Virginias, Perique and Oriental Leaf. The nearest factory blend is 'Nightcap'.)

 

 

(Leslie Ng: 'Aperitif', 'Durbar' 和 '3 Year Matured' 是少数手调 <留意罐盖 Hand- Blended 的字样，不过杜克店的包装可能不一样> 像 'EMP', 'MM 965' 般，在世界各地较易买到的 Dunhill 烟草调配，不过似乎国内不常见，<我就从来没有在广州见过……>)

 

Dunhill Aperitif

A complex blend of Virginias, Cavendish, Latakia, and Oriental leaf. Medium strength. ( Ed. Comment: VERY GOOD!!! :-( )

(A complex blend of Virginias, Cavendish, Latakia and Oriental Leaf. The name 'Aperitif' suggests this well balanced medium mixture should be enjoyed prior to dinner.)

 

      Dunhill #1066 (Durbar)

This mixture contains a high percentage of Oriental leaf. Virginia, and Latakia are added. This blend is broad cut and has a slow rate of burn. Medium strength. (Ed. comment: I like it!!!! 8=)

(This blend contains a high proportion of Oriental Leaf, Virginia and Latakia. It is a broad cut mixture, giving rich body, but has a slow rate of burn and is medium is strength.)

 

      Dunhill #36081 (Three Year Matured)

Medium strength blend of Red Virginia and Oriental leaf. Lightly flavoured with mixed fruit essence. (Ed. note: the original 3-year matured was truly a 3 year matured red Virginia with NO fruit essence!: I know, since I have sampled tins of the original blend dated as far back as 1949!!. It is beyond my comprehension that Dunhill would take a marvelous old blend like 3-year matured and add fruit essence to it :-( )

 

 

       Alfred Dunhill Ltd.

30 Duke Street, St. James, London, England
       TEL: 0171-499-9566
       FAX: 0171-499-6471

 
另：根据《Cigar Aficionado》（《雪茄客》杂志）Sep / Oct 2001
介绍 Dunhill 新店的专题文章所附地址，和上列 Pipes.org 的有所差异，敬请留意：

新店：21 Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London
W1X 3DA. Tel.: 44 / 207-355-9500

老店：48 Jermyn Street, St. James's, London
SW1Y 6LX. Tel.: 44 / 207-290-8600

 

另：而根据作者手上的收据，老店的电话和传真号码则是：

Tel.: (44) 020 7290 8600     Fax.: (44) 020 7290 8655