Customer Reviews (50 Total)
One of the best
August 18, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
This is one of the best burley flakes I have tried. It is earthy, has an underlying natural hint of spice and smokes smooth. There isn't really much dark fired taste in this one. Very true to the natural burley experience but refined at the same tim... Read More
e. This has more of the darker flavors of the burley spectrum and it's great. I really enjoy this and will certainly be ordering more. It's a different burley flavor that feels right at home. Read Less
Burley Heaven
July 29, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
To put it very plainly, this tobacco is Lane Ready Rubbed in a tuxedo. Top-shelf tobacco, excellent presentation, wonderful burning, and very tasty. I cannot imagine that a burley-lover would find any fault with this stuff. After my first tin, I boug... Read More
ht a whole pound. A most enjoyable smoke! Read Less
Great Burley Flake
May 19, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Smoking this rubbed out in a Connoisseur straight apple.Smooth.No bite(as if I had to tell you)This is a nice companion to the Solani Aged Burley.Maybe a little less kick,but great,none the less.If you like burley,try this.Now let’s allow some other ... Read More
smokers to check in with their opinions Read Less
Not ABF, but Great!
August 01, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
This is a wonderful Burley Flake for those smokers who don’t have a cellar full of Solani Aged Burley Flake. It’s light in the nicotine dept. and that could be it’s only downfall for me. Not tons of Molasses or Chocolate notes, but easily fills a nic... Read More
he where many tobaccos cannot. Rub it, fold it, or cube it... this tobacco is impressive. Read Less
holy moo cow.
July 03, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
wow. This stuff is absolutely fantastic. light, smooth, no bite (smoking a 9mm piper fyi) yet has the best burley flavor ever. extremely impressed with this tobacco. seriously.
Milder than ABF, equal in quality, greater in value
December 30, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
I noticed on Tobacco Reviews where TallPuffO’Burley states Solani Aged Burley Flake had no additives... and yet claims HHBF does. Well, according to mandated reporting by the EU: ABF DOES contain flavoring of coffee, licorice, cocoa and sugar, and P... Read More
G, while HH contains sugar, licorice and a mild flavoring. Mac Baren Burley Flake is a very natural tasting Virgina/Burley with a refined and elegant blend of toasted walnuts, oak, earth, black strap molasses and hay. The Dark Fired offers a touch of oak spice, and any bitter acridity associated with the DF is offset with a lightly applied dark molasses - that dark sweetness is very natural tasting. Within the flavor spectrum of burley, this has a medium to medium/dark flavor profile, whereas Solani is definitely in the darker, richer and more robust end of the spectrum. This lends itself well to an ‘all-day’ kind of smoke, but still possesses a bit of dark richness that satisfies. If you find Solani a little overbearing in flavor, but light on nicotine and too rich at times, HHBF is a great substitute which is less sweet, more natural and has more nicotine. Taste and body are light to medium while the nicotine is medium strength - at about 2.5 to 3 out of 5. Dark Fired always hits me harder and I end up with a ball in my chest and hiccups. On price and flavor, HHBF is of greater value. Will buy this by the pound.
Here's the comparison to Aged Burley Flake:
ABF: Dark burley spectrum - full body. Very sweet (artificial taste), smooth, fermented, nicotine is light. $$$
HHBF: Med burley spectrum - light/med body. Less-sweet (natural taste), slight sharpness due to white burley, oak spice from dark fired, medium nicotine. $$ Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 16oz
There is a burley satisfaction here that many find in OTC's, taken up a notch. Smooth & burley don't always go together, but their a winning combo here. Tried in Briar, Meer & Cob and it was VG in all 3. Nic is present, but not overpowering. If you h... Read More
eard the Podcast you'll know why Mac Baren is proud of this one. Read Less
Good Burley Flake.....
