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Mac Baren: HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
Product Number: 003-039-0095
A bold flake of Dark-Fired Burleys in a well balanced unity with flue-cured Virginias. Mac Baren's HH Old Dark 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, ultimately giving us a bolder tobacco. The robust, earthly flavor of the Dark-Fired Burleys shines through in the taste, and you will experience a deeply satisfying smoke.
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HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
- Components: Dark Fired Kentucky, Virginia
- Family: Burley
- Cut: Flake
Customer Reviews (101 Total)
Nicotine
June 27, 2015
By:
Mark G.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
ad to.Now that I smoke pipe I can go days without smoking and I am just fine.I am no longer hooked on nicotine.I smoke because I want to not because I have to!!!!!! Read Less
My go to summer blend
November 25, 2016
By:
Joe Goss
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
What can I say the has not already been said about this molasses blend. Do you see that little green button upper right side of the page? Click it, you will not be disappointed.
Wow
December 06, 2017
By:
Charles Z.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
to go without this tobacco any longer. Read Less
Great Blend
March 04, 2018
By:
Scott L.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
The smoke is velvety and rich, with no harshness.
An outstanding blend. Read Less
More than I can say.
April 16, 2018
By:
Briar Sabbath
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
Oh oh yea yea
I love you more than I can say
I'll love you twice as much tomorrow
Oh love you more than I can say
Oh oh yea yea
I miss you ev'ry single day
Why must my life be filled with sorrow
Oh love you more than I can say...
Just excellent.
February 25, 2018
By:
Brett T.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
u haven't tried it yet you really should. It's every bit as good as people say. Read Less
Bold, but be careful
October 20, 2017
By:
fedoraguy
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
smoke. If you rush it, it will rough you up. This is also not for someone used to goopy, sweet aromatics. It also has the benefit of leaving your bowl almost perfectly dry, with a fine grayish ash all about. Read Less
My perfect driving smoke
January 11, 2013
By:
Eric M.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
tle tighter than some) and this tobacco took the flame and went cruising. An hour and a half later ,as I was finishing up the dottle, the strength of this tobacco had me in its grip and I didn't want it to end. The second bowl a couple of days later was even BETTER. No bite to speak of except for a good nic hit as the flavors grow stronger. Take this one nice and slow and it'll treat you right. WELL worth the time and effort. Read Less
Deep, Rich, Sweet Plumes..
July 10, 2019
By:
Arthur Morgan
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
I've tried thus far.. Read Less
整磅储备
June 25, 2019
By:
KooJim
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
第一次是买了2盎司散装碎切草品尝，后续便下单买了一磅这个切片，感觉是很有包浆的一款好草，最爱之一！
The Real Deal
March 28, 2019
By:
Steve S.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
out, fill a broad-chambered pot, light er up, and Heaven is just a couple of puffs away!! Read Less
Smoky Greatness
May 30, 2018
By:
Bradley P.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
fire pit! It's like smokable beef jerky... Very hearty. Read Less
Great Finish
May 05, 2018
By:
Jesse H.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
Starts meh, then gets going with great flavor. Will buy the large tin next time. Needs fifteen or twenty minutes dry time out of a new tin. Reccomend it.
Great Quality
April 21, 2018
By:
SouthernPipeGuy
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
Very good burley blend. I don’t always like flake tobacco, but the quality of this is very good and rubs out nicely.
Fantastic Product
January 12, 2018
By:
John C.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
Great customer service. Fantastic product . Thank you! Five out of five.
