Orlik Tobacco Company A/S Dark Strong Kentucky
(3.26)
Virginias with dark fired Kentucky tobacco. Tobacco selection: Blending fine black cavendish with the irresistible qualities of Kentucky burley gives this flake a look, taste and feel uniquely its own.
Details
| Brand | Orlik Tobacco Company A/S |
| Blended By | Orlik Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Licorice, Molasses |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch, 50 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
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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3.26 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 131 - 140 of 159 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 07, 2008 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
I am writing this a little earlier than I had inteneded, due to the fact that on perusing the existing reviews, I noticed Tobacco Critic had mentioned that this was no longer available, oh but it IS, still made under guarantee by Orlik in Denmark, most certainly available in England and on the web at www.tobacconistonline.com
I too was taken a little aback by the odour on opening the tin, and as usual, decided not to "sniff" at such a thing bit to burn.
Two tone coloured flakes meet the eye, which are perhaps a little dry but still pliable to a certain degree, rubs out well but care must be taken to avoid the handful of sawdust. Lights well and an easy burn, followed by a rich sweet taste that is not overpowering, keeps it's flavour throughout the bowl and burns down to a nice grey ash.
This is only my third bowl. so I'm not at all sure as to my final verdict, love it or hate it, I try to finish the whole tin of a new tobacco, this way I feel I can give an honest and true opinion, it is only on rare occasions that I will abandon the entire contents, alas, sometimes needs must.
For the moment, Three Stars. So far, other than the moisture content, or should I say lack of it, I have found little to complain about, however, this too may change.
I too was taken a little aback by the odour on opening the tin, and as usual, decided not to "sniff" at such a thing bit to burn.
Two tone coloured flakes meet the eye, which are perhaps a little dry but still pliable to a certain degree, rubs out well but care must be taken to avoid the handful of sawdust. Lights well and an easy burn, followed by a rich sweet taste that is not overpowering, keeps it's flavour throughout the bowl and burns down to a nice grey ash.
This is only my third bowl. so I'm not at all sure as to my final verdict, love it or hate it, I try to finish the whole tin of a new tobacco, this way I feel I can give an honest and true opinion, it is only on rare occasions that I will abandon the entire contents, alas, sometimes needs must.
For the moment, Three Stars. So far, other than the moisture content, or should I say lack of it, I have found little to complain about, however, this too may change.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 28, 2007 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I first smoked this tobacco a couple of years ago. I liked it a lot. Nice, two tone flakes with real tobacco flavor with just a bit of licorice and it was good and fresh. It's even better with some age one it, althogh the faint licorice element weakens considerably over time.
Today this delicious flake has been discontinued. Although I still have a couple of 100 gram tins on hand, it is pretty much impossible to find anywhere. Word has it that negotiations are ongoing for Stokkebye to continue production of this fine flake in bulk form under another name, but that hasn't occurred at this writing.
if you can find it, it's a fine smoke.
Today this delicious flake has been discontinued. Although I still have a couple of 100 gram tins on hand, it is pretty much impossible to find anywhere. Word has it that negotiations are ongoing for Stokkebye to continue production of this fine flake in bulk form under another name, but that hasn't occurred at this writing.
if you can find it, it's a fine smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 13, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Better burlies are availible, try G.L. pease. Its okay. I will smoke it from time to time. sometimes gets soapy aftertaste, mild and cased. certainly not what I like from a burley.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 02, 2007 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Well worth paying the extra moeny to have it sent from England.
A subtle but beautiful smell in the tin, with lovely looking mixed-colored flakes that rub out and pack marvelously well.
One match gets it going, and it burns easy all the way down to a fine ash.
The taste is refined and delightful, with enormous volumes of rich, soft smoke. The mouth feels refreshed at the end. Just heavenly.
Wonderful stuff!
A subtle but beautiful smell in the tin, with lovely looking mixed-colored flakes that rub out and pack marvelously well.
One match gets it going, and it burns easy all the way down to a fine ash.
The taste is refined and delightful, with enormous volumes of rich, soft smoke. The mouth feels refreshed at the end. Just heavenly.
