Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed
(3.74)
A bold flake of dark fired burleys in a well balanced unity with flue cured Virginias. This flake is hot pressed, meaning that during the pressing, heat is added by steam to the tobaccos which causes the tobacco to intensify the marrying process giving us a bolder tobacco. The robust, earthly flavour of the dark fired burleys shines through in the taste, and you will experience a deeply satisfying smoke indeed.
Notes: One of the most fascinating parts about this tobacco that will be sure to confuse a lot of American pipe smokers is that, despite the fact that HH Old Dark Fired contains zero latakia, Mac Baren still considers it an English because of the method used in its production, specifically the hot press, which presses the tobacco under high heat.
Details
| Brand | Mac Baren |
| Blended By | Per Jensen |
| Manufactured By | Mac Baren |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | bulk |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.74 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2022 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
I have always loved Stonehaven as on of my occasionals. ODF has somewhat of a similar flavor but not as sweet. Strong in taste and aroma, I will always keep some around. My sample was bought as bulk in a pouch. Came a little too wet for me, but I like my tobacco on the dry side. A little too strong for an all day smoke. Kind of overwhelms the taste buds, so I only try this in one of my smaller pipes.
Hefty nic hit.
Hefty nic hit.
Pipe Used:
Small bowls
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
Recent
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2022 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Smoking now:
Bag note is a tangy fermented ketchup smell, a hint of smokey bbq, wood and hay. Oh it’s good. The broken up prices needed no rubbing out or drying. Much easier to prepare than the flake.
It’s been a while since I’ve had a tin of ODF flake but after reading my notes I recall being on the fence about liking it. Burley, especially Mac Barens, tends to bite me and ODF did. This however does not except for a slight dry mouth feel. I found this version to smoke pretty good for me. I don’t think this is as flavorful as the tinned flake variety. I still get the smokey camp fire sun dried tomato tangy hay slight sweetness flavors but it seems mellowed out. Plenty of wood flavors and some dark molasses in the background. The nicotine even seems lighter, although that just might be me having hit tobacco puberty now. Speaking of that this is definite medium to strong in that department.
There’s a nice subtle dark sweetness and smokey element to it that I enjoy. The retrohale is umami, woody, and wonderful. There’s a slight spiciness too but never interferes. Oh yes this is nice. I understand now why some people prefer this over the flake. I would buy the flake, age it in the tin, rub it all out, dry it some, jar it. Then while you wait buy some of this to smoke. It’s damn good.
Woody, damp hay, smokey hard wood, molasses, tangy bbq sauce. Smoked just fine, average relights, stayed consistent. This one’s a winner.
Bag note is a tangy fermented ketchup smell, a hint of smokey bbq, wood and hay. Oh it’s good. The broken up prices needed no rubbing out or drying. Much easier to prepare than the flake.
It’s been a while since I’ve had a tin of ODF flake but after reading my notes I recall being on the fence about liking it. Burley, especially Mac Barens, tends to bite me and ODF did. This however does not except for a slight dry mouth feel. I found this version to smoke pretty good for me. I don’t think this is as flavorful as the tinned flake variety. I still get the smokey camp fire sun dried tomato tangy hay slight sweetness flavors but it seems mellowed out. Plenty of wood flavors and some dark molasses in the background. The nicotine even seems lighter, although that just might be me having hit tobacco puberty now. Speaking of that this is definite medium to strong in that department.
There’s a nice subtle dark sweetness and smokey element to it that I enjoy. The retrohale is umami, woody, and wonderful. There’s a slight spiciness too but never interferes. Oh yes this is nice. I understand now why some people prefer this over the flake. I would buy the flake, age it in the tin, rub it all out, dry it some, jar it. Then while you wait buy some of this to smoke. It’s damn good.
Woody, damp hay, smokey hard wood, molasses, tangy bbq sauce. Smoked just fine, average relights, stayed consistent. This one’s a winner.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 28, 2021 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
I bought this bc I liked the flake version, and figured I should try it.
A dark, shiny ready rubbed flake. Smells of smoke, earth and a bit of a vinegar whiff to it. Mostly half rubbed, with some large to very large pieces. I even got some I would call plug! Very cool, as I used my pocket knife to slice it up and make some thicker slices. Comes fairly well damp, a 1/2 lb can be stuffed into a pint mason jar with a little coaxing.
It takes some work to char this enough to get it burning. Rubbing it out further worked well for me. I find the flavor is a hair on the bolder side of the flake itself that way. The strength is more a medium to me, but I smoke stronger tobacco regularly. The flavor is bold, and dark. It has some zesty, almost sour citrus notes to that pop up periodically. Normally, sour would be a turn off for me, but in this case it keeps it interesting.
I can see why this is as popular as it is. This format is easier to work with on the go, and was a solid blend as a flake in the first place. I’ve been smoking it all day, and loving it. Could be a good component for home blending. Definitely one of my favorites.
A dark, shiny ready rubbed flake. Smells of smoke, earth and a bit of a vinegar whiff to it. Mostly half rubbed, with some large to very large pieces. I even got some I would call plug! Very cool, as I used my pocket knife to slice it up and make some thicker slices. Comes fairly well damp, a 1/2 lb can be stuffed into a pint mason jar with a little coaxing.
It takes some work to char this enough to get it burning. Rubbing it out further worked well for me. I find the flavor is a hair on the bolder side of the flake itself that way. The strength is more a medium to me, but I smoke stronger tobacco regularly. The flavor is bold, and dark. It has some zesty, almost sour citrus notes to that pop up periodically. Normally, sour would be a turn off for me, but in this case it keeps it interesting.
I can see why this is as popular as it is. This format is easier to work with on the go, and was a solid blend as a flake in the first place. I’ve been smoking it all day, and loving it. Could be a good component for home blending. Definitely one of my favorites.
Pipe Used:
Various pipes
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh bulk
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