Blissful tobacco
July 04, 2019
By:
Yash B.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
The more I smoke it, the more nuances I notice. All in all, a must try blend. It's gonna be a permanent part of my rotation. Read Less
Great breakfast blend
June 22, 2019
By:
VaPertater
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
bacco mixed in require a bit of drying time before folding and stuffing for my liking. The taste is molasses, raisins, and BBQ. Burns evenly with consistent flavor throughout the bowl. Relights required with the fold and stuff method. The steam pressing method used in production really rounds out and melds the flavors together well on this one. Buy a tin you won't be disappointed - this is a must have Burley blend. Read Less
파이프담배맛을 잘못느끼는 사람도 한번에 느낄수있는 연초
March 25, 2019
By:
sachimo
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
초보자분들 만나면 하는말이 파이프담배맛을 잘모르겠다하고 한다.하지만 이연초는 직관적으로 느낄수있는 원초적인 맛이라할수있다. 애메모호한맛보다는 단번에 느낄수있는 맛과향이다. 하지만 강도는 다소강한편이오니 정말 살살태우기바란다.
파이프담배맛을 잘못느끼는 사람도 한번에 느낄수있는 연초
March 25, 2019
By:
sachimo
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
초보자분들 만나면 하는말이 파이프담배맛을 잘모르겠다하고 한다.하지만 이연초는 직관적으로 느낄수있는 원초적인 맛이라할수있다. 애메모호한맛보다는 단번에 느낄수있는 맛과향이다. 하지만 강도는 다소강한편이오니 정말 살살태우기바란다.
Fine smoke
May 14, 2018
By:
Whaley
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
This is one of my favorite smokes. I love this stuff
Bliss in a Tin
December 04, 2017
By:
Olmstead
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
flue-cured Virginia. For any well-traveled, discerning piper this is a must-try. Read Less
Condor like flavour
July 09, 2014
By:
David R.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
ccos in the UK. Read Less
Classic pure smoke.
February 09, 2021
By:
The Manfather
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
inmore, Gold Block and Condor. 'Proper' tobacco blends were for older men who went to London and Dunhill's store or Davidoff.
Picking up a pipe again in Canada, where different provinces limited what you can or can't buy , I picked up a plain labelled HH Dark Fired from one of the last tobacconists in Montreal that sell pipe tobacco. Whilst I've enjoyed a fine selection of aromatics and English blends from SP , this was the first pureplay blend I'd tried and I must say it was a wonderful experience! The simplicity of the beautifully formed flakes that rub out nicely . I used the old school method to fill the bowl of my Lavanelli Briar. Char lit beautifully...a quick tamp...and then a full light to enjoy this wonderfully strong mix of Virginias and Burleys masterfully intertwined with wisps of white smoke filling the room with a fine tobacco note. My old teachers at a private school deep in the English countryside used to smoke pipes all day in their masters' gowns. This takes me back to 1980 and chalk boarded classrooms with wooden floors in an old English country house. That's what this evokes. Tradition, old values and fine quality. Recommended Read Less
Wow! Great DFK BBQ
July 22, 2020
By:
Fred U.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
I’ll be ordering more Read Less
Great for a long sit down
August 17, 2019
By:
AHHHH
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
y scotch/old fashioned. You will have to be willing to cut the strips up so it can take time to prepare a bowl, but it is well worth the wait. The flavor is strong but very relaxing after a long day. Definitely break out a book you've been wanting to read or some relaxing tunes when you sit down with this one. 1/2 star taken off for having to cut the strips up. Read Less
Great for a long sit down
August 17, 2019
By:
AHHHH
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
y scotch/old fashioned. You will have to be willing to cut the strips up so it can take time to prepare a bowl, but it is well worth the wait. The flavor is strong but very relaxing after a long day. Definitely break out a book you've been wanting to read or some relaxing tunes when you sit down with this one. 1/2 star taken off for having to cut the strips up. Read Less
Really outstanding
July 08, 2019
By:
Joshua B.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
s without the acrid carmalization that can come off a sweetened topping, the well cured tobaccos themselves providing a rich flavor without need of embellishment. Read Less
A top tier
May 03, 2019
By:
John S.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
Can't go wrong with this one if you prefer tobacco forward blends. This is an instant classic. Room note similar to cigars, a bit harsh. Love it.
Superb
February 03, 2019
By:
Augie
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
Probably my favorite blend. The dark fired Kentucky is tasty and you definitely know its there. Great for the summer, winter, and all seasons in between.
