Dunhill Cumberland
The Dunhill Cumberland is more than just a pipe series; it is a part of contemporary tobacco culture history. Introduced in 1979/1980, it marked a turning point in the design of the traditional Dunhill brand.
The series gave its name to the Cumberland mouthpiece material, now known worldwide. It is a special type of ebonite (hard rubber) streaked with reddish-brown patterns.
It imitates the appearance of grained wood or tortoiseshell and breaks with the traditional black used for most pipe mouthpieces.
Dunhill ebonite mouthpieces are renowned for their softness and comfortable bite — ideal for smokers who like to keep their pipe in their mouth for longer periods.
The name “Cumberland” pays homage to the county of the same name in north-west England. The combination of the sandblasted brown finish and the striped mouthpiece is intended to reflect the rugged yet beautiful hilly landscape of this region.
