orlik dark strong kentucky

a bowl easily adding more of either componant simply by adding more of the appropriate color. This is a great smoke. It gives me a heady buzz if I puff too much. A little restraint was required as I did warm up the pipe excitingly puffing away on this. I will update both of these reviews very soon, but for now I'll say that I am currently enjoying OGS quite a bit and to he honest I'm a little baffled.. pleasantly. When I do that, I tend to get bit badly as I puff more forcefully. A little hint of liquorice lingers on in the room long after the pipe has been smoked. The bottom line is: it's mild tasting, it has some sweetish topping on it, and that's it. Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky. so I'm not at all sure as to my final verdict, love it or hate it, I try to finish the whole tin of a new tobacco, this way I feel I can give an honest and true opinion, it is only on rare occasions that I will abandon the entire contents, alas, sometimes needs must. I got overzealous the 1st couple bowls, didn't really get a bite, just less flavor & a lot of heat. If you're interested in trying a dark-fired Kentucky tobacco for the first time, this is a great place to start. Flavor/Aroma: This is a non-aromatic, medium to full in strength. Supplemental Notes: I recommend this blend to those who enjoy Burley and to those who've never tried Burley but are curious to do so.. Also had just a shade more red Virginia and licorice. It comes in a nice, uniform flake with a strip of Virginias right down the center flanked by Kentucky on both sides. Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky Pipe Tobacco Product Stock MSRP Price Qty Cart Dark Strong Kentucky 1.75oz Tin 1.75oz Tin $11.99 $10.99 Save 8% + - Notify Me! The smoke is smooth with medium density and just a hint of the topnote is present. All around, an excellent choice. It lit well and smoked nicely. Dark Kentucky is one of those medium strength flakes with enough body to truly please everyone. What I smoke when I want all day dessert! This rubbed out very easily, packed well and became alight quite easily. Assuming that we're talking about Dark Kentucky Flakes here (?) No problems keeping it lit and it wasn't overly heavy on the nicotine. That typical sharpness tells your tongue Virginnia is present. I think I prefer it at the 1 yr mark personally. Overall not bad. There are times a medium- high note comes through the deeper flavors. Very nice smoke. For some reason this reminded me a little bit of Mick Mcquaids flake or kind of like Paul Olsons 111 flake but not as round and silky. I will say I found it to work and taste best in a very small pipe which belies the fact that it is not that strong in nicotine to me. Larsens Selected Blend No. It comes in wide flakes that have a characteristic dark/brown/dark pattern. DSK is definitely an aromatic. Bright Virginias hit the nose up front, followed by a sweet smokey note. Whatever it was, I hated it. When it as reintroduced a few years back, I was extremely enthusiastic and quickly proceeded to acquire a reassuring quantity. You must be 21 years or older to make any selections on this site - by doing so, you are confirming that you are of legal age to purchase tobacco products or smoking accessories. In terms of flavor, it reminds me a little of a smoother, more refined Superior Round Slices. Tin aroma is very inviting: somewhere in between the bitter sweet and tangy registers. For me, right on the borderline C+/B-. Very rich and deep taste, and very well behaved. Licorice! Pipe Used: Ben Wade Chimney, Parker Billiard, Zulu, Age When Smoked: Unsure (but fairly new, I think), I have to say this is a flake the likes of which I've never seen before. When lighting you are hit with a sweetness you don't expect, and a mild smoke counter to the name "Strong". This flake smokes well. I recommend this for anyone that likes that full rich tobacco taste that dark Kentucky is known for. $67.81. 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. In my two tins of Orlik, the flakes came absolutely smothered in a molasses style topping almost exactly the same smell as Lane's 1Q. Strong, sweet flavor of figs and dried cherries. There is a top dressing to this - for me it's licorice, possibly some molasses light flavor. It burned all the way down to a grey and black dottle and left no moisture in the bottom of my pipe. Occasionally some gurgle but not to where I would find it distracting. The taste is refined and delightful, with enormous volumes of rich, soft smoke. Dark molasses flavors with a low key sweetness. Take it easy and you will be very pleasantly rewarded. The Cavendish is not obtrusive; rather, I pick it up more as a smoothing, body-boosting component. Burn characteristics are alright, but I often find myself having to tamp every so often, and then relight with this blend. I thoroughly enjoyed the first couple bowls, then kind of lost interest. The only products from the Orlik range I've ever seen on sale in Britain are Bull's eye, Golden Sliced and Dark Kentucky Flake. 