One for the cellar!
January 25, 2019
By:
Thebisclavret
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
te is my favorite; reminds me of a camp fire & the taste is just as good. It has a great smoky taste like that of a nicely seasoned grilled steak. For sure one I’m going to keep around. Read Less
Deep and earthy
December 04, 2018
By:
Zachary B.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
f smokiness that you get from latakia, it's closer to that of smoked meat. The dark fired Kentucky's retain the nuttiness from normal burleys, so the result reminded me of smoked almonds. There's a little bit of tanginess and sweetness as well, which i'm assuming comes from the Virginias, but it's definitely in the background. Overall it's delicious, and a good departure from my usual English and Virginia blends. I highly recommend it. Read Less
Meaty
November 28, 2018
By:
Christian J.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
The first thing that comes to mind when smoking ODF is bacon... which is a lovely thing to have in mind. Breaks up easily and smokes evenly. Wonderful flavor that makes my mouth water.
Better with age
August 28, 2018
By:
savinelliman320
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
his is good tobacco. Read Less
Take it slow..
August 13, 2018
By:
Brandon N.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
I’m writing this after returning to this tobacco a year later of aging. It is good. Try this, jar it and wait. See where your patience takes you.
Oh my God!
August 02, 2018
By:
sick_libra
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
ay to somewhere else. The easy pack, even burn, and smoky flavor will soon become a regular blend.... Bravo! Read Less
Highest Caliber Pipe Tobacco
July 26, 2018
By:
Stephen E.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
, however, and ODF is no exception. As a matter of fact, I think Old Dark Fired is their best blend. No... I'll go one further. I think Old Dark Fired by Mac Baron is one of the best pipe tobaccos in existence today, if not THE best. I tried ODF and Bold Kentucky back to back during my days of tobacco discovery, and I loved both of them, but as I now bore down on a select few to stock up on ODF has become the crown jewel of my collection. It really is that damn good. Most blends I buy a 1.5 or 2 ounce tin to try and if I really like it I'll buy a half pound, and on a singular event with plum pudding special reserve I purchased 1.5 pounds. Now, for the first time ever, I purchased five delicious pounds of the ready rubbed, and I'll be purchasing two (maybe 3) one pound boxes of the flakes next to make sure I never run out of ODF again. Eventually I'll snag a pound of the other HH blends as well. I know Mac Baron had a few tons of this fabled leaf in supply, so it should be in stock for a little while, but I'm not taking any chances after watching so many other blends go the way of the Dodo. Mac Baren's makes ODF in the English tradition, which involves steam pressing of the large blocks of tobacco. Old Dark Fired is loaded with savory, sweet, bbq, vinegar, and smoky notes that will delight the senses both before and during the smoke. Hands down, this is the most addictive tin note I've ever had the pleasure of inhaling, and it only gets better with age. The savory, sweet and smoky bbq and vinegar of the special dark fired plays magnificently with the sweet bread and lightly fruity virginias, and this marriage of flavors will confound your taste buds in the best way until the bottom third of the bowl, where the smoky dark fired starts to edge out the other flavors slightly. Despite that, ODF is unlike most other DF blends in that the bottom of the bowl isn't completely dominated by the dark fired, and though it does strengthen the deeper you go, it never gets harsh and the overall flavor remains intact which is impressive. I would argue that this blend is medium in both strength and nicotine, and for smokers of English style flakes, very easily an all day smoke (especially with a little age). Its really surprising how easy ODF is on the tongue while flooding the senses with a beautiful, deep, and unique dark fired flavor, while somehow not subduing the Virginias too much. Even acknowledging the high quality of Mac Barens HH line of tobaccos they have really outdone themselves here. If you like Dark Fired tobaccos flavors, and you haven't tried this blend yet, then you are doing yourself a disservice! I cant recommend Old Dark Fired enough (in flake or ready rubbed). Read Less
More than I can say.
