Strong? In terms of flavor, it reminds me a little of a smoother, more refined Superior Round Slices. For all that has been written about this blend, and its depth of flavor and the taste challenges posed by the dark fired leaf, forget it: this blend is ice cream. The Virginia adds a very pleasant tangy top note to the whole affair. The licorice definitely comes through in my opinion along with some other sweetness that could be molasses as others have suggested. But don't buy it thinking you're going to get the Kentucky experience - instead you'll get a medium strength flake very wet with Lane 1Q style molasses flavorings. Update 8/9/06 This blend reminds me of Espterica's Blackpool and Ramsgate notwithstanding that the Esoterica blends are Virginia's. I'm with the people who say this isn't as strong as they were expecting.. the dark fired component actually seems to highlight the Virginia more than anything else.. as a Virginia guy this made me quite happy.. very mild.. a little sweet a little tangy and spicy.. if you are looking for a bold Kentucky nic bomb this might not do it for you.. just a nice mellow smoke. Nicotine level is surprisingly mild to me. But I really enjoyed this one and will buy it again. Proper pipe rest, rotation and cleaning seem more important with this blend that some other flakes. It's got a nice full but not overwhelming flavor and aroma, toasty and caramel-like. They fire up on the second light and burn nicely. It's a vintage Siluru Vera Radica Zepellin Pipe. Taste: A dominant taste of virginia sweetness mixed with a faint liquorice. Likewise for DSK. This auction contains tobacco. Now this tobacco is strong only in its flavor, otherwise it is medium at most. I would not pick this as an every day smoke as I liked it too much to risk getting accustomed to the flavor. Now the details. Take a flake of Wessex Burley Slice, a flake of Orlik Golden Slice, and mix with just a pinch of HH Old Dark Fired - that's what this tastes like to me. It sure seems to me that this tobacco had something added to it. a very unique smooth Cavendish/ Burley. Easy light, no relights required. It's a predominantly VA in base, but the sugar sublimates the flavor nuance. But, I was assured that it would be good if I liked burleys. Is this an aromatic? and before a long sleep! All in all a great burley blend. ..Soft, rich, and with copious smoke. Flavor, while not complex, is very tasty. These are flakes, and you have to rub them out. It is still fairly flexible and much easier to rub out and get burning. Notify me when . Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky vs Peter Heinrich's Dark Strong F huffelpuff Mar 14, 2018 Help Support Brothers of Briar: huffelpuff Well-known member Joined Dec 10, 2011 Messages 3,000 Reaction score 4 Mar 14, 2018 #1 My tins of Orlik arrived today. But for the full dark-fired flavor experience, I still haven't found anything I like as much as HH Old Dark Fired. The smell of sweet virginias, hay, and licorice sting the nose upon opening. Also had just a shade more red Virginia and licorice. No! I have bought a few tins for the cellar and plan to keep a tin open as part of my regular tobacco rotation. In my judgment, the topping is excellently done, since there is a great deal of tobacco flavors present while just subtly seasoned with topping flavors. Both were dark colored flakes with a deep, rich aroma and fairly moist in the tin. Especially anyone who is into pipesmoking. Orlik: Dark Strong Kentucky 50g Pipe Tobacco Product Number: 003-046-0010 This Orlik blend takes a mix of select Virginias and combines it with, as the name implies, dark-fired Kentucky, to create a flake that provides a fine contrast between the bright and dark flavors of these tobaccos. Oh man, oh man! Even a little Anise taste in there. Packing and lighting are effortless and relights are not normally required. I am told the room note is a smooth vanilla with a chocolate edge. I suppose it doesnt matter, really, at least if a blend is especially good; and it probably shouldnt matter at all if one reviews each blend on its own merits. The casing is mainly licorice extract with a touch of molasses and imparts an earthy sweet taste, a light complex aroma. Aged cakes of red Virginia and fire-cured dark Kentucky tobaccos give this full- bodied, flavorful flake an unusually rich and naturally spicy taste. Tobacco selection: Blending fine black cavendish with the irresistible qualities of Kentucky burley gives this flake a look, taste and feel uniquely its own. . No criticisms, a very nice one and glad its back. Similar Blends: Peter Heinrichs - Dark Strong Flake (Special Selection) -- identical!, HU Tobacco - Aus dem Krater Nr. In terms of quality and ease of smoke, DSK resembles its milder sibling, Golden Sliced. Original review: It came in a medium wide strips that were very easy to rub out or fold and stuff depending on your preference. Strong, sweet flavor of figs and dried cherries. When you're wrong, you're wrong, and I was wrong about this very nice tobacco blend! Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky Pipe Tobacco is a unique mix of selected ripe Virginia tobaccos and Dark Fired Kentucky tobacco gives this blend its characteristic and unmatched taste. It's even better with some age one it, althogh the faint licorice element weakens considerably over time. Rubbed some of it out as I like to try a flake the first time completely rubbed out to get its full measure. I think I prefer it at the 1 yr mark personally. Ah what the heck, a friend said I should go for it. I've not had many burly based blends, actually only a couple, Mac Barens Golden extra and London blend. I like that. The Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky (DSK) is one of the most prolific and popular blends on the market. Bottom Line: If you enjoy a deliciously full burley blend with a substantial cherry-chocolate flavor, this one's for you. There is nothing wrong with this. This is excellent stuff. Will keep in stock. 1.76oz tin. The sugary black cavendish is mostly a condiment. The licorice undertone of Dark Kentucy gives this blend just the tart sweetness needed to make this an interesting and complex smoke. Nice small good looking flakes here. The smell was just like you would figure a burley smell to be like, but, there is the hint of some sort of casing in this brew that I could not place my finger on. Some of the brands include; Escudo Navy De Luxe, Dunhill, CAO Flavours, Peter Stokkebye, W. . Larsen, Balkan Sasieni, Davidoff, Skandinavik, Stanwell, and Erinmore amongst many others. I love burley blends, and I smoke more burley than anything else. However the underlying tobacco is not what I would call strong. It is unilateral, not complicated. Orlik - Dark Strong Kentucky. I tried this tobacco without any preconceived notions about what it should or shouldn't be. Especially the HH Dark Fired, which I had hoped to finally get my dirty paws on. The strength in terms of nicotine is probably midway between mild and medium. You can taste the dark fired but it's not overbearing. 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. Descriptions from TobaccoReviews.com: Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky The Orlik Dark Kentucky is a contrasting blend of Mature Virginia tobaccos, supplemented with dark- fired Kentucky tobacco, which is then pressed and cut into flakes. But what does "strong" mean? Sweet and fruity is what I smell. That is the only thing that has changed. If you take huge puffs, guess what? Give it a try. Would I smoke this again? This burns well and requires fewer than my high average number of relights. Add to Cart. Not a strong smell of licorice- just enough to wonder if thats what it was. A relatively unique tobacco. Drying may be advised: I have to use two q-tips to drain my pipe's shank every bowl, though I find the steam very tasty. This blend provides a cool, dense, rich, sweet taste from start to finish and Stokkebye, the blender, has perfectly balanced the Burley with the sweet VAs. I guess I'm learning to rub out flakes and pack things properly, as as this Dark Strong Kentucky burned well and not too hot. While I prefer golden sliced this one is a pretty good blend as well. Update 8/26/06: I now consider this my top burley, though there are several I'd still like to try. Adding Perique would make this too strong and too spicy. If you enjoy the anise topping, you will be sure to enjoy. It definitely tasted of burley, and there's just enough of the virginia to sweeten it, but it has a nice aged character and aroma. You may have issues with relighting, but that's remedied by having a good charring light. As a crossover blend (between natural and aromatic) it is unique, there is nothing that I know of that tastes quite like it, though there are some that are similar. It took a couple of light, tamp, light rituals but one fired up, it only need one relight. In my top three burlies. It gives me a heady buzz if I puff too much. Overall, this is a great blend that I have deemed my breakfast blend, and I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys you guessed it, bacon. I didn't expect to like this blend much. As expected, the initial flavor very Burley, with a thick silky mouth feel, notes of butter and nuts. Even more surprised was I after removing the liner, looking at three neat stacks of tiny, almost square flake slices, all showing a three-layer cake of dark tobacco on the outsides and a bright band in the middle, each band being of equal width. No bite. This is a non-aromatic, medium to full in strength dark fired Kentucky tobacco. So far, other than the moisture content, or should I say lack of it, I have found little to complain about, however, this too may change. Peter Heinrichs Dark Strong is a good substitute, but I thought it not quite as complex as the Orlik, though it looks exactly the same. Simply put - this is a lightly flavored flake that is medium in strength. I would rank this right behind Sweet Vanilla Honeydew Flake. . Those two blends are very similar. This blend is pressed and sliced, revealing the top and bottom layers of Kentucky, which sandwich the lighter Virginia in the middle. In fact, in the past I would have given it 4 stars. Tin aroma: First, these flakes are beautiful. MSRP: $82.50 . Looking forward to trying more Va/Burs after this. This stuff is fantastic. When I smoked the old version of this in the early 2000's, I remember someone saying they