Plug/flake project - How to grow, cure and process tobacco. It definitely gets a bit more full flavored as the smoke progresses. I like the color of the flakes, black & tan, reminds me of one of my English pub favorites - something with a stout in it. Those two blends are very similar. Orlik DSK is only the 2nd flake tobacco I have tried so far. I dried this out slightly, but not as much as most flakes. This is a fairly strong, spicy tobacco. Age When Smoked: new out of tin, and aged 1 year. 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, The taste is just what I was hoping for from this tobacco. They remember those flakes with layers of dark-fired on the top and bottom with a core of bright Virginia. If you find you like the flavors but wish it had a more vinegar base, I highly recommend St. Bruno as your next step. can finally stop. Perhaps the name was changed away from "strong" because the blend's nicotine strength is unremarkable. Progressing down the bowl I find the second half more satisfying. If it were just more tame and easier to light, it would be four stars all the way. I've had no issues with bite, however. I never tried the old one so this is reviewed for its own merits and not compared to Heinrich's or old Orlik. I would not recommend leaving this sitting around, even in an airtight tin, for too long. . If you receive this confirmation repeatedly, you will need to enable cookies so that your response can be saved. Flavor seems about the same either way. The tobacco took the light okay, and burned consistently, which relights being needed more frequently past the halfway mark. It goes well with the leaf, but make no mistake: this is another aromatic burley, but with some welcome differences. There is nothing wrong with this. I've purchased several tins now and dedicated one pipe to it. I got overzealous the 1st couple bowls, didn't really get a bite, just less flavor & a lot of heat. Although there is a lot of it in there, the kentucky adds just a touch of smoke and spice. It is laced with just enough Virginia to balance it out. Dark stripes of Kentucky dark fired mixed with black Cavendish to sweeten a bit surrounding the bright stripe. As far as the added flavoring is concerned, my palate tends to side with those claiming licorice. I couldn't sense liquorice in the scent, but just a lingering sweet earthiness. I continue to be amazed by this tobacco. 20. onthewaymedia 5 days ago. Mild nicotine. This looks alm ost identical to Peter Heinrich's Dark Strong Flake and the flavor profile is similar, but I'd be willing to wager that Dark Strong Kentucky is cased with lots of cocoa and orange extract, sweetener (molasses?) I found this tobacco to produce a good volume of creamy smoke as well as a pleasant sweet taste in the mouth. It smells like like a chocolate cake topped with vanilla and cherry cream. The guys at Cigar and Tabac in OP,Ks recommended this to me when I told them I wanted a good strong (but tasty) burley blend that cut right to the chase. Dark Kentucky is one of those medium strength flakes with enough body to truly please everyone. It is a little drier in the tin and the VA's are darker. I retried this after smoking Pease's Montgomery and loving the dark burley used in it. A blend of dark fired Kentucky,. The wow and the wow, wow, when I wow'ed, I wow'ed all the way home! The Virginias are sweet and a little heavy. My first thought was, "Oh, oh, not one of these again. Strong? It has a nice nutty sweetness that balances with the Virginias. A good N kick to this tobacco but not too much. Smooth, sweet, and tasty. If you're interested in a GREAT Kentucky Burley experience, I recommend Cornell & Diehl's Easy Times. Assuming that we're talking about Dark Kentucky Flakes here (?) 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. When I come back to it, it's even better. Now having said all that, let me add that i do enjoy this blend. Very good I will be buying more! My initial reaction was, "Oh no, not Vanilla", I find vanilla very cloying in my tobacco. Not for neophytes, this one satisfies with old fashioned deep taste. I was introduced to it fairly early in my adventures with tinned baccies. Although I am not so fond of Orlik products I have to say that Dark Kentucky Flakes are amazing! Molasses from start to finish, and lingering finish that is so pleasant. Changing to a straight-walled billard with a group 3+ capacity did it for me. I'm a Burley man, though, so no problem there. I never thought this blend was particularly strong anyway. The sweet typical flavor or Orlik's golden slice come out in the smoke with a heavier and richer flavor, probably from the kentucky. orlik dark strong kentucky | Dutch Pipe Smoker 1.75oz Tin. This auction contains tobacco. Rating: 4.9 stars, based on 39 reviews. Perhaps a truffle (as in fungi, not confection) flavor is also detectable. 