May 28, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
But far from the much superior Solani ABF. NOT TO SAY .....this Burley flake won’t get better with at least 2 years of aging. Smoked fresh you will enjoy a slightly sweet nuttiness you expect from a good burley but lacks the complexity of ABF. All of... Read More
the hype sold this blend out fast. Once it returns I will buy a few tins for aging and will update my review in 2020. Its a 3.5 STAR tobacco, which once aged will be above a 4 Star tobacco. Read Less
HH perfection
August 18, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
This one was tricky to pin down, I had a couple of bowls before I could get nuances out of it. Starting with mechanics, as expected from HH blends, it is a lovely stack of flakes. A bit moist but can be smoked - though to get most of the flavours I h... Read More
ad to dry it - the smell out of the tin is a bit grassy and light. The flakes rub perfectly into almost ribbon shape and packs easily. No issues there. It lights up easily and evenly, it might need a few relights but nothing annoying. First third of the bowl I had nothing but the nutiness of the burley (which I enjoy) but it was really mild, to the point I had to swish my mouth with water to rinse my palate. However, the rest of the bowl starting opening up more flavours, first some faint breadiness from dark virginias I assume and then as the bowl went down, there was a lovely attack of molasses that complemented the other flavours. It burns down completely to a fine ash. No gurgle, no moisture in the bowl and it doesn't bite at all. Overall one of my favourites now Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 16oz
包装的很整齐，烟草切割方方正正看上去就很舒服。拿起一片对折旋进烟斗里的刚刚好。一片量正好可以填满阳光明媚的周末午后。点燃的第一口就能尝到微微的甜味。不是很凶，很适合我平时不抽烟的轻度抽烟者。
Nutty smooth
April 19, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
A fine all -day burley flake for the nicotine warriors IMO. Also, a killer blend to break-in the day! Pairs well with a cup of Columbia Supreme. Be aware though, the nic hit usually zones you right out for that last quarter bowl. Yes, Mac Baren makes... Read More
a world class offering of Burley loveliness with HH BurleyFlake. The Virginia and Kentucky condiment lands the flavor profile between ABF and Wessex's Burley Slice. Predominantly, there's a tasty interplay of lightly creamy cashew and bold Walnut (ever so faintly bitter) melding in a medium bodied smoke that's well balanced between sweet and savory. Secondary notes of cocoa, earth, mineral and espresso develop throughout the bowl and are prominent in the after-taste. A winner for the Burleyphiles! Read Less
Best Burley
February 14, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 16oz
Burley's best taste even if you smoke every day !!
Doesn't Work For Me
April 29, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
I prefer burley over all other tobaccos, but this is one burley that simply didn't work for me. Pros: award-winning tin packaging with enticing gold wrapping around flakes with above average consistency of texture and cut, and perfect ready-to-smoke ... Read More
moisture. Cons: suspiciously neutral tin note, this flake yields a dark and pungent fecal aroma when lit and a taste to match; retrohale was redolent of stale cigars and ashtrays, other than that there were no flavorful nuances to be had whatsoever. A hardcore cigar smoker, which I have never been, might like this. Otherwise, pilgrim beware. My recommendation for moments of burley ecstasy: MacBaren's Old Dark Fired. Read Less
a must have
September 17, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
delicious and a delightful smoke it shall be with me when going to pipe club
Better than ABF...IMO
July 10, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 16oz
I hate to comapre the two blends because for me they are different enough to put each one in its own cat .
Selling points for the HH burley flake : 1 - availability
2 - no topping what so ever
3 - cool smoking & easy to pack and light
49 Months of Aging
June 12, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Glad I purchased a pound and some tins. My pipester pal sent me some aged Burley flake. So, I loaded up my long Canadian Castello and went to work. It was almost impossible for me to put down the pipe, very addictive mouthwatering taste. Extra smooth... Read More
, and mellow, which gave me an OCD snorkeling attack. Everything in the blend melds together so well on this one. Very happy camper. Read Less
Deeelicious Burley Flake
May 23, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Need to buy a whole pound. Smoked Burley mixes in the 80's, and this is a fantastic tasting mixture. Burns perfectly. Smells awesome, medium nic buzz. Goes well with a strong iced ( homemade ) coffee. Used a Castello thick-walled stout Canadian on it... Read More
. Bought a pound yesterday, after testing. It's awesome. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Simply put: Dont miss oput on this one if you like Burley-forward blends.
Ultimate Chill Blend
March 06, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Thanks to Alan Harrelson I am focussing my Tobacco Tourism on specific blends other than Aros, for the first time: I made my first online order and from that order, I selected this Burley to start that new “holiday” with:
The first thing that blew ... Read More
me away was after I popped the vacuum: I was expecting the regular coffee filter paper liner. I was not prepared for the Gold Brick. My beer budget ego got a serious stroking by the champaign class packaging!Timeless and classy! I so love the presentation, that I loathed to cellar the flakes into a canning jar. I got a spring top, sealed jar that has a square top and readily accepts the whole tin within.