made a parfait where they rubbed out the black ends and va center separately and did cav/burley-va-cav/burley, which I thought was hilarious but way too over the top for me. I occasionally get a deep tang, presumably from what Red Virginia is present. It did have some nuttiness, earth, wood, spice and a floral note from the Kentucky, though it was not as bold as other Kentuckys I have smoked. This is strong, probably not for beginning tobacco smokers, but smokeless tobacco adherents probably wont be troubled by it. Beautiful presentation of dual colored flakes presented in chewy dark rectangles. The tin aroma first starts off like caramel, but then develops a licorice type odor. Surely, it's no Edgeworth Slices, but it is a very good blend on its own merit. The sweet typical flavor or Orlik's golden slice come out in the smoke with a heavier and richer flavor, probably from the kentucky. For the moment, Three Stars. $10.99 Save 21%. Beautiful little short squared cut flake pieces with a bright stripe of grassy bright Virginia through the middle. No harshness if smoked slowly. Room note is pleasant and has a lingering sweet aftertaste. Lights well and an easy burn, followed by a rich sweet taste that is not overpowering, keeps it's flavour throughout the bowl and burns down to a nice grey ash. The tin aroma is not overly sweet but also inviting and no distinct casing is evident. I don't think you want to fully rub this one out, best results for me come from a kind of broken flake. Similar Blends: Three Nuns (new version) , Newminster Round Slices. Really smooth and very tasty tobacco. The blend has a chocolate and smoky note. As mentioned in other reviews there seems to be some pg added (a little too heavily for my taste), and it takes forever to dry to my desired moisture level. Whats in a name, especially when considering pipe tobacco blends? Ps: I have contacted Orlik to figure out what the can says. This stuff is worth it! This is only my third bowl. (Dark Kentucky)! Its more akin to the modern iteration of Three Nuns, to my taste buds. If it's lit but you are puffing fast trying to get more of the subtle taste, you will probably get tongue bite. Why Dark Strong Kentucky, of course. 12/15/15 Just an update regarding this blend burning on the hot side. Very sweet, robust, deep, rich, strong flavor is present with a perfect balance of sweetness. It was lightly sweet but leaned heavily toward the spicy side. Upon opening this tin I was very impressed by the A+ quality of the tobacco. Still, all of that is OK - it's just too bad that it gives me tongue bite. I enjoy this for the times when I would like a stronger virginia burley blend. Select all. To look at the flake you would think you would be blown away by nicotine, such is not the case (for me anyways). . Bright VA adds a nice sweetness. Very rich and deep taste, and very well behaved. I expected more dark strong Kentucky. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. The difference is that these Orlik ones are clearly perfect flakes, whereas the ones from Heindricks are the broken ones, possibly those rejected during the manufacturing process. I love the aroma of this blend and enjoy the taste considerably. It's unique and interesting, but I don't yet know that it will be a permanent member of my rotation. The smoke is sweet, buttery, darkly fruity,and oy slightly Smoky. Near the bottom of the bowl it does gather some strength, but by the time I'm really starting to enjoy that flavor, it's finished. 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. In fact, the smoke has a lightly sweetened Virginia and burley flavor. well . The Licorice or herb topping is just too much for me and already become the star of the show. It was not like the pic above; rather it was 4 cubes of tobacco made up of layers of flake. Individual reviews are the opinion(s) of the contributor and do not reflect the opinion(s) So, I forced it. As for strenth, don't let the "Kentucky" fool you. Very wet tobacco and needs drying time. Also the pipe I was using was a bulldog with a deep chamber. It definitely has its place. Towards the bottom of the bowl the tobacco was as good as it was after the first half on the bowl. The tin aroma was strong, but pleasant; none of that overpowering sweetness like I found with MacBaren's London Burley Blend. and you won't OUCH. So this was a gamble. There's virtually no tobacco taste in this almost a rtificial. He tasted it and immediately said that this stuff would never sell in the US market, it was just too strong. It was a little hard to separate the flakes from each other without breaking but this was not a problem. The Virginias are sweet and a little heavy. Tongue bite is minimal to nonexistent compared with others such as Stokkebyes luxury bullseye flake. On first opening the casing seemed a bit heavier. Its tasty, unique, and smokes well. I was expecting a true nic-hit instead of what I found. I guess I'll have to keep both of them around. Tobacco is a ribbon cut of reddish light, medium and dark browns. :)). Indeed the flavor sometimes seems to disappear. A golden strip sandwiched between dark borders. Instead, this is one sweet and delicious tobacco. I popped the wow. Wow, WowWowWoW, I was like