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. Add to Wish List SKU: 100-8519 UPC: 781755019386 Availability: Cannot ship to Maine, South Dakota, Washington, Utah Free Shipping Orders over $95 in US Ship Worldwide Review: Orlik "Dark Strong Kentucky" - YouTube 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. A nice surprise, after I was disappointed by the overly mild Orlick Golden Sliced! It has a real good flavor and is very predictable in any size pipe that you smoke it in. I bought a 100 gram tin of Mac Barens Bold Kentucky at the same time and it's sitting in the shelf while DSK is disappearing quickly. I really can't find anything bad with this blend, but I know the tobacco snobs out there will probably have to deconstruct this blend down to every single leaf in the tin to find something wrong. I admit, I'm surprised how much I liked this. I can not imagine what aging would do to this tobacco. Didn't bother to rub it out, but just folded it in. Everything came together well on this one and I will be buying more to both cellar and keep in the rotation. There is the inevitable comparison to cousin Heinrich dark strong flake. Sweet enough that my brain said "There be a healthy dose of Cavendish in there". 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. It looks and smells good in the tin, and takes a couple of lights when in whole flake form. Well, here is my first sample review. I rubbed this blend out a bit further after opening the tin because the chunks were, well, too chunky for me. Medium to full in strength, Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky gives off an attractive room note and produces a strong, rich flavor. The smoky sweet taste and aroma are to die for. In my opinion the Virginia taste of Golden Sliced is still predominate, making this feel like a slight variation of that blend. This is a must try for those who favour natural blends with medium-hi nicotine and without Latakia. I am sure many people go to this as an all day smoke and I can see it's appeal in that capacity, but there are just so many other interesting tobaccos out there. Outstanding five star Burley blend here! It tastes like no other tobacco blend period. Upon opening the tin, you notice right away that this is gonna be different -- Flakes that are two tone! I was sure this was lightly cased until one day I mixed some rubbed out Stonehaven with light Virginia and realized it was a bit like Orlik DSK. At under $10, for sure worth a go if you like molasses. What are some similar blends? A brown sugar/molasses flavor takes the forefront of the bl end with a mild spice and moderate body. The unlit flavor is rich, slightly sweet, and very pleasant. Happy smokes. 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. Great for those times when you need a change in your mood and rotation. The nicotine level is just right (medium) and, surprisingly, it leaves no ghost in the tobacco chamber. I do like this tobacco for the good balance of the Kentucky with high quality Virginia. just molasses/maple goodness. If i named this tobacco I would call it lite aromatic Kentucky. Been quite a long time since I'e done a review. Got it on a whim, and glad I did. Bite? Tobacco selection: Blending fine black cavendish with the irresistible qualities of Kentucky burley gives this flake a look, taste and feel uniquely its own. Througout the years, I've tried about 20 burleys, only to find them either too harsh and/or too hot resulting in tongue bite. It's disappointing as I was hoping for more of a smokey spicy dark-fired flavor. . Leather, mild spiciness, hay, and dark fruit on the palate. This is a non-aromatic, medium to full in strength dark fired Kentucky tobacco. Occasionally some gurgle but not to where I would find it distracting. I thought I'd like this one a lot more than I did, though I did like it. Similar Blends: Compare/contrast to Rattray's Marlin Flake and/or McConnell's Folded Flake.. Great blend, good tin note and presentation with the bicolored look of Ky and Va. tobaccos. They are accompanied by sweet VAs and a nutty, smooth, well-rounded Kentucky. It still has the hay like VA note in it and a very sweet one. Cheers to all. I'd say it's medium strength, but because it has a molasses-like flavor and sweetness to it, its bark is worse than its bite. Similar Blends: Three Nuns (new version) , Newminster Round Slices. DSK is a heavier flavor, akin to Lapsang Souchong tea. Casing is supposed to be licorice which, with a little help from my imagination, lets say I detected. The dark and light striped flakes are quite attractive and will look like something you have never seen before. I wasn't quite sure if there was really some DFK in there as I could not identify it by nose. BEWARE: Contrary to what others experimented this tobacco ghosted my briar a bit. It's something to smoke at an office, if you're the boss. I too was taken a little aback by the odour on opening the tin, and as usual, decided not to "sniff" at such a thing bit to burn. Raisiny-sweetness on the finish when smoked slowly. The flakes pack well, and needed no more than the average amount of relights. I folded one slice and packed my pipe. If you are a lover of Virginias, but want something velvety and less bright, I'd say this could be precisely the smoke you're looking for. So for that reason at a minimum, one should try a tin (or share the 100g amongst friends). 