April 16, 2018
By:
Briar Sabbath
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
Oh oh yea yea
I love you more than I can say
I'll love you twice as much tomorrow
Oh love you more than I can say
Oh oh yea yea
I miss you ev'ry single day
Why must my life be filled with sorrow
Oh love you more than I can say...
Awesome
October 26, 2017
By:
Norrher
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
All HH tobaccos are great. Old dark fired is wonderful. 5 out of 5.
High Quality
October 20, 2017
By:
John M.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
High quality tobacco, stewed just right. Smoke slow and savor the taste. Smoke fast and it gets harsh. The HH line really is good.
Greathe customer service
September 27, 2017
By:
Guy H.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
This is for the the awesome customer service at the site
Old dark fired
July 14, 2017
By:
Michael M.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
is tobacco is real smooth no bite. It does have some nicotine wich I really enjoy with some coffee. I'll be ordering more soon, along with some bold Kentucky wich I haven't tried yet. This tobacco by macbaren is the best. Other macbaren tobaccos tend to bite. But not old dark fired. It's just simply amazing. Read Less
Old dark fired
July 13, 2017
By:
Michael M.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
Sorry I ment to rate it 5 stars
My after meal Baccy
July 05, 2017
By:
Paul O.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
perhaps more woodsy and smoother.
Top-notch quality,becoming a classic in todays pipe tobacco world. need some relights especially when smoked in folded form. Read Less
Full flavor, high nic hit
March 12, 2017
By:
Eric G.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
e a dessert, this is the steak. Delicious! Read Less
Simple and full of flavor
February 28, 2017
By:
Numi
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
rns slow and even right down to the bottom! It's a keeper, and I'm buying this in the pound bulk box. Great price for a great smoke. I will be smoking this on the regular... Read Less
Amazing baccy
September 11, 2016
By:
Cajun Piper
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
I mixed this one with escudo and Acadian perique for a camping trip and I wish I would have weighed them out because it was absolutely lights out.
I usually don't smoke this one until the temps drop cause I really like it as a cold weather tobac.
Quite good
May 28, 2016
By:
Maher
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
hich I pack it relatively loose before going at it. I find the taste to be better that way as more of the darkness seems to come through and it kind of rounds it off. It could be a mind trick I'm pulling on myself, but it works so I stick with it. Something I found that goes great with this is mixing a small, and I mean small amount of Latakia based tobacco, such as a Syrian blend. You will be pleasantly surprised! Read Less
really incredible.
March 05, 2016
By:
Punkrockpiper
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
le punch, high nic. content but smooth smooth smooth. #2 on my non aro list of best baccies. Read Less
simply amazing!
November 22, 2015
By:
Punkrockpiper
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
earth-dark black coffee - steak type of flavor to me. smokes really great if left in its original form and NOT broken up, and packs a little punch if you smoke the whole bowl. room note is very odd, sort of a stale vanilla candle aroma but not unpleasant. really love this blend a lot, i would put it right up their with McClelland's Tudor castle arcade Read Less
Tasty Stuff
August 20, 2015
By:
Ben T.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
Short and to the point. Very tasty should you prefer a richer, fuller flavor. Not extremely complex but a good smoke in my estimation.
One of the best
May 01, 2015
By:
_redden_
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
e is more of the same with a robust burley underpinning. Notes of sweet tea, roasty coffee and KC-style barbeque also come through. This is a real winner... Always smoke this in a MM Huck Finn for a truly All-American experience. Read Less
Pure Tobacco Taste
April 20, 2015
By:
COTaz
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
ut, not over powering or too sweet. Aging now so we'll see what time does. Read Less
Strong
April 03, 2015
By:
Jose c.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
Too strong tongue bite Not for me....
Dark Malty and Tasty
April 02, 2015
By:
Sarist72
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
y cool and once lite stayed lite. I really like this tobacco and will be ordering several more tins. Read Less
Very dark, very nice
April 01, 2015
By:
Ease
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
ere was what I think is residue from tobacco, but could well have been rust around the rubber seal...the tin was still sealed and at the perfect moisture level. This is definitely one I'd order again. Read Less
Perfect
November 19, 2012
By:
Aleks
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
It is a fine smoking. One of the best tobacco of MB. If you are tired take your pipe and this tobacco and goooood evening, relax.
