My sample of Orlik Dark Strong was small, just a couple of pipes, however, I found it weaker and less fulfilling than ODF. They may be similar yet ODF is in a higher league then the Orlik.
HH Old Dark Fired... First Impressions.
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I tasted licorice in the Orlik stuff. They are not very similar to me, but it wouldn’t hurt for me to revisit!
I personally prefer the Amphora Kentucky Blend. I purchased the Amphora on a whim after trying Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky. It was only after that that I managed to try ODF. Personally, I think both blends are superior to ODF, which actually shocked me given other members' preferences. Just proves that our tastes and palates differ, I have no criticism of ODF (its a very obviously high quality tobacco) I just didn't enjoy it as much.
My first tin of Old Dark Fired arrived the other day. Tin note is an 80/20 mixture of ketchup/bbq sauce. Flakes are cut perfectly, arranged just so, and wrapped in fancy gold foil paper.
Slightly stubborn to rub out, but nothing to be concerned over. The first part of the bowl was slightly underwhelming, or perhaps my expectations were too great. About 20% of the way in though, things came together nicely. This stuff is a meal! You'd better come to the table hungry. Bold earthy flavors and a rich smoky taste. Nothing like latakia, but smoky nonetheless.
I can't yet say whether or not it'll be in my regular rotation, but I definitely plan to keep some on hand.
Slightly stubborn to rub out, but nothing to be concerned over. The first part of the bowl was slightly underwhelming, or perhaps my expectations were too great. About 20% of the way in though, things came together nicely. This stuff is a meal! You'd better come to the table hungry. Bold earthy flavors and a rich smoky taste. Nothing like latakia, but smoky nonetheless.
I can't yet say whether or not it'll be in my regular rotation, but I definitely plan to keep some on hand.
This is dead on, I always suggest this blend when new pipers are struggling to taste anything.
I thought you were saying we’d lose ODF because of the FDA Regulations. ??
If it was lost on you, then now it’s lost on me. Guess I’m the idiot on this one. ??
We may lose it over that since it was released in 2012. All of the remaining HH Blends were released after February 2007.I thought you were saying we’d lose ODF because of the FDA Regulations. ??
I am a huge fan of Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky and am currently smoking through a 100 gram tin from 1998.
ODF is very different than the Orlik. The blend that I find my 2012 ODF similar to is my batch of 2007 Stonehaven.
ODF is very different than the Orlik. The blend that I find my 2012 ODF similar to is my batch of 2007 Stonehaven.
Opened a tin today to give it a try. I did not love it but based on other reviews I am hopeful it will Improve with some age.
I smoke some of ODF almost everyday. For those who are have trouble rubbing it out try cube cutting it, it smokes great this way also just gravity fill the pipe and don’t tamp.
One of my favorite smokes. 10 Keys in the cellar. Bought about 5 lbs last year when P&C was selling it for 23% off, or about $43/lb.
Good review, I've also reviewed it here. It's an odd one for me, I'd very different expectations when I tried it so the first couple of bowls were a bit confusing, however over time I'm looking at it like a Balkan blend: something I won't reach for without thinking, but times come where I specifically want this woody bbq/ketchup taste.
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