I'm enjoying some Newminster 400 in it. An English blend that has withstood the test of time. 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. A bit on the strong side I thought and fairly difficult to light,etc. Normally a VaPer smoker, I really enjoyed this change of pace. Great for those times when you need a change in your mood and rotation. My reference for that flavor profile would be G&H Kendal Kentucky, University Flake, and MacBaren Old Dark Fired. Since I am a Dane I have tried every Danish blend available here except from this one, until now. When set to a match it brought back fond memories of my Great Grandfather and his pipe. That said, if you are after smoky scent, vibrant, robust taste, well forget about it. For me, this tobacco stayed lit with no problems. Full-bodied non-aromatic. Not your usual burley blend, recommended, and I would buy more. This should be done vigorously, thoroughly and for at least a minute. The tin says "not for the beginner." I enjoyed the full bowl and look forward to the next. It is a Turkish style take-away restaurant where you can also just sit and eat. This just has a little more going for it. Wonderful stuff, highly recommended.. Great tobacco, cut into small, square cuts of half dark, half light flakes. Reactions: DonutLuvr , Devil Anse , JOHN72 and 1 other person This blend can be smoked folded and loosely stuffed straight from the tin, and IMO it tastes best like this, albeit it then requires several relights, if ones pace is thoughtful. What are some similar blends? This stuff tastes like no other burley/va blend I have tried. I think this may find a more permanent place in my rotation after all. I think if you're a puffer, this could get rancid, you need to take this one slow. $13.99. I first tried this tobacco by recomendation from my local pipe shop owner. The Kentucky get toasty but not the strong burley taste some dislike. I've waited to write a review. To start, this blend is not for me personally, but I endeavor to judge it fairly. It lights quickly and burns nicely all the way to the bottom of the bowl. a very unique smooth Cavendish/ Burley. The flake cut provides a beautiful contrast between the bright and dark tobaccos. One match gets it going, and it burns easy all the way down to a fine ash. The sugary black cavendish is mostly a condiment. I am a novice, so if you want to tell me I don't know what I'm talking about, you're probably right. I never thought this blend was particularly strong anyway. Resisting the urge to eat the contents I peeled off a couple of slices and rubbed them out and left them to air dry for about 15 minutes. The licorice undertone of Dark Kentucy gives this blend just the tart sweetness needed to make this an interesting and complex smoke. 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. It's taken a minute to develop my palate. . Snuff tobacco was the popular form of tobacco at the time, and Harrison's success in that venture allowed him to expand to pipe tobacco. If your charring light is poor and you have to relight you will end up puffing frequently and on hot air, leading to a tongue bite. probably even better than OK, but preferred. When I popped the lid to DSK I thought I died and gone to tobacco heaven where all the angels are two toned in cream and brown. I am reviewing a tin that was produced in 2010,the Orlik production. The initial scent present at the opening of the tin was a bit more sweet and spicy than the straight burley that I usually smoke. Larsens Selected Blend No. ES and DSK are also cased for added sweetness and flavor. But what does "strong" mean? If you like Golden Sliced, you will probably like this as well. Which is not a bad thing when I want to mix it up. Notify Me! Not for neophytes, this one satisfies with old fashioned deep taste. No bite. stronger. There a still a couple of burley based tobaccos I have yet to sample, but for now, DSK is the one of the best of the lot, second only to Stonhaven. It's uncomplicated and easy, but not a four-star tobacco, three stars suits it better I think. . Peter Heinrich Dark Strong Flake would be a good replacement . Much like the other two tobaccos I have tried from Orlik, this does leave a slight sticky coating in the pipe but only a very thin layer. It tastes pretty much the same throughout the smoke; no big complexity here, but very pleasant and easy to rub out and keep lit. This is a very well balanced blend of Kentucky and Virginia tobaccos. Great flavor. Not bad! The sweetness of the cob offset the dry nuttiness of the burleys wonderfully and let the Va's come through. Had a nice after taste that pleasantly lingered. I find it closer to medium strength. I have never had the pleasure to try the old Murray's or even the actual Dunhill production. Beautiful presentation of dual colored flakes presented in chewy dark rectangles. Nice small good looking flakes here. A tasty flake of Virginias, dark fired burley and a dash of perique. Took two, fully rubbed out, to fill the bowl. Very sweet (maple sugar added). Anise seed and liquorice are the predominant tastes in this blend from Orlik. This is a great end of day smoke and goes great with your choice of drink. I do recommend this blend to novice to seasoned smoker. The flakes are slightly rubbery in texture, but rub out nicely & seem to dry quicker afterwards. 