Nice small good looking flakes here. The taste is tobacco real, but also flavors of malt / Stout Beer, licoricelittle sweetnes are tasted. Like most flakes, I need to give it a charring light and let it sit for awhile to obtain significant flavor. 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. 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. Usually I reserve any judgement until I have had a couple pipes. -------------------Revisited--------------------. When opened the tin note is that of the sweet Virginia with a very noticeable Licorice topping, not overpowering but it is there. Nice and sweet with tobacco flavor coming through. Not at all, actually quite delicate and subtle. But for the full dark-fired flavor experience, I still haven't found anything I like as much as HH Old Dark Fired. I would recomment it just on the visuals alone, but the taste is outstanding. Edit: I dont usually smoke the last 3rd of the bowl, but when I do I get booming hot chocolate notes! Tobacco cut: Flake slice cut tobacco. I will smoke this on occasion but not a regular for me. If i named this tobacco I would call it lite aromatic Kentucky. The very last of the bowl gave me an incredible burst of flavor (rubbed out) that I cannot categorize, but that sort of mind-blowing taste is one of the things I smoke pipes for . This blend provides a cool, dense, rich, sweet taste from start to finish and Stokkebye, the blender, has perfectly balanced the Burley with the sweet VAs. Orientals, bright Virginias, and latakia leaf give a nice cool smoke. I like this tobacco a lot, and its sad that its been discontinued. Also had just a shade more red Virginia and licorice. Burns down to a nice ash. Except for ES and DSK having cigar notes, they really diverge in taste. I do like this tobacco for the good balance of the Kentucky with high quality Virginia. Heavy and dark like the name suggests. Similar Blends: Peter Heinrichs - Dark Strong Flake (Special Selection) -- identical!, HU Tobacco - Aus dem Krater Nr. DSK is more akin to a maduro cigar wrapper when the cigar notes waft in and out. Reactions: Baboo, Roadsdiverged, Bjc68 and 11 others. Address: 1855 Lakeland Dr C10 I would grant somewhere between 3 and 3.5 on this one. Access to Brothers of Briar is subscription based. Recently, Europe has changed their laws regarding labeling of things. The flakes were all fragmented into strips, but that made them easier to fold and stuff. Yes, of a very high quality, not rough like in some other brands. For the flake smoker - it's a nice change up. To be honest I wasn't blown away by it when I first tried it. The Orlik offering is dark, but not particularly strong. . Very enjoyable smoke, smooth and not bitey. I did find that with multiple smokes in the same pipe, excessive condensation and a strong, bitter taste developed towards the end of the bowl. My tin presented a rectangular cake like bar with the flakes layered oblong. When I asked the gentlemen who recommended this blend to me what it was like, I was told that it couldn't be described. A virginia/kentucky aromatic blend. Clearly related to, and inferior to, Golden Sliced. I like to rub it out partially after a short dry, say an hour or so. 'is harmfull to health'. Strength is medium. Reactions: DonutLuvr , Devil Anse , JOHN72 and 1 other person Tobacco is a ribbon cut of reddish light, medium and dark browns. Still, all of that is OK - it's just too bad that it gives me tongue bite. When I'm in the mood for this kind of blend, I'll stick with Heinrich's DSF - to me it has a more subtle, less manufactured flavor along with a bit more Vitamin N and more dark-fired flavor. There is a touch of smokiness but rounded out by the tanginess & sweetness of the Virginia. But every one else seems to really like this stuff so maybe i just havent found the right pipe to smoke it out of. I tried to get this to burn hot - didn't happen - couldn't make it happen. Of all the tobaccos I have on the shelf, which bowl will I reach for to celebrate? That's a 5 minute deal and smoking a pipe is NOT a five minute affair. One of Orlik's most popular tobaccos is back! maybe better. Upon opening the tin and seeing the flakes neatly arranged, my first thought was indeed that it looked like bacon. This is not a robust-tasting tobacco as some are that have a high concentration of kentucky leaf. Landlords have been making life living hell and try imagining a landlord anywhere now who would allow pipe-smoking? I am quite happy that this classic is back on the shelves. 2014 tin that I tried. The smoke flavour I get is nice, just not enough. The flakes rub out very easily and pack just as easily in the bowl. Goes through a kaleidoscope of taste nuances from lighting to burnout, and always leaves me wanting much more. Notify Me! Yes, in color and in taste. Although, the nicotine level seems to be rather high. Similar Blends: Peter Heinrich Dark Strong Flake. I was hoping to get some earthiness or smokiness, but this flake doesn't offer that. It starts off with all elements coming through. Very rewarding smoke, not too strong as anticipated. Most often I simply fold the flakes up and insert them into the bowl un-rubbed, affording me a long burning bowl each time. Package note of dark fruit, sweet bread and spices. 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? Surely, it's no Edgeworth Slices, but it is a very good blend on its own merit. This is the perfect after dinner or late night smoke. If you find you like the flavors but wish it had a more vinegar base, I highly recommend St. Bruno as your next step. It does so well with flakes. No flavoring detected. The dark fired tobacco had a much stronger presence by bringing a wonderful spice to the table. 