IMO this is an excellent tobacco, flavoursome, spicy, with a discreet toffee-chocolaty undertone (though I wouldn?t say an aromatic proper), elegant, palatable, and exceedingly smooth. This is the tobacco that sold me the capacity of burley.
Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky - OldHavanaCigar.com It deserves its rating because it burns wonderfully, with no bite, it tastes very pleasant (and goes well with a good single malt) with some interesting and unique overtones, non-smokers like the aroma, the way it looks is unique and interesting, and its nicotene content is not overpowering. Have no fear - I have never experienced turning green with this one thankfully. Like Ardbeg Ugendahl, I could still taste DSK the next day. :(. (Dark Kentucky)! . It gets 3 stars for being delicious and SMOOTH but I'm leaving off a star because it doesn't deliver the N I want, but that may not be a negative for most people. tin. The flake is two strips of dark fired Kentucky with a bright strip of Virginia in the middle. Buy a tin; put on your best flannel shirt and hiking boots, and tramp out into the woods with a bowl full. Also the pipe I was using was a bulldog with a deep chamber. This rubbed out very easily, packed well and became alight quite easily. Even a little Anise taste in there. There does not seem to be any "layering" or complexity to the smoke, as in an all va. or va/perique, but the taste is satisfying. I would not pick this as an every day smoke as I liked it too much to risk getting accustomed to the flavor. Kentucky? It comes in a 100g tin consisting of small thin flakes, 1&1/2 x 3/4 inches in size, jumbled about. The other day I decided to open a tin that I'd cellared for almost two years. Two and a half stars. Creamy, sweet, savory, tart, something different with every puff. pease. Recently, Europe has changed their laws regarding labeling of things. 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. If you had reserves about smoking burley tobacco in the past, you owe yourself of try of this tobacco. In terms of flavor, it reminds me a little of a smoother, more refined Superior Round Slices. It comes in wide flakes that have a characteristic dark/brown/dark pattern. Great flavor. The smoky sweet taste and aroma are to die for. Flavor, while not complex, is very tasty.
Peter Heinrichs: DARK STRONG FLAKE 100g - 4Noggins.com Burly tends to bitter toward the middle of the bowl, and this is no exception. I think a heavily tapered chamber would concentrate the flavors in excess and make it a harsh smoke.
Auction #2656 [Mr. Blandings] | TinBids.com Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky Discontinued? | Pipe Smokers Den The tin aroma is very inviting (strong tobacco smell with hints of fig and raisn), and the tobacco is packaged in conveniently sized flakes. This auction contains tobacco. The review. The aroma is almost unbeatable and the fire-cured Burley is wonderfully present. Molasses from start to finish, and lingering finish that is so pleasant. This tobacco is nearly perfect in moisture though sometimes I allow it to air a bit before use. But every one else seems to really like this stuff so maybe i just havent found the right pipe to smoke it out of. And just like a champ, DSK did not get bitter near the bottom of the bowl which is a problem with cheaper burley. Outstanding five star Burley blend here! It has a real good flavor and is very predictable in any size pipe that you smoke it in. stronger. There's virtually no tobacco taste in this almost a rtificial. That said, if you are after smoky scent, vibrant, robust taste, well forget about it. If i named this tobacco I would call it lite aromatic Kentucky. My tins contained nicely prepared flakes ~ 1.5" x 1" that fit my packing style of no rub out with most of my bowl sizes. Very sweet, robust, deep, rich, strong flavor is present with a perfect balance of sweetness. Same picture of an aging transvestite, same colors and danish inscriptions that defy internet translating services. This is a great smoke. Sweet, robust, fills your mouth and nose with a wonderful plume of smoke. just molasses/maple goodness. I really do think its the same stuff Heinrich's Dark Strong. Larsen Dark Flake. I was aware of, and a little afraid of, the topping/casing discussed in the reviews. The licorice definitely comes through in my opinion along with some other sweetness that could be molasses as others have suggested. 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. This is how a premium Burley blend should be!
