Customer Reviews (81 Total)
5 Star Dark Fired Blend
April 18, 2017
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
EDIT: 06/20/2019-2 years on and this is still one of my favorite blends. The DFK keeps drawing me back. Mixed this with some Five Brothers recently... wow, just wow.
What can be said that hasn't already been said about this amazing blend?! N... Read More
ot much. I will just add my own two cents by saying that this is probably one of the most satisfyingly pleasant blends I have smoked to date. Really rich, wonderful flavor that gets only better as you work your way through the bowl. The flavor that it ends with is the highlight for me. There is a cocoa like flavor that comes through about halfway down. There is a bit of a nic-kick here to, so if you're a lightweight, smoke it on a full stomach and take your time. Another thing about this blend, it ages REALLY well. Buy yourself enough to enjoy right away and enough to squirrel away in your cellar. If you like Dark Fired Kentucky, this is one of the best I have tried thus far and it has been holding steady in 1st place of my tobacco rotation. Read Less
your grandpa's old boots
October 13, 2017
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
charred wood, antique cabinet, spicy herbs and your grandpa's worn out boots. really strong but with just the right amount of almond oil sweetness that makes it so satisfying, you shouldn't smoke it everyday, but when you do, it's something you'll no... Read More
t easily forget Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
平时抽vp配方都没啥时的我最终还是倒在了老暗火之下，醇厚的烟气，富裕的味道，美妙又稍显平淡的前段会让你有种新草不错的错觉。一到中段，仿佛就像漫长的引线引燃终于到到终点的一刻，猛烈的味道和强劲的烟气不断刺激着你的口腔和喉咙，突如其来的烟劲一下打的人措手不及，还没反应过来就觉得人脑袋昏昏沉沉……晕烟开始，中段终止，扣灰，清理烟斗。抽老暗火必备葡萄糖咀嚼片，一片缓解你的晕烟
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Excellent taste for those who like the true taste of tobacco instead of aromatic trash. Dark smoky barbecue taste with a touch of sourness. There's a reason why this is so highly rated.
Mac Baren's Finest
August 13, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I won't copy my Old Dark Fired flake review here, but instead make a few comments on the ready rubbed that I've smoked. I give sp.com 95% of my business because I think they have the best service hands down and I love this website. Recently I found... Read More
a good deal on the ready rubbed and purchased five pounds. It came in a Mac Baren box with a heavy duty bulk bag contained inside that was tied off with a metal twist. I'm assuming any five pound order comes this way. What a glorious sight to behold. The aroma emanating from the bag is a pure dark fired delight with a nice cigar note that reminded me of dark Birdseye or other GH dark fired blends, and it also had the signature sour/vinegar note. The vinegar note is less pronounced when fresh. The ready rubbed tobacco is thick and there are pieces of rather large broken flake scattered throughout. To be honest this is the freshest ODF I have ever smoked, with most of my stash being a few years old. It really reminded me of a smoother version of dark Birdseye, and it was a very enjoyable smoke fresh and a little moist due to the high moisture content. Old dark fired becomes immensely delicious with a little age on it though, and I'll be looking forward to sampling it as the months go by. My previous experience with a more aged ready rubbed was nearly identical to the flake version, and I really couldn't make any notable discernments in flavor or aroma. I know some people say they think it's slightly milder, but I think that could be due to other variables like age and moisture content. Mac Baren hit a grand slam here. Lovers of dark fired rejoice and fill your jars with this beautiful tobacco! You won't be disappointed with the flake or ready rubbed, though on some websites the discount isn't really good enough to warrant purchasing anything but the flake. When you see that deep discount it is worth it, however. Read Less
WAY too strong for me
August 16, 2017
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I've been smoking a pipe for a while now. Tried a lot of different types and strengths of tobacco. Aromatics, Sam Gawith flakes, McClelland, Butera, Lane, Dan, etc. Smoke on average a bowl a day. Scenario: Ate a big meal. Smoked a bowl of this stuff.... Read More
30 minutes later after being dizzy and sweating profusely my head was in the toilet barfing like crazy. Way huge nic hit. Taste wise it was pretty one dimensional. Had a kind of strong cigar thing going. I like a little sweetness, none detected here. Smoke was strong and stung my eyes and nostrils. This is big boy tobacco for sure. No tongue bite though. So it's got that going for it. Glad I only ordered an ounce. Read Less
Favorite
October 16, 2017
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
75% of this and. 25% kendall Kentucky = perfect Kentucky smoke
My number one tobacco
September 25, 2017
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Cut ready rub.
