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. a very unique smooth Cavendish/ Burley. It was very easy to get lost in this blend and since I have learned that lighting prep work is the key to keeping a bowl well litI drifted away with not much maintenance. A closer look at Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky! This is a mellow and pleasant blend of select Virginias with some dark fired Kentucky. Rather, the nicotine hit slowly builds in a very predictable and manageable manner. Why? The wow was wow but it wasn't too WHAAAAA? A really great tobacco from Orlik. So take this brief review as you will. Was expecting something along the lines of a rope, or a Burley flake. 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. I'll likely smoke it again. The name is kind of misleading. 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. Curious, but I have no way to check it out. Once rubbed out, I had to let this one dry for about 30min before smoking because the moisture content was quite high. There is a hint of tangy dark fruit, earth and wood that may come from it, but if it is present, it's certainly well hidden. This is the tobacco that sold me the capacity of burley. DSK is burley, and nothing but. The tobacco has a distinct Dark Fired aroma. Not an all day smoke. Slow burning, no bite, good DGT, burns dry & stays lit. The wow wasn't too Wow, just don't WOW! Peter Heinrich Dark Strong Flake 7oz Tin - Watch City Cigar & Pipe Brown sugar and hickory is what I get. The nicotine kick, I thought, was relatively low, though I see some others here disagree with me. I pick equal qualities of dark and light pieces, make a round "plug" with my fingers and load it vertically in the pipe. This is a good smoke if you appreciate burly. I can also detect a mild anise flavored casing I have not experienced until the release of this product. Scents and tastes at the match are like the tin note, soft and darkly round. I went and bought the last two tins at my local shop, and I'd highly recommend you do this as well ASAP. Category: Pipe Tobacco. . I had avoided this one because of the name. This blend remains consistent throughout. I liked it alot. Similar Blends: Peter Heinrich's Dark Strong Flake.. It lit well and smoked nicely. Better get the corn cobs." Wonderful, wonderful tobacco that reminds me why I smoke a pipe. I am not convinced as to the strength of this blend. and you won't OUCH. Dark Strong Kentucky 1.75oz Tin. I will give it three stars, because - whilst I enjoyed it, I find that flakes smoked folded are almost always better in a tall narrow pipe, & I couldn't really do that with this one. If you like Virginias, and think that Burleys aren't for you, this might change your mind. Flavor profile is nice throughout the bowl. The taste in the pipe was fantastic! Hay-like tones and smells and flavors of Autumn are abundant with deepening flavors of nuts and butter interplaying in a fascinating way. 4/4. The name is very misleading. While it is bold, it isn't nicotine strong so that it is going to leave you woozy. Orlik - Dark Strong Kentucky. We all have moments when we find a perfect smoke. Will have to buy more. Pipe Used: a number of small briars and cobs. Ps: I have contacted Orlik to figure out what the can says. This blend is most similar to the Danish school of aromatics in that it has a virginia base, with ample natural maple and brown sugar topping. To be fair, it was the idea of Kentucky and liquorice together that drew me to the assumption of this being acrid, but first light blew that idea away. It definitely gets a bit more full flavored as the smoke progresses. The taste is quite mild (in spite of the name, even the nicotine content is perfectly tolerable! Like a less-sweet molasses. Due to the changes in ODSK, I've changed my rating. Took two, fully rubbed out, to fill the bowl. Most often I simply fold the flakes up and insert them into the bowl un-rubbed, affording me a long burning bowl each time. 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. DSK is more akin to a maduro cigar wrapper when the cigar notes waft in and out. In its place, you will find apricot & peach-scented marmalade. He tasted it and immediately said that this stuff would never sell in the US market, it was just too strong. The tobacco is easy to load in flakes or rubbed out into your pipe. DSK is not as good as either, and they are only somewhat similar, but sometimes this Orlik blend is for me a passable stand-in.
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