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. Yes, in color and in taste. Larsen's Curly Flake No. Smells wonderful; molasses, brown sugar, hay, and a little prune on the nose. Those two blends are very similar. 00 $9. Not particularly smoky at all and yes molasses seems to be in there as well as some kind of licorice / anise topping. My only complaint, its not sold in larger tins. A subtle but beautiful smell in the tin, with lovely looking mixed-colored flakes that rub out and pack marvelously well. It is just naturally sweet, no detectable flavorings. It tastes pretty much the same throughout the smoke; no big complexity here, but very pleasant and easy to rub out and keep lit. At first I was a little leery of this tobacco from the name alone, opening the tin I noticed the two tone tobacco Flake with a mildness of fresh tobacco. The wow and the wow, wow, when I wow'ed, I wow'ed all the way home! I found Heinrich's all but unsmokable in any conditions, preparations, or pipes, while DSK is quite enjoyable when treated nicely. WOOOOO!!!!! 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. 32, but not as heavily cased. I do not detect the molasses in DSK I do in ES. Sold Out $22.99. DSK, once rubbed out, smokes easily and leaves a dry bowl. I choose to fold the flakes rather than rub them out. At full price it gets only two. I'm rather surprised at this tobacco, because for something called Dark Strong Kentucky I really expected something different from what I found in the tin. Not for allday, but sometimes a good smoke for a nice evening. Each pipe smoker has to discover that perfect blend that has all the qualities he/she is looking for in a pipe tobacco. 2 stars tops in my book. The nic-hit was a step past the center of mild to medium. Well! Also, no issue with light up nor does it require any abnormal amounts of relights. It has a good strong flavour, which I like, a novel appearance and an appreciable amount of nicotine. The taste is nearer medium than mild but certainly never more than medium. I usually like to smoke Virginia and Kentucky straight-up. The topping does not leave a goopy mess in the bowl that must be reamed or scraped out. Though, I find Erinmore slightly superior to Dark Strong Kentucky in comparison. This one hit the spot for me. Not that this is really a bad thing as the flavor is very nice. A blend of golden, fully ripe Virginia leaves from the traditional districts of the United States and a smidgen of perique . Each flake consists of two different colors: the Virginia and the Kentucky. Received a tin as a gift. The Burley is of a very high quality and does dominate the blend. I tried an hour of alternating between some intense puffing to smoke up the room, cloud my senses and then sipping as you might do while listening to music or watching a game on the tube. This top is more present on the nose than the tongue. It is laced with just enough Virginia to balance it out. sometimes gets soapy aftertaste, mild and cased. Do not judge burleys until you try this and Barbary Coast! Excellent stuff, highly recommended. Box pass, anyone? As Christopher and others have posted, this blend is not too strong. Add to Wishlist. It burns well when rubbed out, and may take some relights if you just press a couple of flakes in the bowl. Can't really taste any molasses in this one either. All in all a great burley blend. I tried this tobacco without any preconceived notions about what it should or shouldn't be. At first sight I was expecting a stronger smoking experience; not that the nicotine content is low, but with that name I was waiting for a real punch. I smell Cavendish here, and the perfectly roasted Burley is also obvious. What it is, is satisfying. I smoked this folded & rubbed out, with rubbed out being my preferred method with this flake (unusual for me), due to the size of the flakes, they are not rectangular enough to smoke folded in a deep pipe, so I just rubbed them out, or folded in my smaller pipes. I would definitely recommend this tobacco! Cheers to all. . It is long and lasting and stays caramel sweet to the end. I had avoided this one because of the name. Smoke it slowly and you will be rewarded. Highest Recommendations! I've tried this in a couple different size cobs & it smoked well in both with very little dottle. The mouth feel is full and satisfying. True to all Orlik its very easy to pack and light, smoke is rich and deep, took very little maintenance. Beautiful flake presentation with a stripe of golden Virginia down the middle. It has some notes of chocolate and cocoa in there, black pepper and, incongruously, Darjeeling tea and liquorice. Pass This One By pReP. The only thing I don't like is that the tin was 100g (not 50 like this website says), and that really is a bit much for me to smoke of the same tobacco before moving on. The flavors are distinct, but not over-powering. 