First Impression: Orlik Golden Sliced

[lordofthepiperings]

I've been at the hobby and on these forums for about five years now, so I'm way overdue for trying this blend. Anyways, here's my first impressions of the blend after a couple bowls.
The moisture level is almost ideal in the tin I received. I haven't given it any dry time and it loads and packs well, it takes a char and true light nicely, and it burns very evenly and cool to a nice white ash.
The tin note I get from it is definitely hay and raisins. Very much a sweet Virginia aroma.
The flavor I'm getting is mostly the hay and some citrus and apricot flavor. The Perique is there, but not so noticeable in the flavor profile.
As far as the nicotine goes it's more on the mild side.
The room note I'd say is pleasant. It won't please like an aromatic such as 1Q, but it won't have the spouse filing for a divorce like some of the heavy English/Balkan blends can.
To me this would be a good blend for an aromatic smoker looking to branch out into more natural blends that aren't heavily topped. I think it'd also be a nice blend for people that typically smoke heavy English, Balkan, or VaPer blends looking for a lighter blend to change the pace or cleanse the palate.

 

[delro]

I love OGS when I need a break from my usual English rotation. Nice write up, you made me want some later today after work!

 

[brass]

Another anchor in my rotation and one that I introduce to newer pipe smokers.
Pax

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Thanks.
Enjoy that after work bowl!

 

[sjfine]

I am new to the VaPer tobaccos, and I recently found OGS. I am liking it a lot.

 

[okiescout]

Thanks for the review lordofthepipering. I like OGS very much, I opened a new tin of it last Friday for my current rotation.

I agree with your consensus. In regard to specific fruit you have a better developed palette than I. Friends I have smoked by in the recent past, on the patio, said the room note was not offensive. But the public might not be as generous, times being what they are. :roll:

 

[newbroom]

The presentation is superb. The tobacco is sufficient. It's good. It's not the end all flake, but, it works fine.

I got some due to all the hype and wanted to satisfy my curiosity. I think that PS LNF is at least as good and very similarly presented.

I'm really enjoying some of Newminster's Superior Navy Flake recently. No perique but a very tasty smoke with perhaps a tad more vitamin N than OGS. One reviewer suggested that the tin note was of pineapple. I don't know for sure, but I open my jar up just to smell it once in awhile. The 'tin note' to me is delicious.

 

[mso489]

OGS is as good again when you smoke it after years of enjoying it. The makers have found an essence of good Virginias, nothing fancy but the delight of unfolding the goodness that is there, subtle, nuanced and pure pleasure.

 

[settersbrace]

A staple tobacco. Like always having milk and bread in the house, I have to have some OGS around. As you've stated it's pretty much goof proof and it's not a complicated blend that requires your undivided attention.

 

[tarak]

You know, I haven't been able to love that stuff...but I've had some in a jar for over a year...might need to revisit.

 

[jamesrsmithjr]

I have tried many times but just can't get by the lakelandish flavor.
But, as always, smoke what you like and like what you smoke.

 

[fluffie666]

Very nice review. I haven't smoked OGS in a while. I do remember that I didn't like it at first but I left the tin open for about a day, shuffled the flakes around, covered it up and put it away for a few months. I revisited it after some time and it really was an enjoyable smoke. After reading this thread I wish I had some prepared for the coming summer months. I just might have to pick some up this week. I feel a TAD spell is just about due.

 

[jmui]

OGS is my go to smoke! I love the stuff!