Have had it very fine too small plug
Taste medium full.
Slightly sweet earthy nutty Kentucky spicy smokey.
Nicotine medium-high
Despite nicotine level find it a great everyday smoke for me your mileage may vary.
Flavoring none de... Read More
tected.
Moisture varies usually a little damp.
Packaging bulk.
This is tobacco I reach for the most it is not complex but also is not a one-note blend, Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
看到那麼多好評我抱著姑且一試的心態訂下去了，只能說主要抽burley的我對他有點失望，重點是他上面還有老大哥hh bold Kentucky，更醇厚強度也夠，跟他同強度的burley比他好的也很多像是c&d的ojk,burley flake系列glp的cumberland,jack knife...散草價格也沒有優勢，更找不到理由再買了，想享受kentucky還是寧願直接買bold Kentucky或是kendal Kentucky都會比買odf得到更多滿足
Earthy Goodness
March 26, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Earthy, musty like a good garden compost with a touch of Virginia sweetness. Pretty darn good.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Reminds me of a nice dark woodsy, leather, sitting around a bonfire. My favorite tobacco to date.
I just want to reach out to y'all and thank you for the awesome service. The shipping, packaging, easy navigation of your website. Just everything I'v... Read More
e experienced to date has been A+++
Respectfully,
Paul Read Less
Outstanding Blend
September 24, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
This is an outstanding blend...Good rich DFK flavor.
The more I smoke this, the better it gets and in the clay pipe it's just about perfect.
Outstanding tobacco blend.
Winner!!!
February 17, 2017
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
This is a real winner and a go-to tobacco for me, I reach for this more than any other blend to smoke. It's earthy, nutty, spicy, slightly sweet and perfectly balanced. This is almost my favorite tobacco right now.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
目前最爱的一款草，揉散醒草稍干即可，口口甜，烟气进入口腔瞬间爆炸式甜充满口腔，那种饱满感，爱了爱了
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
甜滋滋，酸溜溜。口感饱满，烟气浓郁。这是一款很棒的调剂品，你可以长期享用。当然，它对得起这个价格。
稍微陈化几个月会比较适口
April 15, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
散草也涨价了，抽完手上的就拜拜咯
Gran tabaco !
September 26, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Este tabaco es especialmente complejo, su aroma es grato y húmedo. Deja un ahumado delicioso. Debe tratarse con cuidado, fumarse acompasadamente, sumergirse en sus oscuros y azules humos, hasta llegar a un estado de meditación profunda en medio de un... Read More
mantra denso y místico. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
感觉是很有时间包浆的一款草，深沉而丰富，然而口味并不沉，而是醇，变化很丰富的醇，我猜应该是深度转化了，没有丝毫青涩之感，也许名称中的老黑已经反映出了一些……值得尝试，推荐
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
抽过最好的混合后调配草。开始是盒装，后来8盎司、16盎司，下次准备要5磅起步
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
目前最爱的一款草，揉散醒草稍干即可，口口甜，烟气进入口腔瞬间爆炸式甜充满口腔，那种饱满感，爱了爱了
有劲又不失甜味的一款草
September 09, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
老暗火我尝试过各种不一样得湿度，干透甜味很明显，但是有点辣，湿度高会感觉有些顶喉。但是劲道处于可以接受的范围。杭州黑仔向你致敬。
Becoming my "Go-to" Tobacco
August 18, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Great mixed with Latakia! I'm still working out the exact proportions, but it is fun to experiment! :-)
HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed
June 07, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
excellent strong tasty tobacco
A Delight to Smoke !!!
