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Post by toshtego on Oct 13, 2018 15:36:18 GMT -5
My first experience with this flake. Impressed by the tin note, earthy with leather. Folded three times and stuffed into a small bowl John Blunt Number 11. First impression had me wishing I had waited until after dinner because there is a rich cigar like taste and aroma upon lighting. Smokes cool with no bite. The cigar impression stays with me and there is chocolate with raisins wrapped in leather. Nice and complex. Burns down to a fine white ash. This might be one to take slow and enjoy with cognac, armagnac or maybe calvados, none of which I have on hand.
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Post by scrooge on Oct 13, 2018 15:39:13 GMT -5
Good stuff.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 13, 2018 15:39:21 GMT -5
there is chocolate with raisins wrapped in leather. This statement alone has me adding it to my cart. Thanks for the review! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 15:41:13 GMT -5
Odd's Fish, man! Still getting into things like ODF, so thank you. I will give this a try
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Post by toshtego on Oct 13, 2018 15:48:19 GMT -5
No one should be disappointed with this one!
I bet it ages well and might have to buy the pound tin to put away.
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Post by Darin on Oct 13, 2018 15:50:21 GMT -5
It's a good one, for sure ... glad you liked it! Also, it does age VERY well.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 16:14:44 GMT -5
Tosh.....excellent review and your description is spot on👍👍👍. I’ve been enjoying this fine flake since 2012. Just recently opened a tin from 2013....it’s was a bit more enjoyable then the previous year. I enjoy this flake any time of day. I recently noticed having a side of Southern Comfort or Blue Moon beer at night makes this fabulous flake shine!!!
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Post by Butch Cassidy on Oct 13, 2018 16:20:54 GMT -5
Good review..........I enjoy it often !!
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 13, 2018 16:56:05 GMT -5
Good review. I'm envious of this one.
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Post by slowroll on Oct 13, 2018 17:01:31 GMT -5
Fine tobacco. The only thing I smoke not a latakia blend, that's how good it is. Got about 14 lbs, that's how much I like it. Good review, leathery, but no chocolate undertone for me.
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Post by slowroll on Oct 13, 2018 17:02:21 GMT -5
Good review. I'm envious of this one. Paddy, can't you get MacBaren in the UK? |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 13, 2018 17:40:11 GMT -5
Good review. I'm envious of this one. Paddy, can't you get MacBaren in the UK? That's the strange thing. We can, but not the same selection you have. Edit... That's one we DO have. I'm a tit. That's going on the cart for next month. If it wasn't for you, slowroll, I'd have never checked. |
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Post by slowroll on Oct 13, 2018 17:53:50 GMT -5
Paddy, you won't regret it. My description of it is that it's like smoking Guiness stout, which happens to be my favorite beer.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 18:10:16 GMT -5
Paddy, can't you get MacBaren in the UK? That's the strange thing. We can, but not the same selection you have. Edit... That's one we DO have. I'm a tit. That's going on the cart for next month. If it wasn't for you, slowroll , I'd have never checked. Yo Paddy, in Europe a “ tit “ is a bird. Here in the States the word has a completely different meaning...🤪🤪😜😜😜😂😂😂😂😂 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 13, 2018 18:14:34 GMT -5
That's the strange thing. We can, but not the same selection you have. Edit... That's one we DO have. I'm a tit. That's going on the cart for next month. If it wasn't for you, slowroll , I'd have never checked. Yo Paddy, in Europe a “ tit “ is a bird. Here in the States the word has a completely different meaning...🤪🤪😜😜😜😂😂😂😂😂 that's the meaning I meant!! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 18:17:57 GMT -5
Yo Paddy, in Europe a “ tit “ is a bird. Here in the States the word has a completely different meaning...🤪🤪😜😜😜😂😂😂😂😂 that's the meaning I meant!! Oh, okay....the bird👍 Not a part of a females anatomy.......that’s acceptable!!! |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 13, 2018 18:41:20 GMT -5