The draw back that aggravated me about this blend is the flakes are so sensitive that they fall apart very easily, but if I find a couple of good ones I just take them and stand them up in the bowl and fluff the tops up some and lightly pack it even with the bowl. Although not "discontinued," this does seem to be unavailable in the American market. Bump me up to a solid two on this one. The amount of Kentucky is just slightly less than before, though it has the same flavors I attributed to it in my earlier review. You can read about that in many of the reviews here. 8 Tobacco Ignacio Macias 0 41 00 Cornell and Diehl. There is a moderate amount of nicotine, but nothing special for a straight burley. Age When Smoked: aged in jar for nearly one year, Purchased From: 2 oz tins from pipesandcigars. for me, this is almost perfect, I want my tobacco to be a little sweet with just a smidge of top dressingthis blend has that. 212 eileens dream in a cob i need some serious schooling and youtubing on this. sometimes gets soapy aftertaste, mild and cased. The chosen sauces are only slightly sweet and impart a dark flavor rarely found in the vanilla/fruit/spice/Old Spice- dominated aromatic genre. Nothing but good things from this tin for me. and the 9 or so others ive already went through. I don't think it's as strong as it has been rated as, but it's there and it's pleasant. I got round to trying it as it was quite well discounted by one of our tobacco specialists here (UK) Quite simply, it's the taste that I've always dreamed of finding, but haven't until now that is. I can't put this stuff in a briar. 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. I remembered why I'd considered this stuff on a par with Blackwoods Flake. I rubbed some of the tobacco out and packed it in my Bjarne Brandy Glass, the tobacco was a little moist, but not to the point I could not light it up. All in all a good solid smoke. The flavour is quite strong and is not that of an aromatic, but mostly just decent burley. Similar to WO Larsen Curly Flake 32, but a little bit darker and milder. If I close my eyes and not force the smoke, it almost smells like incense, deep and "serious". It has a wonderful smell, however, both before and after lighting, though my mom remarked "what IS that you're smoking?" Only one minus in it - it ends quickly.
Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky Pipe Tobacco - Mom's Cigars Similar to Collins Cut Plug but more austere, less playful. (The smoke that isthe smoke!) I first tried this tobacco by recomendation from my local pipe shop owner. Especially the HH Dark Fired, which I had hoped to finally get my dirty paws on. Opening the 100g tin was wonderful, the aroma was lightly sweet but quite full as well. The flavor was also deep and rich but interestingly enough, not strong. Similar Blends: Interestingly, I don't find this similar to anything else, not really (besides it's twin blend, which doesn't count).. My only reservation is that while finishing the tin and the flakes drying a bit I lost some of the flavour. This is definitely a nice burley/virginia blendthe tanginess of the VA is unmistakable. The flavors are very subdued by the casing, but results in a pleasant, mild, smooth, sweet smoke. It lights with no problem and it smokes clean, with a velvety smoothness. Pipe Used: best in an old, thin-walled Belgique, Age When Smoked: a couple of months, out of a current tin. Thank goodness, very little of the casing comes through in the smoke. Dark? Add to Cart. However, the reviews had me concerned. Peter Stokkebye was at our local shop and he talked about how, when this blend was created, they brought it to him for his opinion. It is a nice addition to my cabinet and weekly rotation. However, with the rapid proliferation and widespread availability of numerous stellar VA/KY blends, DSK now has a much harder row to hoe. The tobacco is easy to load in flakes or rubbed out into your pipe. A slight builds throughout, cigar-like flavors come in from time to time. I dug out my Wanghee (a godawful ugly bamboo shanked cob that smokes like a dream) and filled it with some rubbed out DSK. The tin note is appealing with a hint of sweetness. I think it's more pleasant than merely tolerable (although this could just be me). A nice surprise, after I was disappointed by the overly mild Orlick Golden Sliced! Similar to Black Man's London Club Mixture, but not as rounded or creamy. A golden strip sandwiched between dark borders. Burns evenly, no relights, Moderate strength, moderate+ taste, moderate nic Light and airy, smoked nicely in the. This is very tasty and satisfying. The slices are perfect to stuff and light from the fresh tin; a bit too brittle to properly fold I rub them out. 7 oz. Especially anyone who is into pipesmoking. =================================================================================================Update, 3 October 2003 Dear Brethren of the Briar. Some casing appears to have been added but it was not intrusive. I usually like to smoke Virginia and Kentucky straight-up. Description from SP: This Orlik number 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. Very sweet (maple sugar added). Aesthetically exquisite. When opening the tin, you are greeted with 3 neat stacks of nearly 2" long bacon-strip looking pieces of flake with dark edges and a bright Virginia center. By special arrangement, it will be available exclusively through pipesandcigars.com until early summer. Upon opening the tin the sweet aroma is licorice-like but I can also smell the tobacco goodness as well. This is great stuff. I noticed that many reviewers didn't detect this ( some did) , but it's there, only very subtle. The flakes rub out fairly easily.. not dissimilar to Golden Sliced. Well worth a try if you like dark ky. For the economy of space I will refer you to the review of Tantric which I believe is right on the money, with the exception that IMO this tobacco is lightly scented. Realistically, this is about a 2.6 on the scale; it gets a 3 from me because it's better than a 2. Flakes are very attractive- Black with blond strips inside. Update: it's too much flavored to become an all day smoke for me and I grew out of it gradually. I was disappointed in my expectation, but not in the actual product. 