February 02, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I really like this blend. To me it has a bit of Lakelandish aroma like Gawith & Hoggarth blends. It smokes slow, steady and cool. A complex tobacco with a lot of flavors to tickle your taste buds. Just watch out for the nicotine hit :) Happy Smok... Read More
ing! Read Less
Best thing since sliced bread 🍞
February 01, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I've only been pipe smoking for a very short time. This press's is my absolute go to favorite. I just totally love the feeling of feeling like in in the woods and with a campfire going and imagine there being a little chill in the air. This one packs... Read More
a nice nic punch to it. Definitely not a blend for the weak. I highly recommend the blend. I came to me with a great moisture content. I sometimes smoke it straight from the delivery baggie and rub it out or let it just air dry for an hour or so. And just love how it ashes like a good Kentucky fire cured cigar in a nice rising white ash snaking up out of the top of my pipe. I give this blend 4+ stars only because the ratings system wouldn't let me give it 5 solid stars. So with that being said I give it 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and customer service and delivery also gets 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me. Definitely gonna get more than 2oz at a time next order and cellar at least half of it and smoke the other half cause I just can't resist the temptation. Thanks for the great overall experience once again. Read Less
Dark Fired Kentucky
November 21, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I have ordered this several times - one of my favorites.
The rubbed out flake is excellent. I have found this needs a little drying time. Smoked rubbed out to almost a shag.
This one benefits from smoking it slow, not to avoide a bite (there is... Read More
no bite) but to let the flavors come through.
A good all day smoke. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
烟气醇厚，不辣不烫，非常好
Dark, rich, and slow take care
July 09, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Out of the bag the moisture level could be a bit drier perhaps. It smells a bit smoky and hints of vinegar? Packing the pipe is fine. Lighting it a bit fussy. It smokes slow, no tongue bite, but sipping seems best. It does have a vitamin N hit so pa... Read More
ce yourself. The flavour is full cocoa, almond, and smoke, but it is smooth. It takes a bit of time to enjoy, not a quick pipe. Keep a bit of sugar water handy if your nicotine sensitivity is high, like me. A special occasion smoke for me. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
我最近一直在抽cd的闹鬼书店，这款烟草比闹鬼书店要柔和一些，但是味道相对单一，变化不大，我个人还是更喜欢闹鬼书店的甜香味道。
Wow just wow
April 17, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Coming off 3 years of straight cigars I wanted something strong and flavorful. Well... this is it! Daily smoke. Everyday. I concours with all the other comments. I mix in some bold Kentucky too. About 20%. I go between this and BK everyday. Time t... Read More
o order more. This goes away and I’ll cry like a baby Read Less
نكهة ترابية
April 08, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
له نكهة ترابية عميقة واعجبني انه يمكنك ضغطه وتفتيته بسهولة يتطلب بعض الفرك للحصول على اوراق رقيقة وكما يمكنك تدخينة كما هو بعد نشره لتخفيف الرطوبة
Desert Island Tobacco
January 31, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
This is the gateway to Dark Fired Kentucky nirvana. I've described it as a chunk of charred mesquite wood candied in sorghum and grated over a salad of barbecue tips and waffles. It comes a little on the wet side, so it does benefit from drying for a... Read More
n hour or so before smoking. Additionally, works great as a blender to bolster your favorite VaPer. Give it some time and smoke after a medium English blend to truly appreciate. It isn't my favorite, and yet it is one that would take as a desert island tobacco. Read Less
First impressions
July 26, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Nice smoke. Dark, sweet, smokey. Tasty and a good nic hit.
Holy Smokes this stuff is good!
November 09, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I wasn't sure what to expect of this stuff. When I opened the bag I was greeted by the ketchup smell you'd associate w/ a McCllend VA blend.....but this is another beast entirely. Highly recommended. Smooth and cool smoking.
Earthy Barbecue Bliss
May 06, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
One of the absolute best smokes out there. Richness, smoke, barbecued meat, leather, bacon. So many strange and delicious notes! Combine this with Latakia and some plain black cavendish to mellow, and you have the ultimate blend.