Wonderful stuff!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 05, 2007 | Strong | Mild | Full | Very Pleasant |
This is a fantastic Bruley Flake! By far, the best burley tobacco I ever smoked. If you had reserves about smoking burley tobacco in the past, you owe yourself of try of this tobacco.
This is dark and strong, with a full flavor rival to English/Balkan blends. This is a great end of day smoke and goes great with your choice of drink. The tin aroma is wonderfull, licorice/anise. Like others had said, this does not smoke or taste like an aromatic, but the licorice flavor stays in the background and compliments the great tobacco flavor. Bright VA adds a nice sweetness. I think this is what C&D was trying to do with Safe Harbor Flake, but fell very short on their flavor and flake quality.
These are excellent flakes that fold for easy loading and smoking. This tobacco will have a place in my rotation!
Highly Recommended
This is dark and strong, with a full flavor rival to English/Balkan blends. This is a great end of day smoke and goes great with your choice of drink. The tin aroma is wonderfull, licorice/anise. Like others had said, this does not smoke or taste like an aromatic, but the licorice flavor stays in the background and compliments the great tobacco flavor. Bright VA adds a nice sweetness. I think this is what C&D was trying to do with Safe Harbor Flake, but fell very short on their flavor and flake quality.
These are excellent flakes that fold for easy loading and smoking. This tobacco will have a place in my rotation!
Highly Recommended
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 02, 2007 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Anise seed and liquorice are the predominant tastes in this blend from Orlik. They are accompanied by sweet VAs and a nutty, smooth, well-rounded Kentucky.
I enjoy smoking this tobacco while fishing. Although, the nicotine level seems to be rather high. It gives me a heady buzz if I puff too much. That buzz causes some discomfort if I am wading in a particularly craggy spot on the river (I got tripped up several times on the jagged rocks of the Hooch).
There is not much more to say about this blend. I find it easy to approach, with little complication. It is a nice addition to my cabinet and weekly rotation.
I enjoy smoking this tobacco while fishing. Although, the nicotine level seems to be rather high. It gives me a heady buzz if I puff too much. That buzz causes some discomfort if I am wading in a particularly craggy spot on the river (I got tripped up several times on the jagged rocks of the Hooch).
There is not much more to say about this blend. I find it easy to approach, with little complication. It is a nice addition to my cabinet and weekly rotation.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 26, 2007 | Very Strong | Mild | Very Full | Tolerable |
Although I am not so fond of Orlik products I have to say that Dark Kentucky Flakes are amazing! Lots of kentucky taste here with a good nicotine kick! Perfect after a good meal? and before a long sleep! 🙂
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 16, 2007 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I continue to be amazed by this tobacco. Time and again I've returned to it. The tin smell is great. The flakes are well cut and very easy to work with. It does have a nicotine reminder toward the end but not so intense as to be off putting. This is a very dependable smoke that has withstood the test of time. Definitely worth a try.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 14, 2007 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is another old favourite of mine that has remained consistent over time. Upon opening the tin one is greeted with an attractive ensembal thin rectangular slices with contrasting golden and dark tobaccos, along with a light topnote of fermented fruit, that seems to evaporate after a few days. The tobacco is relatively dry in the typical Danish style, though tends to maintain its moisture level over time.
The smoke is smooth with medium density and just a hint of the topnote is present. It smokes well to the bottom of the bowl, though like many burley blends can be a little one dimensional, so it might not be everyone's all day smoke.
IMO reasonable value and well worth a try.
The smoke is smooth with medium density and just a hint of the topnote is present. It smokes well to the bottom of the bowl, though like many burley blends can be a little one dimensional, so it might not be everyone's all day smoke.
IMO reasonable value and well worth a try.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 23, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A very nice flake tobacco which is more flavorful and better mannered than Orlick Golden Sliced. The burley content seems to be very small. I taste mainly Virginia and Cavendish. Like most flakes, I need to give it a charring light and let it sit for awhile to obtain significant flavor. It tastes pretty much the same throughout the smoke; no big complexity here, but very pleasant and easy to rub out and keep lit.
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