Curious, but I have no way to check it out. Its funnyI was going to try Irish Flake the day I bought this, but the IF was sold outI'm glad I found this baccyand since IF is about $12 for 50grI can wait to try it another day. 'is harmfull to health'. He tasted it and immediately said that this stuff would never sell in the US market, it was just too strong. Just pops right in perfectly for anything around a group 3-4. There's virtually no tobacco taste in this almost a rtificial. Similar Items That Customers Also Browsed Orlik Golden Sliced Pipe Tobacco As low as $10.75 13 Peterson Flake Pipe Tobacco $15.19 3 Captain Black Gold Pipe Tobacco $8.40 15 Orlik Golden Sliced Pipe Tobacco As low as $10.75 13 Brown sugar and hickory is what I get. This is a nice solid smoke. The tin odor carried over to the smoke flavor -- I don't like licorice, and that's what this tasted like. Upon opening this tin I was very impressed by the A+ quality of the tobacco. Everything came together well on this one and I will be buying more to both cellar and keep in the rotation. Even though it is very cased it doesn't overwhelm me as fast as many aromatics do causing me to dump the pipe after a few pufs. The tinned tobacco they included in the boxes could vary. The tin aroma is wonderfull, licorice/anise. Will keep in stock. But for a high quality flake the price is still very goodabout $16 for that 100gr. Similar to Collins Cut Plug but more austere, less playful. The anise/licorice is noticeable, but never overwhelming. This tobacco is very sweet an d has a nice mellow molasses taste. I've tried this in a couple different size cobs & it smoked well in both with very little dottle. IMO reasonable value and well worth a try. I'd say if you like aromatics and want to get into virginias, this might be the way to go. this is a very very nice smoke. I let mine dry overnight in a tray and rubbed it out somewhat and loaded it in my old large Peterson billiard. Deep, sharp and earthy, carmel tones and nuts are evident. Update 6/8/08: I stand corrected. It took a couple of light, tamp, light rituals but one fired up, it only need one relight. Highest Recommendations! First you have a layer of DFK, then comes a layer VA and finally a layer of BC lightly cased with licorice. Sold Out $22.99. I also switched to smoking DSK in meerschaums. Email address. I bought it to replace the now extinct Edgworth Slices. The final third has matured nicely with all the flavors working in deepening harmony. Taste is medium and moderately consistent, with notes of . It is laced with just enough Virginia to balance it out. I taste mainly Virginia and Cavendish. The room note, which is something I seldom smell when smoking was very nice. In fact, I don't have three tins of a whole lot in my cellar. I am sure the same identical leaf type is used with both variations, but it is with the casing (or top note) that separates them at first whiff. Next Last. Kentucky? In a small pipe, lighting is OK if not exactly easy, and the smoke starts out sweet with some spice, as I would have expected. Original review: It came in a medium wide strips that were very easy to rub out or fold and stuff depending on your preference. The topping will stay with you for awhile, and if you have a mustache or beard, this blend continues to satisfy long after you are finished. A nice blend but I will not cellar it too hard. But then again, I was leery of 35% perique in a blend, and that has become my all-time favorite (Chenet's Cake). Pipe Used: Ed Burke Cherrywood, Lanza Dublin. Upon receiving a sample of this tobacco (which I have wanted to smoke for some time) the note from the pouch in which my sample arrived was divine, dark & ric. I would definitely recommend this tobacco! Deeper tones of chocolate and the occasional taste of cherry is there. What I did detect for sure was molasses. Is Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky discontinued? What are some - Reddit 00 $9. So take this brief review as you will. Will I buy more , probably not, I can't get past the vanilla, which is also lightly done but just not for me. I smoke a little too quickly, but there was no tongue bite and the bowl did not over heat. It has quite a few rought spots showing a truly chemical flavor particularly with every relight. It smells nice and looks nice, but I've found it to be a little moist. A good Kentucky flake-for a change I will recommend a MacBaren over something: their Stockton, which is a better highlighting of the Kentucky cured, I feel. Now the details. DSK, once rubbed out, smokes easily and leaves a dry bowl. . Burns evenly, no relights, Moderate strength, moderate+ taste, moderate nic Light and airy, smoked nicely in the. The tobacco in my tin was more moist than I'd like it and I left it in the tin to dry for about a week. Half of the flake looks like Reiner Golden while the other half resembles Dark Star -- but again, as one flake! By special arrangement, it will be available exclusively through pipesandcigars.com until early summer. There is nothing wrong