In my rotation
October 12, 2017
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
A very good baccy from macbaren but not a nicotine kick mild/medium from me, will be in my Vir/Burley group collection
Great night smoke by itself or
March 30, 2016
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Also my special night mix....HH Old Dark Fired 50%, Peter Stokkebye Black Cavindish 25% and Newminster #23 Blackberry Brandy 25%. Mix well and let age for a minimum of 90 days. ALL my pipe friends really enjoy this night mix!!! I'm smoking a pipe now... Read More
into my 47th year. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
While not bad it tastes like stale bbq too sweet
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I get a smoky taste and nicotine nothing else.I'm not going to add him to my shopping list and use him alone,Because I found Amphora's better.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Let me start out by saying I very rarely leave reviews for anything, but this tobacco deserves the time. I have been smoking a pipe/cigars for going on 40 years, and I keep on average 6 tobaccos in rotation. I have been looking for that elusive marri... Read More
age between pipes and cigars for decades. My fellow smokers this it it! This is an amazing blend, strong and flavorful, cool smoking and no bite. I went thru mu first 6oz in a week, and my other go to tobaccos have been leaving me feeling unsatisfied. I just ordered another 8 oz and I cannot wait for it to arrive. I know for some this might be to strong to start your day, but this is my new daily smoke. A bowl and a coffee and I am ready to take on the day. Don't think twice about trying this blend, you wont be disappointed. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
This is exceptional tobacco. Bag note is smoky yet slightly fruity/sweet also. Came really moist though. Needs quite a bit of drying. Large shards of broken flake. No bite. Great smoky flavor. Not latakia smoky like incense but more like hickory imo.... Read More
Strong on the nic for me. Smoked this first thing on an empty stomach and felt the buzz pretty good. If i could afford it Id order 10lbs! Lol. Awesome tobacco flavor. I can pick out the virginias as they aren't overpowered by the dfk but they play nice together. Get some earthiness from the burley. Not sweet on flavor to me but my palate isnt that sensitive. Your mmv. Get some! Read Less
My favorite smoke
January 10, 2023
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Mild fruit, cinnamon, smoked woods, pleasant smoke; subsequent smokes proved same as first with addition of crusty baked bread; probably my favorite tobacco so far.
Fantastic!
December 02, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Looks and smells like shredded bbq beef. Excellent with strong coffee with cream. The second half of the bowl is magnificent. It does pack a nicotine wallop. Needs to dry some. Best when it is a bit crispy.
Only burley for me.
September 24, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I'm a huge lover of dark fired kentucky and what could be better than a full dose of it. Only thing I use to break in an uncoated bowl and I always keep it handy this time of year.
It is good, but...
September 05, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I dont get the hype around this blend. It is ok. Wont trade my Lakelands for it...
Best bulk
January 19, 2022
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
If you haven't tried ODF for some strange reason then do it !
Game changer
November 14, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Noob piper. I quickly found out burlys are not my thing. This though...has changed my mind. Aged and pressed burlys are exceptional and this one is tops.
Great flavor, smooth smoke, and the nice hit it just right. I'm not a Vitamin N fan as I'm supe... Read More
r sensitive to it. Smoked slowly, alternating sip and retro hale methods brings out the best in this baccy.
Definitely a re-order in my future. Read Less
FIRST TRY, HALFT PIPE, I AM DRUNK MAN,CAN'T STOP
October 09, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
FIRE THE PIPE, NO NEED WORKING NOW.
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
September 01, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
It is very suitable for novices with fast suction rhythm and novices who quit smoking. It won't burn your tongue if you smoke fast. The rich smoke will also slow down the suction rhythm for novices. At the same time, it can make people who are quitti... Read More
ng smoking feel the mellow smoke in their mouth. Read Less
Wow, what a treat
February 24, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I am purely an aromatic smoker which has been dabbling into the other side of pipe smoking. My Uncle has recommended this to me and I have been mixing it in lightly with some of my favorite blends. It has added a great, smooth, smoky flavor to any bl... Read More
end its touched. I am not sure to smoke it straight by itself, but that time will come. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to add that smoky smooth flavor to their aromatics. Read Less
REALLY GOOD
January 20, 2021
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I love this tobacco. No frills just straight tobacco. Like American tobacco should be like.