Deep
April 27, 2021
By:
Matthew S.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
Full, deep and earthy. Behaves really well in the bowl. Really good with a strong coffee. Kind of scratches the same itch as J.F Germain's RDF.
Simply Beautiful
April 18, 2021
By:
Shahid N.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
k fired Kentucky, you must try this. On par with any other premium dark fired.
Five Stars Read Less
Solid smoke
April 08, 2021
By:
Jason K.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
It's pretty good. I added some 1Q to help it stay lit and bring out the flavors. I'm sure it will improve with age.
Chocolate covered pretzels
February 28, 2021
By:
Cressy L.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
🍫 🥨
I love it
January 28, 2021
By:
Ohood
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
5 Stars! Damn this stuff is good! I love burley and ODF is an excellent flake to put alongside Irish Flake and Gawith Louisiana Flake. I am amazed that a simple steam process can produce such a unique and flavorful smoke.
2ND review
December 23, 2020
By:
Dan W.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
stock piling tins one at a time just in case. I won't be without. Read Less
Grill, then chill
November 23, 2020
By:
CowyboyUpTF
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
This is a well-rounded, stronger blend. Something that would round out a good evening of grilling steaks and pairing with a fine libation. Definitely has a barbecue sauce/ketchup tin flavor and this transfers to the bowl while smoking.
It grew on me
November 02, 2020
By:
Dan W.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
I can't say I was impressed with the first bowl, but as it worked it's way through my tobacco rotation I found myself enjoying it. I thought the room note was interesting too. This is a keeper and a smoke for all seasons.
I'm Mac Baren's iron fan
October 30, 2020
By:
Zihan j.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
渐下沉的过程中释放出香甜和韵味。细水长流。最后提醒一点，老黑火一定要记得一点，陈年，越陈越好，头几个月老黑火的烟气还有点粗糙，半年会有根本改善，而随后的岁月会让味道更加富有深韵。 Read Less
Excellent!
October 28, 2020
By:
Bodhi
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
g and easily an all day smoke, just ordered a 16oz bag ! Read Less
Mr. ODF, Old Distinguished Friend Who’ll Always Be There
September 26, 2020
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
ake became the cheaper of the two. I believe IF is just as stout in terms of potency, has a stronger room note, but most importantly, IF is more complex, with more ingredients (and I like these ingredients).
Still...MacBaren ODF is very similar and is worthy to be enjoyed in and of itself. I’ll return to dally with ODF here and there, especially during a MacBaren sale. I still feel it’s Mac Baren’s finest blend. 4.5 stars. Read Less
Like Fist Fighting Your Best Friend
July 31, 2020
By:
Grumpaw
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
oke, smoke is strong sticky thick. Complex with flavor explosions in your mouth with every pull. GET U SOME! Read Less
Outstanding
March 28, 2020
By:
texramblinman
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
Definitely a favorite. The real deal
An exceptional tobacco!
February 19, 2020
By:
The Beerded Dog
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
Mac Baren Old Dark Fired is a delicious and beautifully hot pressed flake. The tin note reminds me of a sweet and tangy bbq sauce. The taste is amplified with those barbecue notes shining through. Will definitely keep this in my rotation!
GOLDILOCKS
February 12, 2020
By:
Juan A.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
ate.
I tried Samuel Gawiths lakeland's dark and it was overwhelming and intrusive. I tried Jacknife Plug and it lacked intensity and flavor, it din't have enough Dark Fired as opposed to lakelands which was pure dark fired.
Then I tried HH Old Dark Fired, and it was just right!