This was my first experience with Flake Tobak; I folded and rolled a single flake into my reclaimed pipe, and found it to pack well and light just as easily. It seems like the perfect moisture level. The best way to sum up this “blend”, is…Mellow. Extraordinarily, deliciously mellow. I see myself looking forward to this Tobak after a long hard day, with some chocolate milk, and Nora Jones, windows rolled down, dash lights virtually off, and a speedometer reluctantly filling to the speed limit. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
A GREAT offering from Mac Baren and my favorite flake of theirs to date, one I will be smoking daily. Highly recommended.
Great mid-day smoke
January 14, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
I really enjoy this burley flake. It's light, but has lovely plum and raison undertones. There are hints of cedar and dry earth in flavor profile as well
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Wonderful
December 11, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
Excellent blend. Burley is fantastic from the first light but at about a third of the way in the bowl the Burley really starts to kickin with a very pronounced yeasty breadiness which continues right through to the end of the bowl. Wonderful.
It did one thing right...
December 11, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
and that was it made me realize I'm not a huge fan of Burly blends. It was good, just not something I felt I could honestly appreciate.
great flake that is well balanced
September 26, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
This flake is what started my exploration into burleys. The tin note is sweet and almost smells like a latakia bland with that essence note. Smoking it is a relaxing experience, slightly sweet from the Virginias, nutty almost buttery notes of the B... Read More
urley, the Dark Fired Kentucky lends a slight smoky back note with some spice which makes it lively. Definitely have to have a tin on hand at all times. Very enjoyable Read Less
a true standard
September 16, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Through my adventures and exploration of this hobby of the leaf, i have often dabbled in mixing and often found myself adding a bit of body (Burley) and some smoke/ strength (Latakia). This style is what i was aiming for and MacBaren did it right.;... Read More
nutty Burley, bright tang Virginia nd a bit of the Dark Fired Kentucky that just adds a tiny smoke and enhances the nutty/creaminess and bright notes. Absolutely can be a daily blend Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
Simply excellent
not your average burley mix
July 05, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
So i have tried other burleys and enjoyed their nuttiness and body. This when i opened the tin smelled like a navy flake very bright, some citrus and hay. Smoking it was very bright, slight body and very pleasant. The dark fired kentucky is hiding... Read More
in the back which is a new one for me usually it is more pronounced. This is just a tasty blend that is takes you to a summer mindset. Worthwhile to try no matter what. In writing this it hit me that it reminds me alot of their navy flake without the rum notes and more burley. Still, very tasty Read Less
Great Burley
April 20, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 16oz
This is an interesting little number from HH. Not a pigeonholed one-note burley show. Unexpectedly complex and reasonably rich for its medium body. A pleasant surprise, although I should not be surprised that Mac Baren is putting out such quality goo... Read More
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Probably the best HH flake so far
April 19, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
I'm working my way through the HH line. The flakes are all superior to the loose blends, however, this one stands out. As is typical of the HH's, there's no tin aroma, but the taste, and aroma when smoked is dark and chocolaty, with clear hints of Vi... Read More
rginia sweetness. It's an excellent everyday smoke, with a nice, full body flavour. Read Less
Elegant Profile
April 08, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
The way this tobacco hits my palate is pretty unique. The flavor is rich but not overpowering. It behaves well in the pipe to allow more play and lets you find those subtleties. I also find it rare that you can get the same results from flakes from n... Read More
othing rubbing it out and the fold-n-stuff. But that's pretty consistent in the HH line anyway. Read Less
Perfect Everyday Smoke
April 05, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 16oz
I found a tin of this at a B & M I was checking out. Got it home, popped the tin, and proceeded to blow through it in about a week. I'm currently cellaring as much of this as possible. It's a slightly less intense Solani Aged Burley Flake, and... Read More
I don't mean that in a bad way. I typically rub my flakes out, and it smokes great in every pipe I've put it in. Highly recommended. I forsee myself buying several pounds more and filling many, many, mason jars of this. Read Less
Simply perfect
March 09, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
I can't explain why I like this blend so much. The flavors come soft and neutral of earth and mineral, and I just feel at ease smoking it. It just "is" comfort... and a great blend for breaking in new pipes!