wow! Burns evenly, no relights, Moderate strength, moderate+ taste, moderate nic Light and airy, smoked nicely in the. I'm not sure why, but I find DSK smokes a bit cooler than its stablemate, Golden Sliced. The flakes are well cut and very easy to work with. The room note was wonderful, to my nose--the kind of smell that drew me to pipe smoking in the first place. I've purchased several tins now and dedicated one pipe to it. The topping tastes lightly of muscovado sugar and liquorice and manages to never get in the way or become over powering. My first experience with tobacco was some 45 years ago with a Model, a burley tobacco which I smoked until I became enamoured with Virginia and English blends. A little more natural tobacco flavor is evident here. The tin note is complex. The very last of the bowl gave me an incredible burst of flavor (rubbed out) that I cannot categorize, but that sort of mind-blowing taste is one of the things I smoke pipes for . Sure was tasty and kept on giving throughout the bowl. Excellent tobacco and one of my current favorites. The appearance of the tobacco is most pleasing, with Virginias being banded between two stripes of the Kentucky. A tasty flake of Virginias, dark fired burley and a dash of perique. OK, it was a little moist and needed three lights to get going, but I knew that before I started. But when I lit up, the molasses casing had a quasi burnt taste to it and that's when I realized the DFK is quite present. Availability: Out of stock. The flake is nice and pliable, rubs easily into whatever form you would prefer to pack it. After that, it will be made available to other US vendors. But every one else seems to really like this stuff so maybe i just havent found the right pipe to smoke it out of. This is not a robust-tasting tobacco as some are that have a high concentration of kentucky leaf. 5 (Kratermischung) -- identical!. Flavor/Aroma: This is a non-aromatic, medium to full in strength. I get the DFK predominantly with the Virginias in the background. The tin smell is great. I've tried this in a couple different size cobs & it smoked well in both with very little dottle. The first third of a bowl is pleasant, sweeter than the end and the hottest (by temperature) part of the experience. I think that they may have had that one right. From time to time, I also like to add a touch of Perique to take it an extra mile. This tobacco really works well in a narrow bowl as many flakes do. 20. onthewaymedia 5 days ago. This is some excellent tobacco. It has a character of no nonsense. The tobacco has a sweet/musky oder to it and is absolutely beautiful to look at in it's broken flake state. Having said all that, I quite enjoyed smoking it, and it has qualities that would make it a good Autumn/Winter smoke. You almost want to carry it around in a pouch to show everyone. Hopefully, you know what Latakia is and how it's made, Kentucky (or DFK, as it's known in my club) is made with Burley in much the same fashion; smoking the Burley with woods and herbs to impart a smokey, woodsy, earthy and often barbecue-like spiciness to the leaf. However, it's not, my go to everyday drink. if you enjoy pipe smoking, do yourself a favor and pick up a tin of this blend, you'll be glad you did. The taste follows the tin aroma; sweet on the tongue with no bite. Similar Blends: Irish Flake, University Flake. Needs some relights, and leaves little moisture in the bowl. The tobacco has a distinct Dark Fired aroma. Peter Heinrichs - Dark Strong Flake (Special Selection), https://service.bmel.de/tabakerzeugnisse/index2.php?detail_id=102227&site_key=153&stichw_suche=dark+strong&zeilenzahl_zaehler=3, Orlik Tobacco Company A/S - Golden Sliced (Red). It didn't sound like this would be my kind of tobacco at all. Not bad! Well! Like most flakes, I need to give it a charring light and let it sit for awhile to obtain significant flavor. The flakes are presented neatly in the tin, and their appearance is quite unique: dark Kentucky outer with a stripe of golden Virginia through the middle. Just pops right in perfectly for anything around a group 3-4. I know that's not long in the cellaring world, but it was enough to make it better to me. 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. I've grown to prefer this blend's taste over my prior Burley favorite, MacBaren's Navy Flake, since this one lacks the Cavendish influence and tastes more natural to me. It has a very sweet and rich taste and I think the room note is very pleasant. Mild flavored tobaccos, mostly regular VAs and some Kentucky, Licorice and Molasses toppings almost equaling the mild blend. It seems dry in the tin, but is actually fairly moist this way, rubbing it out will change the moisture retention drastically. Otherwise it would probably be a 3 star blend at the least for sure. This version isn't as finicky about moisture content as Heinrich's and has a better burn. Now, there is every possibility that all things were hitting on the right cylinders and I just got into the groove on this baccy in this one bowl. Again, I want to return to this. But It smokes like a mess. The taste is something to remember: deep, nutty and smoky. Very flavorful with a sort of sweet black licorice tone. Although I prefer the flavors in the Heinrich's version by a small margin, the better burning characteristics of this one earns it 4 stars as opposed to the 3 I gave Heinrich's. The smoking experience is slightly different as well. Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky's tin reads: "A unique mix of selected ripe Virginia tobaccos and Dark Fired Kentucky tobacco gives this blend its characteristic and unmatched taste. All in all, still a good smoke. I did not get the iicorice as many have noted but there is a sweetness that may be a result of a mild topping. Nice burn. I've been smoking more and more of this recently and it really is wonderful stuff. Moisture level is good right out of the tin. If you are a fan of burleys and want to try something new, ignore the sweet topnote of this one and give it a go. I only take issue with the name because it is sonot what it proclaims. Dark Strong Kentucky is now just Dark Kentucky so the ?confusion? Tin note, Licorice! .more .more 107 views New Finally, The Perfect Tobacco 5.2K views 9 years ago Pipe. This is not Irish Flake or ODF. The tin note is very coffee-like with a dark molasses sweetness to it. The flakes are slightly rubbery in texture, but rub out nicely & seem to dry quicker afterwards. Nessun prodotto nel carrello. The sweetness was still there but not overpowering. Tastes like Orlik Golden Sliced married with HH Old Dark Fired. I think if you're a puffer, this could get rancid, you need to take this one slow. Also, I noticed that even with what appears to be a 2:1 ratio of Kentucky to Virginia, the Virginia cuts through the taste of the Kentucky more than I prefer. Fully bodies and sweet. Goes through a kaleidoscope of taste nuances from lighting to burnout, and always leaves me wanting much more. Flavor came through from the get go, a molasses infused nuttiness. It was a little like dates, but not like the stewed prune smell I expected. Peter Heinrich Dark Strong Flake Pipe Tobacco Peter Heinrich Dark Strong Flake Pipe Tobacco $21.60 - $35.12 5 reviews Write a Review Size: * 3.5 oz. I tried this in generous pot shaped pipes and found that it burned too hot. In fact, I don't have three tins of a whole lot in my cellar. probably even better than OK, but preferred. So most of the tobacco lived in a mason jar for about 6 months. Rubbing out and giving a brief dry time is all that was needed. The tin contains very dark square flakes with golden stripes: their dark, caramelized aroma reminds of dried plums and is very delicious. This is the perfect after dinner or late night smoke. Like a less-sweet molasses. I choose to fold the flakes rather than rub them out. Deeper tones of chocolate and the occasional taste of cherry is there. . The flavor was also deep and rich but interestingly enough, not strong. It is reasonably priced and I can see this being a real bell ringer for many pipers wanting a full, non English blend, with some sweetness but no annoying nic hit. . The nicotine's about medium, and although the room-note's quite heavy, I like it. They fold and stuff well, and rubbed them out before jarring them. ), nutty and toasted with dark sugary notes. Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky Jan 11, 2021 20:06:14 GMT -5 via mobile urbino likes this. Just not willing to take the chance. Not as strong as H&H Classic Burley Kake but tastier. That always makes this greedy Dutchman happy. -------------------Revisited--------------------. In any event, if you end up with the tin, you most likely will have no trouble getting rid of the remainder if you are one of the few who don't like this flake. The flavor and strength remains constant. The flakes are very hard to separate and like to break apart at the meeting of the VA's and the outer Dark Fired/Cavendish strips often leaving you with Trident Gum sized pieces of either the edges or center of the flake. No bite or harshness. Smoke it slowly and you will be rewarded. For me this blend smokes dry and cool from top to bottom with few if any delights. Its quite moist out of tin and Ive had this jarred for 6 months and visiting it today the moisture is still there just as the day I opened the tin. It goes well with the leaf, but make no mistake: this is another aromatic burley, but with some welcome differences. The cake is made in an interesting way with the two different tobaccos layered to create a stripe of Virginia sandwiched between the dark Kentucky. True to all Orlik its very easy to pack and light, smoke is rich and deep, took very little maintenance. However if this is practiced, you'll be rewarded with a rather strong but satisfying and enjoyable smoke. I would recomment it just on the visuals alone, but the taste is outstanding. Rated 0 out of 5 $ 12.99 - $ 22.00 Select options. This tobacco burned well and was slightly dry in the tin. I only wish it had a bit more spice to it. The flavor and aroma is good, its not offensive to non-smokers, and it doesnt bite my tongue. The reviews here had me very leery of trying things, making me think of powerful Burley. Details. I admit, I'm surprised how much I liked this. This is a mellow and pleasant blend of select Virginias with some dark fired Kentucky.
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