with this. The lighter Virginia takes over at other times providing a grassy flavor. No bite. The reviews here had me very leery of trying things, making me think of powerful Burley. I remembered why I'd considered this stuff on a par with Blackwoods Flake. These are minor problems, and overall this is a great tobacco. Like others had said, this does not smoke or taste like an aromatic, but the licorice flavor stays in the background and compliments the great tobacco flavor. I don't think it's as strong as it has been rated as, but it's there and it's pleasant. Excellent tobacco and one of my current favorites. My favorite tobacco pipe for when I'm mowing the lawn and doing yard work. The Kentucky is the other prominent flavor, and its earthy spice is fairly consistently noticeable. And the flakes are beautiful; nice golden tobacco sandwiched between chocolate colored layers. I regret that I am so late because this stuff is really, really good! The licorice topping conjoined with a hint of molasses to moderately sublimate the tobaccos. }}}}}}Would you rather a Pint of"Miller Lite",or a Pint of"Guinness"..I'll take Guinness,Thankyou! Once I started smoking it, the licorice scent I noticed in the tin became prominent in flavor. Room note is tolerable. If i named this tobacco I would call it lite aromatic Kentucky. The visible appearance in every way is identical - size/thickness/texture of flake, color, the way the two different tobaccos (Va and Kentucky) are merged together producing a very nice striated pattern. Upon opening the tin one is greeted with an attractive ensembal thin rectangular slices with contrasting golden and dark tobaccos, along with a light topnote of fermented fruit, that seems to evaporate after a few days. Rating: 4.9 stars, based on 39 reviews. The flakes rub out very easily and pack just as easily in the bowl. Very sweet (maple sugar added). This is a fantastic Bruley Flake! If anything, I rate DSK as a medium strength dark flake, with a very obvious Burley-Kentucky component, but with enough Virginia to give it an admirable balance and zest. After the first few bowls I did not really care for it but after staying with the entire tin for a week or so I can say it grew on me.I could see reaching for it at times because I knew what I was getting each bowl and it never wavered. This smells like pure tobacco. The sugary black cavendish is mostly a condiment. Tobacco is a ribbon cut of reddish light, medium and dark browns. Description. Flakes are smaler than expected, it takes two for me, but its a 100grm tinso this isn't a major minus. Exhausted rooster tobacco. $11. Pipe. youtube. . . Next. 00 $11. Aged The bowl has a distinctive "flash" of sweet on first light. Now having said all that, let me add that i do enjoy this blend. I found this tobacco to produce a good volume of creamy smoke as well as a pleasant sweet taste in the mouth. If you had reserves about smoking burley tobacco in the past, you owe yourself of try of this tobacco. A blend of dark fired Kentucky,. Gorgeously presented striped flakes that took several relights initially. Don't judge a book by its cover! Be the first to review this product. Where most Kentucky based blends are strong and can lack a pleasant room note, contrary to it's name, this one is not too strong at all and its room note can draw a crowd's curiosity. Don't let the Burley name keep you from trying this tobac. The virginia must certainly be from a similar batch as the Capstan flake is made from. Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky. I found that it was best fully rubbed out in a Size 3-4 Dunhill briar. As the bowl progressed, complete harmony ensued. Sweet and fruity is what I smell. Its okay. some strands are very dark brown and some at a light to medium brown. It rubs out easily into a very fine cut. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be It was a little like dates, but not like the stewed prune smell I expected. this has a silkly smooth subtle brown sugar/chocolate taste that is a subtle compliment to the burley and virginias. DSK is in a class of its own. The tin note has changed before it was molasses forward now the licorice is way out front and it did translate into the smoke as I don't recall it being all that noticeable when 1 yr old; otherwise the taste is the same overall. Package note of dark fruit, sweet bread and spices. But if you want a tobacco you can go to at any time and know you'll take notice of what's in your bowl, you won't find a better choice than Dark Kentucky. For me this blend smokes dry and cool from top to bottom with few if any delights. This is my favorite burley after Barbary Coast. Quote. It probably seems like I'm having a jolly old time ripping into dark strong Kentucky, but I criticize as a lover of Kentucky and Virginia's, and the flavor was much milder than the title suggests, as was the nicotine (which I enjoy). Conclusion: A fine, mild tobacco to smoke whenever - it will not disappoint or surprise. It didn't sound like this would be my kind of tobacco