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. SKU: ORLIK 01. A good smoke. Virginia/Burley: crumble flake, Kentucky, Virginia. This is excellent stuff. Since I am a Dane I have tried every Danish blend available here except from this one, until now. I don't think you want to fully rub this one out, best results for me come from a kind of broken flake. But back to the tobak. Progressing down the bowl I find the second half more satisfying. Taste: This is very much a Danish aromatic, but stronger. I expected a bigger nicotine hit, but it never came. I like it and for under $8 a tin you could do alot worse for more $$$. I normally just fold a couple of flakes in half and push them lightly into the bowl. Not at all, actually quite delicate and subtle. THe VA gets pushed aside somewhat by the other elements which are strong from the off, and once its all warmed up they all come through very even and smooth. I took two rubbed them out and they loaded nicely. Join over 18k members to reviewexclusive content. Have no fear - I have never experienced turning green with this one thankfully. If you like Virginias, and think that Burleys aren't for you, this might change your mind. My reference for that flavor profile would be G&H Kendal Kentucky, University Flake, and MacBaren Old Dark Fired. This one has a licorice smell to the Tin with a very nice presentation. It is also natural, simple, and tasty-and at least where I bought it, not too pricey. NEW TIN DESCRIPTION: Erinmore Balkan is a unique blend characterized by smoked Latakia tobacco. He tasted it and immediately said that this stuff would never sell in the US market, it was just too strong. stronger. The taste of this blend so uneventful that I find myself wondering when it's going to be finished by the time I'm a third of the way through a bowl. Left to age even a few months provides a more mellow smoke and a slightly enhanced flavor. There are many blends out there with Kentucky in them (some of which only list Burley as an ingredient), but Orlik's Dark Strong Kentucky is slightly different. 50g tin of Orlik's Dark Strong Kentucky. It seems dry in the tin, but is actually fairly moist this way, rubbing it out will change the moisture retention drastically. The tobacco has a sweet/musky oder to it and is absolutely beautiful to look at in it's broken flake state. I received a wonderful surprise. My only complaint would be the tendency to burn hot and gurgle. I was expecting a true nic-hit instead of what I found. It doesn't stop there. 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. If you like mild, humble blends, you prpbably won't care for this one. Now this tobacco is strong only in its flavor, otherwise it is medium at most. DSK is not very complex, not requiring deep concentration to smoke and enjoy. this is not bad smoke. It starts off with all elements coming through. I think moderation and patience is key with this blend. Once I started smoking it, the licorice scent I noticed in the tin became prominent in flavor. Does well with DGT. Some casing appears to have been added but it was not intrusive. It's not a bad blend, and I'm sure many will like it. The strength is medium. I think someone that usually smokes aromatics or lighter blends but wants to dip a toe into flake or dark fired - they'd probably enjoy this. An English blend that has withstood the test of time. The Cavendish just helps to round it out and falls a bit in the background. The flakes rub out easily to any desired degree, and I prefer to rub them out some rather than use the "roll" method. 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. It is in the sweeter style of BBQ (think Kansas City or Memphis style), rich and tangy, but also sweet and full flavored. DSK burns cooly. Due to the changes in ODSK, I've changed my rating. Second, and the heart of my review is to write that this IS strong tobacco. I doubt I'd have noticed much difference at all, except that I taste tested back in the day. Yes, of a very high quality, not rough like in some other brands. But then again, I was leery of 35% perique in a blend, and that has become my all-time favorite (Chenet's Cake). Rated 0 out of 5 $ 12.99 - $ 22.00 Select options. Notes: I was amused by the portrait of a barrister on the lid of the tin, accompanied by the quote: "Smoked by all shrewd judges." If a friend asked what he should try, I can't imagine this being on my list of suggestions. Package note of dark fruit, sweet bread and spices. Easy light, no relights required. First off,I was a bit scary of this,thinking its being too strong and punchy to my likings,but it turned to be opposite, Since it's a flake, it does rub out nice and easy. Takes practice to get the right thickness but smokes great. and less than two thirds of the price of Davidoff's offerings. This was incredibly cool. Update: Now that I am nearing the end of this tin, I've changed my opinion of DSK. Strength is medium. And delightful it is. These are excellent flakes that fold for easy loading and smoking. Next Last. One of my favorites as there is nothing else quite like it. It has a character of no nonsense. The moisture content's good, making rubbing a doddle. And that's my bad really. View All (44) Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky 50g Reviews. A whole new experience with my $50 beater Peter. 