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. Sad to see you guys are discontinuing this one. I doubt I'd have noticed much difference at all, except that I taste tested back in the day. Two and a half stars. It lights with no problem and it smokes clean, with a velvety smoothness. Takes to the match well in both preps. It did have some nuttiness, earth, wood, spice and a floral note from the Kentucky, though it was not as bold as other Kentuckys I have smoked. But the opposite is true with this one! Its strength never seems to translate to tongue-bite. Well, if it is, it is only mildly so. 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. Although it seems to be a little more work to keep this tobacco going, it always burns down to a fine white or gray ash, making it easy enough to clean the pipe when I am done, simply just running a pipe cleaner through the stem and around the inside of the bowl to remove any moisture that may have collected. I like to rub these flakes out as they come a little moist and need a little drying time. The taste of the sweetness mentioned in the pouch note (presumably from the Virginias & the liquorice flavouring) was present, and blended well with the rich earthy tone of the Kentucky, providing a very pleasant, flavoursome, and moreish smoke, with hints of Cocoa-like elements. Nonetheless Its a nice flavorful blend with some anise overtones but an overall nutty burley flavor. There have been many reviews stating the similarities to Peter Heinrich's Dark Strong Flake. Very nice smoke. Now this tobacco is strong only in its flavor, otherwise it is medium at most. This blend is quite cased in licorine/molasses/strawberry. I am sure the same identical leaf type is used with both variations, but it is with the casing (or top note) that separates them at first whiff. There is a topping for sure that carries over to the room note, but I think Maple is added to the licorice.. could be both which would explain the difficulty in pipers describing the smell, but I do smell licorice but there is something present that is sweet. Why Dark Strong Kentucky, of course. If you want candied tobacco without tobacco flavor, go for it. I am not a big fan of really strong flakes and I thought this one was great! I smoke very little anyway now- mostly I'm down to one small bowl a day with my morning coffee, and then I burn a bath and body works candle (Eucalyptus spearmint) given me by my ex. I have not regretted this decision. I think it's all perfectly blended. The nicotine level is just right (medium) and, surprisingly, it leaves no ghost in the tobacco chamber. It's getting hard to find. The only package size I saw in several cities and several tobacco stores in each was the 100g tin; opening that I was rather surprised by the sweet and fruit-essence tin note. 1.75oz Tin. There is not much more to say about this blend. This isn't a contemplative blend, you know, the type that needs 100% of your concentration to experience all the subtle nuances. Yes, it does have a fairly high dose of nicotine. Don't let the wow mislead you, this isn't WOOOO!, it's woooo. So this was a gamble. 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. It takes about two flakes (dependent on bowl size) more or less to fill your pipe. This is a non-aromatic, medium to full in strength dark fired Kentucky tobacco. . It has a nice nutty sweetness that balances with the Virginias. There is a moderate amount of nicotine, but nothing special for a straight burley. Can I really be blamed? this has a silkly smooth subtle brown sugar/chocolate taste that is a subtle compliment to the burley and virginias. Casing is supposed to be licorice which, with a little help from my imagination, lets say I detected. Well worth paying the extra moeny to have it sent from England. Very misleading. The VA soon sharpens and it and the Cav sweeten, and the Cav also sours, as it is smoked down. Flavor does not change much through the bowl, but the flavor is delicious and rich. Great looking two tone flakes of Burley and Virginia. 00 $9. A very nice flake tobacco which is more flavorful and better mannered than Orlick Golden Sliced. I recommend this for anyone that likes that full rich tobacco taste that dark Kentucky is known for. It smells nice and looks nice, but I've found it to be a little moist. Not fancy, just a great smoking tobacco Nice crumble flakes, easy to rub out, soft smoke, lots of smoke Slightly smoky, hits of spice, not sure if from Dark Fired Virginia processing or may be from supposed licorice topping but I cannot really taste the licorice per se. Upon opening the tin the sweet aroma is licorice-like but I can also smell the tobacco goodness as well. She knew that I primarily smoked Kentucky Burley and told me to give it a try. DSK is a heavier flavor, akin to Lapsang Souchong tea. I call this the big brother of Three Nuns, as they are in many ways alike. I highly recommend this tobacco. Similar Blends: Peter Heinrich's Dark Strong Flake.. Pipe Used: MM General, MM Country Gentleman, MM Mark Twain. No bite or harshness. It's taken a minute to develop my palate. For me, I'm thinking blending in some Perique or Oriental to spice and liven this out of it's gravy-like malaise may be the key to turning it into something I really like. Mention Orlik among smokers and the subject will turn to two standards in the industry; Orlik Golden