Excelente
October 15, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Muy buena esta mezcla, me encanta el burley , Kentucky dark fired y está de Mac Baren tiene un toque especial, es la tercera vez que pido a granel y ya es uno de mis fijos en mi rotación.
Un10👌
Old Dark Fired
October 01, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
MacBaren’s special hot-pressing really changes the DFK in this one to something unique. Definitely worth trying, even if you think you don’t like DFK.
Love the ready rub
August 03, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
this is one of those smokes I tend to grab when I'm doing outdoor chores. Especially in the winter. Dunno why, maybe its the thick comforting smoke that billows. Just maybe...
Blown away Burley!
July 08, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Got more to top off previous order,this blend IS as great as my fellow pipers indicate..a definite advanced smokers delight,powerful dark rich deep fired Burley,nic hit is definitely noticeable,I smoke this one,and quench my pipe jones for many hours... Read More
afterwards..burns slow,thick heady smoke,strong but no bite at all when smoked slowly..the rich Burley and dark tasting Virginias play very well in this classic blend..no wonder it is enjoyed by so many.. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Wasn’t sure about this one but wow, doesn’t overwhelm my palate but has a really nice sweetness to it. Smokes cool and satisfying nicotine hit. Not as good as the Flake.
Earthy, Fiery, Sugary, all in one blend
March 25, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
It lives up to its reputation. ODF delivers a earthy, woody, spicy, mildly tart and tangy sour flavor throughout the bowl. The dark fruit sweetness of the Virginas come along throughout the blend as well, yet in more of a secondary position. If you d... Read More
idnt know better, you would assume there was a slight addition of Latakia due to the smokiness that comes along. If you are sensitive to nicotine, be wary. I may be myself as even after dinner, the effect of the smoke is quite noticeable. It is a fairly dry smoke. Certainly not an all day smoke and unless you are tolerant of nicotine, its not repeatable. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
This has become my go to smoke. I definitely recommend this one.
Strong, earthy and delicious
March 13, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I've been a pipe smoker for over 20 years and a very picky one. I went a couple of years without smoking regularly because my favorite blend had been discontinued, then thankfully I discovered HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed. This is my every day smok... Read More
e and even though I've since found a few other blends that I like, this still blows them all out of the water. Read Less
Three Nuns on steroids.
February 13, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Smells like vinegar n BBQ sauce. Quite savoury flavour, not much of a sweetness. Speaking of sweetness, have something sugary with it cuz the nic-hit might overwhelm you.
Amazing for the price
December 18, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
As a big fan of the tin version here is my review on the bulk:
I would have given this 5 stars but it is different than the beautiful tin with flakes. Still the same bag note as the tin but less of it. Yes its drier and quicker to rub out. Thing is,... Read More
it's Almost as good as the tin. Dry it out for 20 min. On a paper plate. Exquisite but just half a notch under the tin. Read Less
Earthy & Excellent
December 15, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
One of the finest DFK blends on the market. Great on its own or as a strong blending component. Highly recommended.
For burley fans looking for something different
December 04, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I'm not a huge burley fan, but I do really enjoy the Virginia in this.
My Favorite DF Blend
September 01, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I love dark fired blends and have several in my rotation. But picking my favorite is easy...HH Old Dark Fired! Sweet & tangy bbq aroma and taste.
The Best Dark Fired tobacco
July 05, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
One of my most favorite tobaccos of all time!
Strong for my taste but...
May 03, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Use it to add body to my own Virginia blend with a mild black Cavendish. Good nutty flavor.
Where's the savory?
April 22, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I was sure I would like this, based on other reviews... savory, smoked meat, bacon, etc. But no, it just tastes like hot air to me. I remember reading different reviews of Dunhill Elizabethan: one reviewer loves the bold flavor, another says it ha... Read More
s no flavor at all. It's probably genetics in action.
