Digging the HH Old Dark Fired

[cigrmaster]

I did a trade with Mr English for this a few months ago and honestly was not that impressed with it. I grabbed it again after forgetting about it for a few months and it had dried out really nicely. I am now loving this stuff, it is amazing how a little bit of time and some drying can make all the difference in a blend. I just ordered ten tins on my last TAD order, and will keep on stocking up the cellar with it. It has a nice full flavor of tobacco with some nice sweetness, it kind of reminds me of Stonehaven in a way, both are burley/va blends, with the Stonehaven being a little sweeter.

 

[uberam3rica]

I've been hearing good things about it. I bought a tin back in September, and have it sitting in my cellar. I plan to open it eventually.

 

[cigrmaster]

Uber, make sure you dry it out real good before smoking, makes a world of difference.

 

[uberam3rica]

Uber, make sure you dry it out real good before smoking, makes a world of difference.

I usually make sure my baccy is quite dry before lighting.

 

[hawk60ce]

a great blend from mac baren. I have yet to run across one of there blends that i didnt like. I def keep this one in stock along with VCF

 

[gnatjulio]

Good call cigrmaster on stocking up on the stuff. I enjoy it right out of the tin myself. I'll try to exercise a little patients and let the next flake dry out a little bit.

 

[gmwolford]

I really liked this stuff, too. It's another one that a member sent me a sample of and is now in my "wish list".

 

[nsfisher]

I have some on the way via snail mail. Hope I like it.

 

[topd]

I, also love this tobacco. You just reminded me to order more....

 

[captainprophesy]

Definitely one of my favorites to keep on hand.

 

[msandoval858]

I have a tin I found at the local B&M a month or two ago. Looking forward to trying it. Will definitely keep in mind to dry it out some before smoking. I keep reading more and more good things about this blend so I'm looking forward to cracking this one open soon.

 

[ghost]

Have my first tin of ODF on the way, finally. My last P+C order was a casualty of the Great Black House Back Order of '12.

 

[cigrmaster]

I hope you guys who have never tried it enjoy it. It was weird how I wasn't crazy about it when I first tried it, usually I can look past the new blend thing and see the potential. I am real glad I gave this another shot.

 

[topd]

Harris.... I ordered more yesterday, but opened a tin and laid out the flakes to dry over

night on some newspaper. Rubbed them out this morning and loaded an old Dunhill. Just lovely!

I'm thinking I didn't order enough yesterday, but will add to next TAD. Thanks!

 

[thesmokindragon]

Agree, must have blasted through a pnd of this stuff already...24hr

dry time and rub has been the perfect combo to unlocking this

blend's full potential

 

[lordofthepiperings]

I picked up a tin of this along with Dunhill Flake a couple of weeks ago. I have too many open tins right now to pop it yet though. From what I hear this blend only benefits from aging though, so I'm looking good I guess. I just hope I don't get blown away by the vitamin n. I've heard if you don't puff it slowly it can attack you if your vulnerable to nicotine.

 

[philip]

I've heard if you don't puff it slowly it can attack you if your vulnerable to nicotine.

I'm not used to nicotine. So I like to smoke this in a small bowl. Even so I get a bit light-headed (I mean even more than usual).
Edit - It's especially good with a cup of strong coffee in the morning.

 

[garyovich]

Harris, glad your re-try was enjoyable. I had a similar experience makes me wonder about other blends I've given up on...

 

[cigrmaster]

Gary, that is why I usually will put away anything that doesn't strike my fancy right away and then try it some months later, ya just never know.