Dark Fired Kentucky

[BigEd]

I need some schoolin’ on DFK. I’m primarily a VaPer smoker and I absolutely hate Latakia. With Latakia it’s the very distinct smell and taste and not the strength. Is DFK completely different or am I likely to find it similar? Any recommendations on a blend that might be a good first try? Thanks.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

It's not exactly similar, but it is smokey-ish, but with a sweeter side as well. Like latakia, it really depends on what it is blended with as to what exact flavor it creates with. I've found much less people who are as opposed to it as latakia.

 

[anotherbob]

Dark Fire always has to my taste reminds me of bbq. It's smoky but a different smoky. I like both but with latakia I prefer a hint and with dark fire I prefer more of an over the top thing.

 

[Roach1]

I have a tin of Old Dark Fired maybe I should try it for the smokiness. My wife hates the smell of Latakia. So I might get away with it.

 

[georged]

I need some schoolin’ on DFK.

It's dark in color, they process it with fire, and it comes from Kentucky.

 

[Hutch Piper]

I prefer DFK to latakia. However, beware the nicotine. It’s rather strong, and I’m not all that sensitive to nicotine.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

I like Dark Fired kentucky tobacco but it can be quite sneaky' so I use to reserve All them dark fired varieties for aftermeal bowls ,also I find Dark Fired kentucky tobacco somewhat stronger in nicotine than say Semois or Italian /French varieties of the Dark Burleys

 

[Sigmund]

A totally different experience. I happen to love latakia but I only like dk fired as a condiment. Dk does not have that signature lat property.

 

[danimalia]

I need some schoolin’ on DFK. I’m primarily a VaPer smoker and I absolutely hate Latakia. With Latakia it’s the very distinct smell and taste and not the strength. Is DFK completely different or am I likely to find it similar? Any recommendations on a blend that might be a good first try? Thanks.

I think it's different enough that it is at least worth a try. Latakia's smokiness is more herbal and incense like. DFK is more like a BBQ smokiness. As for what to try, you could jump into the deep end with something like HH Bold Kentucky. But I'd suggest GL Pease's JackKnife Plug if you like other Pease/C&D Virginias. JackKnife has about 20-25% DFK, I believe, and it is a very full-bodied and natural tasting smokiness. Both of these blends, and a lot of blends that use significant amounts of DFK tend to be on the strong side in terms of nicotine.

 

[makhorkasmoker]

For me it’s important to distinguish between a dark fired Kentucky , such as the c&d blender, and so many other smoke cured tobaccos that go by similar names —“old dark fired, Kendal Kentucky, Kendal dark, etc. The smoke flavors of the latter group are quite different from the former

 

[craiginthecorn]

 

[Sobrbiker]

I for the most l part do not like Latakia, but love me some fire cured leaf.
It’s like Latakia, but for men (I kid, of course, but it does come with some nic).
Mind you, I’ve got a goat palate and mainly enjoy blends that make me feel like I’ve swallowed a little bit of my chewing tobacco by the time a smoke’s done.

 

[Piping Abe]

Smoke MacBaren’s Old Dark Fired. You’ll know if you like it or not.

 

[Tbaggins]

G&H dark birdseye, easy to smoke and better than Mac Baren offerings imo.

 

[Piping Abe]

G&H dark birdseye, easy to smoke and better than Mac Baren offerings imo.

It doesnt exist anymore. It is the same blend as Kendal Dark now.

 

[kcghost]

I think DFK is one of the finer blends out there. I found it hard to believe that Mac Baren's created it.

 

[dottlejockey]

I'm not much of a lat smoker these days either, but love the DFK in blends and also ODF, especially after a steak dinner. Do it...

 

[Tbaggins]

It doesnt exist anymore. It is the same blend as Kendal Dark now.

It’s available everywhere I’ve looked still? They have always been two distinct blends. When did this come about?

 

[Indygrap]

A couple of great blends featuring DFK: GL Pease-Six Pence & Montgomery. SP is a much bolder blend, while Montgomery is more sweet & bright.
Macbarren: Dark Twist Roll Cake & HH Old Dark Fired. DT is VA coins & VA/DFK coins. For every 2 VA coins, they add 1 of the VA/DFK. They’re topped with maple sugar, but it tastes more like molasses. HHODF is just DFK. It’s available in bulk so you can get a little & try it as is &/or add it to blends for fun.
Newminster 403 Superior Round Slices. VA/DFK coins. I’ve heard rumors that these are the leftover coins used in DTRC. Topped with maple sugar & very similar in appearance, I’d say it’s the truth. Gotta do something with the leavings!
Have fun on your journey & if you find one you really like, please update. I’m always looking to feed my TAD

 

[abecox]

I'm just kind of getting into Dark Fired Kentucky blends but I feel like the difference in flavors ive seen is that Latakia tastes very smokey like a fire and DFK almost more reminds me of the rub you'll put on something your gonna barbecue. But I'm only a few bowls in to DFK so I could just be a fool.