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. As a footnote, I never had the pleasure of trying this blend in its original glory, so the review is based only on its reintroduced state. I usually like to smoke Virginia and Kentucky straight-up. Flavor profile is nice throughout the bowl. Get exclusive updates on all our fresh offerings, sales, and promotions -- right to your inbox. Enjoy. Our Little River, SC showroom, Low Country Pipe & Cigar, is open 10am-7pm US/Eastern Monday - Saturday at 2 Hwy 90 East, Little River SC, 29566. ! My only complaint would be the tendency to burn hot and gurgle. Orlik continues to demonstrate quality and value with this fine blend. Orlik's DSK smokes sweeter from the get go, smokes less hot (although it can nip at the tongue if puffed too vigorously), and leaves a more pleasant room note - not cigarette like at all. Minimal relights. It seems dry in the tin, but is actually fairly moist this way, rubbing it out will change the moisture retention drastically. You may have issues with relighting, but that's remedied by having a good charring light. The mouth feel is full and satisfying. Burns evenly, no relights, Moderate strength, moderate+ taste, moderate nic Light and airy, smoked nicely in the. The flavor profile was constant, not too varied, but I found this to be perfect at times when paying attention to subtle nuances is not what you wantall you want is a great, richly satisfying smoke that leaves you feeling full and satisfied. I like to rub it out partially after a short dry, say an hour or so. I haven't smoked this in a while because my tobacconist no longer carries it. My reference for that flavor profile would be G&H Kendal Kentucky, University Flake, and MacBaren Old Dark Fired. This seemed to be like another Danish product I have found not to my liking in the pastMacBarenhowever once lit this distances itself greatly. The tin note is complex. If you take huge puffs, guess what? It takes about two flakes (dependent on bowl size) more or less to fill your pipe. Heinrich's smokes a bit hotter with the licorice taste getting bitter toward the last third of the bowl and tastes a little artificial. In all fairness, the liquorice develops strength as the bowl burns, but never domineers the smoke NEVER; it's always mild. Being a huge, huge fan of licorice, I can easily say I agree with fellow reviewers. It's delicious. Otherwise, there is nothing else like it. Taste is both sweet and nutty and has just a hint of anise in the smoke and on the younger. Add to Cart. This is the tobacco that sold me the capacity of burley. I've tried this in a couple different size cobs & it smoked well in both with very little dottle. Today this delicious flake has been discontinued. Bargain! I'd prepared myself for a strong, fiery, almost toxic smoke, but this holds a few laid back traits, too. Rated 0 out of 5 $ 12.99 - $ 22.00 Select options. Upon lighting, a pleasant, deep taste of rich tobacco overtakes you and a nice taste of molasses. First, this is beautifully presented pipe tobacco - thin sliced flakes in three colored layers; correct moisture content; a lovely nose. It's got a nice full but not overwhelming flavor and aroma, toasty and caramel-like. maybe better. Burns cool and leaves little moisture behind. 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. Not for the aromatic lover or those who need to smoke like a blast furnace, though it doesn't really bite. First-rate fire-cured Kentucky burley, baptised with a little Virginia to keep it from being wholly back-roads wild. I've smoked 2 tins of DSK and I must say I'm a big fan of this blend, so much so that I've put up a few tins for aging. Whats in a name, especially when considering pipe tobacco blends? On the contrary this kentucky based flake shows a nice personality supported by a fine display of high quality leaf. Clean finish. DSK is visually pleasant. Boy is this great stuff, but packing it right can be tricky. I had more relights until I started to let it dry out a bit more, about 30 to 45 mins. Yes, in color and in taste. A mellow and delicate flavor providing a satisfying smoke. 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. 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. The Heindricks version is drier and because of that smells less aromatic. The flakes were all fragmented into strips, but that made them easier to fold and stuff. 