Fine tobacco. The only thing I smoke not a latakia blend, that's how good it is. Got about 14 lbs, that's how much I like it. Good review, leathery, but no chocolate undertone for me.[/b] I should have added "unsweetened or bitter dark chocolate". Slowroll's comment about Guinness Stout is an impression I get. That might be apter than "chocolate". |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 19:06:01 GMT -5
Tosh ^^^^^^^^^ now that you smoked HH Old Dark Fired folded and stuffed, take the time and rub it out a bit and add your thoughts after smoking a bowl. For me it’s definitely worth the extra effort. I’d like your opinion as well, thanks much.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 13, 2018 19:11:23 GMT -5
Ditto! 🤠 I had an ounce, but it didn't last long at all. 😭 |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 13, 2018 20:04:52 GMT -5
Tosh ^^^^^^^^^ now that you smoked HH Old Dark Fired folded and stuffed, take the time and rub it out a bit and add your thoughts after smoking a bowl. For me it’s definitely worth the extra effort. I’d like your opinion as well, thanks much. Underway. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 20:06:05 GMT -5
Tosh ^^^^^^^^^ now that you smoked HH Old Dark Fired folded and stuffed, take the time and rub it out a bit and add your thoughts after smoking a bowl. For me it’s definitely worth the extra effort. I’d like your opinion as well, thanks much. Underway. I’m joining at this exact moment....hope you enjoy 👍👍👍 |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 13, 2018 22:13:39 GMT -5
After careful rubbing out, loaded HH Old Dark Fired into a Karl Erik 2SM and ignited same.
My impression is that rubbing produces a hoter smoke with more bite. That could also be from the draft of the larger bowl.
No appreciable changes in the flavor profile, the cigar like qualities remain present. The bitter chocolate fades somewhat into a more preceptible earthy flavor. Spice is still evident. The bowl burns faster but that could also be my puffing. Folding and stuffing requires a more energetic "bellows" to maintain burning.
I seldom rub-out flakes so this was an interesting experiment.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 13, 2018 22:35:05 GMT -5
Cellared in pounds.
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 14, 2018 6:08:57 GMT -5
Have always had ODF on hand since 2012. Fifteen pounds in the closet, and consider it and Bold Kentucky an all day smoke. Very good tobacco.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 6:12:01 GMT -5
Have always had ODF on hand since 2012. Fifteen pounds in the closet, and consider it and Bold Kentucky an all day smoke. Very good tobacco. Good morning Duane, I as well have been smoking ODF since 2012. I was hooked after my first bowl. For me as I stated already....I can smoke this fine flake any time of day👌👍👍 Have a wonderful Sunday!!! |
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 14, 2018 6:13:35 GMT -5
It's become a default blend for me along with Black Frigate. A good Sunday to you as well Ted!
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Post by toshtego on Oct 14, 2018 11:49:44 GMT -5
Have always had ODF on hand since 2012. Fifteen pounds in the closet, and consider it and Bold Kentucky an all day smoke. Very good tobacco. Good morning Duane, I as well have been smoking ODF since 2012. I was hooked after my first bowl. For me as I stated already....I can smoke this fine flake any time of day👌👍👍 Have a wonderful Sunday!!! Planning on trying it again, well rubbed, in the small bowl John Blunt Number 11. Along with Black Frigate, I reserve it for evenings. It is good to have tobaccos for the times of day. |
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Post by rmb on Oct 14, 2018 13:38:47 GMT -5
I have the pre rubbed bulk version of this and it's a great smoke, is it worth the price difference to pick up some of the flake? Previous posts are inclining me to guess yes  |
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Post by slowroll on Oct 14, 2018 13:59:32 GMT -5
I have the pre rubbed bulk version of this and it's a great smoke, is it worth the price difference to pick up some of the flake? Previous posts are inclining me to guess yes I smoke the rubbed bulk all the time and I notice no difference. The ready rubbed is great. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 14, 2018 14:02:31 GMT -5
I have the pre rubbed bulk version of this and it's a great smoke, is it worth the price difference to pick up some of the flake? Previous posts are inclining me to guess yes You will not be disappointed. Especially so if you are "folder" rather than a "rubber". |
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