H.H. Burley Was One Fearsome Gunslinger...
October 11, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
...and he handled his Colt Peacemaker, Remington 1858 Army, derringer and boot throwing knife with ease. He was even deadlier than he appeared.
So it is with Mac Baren’s outstanding medium-bodied HH Burley Flake. It’s expert handling of nutty dark... Read More
burley, combined with its flawless wielding of ripe Virginias and dark-fired Kentucky, make for quite a force to be reckoned with. But have no fear—Cowboy H.H. Burley is on your side!
The woodsy flavor is really melded with citrus (more orange, to my tongue) and coffee and dark chocolate flavors. This blend should prove even more addictive than Vitamin N herself! 5.0 stars. Read Less
A Wonderful Flake
June 02, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Nutty, mildly sweet, and oh-so satisfying, this is what I reach for when I crave a nice ‘honest’ burley. It is the high water mark for a burley flake. The flavor and strength are right at medium. Mac Baren presents these flakes in perfectly shaped an... Read More
d stacked form, which I love. Burley Flake behaves well regardless of how you choose to pack it. Rub it to ribbons, or fold-and-stuff like Mac Baren’s master blender Per Jensen recommends; both will yield a pleasant, no-fuss smoke. Burley Flake can certainly be an all-day smoke. Simple, yes, but so delicious—especially when given a year or two of age. Rating = 8/10 Read Less
Awesome burley
May 13, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Great, all-day burley flake: Medium nicotine, mild-medium flavor. Lovely saltiness, light chocolate, and earth notes - all natural awesome burley flavors. Really well-behaved flake.
Delicious!
March 20, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 16oz
New to the pipe world.. at it for only 3 months...usually I lean towards va/per blends... I found this to be delicious... i enjoy the smooth taste...after a 1.75 tin for a sample.. next order its gonna have to be a pd... yumm!! Thanks smokingpipes... Read More
.. I can't wait to try this with some age on it... Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Not quite abf Solani but a above ave bf def worth a try ! Be a stock pile in the cellar of this stuff very soon !
Burley and Cigar
June 15, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
A quality leaf but when I reach for Burley I want that dark, rich, fruit, and earth, not Cigar and orientals. Not something I’ll be ordering again but you may like it. My go-to Burley is Solani’s Burley flake or Haunted Bookshop.
Great everyday smoke.
January 25, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
I have this a try as I’ve been wanting to explore more burleys and was more than pleasantly surprised. Moderate nicotine, enough to satisfy yetbe an all-day smoke. Burns very well when folded and stuffed. Flavor reminds me of pancakes with Steen’s sy... Read More
rup and butter. First purchase was a tin, second was a pound. Read Less
Simply elegant
January 18, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Perfect moisture right out of the tin. Flakes break apart easily. Notes of Cocoa powder, nuts and molasses.....all very subdued but easily detected under the very natural earthy base note. No bite. I will be smoking this regularly.
Instant Classic
January 03, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Some of the tightest, neatest flakes I have seen anywhere combined with the thick, gold paper it's wrapped in, make for sharp presentation. The new small tins are great too because trust me when I say that you're going to wanna toss a tin in your po... Read More
cket anytime you leave the house. Rich, nutty, oily cocoa. Earth and some molasses. Thick velvet smoke that you can billow, as this blend has absolutely no teeth. Will not bite. Perfectly behaved in any pipe. Just shy medium nicotine. An all day for any lover of natural tobacco. My go-to first smoke of the day with a strong cup of tea. Read Less
This Is A Great Blender
January 01, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
I confess, I tinker with my baccy. I find that invariably I'm happier mixing a couple tobaccos together. Straight VAs tend to produce a wimpy cloud. I punch them up by grabbing two VA Flakes to one HH Burley Flake, and now you have a smoke! Mello... Read More
w but flavorful with a more robust and satisfying smoke cloud. On its own this is good, but as a baccy Oreo it's sublime. Read Less
Burley-licious!