Sliced and this one, Dark Strong Kentucky. The multicolored flakes are thankfully pre-cut to pipe bowl size. On a positive note the presentation of the flakes is excellent, and you'll find three neatly layered stacks of beautiful dark brown flakes with a golden stripe in the middle. The reviews here had me very leery of trying things, making me think of powerful Burley. Moderate amount of smoke produced, patience needed to get lit well, but nicely rewarded once accomplished. I would expect a flavor akin to HH Old Dark Fired. With a name like Dark Strong Kentucky, I was expecting something overwhelming, but it is a nice balanced smoke. It's not that Dark or Strong, but that's okay. Mine was a little bit wetter out of the tin than I prefer, not unlike every other Orlik blend I have enjoyed. Been opened and not humidified at all.A lot better moisture level still left than the Balkan Sobrani from the same year that Id reviewed the same night!The virginias I tasted well, hitting me square right in the face! It is in the sweeter style of BBQ (think Kansas City or Memphis style), rich and tangy, but also sweet and full flavored. Great for those times when you need a change in your mood and rotation. Too bad its no longer in production. Tobacco selection: Blending fine Black Cavendish with the irresistible qualities of Kentucky Burley gives this flake a look, taste and feel uniquely its own. 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. The bottom line is: it's mild tasting, it has some sweetish topping on it, and that's it. I do recommend this blend to novice to seasoned smoker. The Licorice or herb topping is just too much for me and already become the star of the show. This tobacco reminds me of smoking a homemade batch of root beer with a dash of burdock and cinnamon. Not bad, but not a favourite either. 109. Sort of a brown sugar/caramel/molasses/vanilla/honey thing goin on there. My first encounter with DSK was a bit intimidating. I really don't find this as a " Kentucky " forward smoke, but rather, the Kentucky stays behind the Virginia. Don't get me wrong. The Virginia adds a very pleasant tangy top note to the whole affair. One of my favorites. Kind of burns a little on the hot side but overall a good one to try. Normally a VaPer smoker, I really enjoyed this change of pace. The tin aroma first starts off like caramel, but then develops a licorice type odor. A good N kick to this tobacco but not too much. ___________________________________________. In terms of flavor, it reminds me a little of a smoother, more refined Superior Round Slices. I think this smokiness in DSK comes from the dark, fired Kentucky leaf generously provided. Ah what the heck, a friend said I should go for it. When I opened the tin I got a strong note of molasses and sweet hay. The presentation of this tobacco is very appealing with several stacks of flakes. =Update= 2022-03-28 Opened my final tin of this one with 6 years on it. It has quite a few rought spots showing a truly chemical flavor particularly with every relight. Similar Blends: Peter Heinrichs - Dark Strong Flake (Special Selection). There is a top dressing to this - for me it's licorice, possibly some molasses light flavor. Requires average relights, more so when folded. Near the bottom of the bowl it does gather some strength, but by the time I'm really starting to enjoy that flavor, it's finished. I wont personally be buying it again, but I guess its something to try. Moisture content was perfect and the in tin aroma was delightfully sweet, not chemical though, and deeply haylike. The taste does not disappoint either. Join over 18k members to reviewexclusive content. I am glad I had picked up a couple of tins of this. . Overall not bad. If you enjoy medium to strong burley based blends you will like Orlik DSK. the tin note and room note have to be pleasingThis blend has that. Not an all day smoke. After about four or five charring lights and letting it sit in the bowl for a few minutes the whole lot lit up very well in my furnace. The ash was a dark grey with little dottle. I anxiously awaited the arrival of this popular flake that was discontinued by Orlik some time ago. 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. This is not a strong flake. I didn't expect to like this blend much. However the underlying tobacco is not what I would call strong. A very satisfying smoke on occassions and in a very small bowl. I folded one slice and packed my pipe. Will keep in stock. 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. Just finished my 1st full tin. Phone/office hours are 9am-7pm US/Eastern (GMT -5:00) Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturdays, and 12pm-4pm on Sundays. 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. A solid 3 stars. DSK reminds me of W.O. Very wet tobacco and needs drying time. Got it on a whim, and glad I did. This is fine but a pain when trying to put some in a pouch etc. 107 is the tobacco-store located of Hans-Dieter Jurewicz. A full creamy luxurious smoke wafted unto my tongue. I stopped using it and started using my Eriksen pot style pipe (not the new ones, the ones that were full briar). I like Ardbeg when I want a very rich and full drink, perhaps after a steak dinner. When I smoked the old version of this in the early 2000's, I remember someone saying they made a parfait where they rubbed out the black ends and va center separately and did cav/burley-va-cav/burley, which I thought was hilarious but way too over the top for me.

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