212 eileens dream in a cob i need some serious schooling and youtubing on this. The licorice hangs in the flavoring at just the right amount throughout the whole bowl. The aroma is nice, and so is the flavor of the casing/toppings used. Note: After smoking this tobac. Gawith Hoggarth & Co Kendal Dark Vintage Cut Pipe Tobacco - 500g. Similar Blends: Peter Heinrich Dark Strong Flake. The review. One's not enough and two are too much. It took a couple of light, tamp, light rituals but one fired up, it only need one relight. So this was a gamble. Heavy and dark like the name suggests. You save $13.11. The phrase "Er Yderst Sundhedsskadelight" The mystery was too much for me. These irregular flakes smoke best when chopped finely. ___________________________________________. There is absolutely nothing objectionable about it, except that it's BORING. Dark (Stong) Kentucky flakes aptly describes what this blend is. Another positive review for Dark Strong Kentucky. Bleck! It's not really all that powerful as far as I'm concerned, but it's not light at all. It is perhaps a bit on the 'dry' side, but so far (6 tins) I have not had to add humidity. One of the best Danish baccies ever made. For me one of the best pipe tobaccos. pease. We all have moments when we find a perfect smoke. It wasn't. Very misleading. So: not what I expected, and this is a very wet aromatic delivered in flake form. Schippers Speciaal is a loose cut tobacco blend made of both hand stripped tobaccos and whole leaf, which makes a traditional Dutch Baai product. Here are some of its characteristics: What makes it fun lies in the fact that, from one pipeful to another its strenght will vary, depending on the proportion of DFK that ends up in the bowl. Folded or rubbed out it smoked at a nice and even burn from top to finish rich and satisfying. Virginias with dark fired Kentucky tobacco. Buy a tin; put on your best flannel shirt and hiking boots, and tramp out into the woods with a bowl full. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Agree that it's a great all day smoker. Its grown on me too. Certainly one to try. I wouldn't call it strong. I'm nearing the late middle of the bowl now, and the predominant flavoring I detect here is some sort of brown sugar/maple or perhaps a vanilla. Is Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky discontinued? It is a rare and 'honest' blend, in my opinion.. & is my #1 DAILY smoke, followed by "Bull's Eye." Apparently, both flakes are produced by Orlik. As expected, the initial flavor very Burley, with a thick silky mouth feel, notes of butter and nuts. The tobacco is a bit moist so rubbing out and allowing a bit of air time before filling. . The blend starts nutty with lots of grassy VA sweetness. After not enjoying the golden sliced, I was pleased to enjoy this one from Orlik is not just Not too strong, smooth with great flavor and pleasant room-note. I admit, I'm surprised how much I liked this. My first VaBur blend. If you had reserves about smoking burley tobacco in the past, you owe yourself of try of this tobacco. Comparisons: Agreed similarities to W.O. The flavor deepens and the effect is rich. I like to try new tobaccos so when I saw this one on sale at P&C I had to buy some. Each flake consists of some medium mottled leaf (looks like red and golden virginia), and some very dark leaf (probably dark fired burley). The taste of this tobacco changes if you don't try to keep equal proportions of the lighter and darker tobaccos in your rubbing. I don't see myself cellaring this blend but I will happily finish the few remaining bowls I have after a little time in the jar. It definitely has a semi-sweet flavor, although I wouldn't go so far as to label it licorice. Home Stretch: As end of the bowl approaches, the bowl never really changes other than it gradually deepening. 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. To look at the flake you would think you would be blown away by nicotine, such is not the case (for me anyways). Once I got the tin note, I knew I was in for a treat. All rights reserved. The Kentucky is the other prominent flavor, and its earthy spice is fairly consistently noticeable. Name-Brand Favorites Orlik Golden Sliced. Dark Strong Kentucky. 7 oz. Got much better results by rubbing out the flakes than stuffing them into the bowl. This is not Irish Flake or ODF. . The presentation of the slices are very pretty. This is a really fine tobacco for Burley lovers, not so much for others. Molasses? Its easy going, but has an oily and thick molasses and licorice aftertaste. In my opinion the Virginia taste of Golden Sliced is still predominate, making this feel like a slight variation of that blend. As for strenth, don't let the "Kentucky" fool you. 1985 Depaul Basketball Roster, Geico Claims Manager Salary, Why Do Celtic Fans Wave Irish Flags?, Articles O