So, I picked up a pack of the new Dunhill Fine Cut Mild Evoque Sensation 16. It's a double crush capsule cigarette, mixing wildberry and spearmint flavors with the classic Dunhill mild kretek blend. Comes in a 16-stick pack, each cigarette is about 94mm long with a 7mm diameter. Pretty interesting concept, let's break it down.
Product Information
- Brand: Dunhill
- Model: Fine Cut Mild Evoque Sensation 16
- Common Nicknames: Dunhill Mild Double Crush, Dunhill Double
- Type: SKM LTLN (Kretek) with Double Capsule
- Capsule Flavors: Wildberry (non-menthol) & Spearmint (menthol)
- Tar/Nicotine: 14 mg Tar, 1 mg Nicotine
- Dimensions: ~94mm length, ~7mm diameter
- Pack Contents: 16 cigarettes
- Packaging: Hard box, blue/purple/black gradient design
- Manufacturer: PT Bentoel Prima, Malang (BAT Indonesia)
- Market Price (IDR): ~Rp 35,500
First Look & Feel
The pack has that classic Dunhill Fine Cut look with a blue and purple gradient. The cigarette itself has a white body with a blue and purple band on the filter, showing the two capsules. The filter feels firm, and the cigarette is tightly packed. The pack has a resealable sticker (they call it RELOC) to keep them fresh.
The Smoking Experience - Four Ways to Hit It
The whole point is the double crush. You've got four options: smoke it plain, pop just the spearmint, pop just the wildberry, or pop both. Here’s how each one felt.
1. No Capsule Clicked
Without popping any capsule, the taste is the base Dunhill Mild kretek. I get vanilla, a bit of cocoa, maple, and a hint of tangerine. The tobacco is smooth, a mix of Virginia, Oriental, Burley, and Madura tobacco with clove. The smoke is light, throat hit is mild, and the aftertaste is a creamy, sweet spice. Burn time was around 12 minutes for me.
2. Spearmint Capsule Clicked
You click the blue (spearmint) capsule by squeezing the filter. It gives a strong, classic mint cooling hit. The menthol is intense and refreshing, similar to old-school click mint cigarettes. It really takes over, making the smoke very cool and covering the tobacco taste quite a bit. Harshness is still low. Burn time dropped to about 11 minutes.
3. Wildberry Capsule Clicked
Click the purple (wildberry) capsule. This one doesn't have menthol, just a dark berry flavor. It’s not too sweet or sharp, more of a clean, slightly tart berry taste that mixes with the vanilla from the base tobacco. It doesn’t overpower the tobacco and clove. The experience is still smooth. Burn time was around 10 minutes.
4. Both Capsules Clicked
The recommended way: click the spearmint first, then the wildberry. You get a frosty, fruity mix. The cool spearmint and the tart wildberry balance out, with the vanilla from the tobacco tying it together. The tobacco and clove notes get covered up more, making it a very flavorful, cool, and smooth smoke. It felt like the most complete experience. Burn time was between 9-11 minutes.
How It Compares & Who's It For?
Compared to something like a Marlboro Vista Double or an Esse Double Pop, this Dunhill is a mild kretek, so it has that clove and spice base. The double capsule system feels more sophisticated. I'd say it's for experienced mild kretek smokers who want to play with flavors, or maybe someone looking for a less harsh entry into kretek with the option to cool it down or sweeten it up.
What to Pair It With
Given the sweet and minty options, I'd avoid sugary drinks. A black coffee or an iced tea works well to cleanse the palate between puffs, especially if you click both capsules. Plain water is also a safe bet to taste the flavors clearly.
The Practical Bits
The pack feels premium. The resealable sticker works. The filter has two colored dots showing the capsules. The laser perforation is noticeable and makes the draw lighter. I got a pack with a production date of 25 Jan 2025.