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. Pipe Used: Ed Burke Cherrywood, Lanza Dublin. Medium in flavor. There was some natural sweetness that complimented the deep Kentucky taste, but I would not label this a sweet tobacco, per se'. And delightful it is. The majority of reviews mention about molasses. If you are expecting "Dark Strong Kentucky" however, look elsewhere. Apparently, both flakes are produced by Orlik. The tin note is complex. I popped the wow. Wow, WowWowWoW, I was like wow! Beautiful little short squared cut flake pieces with a bright stripe of grassy bright Virginia through the middle. Fully bodies and sweet. 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. For burlists like myself, it's a gotta-try. I like the color of the flakes, black & tan, reminds me of one of my English pub favorites - something with a stout in it. Nessun prodotto nel carrello. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. The Kentucky is included in sufficient proportion to release a nice spiceness that interacts nicely with the sweetness of the stoved Virginias. The flakes are decently moist from the tin and can stand some age or dry time, though it's not 100% necessary. I love the aroma of this blend and enjoy the taste considerably. I don't like misleading names and descriptions. Orlik continues to demonstrate quality and value with this fine blend. The pleasant after taste is short lived. No harshness if smoked slowly. It burned all the way down to a grey and black dottle and left no moisture in the bottom of my pipe. The room note is fine, sweet smoke (of which there is an abundance produced whilst consuming this tobacco). There's a slight liquorice taste, but a lot more of a molasses flavour; it's this that makes it more laid back. Box pass, anyone? I like to rub it out partially after a short dry, say an hour or so. But that's all the similarities this fine blend has in common with bacon. Gorgeously presented striped flakes that took several relights initially. Between the topping and the VA addition it really makes the smoke much milder than expected and is a nice mild to med smoke looking for something stronger than mild but not heavy, but yet with flavor? Otherwise, there is nothing else like it. The Orlik offering is dark, but not particularly strong. Those two blends are very similar. Strength for me is a medium and the nicotine is medium for me as well. I like it and for under $8 a tin you could do alot worse for more $$$. But back to the tobak. Aged cakes of red Virginia and fire cured dark Kentucky pipe tobaccos give this full bodied, flavorful flake an unusually rich and naturally spicy taste. When lighting you are hit with a sweetness you don't expect, and a mild smoke counter to the name "Strong". The tin smell is unique but divine. Smoke it in whole folded flakes, keep it tamped and puff gently. Review: Orlik "Dark Strong Kentucky" 28,161 views Sep 4, 2015 "Dark Strong Kentucky" was a much hyped blend when it was recently reissued by Orlik. I dedicated this pipe to all VA/BY flakes for now on. I tried to get this to burn hot - didn't happen - couldn't make it happen. Whatever it was, I hated it. Although this one is called Stong Dark Kentucky, it is quite mild on the tounge and its aroma is not offensive in the least. No doubt this is the same flake as Heinrich's with a different topping. Flakes are very attractive- Black with blond strips inside. But every one else seems to really like this stuff so maybe i just havent found the right pipe to smoke it out of. So, I forced it. However, then i probably wouldnt have tried it, and i wouldve missed out entirely. It burns cool and slow once it's properly dried out. It gives me a heady buzz if I puff too much. Why?? There is absolutely nothing objectionable about it, except that it's BORING. Update September 16, 2006: This picks up another star. Recommended. My favorite way to prepare it is to rub out two flakes and let them dry for 5 minutes. The pipe, by the way, is an incredible smoker that utilizes Brigham's surprisingly effective filter system. This is a fantastic Bruley Flake! 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. Takes to the match well in both preps. The smoking experience is slightly different as well. I don't understand the reviews stating that this is all burley.. it most certainly is not as the description states as well as the bright yellow VA you can see in the center strip. Aftertaste starts out slightly ashy but soon levels out as best-of-the-smoke, redux. In my opinion, Dark Strong Kentucky by Orlik is in the same class as Erinmore flake. When DSK is on sale I consider it a three star blend. Only reason I did not rate a four is that it does not have a lot of phases to it, same flavor from start to finish with no increase in flavor as it burned down. When I asked the gentlemen who recommended this blend to me what it was like, I was told that it couldn't be described. It doesn't stop there. This one hit the spot for me. Similar Blends: Nothing I've ever had before.. But friends don't let the label on the tin scare you away from this most excellent blend. Not a strong smell of licorice- just enough to wonder if thats what it was. No bite, stays lit easily. A good dose of our Lady nicotine but not over powering. 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. Burns the same, and the after taste is stronger due to the toppings. This is very tasty and satisfying. I do not detect the molasses in DSK I do in ES. Its a definite keeper. I would think this flake would age well. This blend is pressed and sliced, revealing the top and bottom layers of Kentucky, which sandwich the lighter Virginia in the middle.