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 tobacco was incredible. It is not overpowering even though it provides a smokey and complex taste and room note. I'm a burly lover, as well as an admitted corn cob snob, and this has quickly become my favorite blend. May . The flakes always are at the right moisture level for immediate packing, burn extremely well and the nicotine is medium, making it an ideal all day smoke for the Kentucky amateurs. No bite or harshness. 7 oz. Agree that it's a great all day smoker. The dark parts are Kentucky and Cavendish, and the light stripe is flue cured, lemon VA. Tin note is mostly soft, dark chocolate over soft licorice, along with molasses and a breath of vanilla. What I smoke when I want all day dessert! If you are more of a Va smoker, as am I, dig out one of your poor maligned cobs and see just how good they can be. The taste, though, is very nicely rich. It wow'ed pretty wow without too much WOW. The nuttiness becomes more pronounced and the Virginia drones on adding sweet and sour which is very agreeable. 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). 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. I anxiously awaited the arrival of this popular flake that was discontinued by Orlik some time ago. Only one minus in it - it ends quickly. DARK STRONG FLAKE 100g; Peter Heinrichs: DARK STRONG FLAKE 100g PHDSF. Perfect after a good meal? That said, if you are after smoky scent, vibrant, robust taste, well forget about it. Go. I never had the opportunity to try the first release of this tobacco but I'm certain I would have liked it. The Kentucky waxes and wanes in strength, sometimes just a bread-like accent giving the blend body , other times right up front with its spicy smokiness and tea-like sweetness. It was a little hard to separate the flakes from each other without breaking but this was not a problem. The smoke is sweet, buttery, darkly fruity,and oy slightly Smoky. 98. Its grown on me too. It has been an enjoyable smoke. The nic-hit is in the center of mild to medium. I noticed that many reviewers didn't detect this ( some did) , but it's there, only very subtle. I think this may find a more permanent place in my rotation after all. Another positive review for Dark Strong Kentucky. This blend is not bad but at the same time I wished it was less cased, thus, showing more tobacco flavor and eliminating some rought spots. Moisture level is good right out of the tin. The tin note to me is of molasses, with a sour note given from the Virginias and a tang from the dark tobaccos as well. This is one of those tobaccos that doesn't easily compare with anything else. That said, my preference is a dark fired blend. Started dabblin with pipes downrange but never really got into it. Well, if it is, it is only mildly so. Both can bite the tongue if not smoked in whole flakes and that slowly. Like discovering a third pro baseball league you didn't know about. If you haven't tried it yet I suggest you do and don't let presuppositions about what it should be like get in the way. Will I buy more , probably not, I can't get past the vanilla, which is also lightly done but just not for me. It is rich earthy, nutty and chocolatey; and it is strong. 'is harmfull to health'. This blend remains consistent throughout. Something a little different. I am not usually one for the VaBur type of smoke, but the Dark Kentucky adds an element to this one that brings me into that folks. It's just rather sweet, and to make sure it would be, they added black cavendish. Very nice and easy to separate the flakes. Sweet and fruity is what I smell. If you've ever had B&M canned raisin bread, they are near identical in flavour and in smell- with a faint brightness and grass from the Virginia. I expected a bigger nicotine hit, but it never came. It was actually quite difficult to seperate the flakes without destroying them. Mild, Smooth, Bread Dough, Nutty. IMO, DSK is good but not great by contemporary standards, and for me this owes more to its present qualities (or qualities wanting), not to mention the pesky competition, which seems to keep getting better, for all its ever-changing, too. Published review content of this website is considered the The pipe, by the way, is an incredible smoker that utilizes Brigham's surprisingly effective filter system. You can taste the dark fired but it's not overbearing. Pipe Used: Ed Burke Cherrywood, Lanza Dublin. Burned cool, clean and slowly with a very consistent sweet flavor, and left just a little moisture in the bowl. I think it's all perfectly blended. I get a very slight licorice note but not as much as molasses, and I have an inkling that the licorice note is actually from the cavendish and dark fired and that there is not an anise topping, (though there could be a slight one). You may wonder why I rated it "recommended." The price for this tin was excellent before the anti-tobacco nazis taxed the hell out of it. I get a predominance of that patented Orlik bright Virginia, sweetened only mildly by a delicious molasses sort of flavor. Thank goodness, very little of the casing comes through in the smoke. I have to rain on this parade. The name is very misleading. Email address. maybe some time in solitary confinement would straighten it out? Very smooth, no bite at all. I prefer the Orlik's DSK over Heinrich's hands down and rate it at 4 stars. 