December 31, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
I wanted to get to this blend to try it for a long time. I finally got a nice 100 g. tin as part of my winter stash. Upon opening the tin, you'll see the gold paper flaps, and within layers of beautiful dark flakes. Very nice presentation. The tin no... Read More
te is earthy and a little nutty, as would be expected of a burley blend. There is Virginia in this as well as some Dark Fired Kentucky. I cannot really detect either of these in the tin note, but my nose for tin/pouch/baggie notes has never been that good. You may be able to separate these better than I can. The flakes have just about the right moisture content for me, but others might find a few minutes drying time is in order. I always use the fold and stuff method and the flakes load and pack easily. A char-light, tamp, re-light, and it's off to the races. I could immediately taste burley and the Dark Fired. Lots of nuttiness and something rather dark in flavor, which I find hard to describe. Maybe a bit like bbq sauce and beef. Must be the DFK. Nice, mellow, full-bodied smoke. Wonderful mouth feel. Very creamy. The Virginia becomes more evident as the bowl progresses. It provides that little bit of sweetness which gives this blend very good balance, but the Virginia is very much in the back seat. This blend is never harsh. In fact, it is surprisingly mild. The nicotine seems moderate to me, and I have a medium nicotine tolerance. I could really smoke this all day long, if I wanted to. This blend requires few relights and is very well-behaved. I use the sipping method to smoke this one. Go easy with it, and it will provide lots of burley flavor. I experienced no bite whatsoever. I've smoked this in a MM Country Gentleman corn cob, a Nording, and my small, thin-walled meerschaum. Very good in all, but it really shines in the cob for me. Excellent blend and I recommend it highly to everyone. Even if you aren't crazy about burleys, give this one a try. Well done Mac Baren! Read Less
a solid 4 star
December 05, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
First impressions, first bowl. The flakes are perfect moisture level and rub out perfectly and easily for loading, the tin aroma is pleasant and in no way overpowering. Lights easily and delivers a nice consistent smoke that burns easily. By far one ... Read More
of the best Burley blends I have smoked, not sweet, but the Burley chocolate note shines. No worry of tongue bite. I would call it a must try.
Update- After a half dozen bowls or so the only thing that I have to add is that this blend has a fair nic hit. Some have suggested that it might a good all day smoke, I find it to be more of an after dinner smoke, not well suited to early morning on an empty stomach. I am not one that tries to review a blend with lots of nuiances but with this blend there are not a lot anyway, it is a consitent flavor throughout the bowl, that being said, it is overall an excellent blend and, as before, I stll say that is a must try for most any pipe smoker that like to have varity in their rotation. Read Less
#1 Burley
September 18, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
Earthy, wooden flavour with no biting. My no. 1 Burley until now.
Bremen sent me here...
July 16, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
The flakes were presented beautifully, not too moist, with Kentucky dominating the tin note. Upon smoking strange tastes emerged from the classic woodsy, earthy, and leathery components. A lingering incense like aroma, of sweet sandalwood and cedar t... Read More
erpenes, seemed to linger in the retrohale and the room note. No topping or casing was detected and the incense like aromatic component (which is most likely naturally occurring) was not disagreeable at all. I imagine cellaring for a few years would really be rewarding, for it is simply delicious fresh from the tin. Read Less
Eh, it's OK
July 08, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
Tin note smells of sulphered black strap molasses and soy sauce. Pretty weird combination. Upon lighting, I tasted heavy grass, over roasted nuts, wood, and some of that black strap molasses. It smokes well without drying, and had no tongue bite. It'... Read More
s a decent smoke, but I've definitely had better. I doubt I'll buy it again, but I'll probably finish my tin eventually. Read Less
Nice Dark Fired Presence
July 01, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 3.5oz
I'm not ready to write a full fledged review, but I can say without hesitation that HH Burley Flake is delicious and satisfying. The Dark Fired and Virginia are present in every puff, and in my opinion perfect quantity. Definitely good flavor from ... Read More
each of the constituent tobaccos here, with the strength increasing all the way to the bottom and the dark fired and Burley taking over near the end. I will be smoking a lot of this. Not like Solani abf at all in my opinion Read Less
A Pleasant Smoke
June 19, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake 1.75oz
I just got my tin. Nice and light, great flavor with no bite. Naturally sweet. A great companion to my morning coffee! I will definitely order more in the future.
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