McClelland Dark Star prep advice

[yazamitaz]

This sample just arrived in today's mail. I CANNOT WAIT to fire up a bowl after dinner.
I will report my tasting in a bit. This should be good

 

[cobguy]

Blackwoods Flake is delicious and MUCH easier to smoke.
However, it's not the same flavor profile as Dark Star.
Blackwoods is Red and Stoved Va's with a darker, spicier, more toasty flavor overall.
Dark Star starts as Bright and Carolina Va's and is then stoved and aged.
In general, I would say DS is more sweet/tangy/bright while BW is warm/toasty/spicy.
... YMMV

 

[cobguy]

...an old post about Dark Star. The OP is very informative

Michael ... what have my posts about DS been? Chopped Liver?? Did Roth ever post an "Ode" to the stuff???
LOL ... just yankin' yer chain!! :mrgreen:

 

[cobguy]

Poor Chopped Liver ... how did it ever get such a bad name?