212 eileens dream in a cob i need some serious schooling and youtubing on this. PH dark strong kentucky is very similar to Orlik dark strong kentucky if not identical more less. Just finished my 1st full tin. I wanted something that would be tasty, long lasting, and loaded with nicotine. Requires average relights, more so when folded. These are excellent flakes that fold for easy loading and smoking. 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. Pipe Used: Algiers bowl Falcon, cob, briars, Age When Smoked: Just a hair over 2 years sealed tin. But wouldn't you know it? I think moderation and patience is key with this blend. A 50-50 split of golden leaf and dark brown-black leaf, which makes for an attractive looking flake. Taste: This is very much a Danish aromatic, but stronger. All that being said, the actual flavor of the dark fired and Virginia is rather pleasant. 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. Excellent stuff, highly recommended. . It has a piquant deliciousness that keeps you puffing away it made me want to smoke it a bit too hard to be sure to take it slow. The flavors were of various spices and nuts, with a nice dark molasses background. Flakes are very attractive- Black with blond strips inside. Auction #2656 [Mr. Blandings] | TinBids.com This tobacco really works well in a narrow bowl as many flakes do. and before a long sleep! I opened the tin and was greeted by an excellent aroma (I really like black licorice) and a gorgeous appearing flake. DSK is not a complex tobacco but it's never boring. Orlik Dark Kentucky Flakes is a delicious smoke. I first smoked this tobacco a couple of years ago. But friends don't let the label on the tin scare you away from this most excellent blend. Not even a tiny peck. 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. I set my slices out for about 15 minutes and then just fold and stuff. The licorice definitely comes through in my opinion along with some other sweetness that could be molasses as others have suggested. Takes the light easily and burns readily, but slow and cool. Orlik's Dark Strong Kentucky - Brothers of Briar Pipe Used: Dagner Holligan, Savinelli Second, Peterson x106, For old-tyme flake smokers. This pipe tobacco is enjoyable from the first to last puff. Similar Blends: Peter Heinrich's Dark Strong Flakesimilar, but not identical. Details. It's not that Dark or Strong, but that's okay. I found Heinrich's all but unsmokable in any conditions, preparations, or pipes, while DSK is quite enjoyable when treated nicely. Just sayin. 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. For that reason, I am giving it one star, though I'd not argue with a VA lover who insisted it's a three. My wife absolutely detests the lingering odor of it in my truck, but she is overly fond of flowers and girly things. Dark Strong Kentucky is an interesting bird to look at. The aroma emminating from the bowl is not really inviting or lady friendly, but outdoors it is a lovely rich tobacco farm fresh smell, not at all like cigarettes as some plain virginias can emulate. First you have a layer of DFK, then comes a layer VA and finally a layer of BC lightly cased with licorice. . My favorite tobacco pipe for when I'm mowing the lawn and doing yard work. The tin aroma is nothing less than pure sundried raisins. Looking forward to trying more Va/Burs after this. The tobacco has a distinct Dark Fired aroma. This is not an aromatic tobac (cherry,vanilla,etc) Your family may not like the room note. This is some excellent tobacco. Its strength never seems to translate to tongue-bite. I am a novice, so if you want to tell me I don't know what I'm talking about, you're probably right. Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky | PipesMagazine.com Pipe Used: Petersons (System 317 was best! Burn is not great, but it burns well enough. Wouldn't buy again, but if someone were to gift, I wouldn't say no to a pipe full of Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky. All in all, still a good smoke. Rated 0 out of 5 $ 35.00 Read more. Strong, sweet flavor of figs and dried cherries. Tobacco selection: Blending fine black cavendish with the irresistible qualities of Kentucky burley gives this flake a look, taste and feel uniquely its own. It is still fairly flexible and much easier to rub out and get burning. Comparisons: Agreed similarities to W.O. I love the aroma of this when the tin is opened. Very flavorful and easy to smoke. Whatever it was, I hated it. Would I reccomend this for other people to try? Purchased From: S.G Roi Tobacconist (B&M). I've been smoking more and more of this recently and it really is wonderful stuff.
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