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[troyniss]

The flakes in the pound box are twice as long as the tins, but I cut them in half and put one pound into two pint jars.

I'm a big fan of MacBaren Navy Flake. I'm guessing I could do the same with that 1lb box too.

 

[tobefrank]

I'm giving ODF another go after not taking to it much the first time. I'm enjoying it so far.

 

[ekert]

I really enjoyed HH ODF after smoking it the first time, and after trying some with age knew I had to stock up. This and Vintage Syrian are the HH blends I've cellared the most.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Having a bowl of ODF as I type this. It’s what I reach for if I want that hint of hardwood smoke but I don’t want all the nic or strength of a “regular” DFK blend. When I say “regular,” I simply mean not hot pressed. The hot pressing really mellows the Kentucky out a lot, and brings out the sweetness in it. I know people talk about ODF like it’s a nic monster, but it’s pretty tame in my opinion. A nice easygoing smoke that still has lots of flavor.

Yes I have to admit now after smoking two pouches of Amphora Kentucky Bled in a row and comparing it with ODF, seems that these both are about the same strength with the exeption ODF being smoother

 

[Alex.Jr]

How would you guys compare ODF to Bold Kentucky?

I know BK is stronger but I’ve read some reviews saying that it’s even sweeter than ODF.

I haven’t cracked open my BK tin yet and I’m thinking of including a ODF tin in my next order.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I really liked this one when it first came out. So, I stocked up on a bunch of tins and even bought a few bulk pounds and jarred them. But, either my tastes have changed or aging this one makes it suck balls. I will pop a tin and smoke a bowl, and then try another one latter, and then put it back in a jar and set it back in the cellar, not really caring whether it ages correctly or not.

And, before I get a bunch of wide-eyed beggars yelling at me with their hands out... I'll keep it in the cellar. Maybe one day it'll appeal to me again, or give me that heart warming satisfaction of dumping them all out in the garbage.

 

[timt]

I've some put away, maybe a pound. I really like the taste but unless my imagination is working on me, it messes with my sinuses/throat. I should load a bowl right this moment and see what happens...

 

[NomadOrb]

How would you guys compare ODF to Bold Kentucky?

I know BK is stronger but I’ve read some reviews saying that it’s even sweeter than ODF.

I haven’t cracked open my BK tin yet and I’m thinking of including a ODF tin in my next order.

To my tastes BK is bolder in flavor, and gives me more of that bbq flavor that I love. ODF is a bit more woodsy to me.

 

[karam]

To my tastes BK is bolder in flavor, and gives me more of that bbq flavor that I love. ODF is a bit more woodsy to me.

I reviewed ODF earlier in the year, what REALLY stood out for me was the freshly cut wood flavour it gave me. I'd go as far as to say that I wanted more of the BBQ, and overall a stronger smoke. Regardless, I liked it so much that it shot up to my top 5 from one tin.

Your post means I now have to get BK though, damn TAD never ends :/

 

[DotAndBang’sPipes]

I enjoy ODF but the past couple smokes have had a lot less flavor near the last third of the bowl. With a good deal of tobacco left there was a lot of smoke, but I simply lost the taste of the tobacco. After it happened once I thought it was a fluke. The second time it happened I started to question the blend. I’m sure it’s user error and I plan to keep trying. I love the ODF flavor too much to give up on this one.

 

[NomadOrb]

I reviewed ODF earlier in the year, what REALLY stood out for me was the freshly cut wood flavour it gave me. I'd go as far as to say that I wanted more of the BBQ, and overall a stronger smoke. Regardless, I liked it so much that it shot up to my top 5 from one tin.

Your post means I now have to get BK though, damn TAD never ends :/

Yeah, ODF hits that woody flavor perfectly, almost floral even sometimes. Not to enable you further, but I think you definitely won't regret getting BK.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Yeah, ODF hits that woody flavor perfectly, almost floral even sometimes. Not to enable you further, but I think you definitely won't regret getting BK.

If You ask me, Amphora Kentucky blend seems to have even more floral notes to it

 

[NomadOrb]

If You ask me, Amphora Kentucky blend seems to have even more floral notes to it

I have yet to try the Amphora blends, I've heard the Kentucky being called a lower nic ODF, so more floral rather than spicy wood makes sense.

 

[cigrmaster]

2013 Brigham Klondike Gold in a Jack Howell Billiard Billiard.

 

[hawky454]

It’s still a remarkable blend but 2012 was its best year (IMO).