at all. Oh man, oh man! OK, so I was very leery. As Christopher and others have posted, this blend is not too strong. Very sweet, robust, deep, rich, strong flavor is present with a perfect balance of sweetness. A great tasting and smelling tobac (chocolate - molassis - raisons - fresh baked bread) to the smoker. Recommended. Needs some relights, and leaves little moisture in the bowl. It was a little hard to separate the flakes from each other without breaking but this was not a problem. After going through a few tins of Golden Slice I was ready for a bit more body. Its strength never seems to translate to tongue-bite. As for the room note, those around me have mentioned that it is a sweet smelling tobacco, so I take that as meaning it is tolerable to most, although Im sure there are those that would disagree. Published review content of this website is considered the This tobacco reminds me of smoking a homemade batch of root beer with a dash of burdock and cinnamon. The tin says "not for the beginner." I could taste a bit of molasses and maybe licorice, and it was just a very nice, pleasant flavor with fluffy white smoke. I am told the room note is a smooth vanilla with a chocolate edge. Addition 2017-08-03: This blend is available in Germany branded as Peter Heinrichs Dark Strong. I smoked the rest of the bowl, rated it about a six to my current taste and wondered what to do with the rest of this tin. Very rich and deep taste, and very well behaved. I was expecting more of what the name intimated. If you try it and don't like it, by all means send it to me, I'll give it a good home. A bit on the strong side I thought and fairly difficult to light,etc. I wanted something that would be tasty, long lasting, and loaded with nicotine. The flake cut provides a beautiful contrast between the bright and dark tobaccos." Usually I reserve any judgement until I have had a couple pipes. The licorice topping is stronger, and sublimates the tobaccos much more so than in the earlier incarnation. When I asked the gentlemen who recommended this blend to me what it was like, I was told that it couldn't be described. Chico Well-known member. I tried this in generous pot shaped pipes and found that it burned too hot. The tin note on this one is heavenly. However, the reviews had me concerned. Add to Cart. It burns well when rubbed out, and may take some relights if you just press a couple of flakes in the bowl. This is what was recommended. Clean finish. The tin aroma is very inviting (strong tobacco smell with hints of fig and raisn), and the tobacco is packaged in conveniently sized flakes. Rolling the smoke in my mouth and off into the air was very pleasing; nice, dark, sugary flavors and aromas. Great a bit stronger in taste toward the bottom. Molasses? Aroma: This mixture has a deep sweet aroma very enticing. Not fancy, just a great smoking tobacco Nice crumble flakes, easy to rub out, soft smoke, lots of smoke Slightly smoky, hits of spice, not sure if from Dark Fired Virginia processing or may be from supposed licorice topping but I cannot really taste the licorice per se. A little hint of liquorice lingers on in the room long after the pipe has been smoked. At the match, I definitely get the Virginia up front, but the taste is primarily Burley. Is it strong , well only medium, and not unpleasant or harsh. What it is, is satisfying. I've finished the first tin now, and it will be my last - the experience has been the same each smoke with consistent flavor. I'm enjoying some Newminster 400 in it. You can taste the dark fired but it's not overbearing. People who are fans of rich, robust blends containing dark-fired Kentucky are very familiar with Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky. Home Stretch: As end of the bowl approaches, the bowl never really changes other than it gradually deepening. This is just a very solid taste treat, rich and sweet. Upon opening the tin, there was a rather sharp smell in there that I didn't agree with too much, however having popped the top for about two weeks, the scent is gone replaced by a lovely tobacco smell. What I like to do is to just coarsely chop it up with a knife, against the grain, and drop fill. Larsen Dark Flake. I'm not much for aromatics, and this isn't by any means aromatic, but the licorice gives it a full, pleasent room note, at least for me. Outstanding five star Burley blend here! 20. onthewaymedia 5 days ago. Very flavorful with a sort of sweet black licorice tone. LJHMTBSIYN. Once rubbed out, I had to let this one dry for about 30min before smoking because the moisture content was quite high. Mid Bowl: Approaching mid-bowl, the fullness tends to build the toothsome mixtures of butter, nuts and Burley develop in strength slowly along predictable lines. The smoke flavour I get is nice, just not enough. ), Age When Smoked: direct from tin, broken up into pouch. I couldn't sense liquorice in the scent, but just a lingering sweet earthiness. I enjoyed this alot and will smoke it quite often, probably - especially when I am writing