My genes do not prevent me from smelling a powerful, cigarette-like room note for the following couple of days, however.
I'll say one thing in its favor: it's the least bite-y blend I've ever smoked. My tongue gets irritate easily, and this stuff was very gentle. Unfortunately that's not enough to make me want to smoke more than one bowl, however. Read Less
HH ODF - one of my top five favorites.
April 01, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
This is great tobacco! The tangy, slightly vinegar taste hangs in easily for the first quarter of the bowl. After that, the vinegar hint fades into the background and the overall taste improves. The DFK to Va mix is perfect. Strong taste of earthy, n... Read More
utty burley, smoky campfire with a subtle hint of spice. This is balanced by a slight sweetness, no doubt due to the deft mixture of the Virginias. For me the nicotine is a tad past medium. Someone here likened this to Peterson’s Irish Flake. To me this is a great comparison, and I too give PIF an edge on flavor, but only slightly. Won’t bite, but when pushed it can taste a bit ‘ashey’. Aging does wonders for this blend. Being burley-forward, I find I enjoy it more from a cob, dried for ~25-30 minutes. This is all-day smoke, IMO. Solid 5 stars, no question. Read Less
Smokey goodness
February 11, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Great dark robust smoke. Bag note reminds me of Drum cigarette tobacco which I loved. It’s Smokey, spicy, and ready to be rolled into a ball and smoked as soon as you get it. I imagine this will only get better with age. I will definitely be buying m... Read More
ore. This will become my #2 go-to blend in my daily rotation. Perfect for cold days, late evenings or a after dinner smoke with a glass of scotch or whiskey on ice. Read Less
Good smoke
January 05, 2019
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I like this blend. Its has a bold earthy flavor. Burley forward but not over powering. Very rich flavor taste. 2 thumbs up
ODF RR
September 06, 2018
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Good smoke, but not what I expected. It’s similar to Peterson’s Irish Flake in taste and aroma. Dark and rich. Needs some drying time out of the jar. What I was expecting was for it to be more like Peter Heinrich’s Dark Strong Flake, which is conside... Read More
rably sweeter. Oh well, I like it anyway, but I’m going to let it age for a while in a mason jar. Read Less
Deep and earthy
March 15, 2017
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
First time I tried this blend, it was the flake version and it burned my tongue something awful. After that experience, I gave it a night out to dry and had a much better go at it. This is a very earthy and deep blend. I really enjoy this when I'm ha... Read More
nkering for something a little "heavier" than normal. I think the ready rubbed version tastes the same and it comes in bulk. I'd at least recommend throwing an ounce or two onto your next order. It's definitely growing on me! Read Less
Almost Like Irish Flake
December 16, 2015
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Although I haven't smoked the flake version of HHODF I can only compare this Ready Rubbed with Peterson's Irish Flake. Its aroma is similar but HHODFRR's smoke is stouter and less tasty. Considering it is thin sliced ready rubbed, oxygen is more pres... Read More
ent on intake so it might not be a good thing to compare it with a Flake. Expect a robusto flavour with rich earthy/roasted/nutty notes. I must try its flake version.
Edit 12/2022: Still delivers a great strong smoke. If you like Vitamin N, this product gives you a good punch. Hooray for Mac Baren and this delicious smoke! Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
And good. No bite. Slow fire
"WOW" That for added strength, "THATS"What I'm talking about.
March 21, 2015
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Firstly, don't mistake this for a replacement for the tinned version, they are both great tobaccos but this is not as complex or aged as much as the tinned version.
This tobacco is great to strengthen up milder tobaccos, both aromatics and naturals... Read More
, I love this in a smaller bowl, my "Refbjerg" handcarved, I get to the bottom gently sipping without it becoming strong or tedious, I also like it in my"95 Stanwell flake pipes" I experiment mixing it with other flakes, "Stokkebye", "Comoys"also for a super strong smoke, "Newminster" coin cut.