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. Tobacco selection: Blending fine Black Cavendish with the irresistible qualities of Kentucky Burley gives this flake a look, taste and feel uniquely its own. Those favored tobaccos mu st now share company with this fire cured Kentucky blend. Deeper tones of chocolate and the occasional taste of cherry is there. Add selected to cart. Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky. Pass This One By pReP. Since it's a flake, it does rub out nice and easy. Nessun prodotto nel carrello. I was introduced to it fairly early in my adventures with tinned baccies. Meanwhile, the KY gets earthier and smokier, and it adds a very slight bitterness. Update September 16, 2006: This picks up another star. The result is a pleasant blend that never offends nor tires. It comes in a nice, uniform flake with a strip of Virginias right down the center flanked by Kentucky on both sides. Checking here after the fact, it seems I was correct. So I am not marking this down in stars. 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. The tobacco smells are quite faint and indistinct by comparison, with the earthy, semi-pungent KY on top, and grassy/bready VAs on the bottom. Woooha! Edit: I dont usually smoke the last 3rd of the bowl, but when I do I get booming hot chocolate notes! Wow, what a mistake that would have been. Bottom Line: If you enjoy a deliciously full burley blend with a substantial cherry-chocolate flavor, this one's for you. The Licorice or herb topping is just too much for me and already become the star of the show.
Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky Pipe Tobacco - Cigars International This was an enjoyable smoke, but like many brands, I detected something artificial in the flavor. I would definitely recommend this tobacco! I found that it was best fully rubbed out in a Size 3-4 Dunhill briar. I'll keep it around and smoke a tin now and again, wouldn't be my everyday flake. The first puff of the charring light was amazing. 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. The tobacco is of high quality and due to the cut, you will not find any twiggy or woody bits mixed in with the tobacco. Most often I simply fold the flakes up and insert them into the bowl un-rubbed, affording me a long burning bowl each time. The aroma is brown sugar sweet, with the mild tartness so characteristic of Virginia. Gawith Hoggarth & Co Kendal Kentucky Vintage Cut Pipe Tobacco - 500g. It was a little like dates, but not like the stewed prune smell I expected. $67.81. Tastes are more medium than full. I opened the tin and was greeted by an excellent aroma (I really like black licorice) and a gorgeous appearing flake. He chuckled and said even he could be wrong. I have never had the pleasure to try the old Murray's or even the actual Dunhill production. Orlik DSK - Virginia/Kentucky with a topping of Licorice and Molasses. The name is very misleading. Landlords have been making life living hell and try imagining a landlord anywhere now who would allow pipe-smoking? And delightful it is. The nicotine level is just right (medium) and, surprisingly, it leaves no ghost in the tobacco chamber. $10.99 Save 21%. maybe better. It burns well with just a few relights and does not get wet. The sugary black cavendish is mostly a condiment. Will have to buy more. Not an all day smoke. Burns cool and leaves little moisture behind. Those two blends are very similar. 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. $14.99 $12.99 Save 13% + - Description Details Formerly known as Dunhill Early Morning, Early Morning has moved under the Peterson Pipe Tobacco Brand. Burns moderate with few relights. It burns better if its dried in the sun for a bit, and it burns better still if it is rubbed out then dried before smoking it, but either of these approaches costs in terms of lost or muddled aroma and taste. The dark fired Kentucky is also similiar to Peterson's Irish Flake. My tin presented a rectangular cake like bar with the flakes layered oblong. In fact, in the past I would have given it 4 stars. Perhaps the name was changed away from "strong" because the blend's nicotine strength is unremarkable. Half of the flake looks like Reiner Golden while the other half resembles Dark Star -- but again, as one flake! This is one that truly surprised me and I will certainly be buying more to cellar. When I opened the tin I got a strong note of molasses and sweet hay. Sail Aromatic combines the mystique of the Orient with bright, clear Virginia leaf. Aroma: Baked fig bars, maraschino cherry, dark chocolate, clover honey, rosemary, pomegranate, danish pastries, blackberry jam, grape juice concentrate. NSFW. DSK is a charming flake offered at a charming price! These are flakes, and you have to rub them out. :)). 98. It's quality baccy, just not an easy light smoke.