or reading and need a mild enjoyment for hours that won't bite or overwhelm or if I am outdoors doing something and concentrating on the smoking experience itself is not the purpose. No molasses taste even though it is very sweet. It is topped with various sugars, propylene glycol, licorice, molasses, cocoa powder and unknown flavorings as per the German BMEL website: https://service.bmel.de/tabakerzeugnisse/index2.php?detail_id=102227&site_key=153&stichw_suche=dark+strong&zeilenzahl_zaehler=3. SKU: ORLIK 01. Moist, spongy, and almost a little sticky in the tin. As I said, I can't notice any liquorice flavour as such (except perhaps very fleetingly), but I kind of 'feel' it in the sweetness, I'm not erudite to elucidate upon what I mean sufficiently for most to understand, I fear. I would recomment it just on the visuals alone, but the taste is outstanding. Pipe Used: Peterson Sherlock Holmes Milverton P'Lip. As for strenth, don't let the "Kentucky" fool you. Tastes are more medium than full. It's even better with some age one it, althogh the faint licorice element weakens considerably over time. Upon smoking this blend you pick up a slight sweetness from the virginias and then towards the middle and last half of the bowl the Kentucky fire cured tobacco comes through. Oh well . I stopped using it and started using my Eriksen pot style pipe (not the new ones, the ones that were full briar). But the opposite is true with this one! I didn't have any problem keeping it lit and it doesn't get harsh at the bottom of the bowl, though it does lose a little bit of the sweetness found at the beginning. It's unique and interesting, but I don't yet know that it will be a permanent member of my rotation. It breaks up easily and packs fine. Dark Strong Kentucky 1.75oz Tin. Heavy and dark like the name suggests. I was not over-powered by the harshness I was expecting to find with the Virginia tobacco, but found it to be a very pleasant smoke with no tongue bite. It's got a nice full but not overwhelming flavor and aroma, toasty and caramel-like. Tin note is beautiful and packed with rich anise and molasses. With a challenge like that I just had to try some. 7 oz. Blow the smoke to an uninhabited corner or the LSW will complain! When folded there is more variation in flavor than when rubbed out. This tobacco burned well and was slightly dry in the tin. They are the same hight as the bowl I smoke DSK in, so I don't rub them out, just lay them in vertically until the pipe is full. The presentation of this tobacco is very appealing with several stacks of flakes. Tin aroma: First, these flakes are beautiful. peter heinrichs | Dutch Pipe Smoker I've purchased several tins now and dedicated one pipe to it. I have one tin left and I will guard it with my life!!!! I was disappointed in my expectation, but not in the actual product. Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky Pipe Tobacco - blackopalbeauty31.com The smoke is smooth with medium density and just a hint of the topnote is present. Not that this is really a bad thing as the flavor is very nice. Having been out of distribution for years, the re-release of DSK has caused an uproar of excitement and positive angst in the pipe community. Virginias are grassy and mildly sweet with citrus background while the Kentucky is nutty and woodsy, also dry with a sharp note. Dark fired tobacco is great, and it combined with the licorice/plum topping makes for a great, heavy, dessert type smoke. Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky - OldHavanaCigar.com London mixture burns down to the bottom of the bowl,leaving a fine,dark grey ash. And that's my bad really. Yes, this is a perfect after steak-dinner smoke, along with a very stout pint of beer (Guinness would be a perfect match). This may be cased but I think that some of the natural sugars shine through due to the Vas. It is rather stout (not overwhelmingly so, however). When it as reintroduced a few years back, I was extremely enthusiastic and quickly proceeded to acquire a reassuring quantity. The worst thing about this blend is the name; it is neither dark (in flavor) or strong, and the kentucky is barely perceptible. one thing about pipesmokers; we are all individuals. Dark Strong Kentucky is among my top five favorite tobaccos. It has a good strong flavour, which I like, a novel appearance and an appreciable amount of nicotine. 8 Tobacco Ignacio Macias 0 41 00 Cornell and Diehl. Smoke this slow. By switching to a meer the blend went from blah to pretty darn enjoyable. I guess this is due in part to the presence of viginia varieties. I think this may find a more permanent place in my rotation after all. I would not recommend leaving this sitting around, even in an airtight tin, for too long. Rated 0 out of 5 $ 35.00 Read more. If you are like me and enjoy a nice burley every now and then, buy three or four tins. A relatively unique tobacco. What I smoke when I want all day dessert! Nicotine level is surprisingly mild to me.
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