This is a strong, satisfying go to smoke, a heavenly mouthful of dense old school flavour, definitely not for new pipe smokers, you'll find your way here eventually, just not now, there are many milder tobaccos for you to try first, I hope this is always going to be available as it is something I truly treasure, I'm sure Per at MAC BARENS will see to that, thankyou for such a great smoke, kind regards, from Adelaide, South Australia. Read Less
Full bodied & wounderful
February 22, 2015
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
When I first open the bag I thought it looked and felt too dry. I filled my pipe and lit up a bowl of wonderful, meaty flavour. This is the only tobacco that after finishing a bowl, I feel satisfied. The flavour reminds me of a dark maduro cigar. Thi... Read More
s will be my full flavour, sans lakatia, go to for sure. Read Less
cool smoke
August 19, 2014
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I was a little concerned with the moisture content on the fresh dark fired I received from Smoking Pipes but it smoked well enough after a char and relight, albeit with some gurgling out of my Sav 320. I am a puffer and enjoyed big clouds of smoke fr... Read More
om the dark fired - it smokes very cool with no tongue bite. A little lacking in the richness and complexity I am seeking, perhaps I was spoiled by the Gawith Best Brown flake, what a fabulous aroma when the tin is opened on the BBF but I was never able to get the moisture right on the BBF and the nic hit was overwhelming for me. Perhaps I will give the BBF another try out of a smaller bowl but so far my experience with flake (it was my first) is that it is a real challenge to optimize the moisture, not a problem with the dark fired ready rubbed but I will not reorder the dark fired, 3 plus stars for me. Read Less
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
I bought 9 different tobaccos on Smokingpipes.com, and I smoked one of them one day at a time. I like a mild tobacco with some flavor, maybe Virginia or burley processed as Black Cavendish, but no latakia or perique. I bought the following, listed in... Read More
order of my preference with the most preferred first. Of course these are just my opinions after smoking pipes for 30 years; yours may be entirely different.
1. Mac Baren Seven Seas Black --- No bite, good flavor while and after smoking, good room aroma.
2. Macbaren HH Old Dark Fire Ready Rubbed --- No bite, good flavor while and after smoking, good room aroma. Takes a little handling to prep for smoking.
3. Sutliff (Altadis) B37 Casanova --- No bite, good generic flavor while and after smoking, good steady burn, and good room aroma.
4. Lane Limited BC-A --- Good but not quite as flavorful as the Mac Barens or Sutliff Casanova nor as good a room aroma. There is no bite and a mild aftertaste. It is a little more difficult to keep lit.
5. Sutliff (Altadis) Classic Chocolate --- Nice aroma and a little more flavor than Sutliff coffee tobbaco. Burns fine and little bite. Lingering vague aftertaste.
6. Gawaith Hoggarth & Co. Kendal Dark --- The small ribbon burns well and does not bite, but it has little flavor, aftertaste or aroma.
7. Newminister No. 201 Straight Black --- Mild aroma. Little flavor or bite. Burns fine.
8. Sutliff (Altadis) 203 Coffee --- No taste or aroma of coffee. Ashy flavor. Not good to my taste buds or tongue; some bite. It burned fine.
9. Cornell & Diehl Dark Chocolate --- No taste or aroma of chocolate. Ashy flavor. Not good to my taste buds or tongue; some bite. It burned fine. Read Less
lasts long
December 27, 2013
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
wow the ready rubbed is bang on to the flake. only problem is it will be gone faster because no work is involved. i tried this to make the flake version last a little longer. best smoke ive ever had!
Full Bodied Goodness
December 27, 2013
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
Rich, strong full bodied smoke. Very potent in Nicotine.
Not something for a pipe newbie unless you also like strong cigars like me. Not an all day smoke but great after a good meal.with a strong cup of coffee. Bulk HH Old Dark Fired is ready rubbed... Read More
but has a fair amount of broken flake in it, so it needs more rubbing out before packing your pipe.
I will order some more of this! Read Less
Fantastic
November 13, 2013
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Bulk
For the price, I doubt it can be beat, if it's your thing. This is amongst my favorites and something I'd like to always have on hand.
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