If you want to enjoy dark fired kentucky, this is the blend to get. Read Less
Deep
December 20, 2019
By:
Andrei O.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
hasn't been said. Well worth the money. I'll have to try the ready rubbed bulk version. Read Less
Delicious Strips of Smoky Magic
December 08, 2019
By:
Jason C.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
Excellent Burley Preparation
May 25, 2019
By:
Michael T.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 1.75oz
pice. Anyway it had a slight vinegar smell to it and I aired it out for a day. I sealed it back up in its zip-lock bag after taking out enough to rub out & dry to stoke my pipe.
It readily took to the flame & produced some thick, creamy smoke & didn't taste harsh & smoked mildly for a strong blend & I remember liking it really well & will most likely buy a tin or two when I finish off my tins of HH Bold Kentucky. This blend leans more toward the stronger side of the medium to strong selection. I liked it fine but preferred the stronger HH Bold Kentucky blend over this one. Read Less
Rusthe under the lid
September 27, 2017
By:
Guy H.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
blem.I don't know where the tins are getting wet at but will give the blend 2 stars because I know what it should taste like in a properly sealed tin. Read Less
Old dark fired
July 13, 2017
By:
Michael M.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
I got my 1 lb box today & wow. It is the best tobacco I ever tasted hands down. There's a lot of flavors in this tobacco. I've been smoking pipes for 22 years, & this is the best pipe tobacco I've had.
Lives up to the hype
January 22, 2015
By:
hierophant
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
o be disappointed; nothing is that good.
Well, it's damn good. The glowing reviews are well deserved, the flavor is amazing and even my uneducated palate can pick out the subtleties. The burley is predominate of course and the taste is bold and wonderful, but it doesn't overpower the Virginias.
The only slightly negative thing I can say about it, and this will not be a factor for everybody, is that the nic is pretty strong. I have a relatively low tolerance and have to smoke this gem in a small bowl and, sadly, I don't think it would be an all day smoke for me. Every day, but not all day.
I give it 4 stars for sissies like me, but if you can take the Vitamin N hit, it's 5 stars all the way. Read Less
Very nice. Satisfying.
May 28, 2014
By:
Rick M.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
I bought ten tins of this on the off chance the good reviews were right. I'm glad I bought so much. A very nice, satisfying smoke, a fine blend by any account. Even better, it smoked well all the way down to the meerschaum. No waste.
Too Strong
April 01, 2014
By:
Iron Word
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
I guess if you need the nic this is a good one. Its not for me, too strong on the nic. Taste is flavorful but the cigar note bothered me. even if i needed the nic hit it would be 3 stars
I smoke Bosphorus Cruise, 3 oaks,Frogblends, balkan flake, etc
Fantastic
November 13, 2013
By:
HurlyBurley
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
This makes my favorites list. Nothing inextricable -- just a fine and rewarding smoke. Highly recommended.
super Great Burley Based Tobacco!
October 17, 2013
By:
Gator
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
All good things said about this blend are true.
Do yourself a favor and try it. You'll be back for more!
Addendem
October 14, 2013
By:
Timothy S.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
tuned after aging.
It maintains it's full flavor, but less amplified, and definitely smoother. Read Less
pinnacle
October 12, 2013
By:
turkybum
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 16oz
THE BEST I HAVE SMOKED i like the flakes from almost every body Mac Barens wins first place for now!edit 3 years later i still love this stuff!
HH Old Dark Fired Flake
October 08, 2013
By:
Johnny Robison
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
enough for a break from the Full English blends every once in a while. I'm going to try the ready rubbed version to see how it compares. Read Less
I Agree
October 05, 2013
By:
James W.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
e definitely quality tobaccos, I find them far too strong and have way too much nicotine after effect. I don't smoke my pipes to get a 'kick' out of them like so many do. Not saying that there is anything wrong with that at all... to each his own. All you guys who enjoy these tobaccos, more power to you. For those of us who like milder more subtle blends, be wary of putting too much stock in the 'hype'. I also find the 'for a Mac Baren' comments a little off putting. Norwood, Club Blend, Golden Extra, and Virginia No. 1 are all excellent tobaccos. Read Less
I DON"T GET IT !
October 02, 2013
By:
John S.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
d are all far superior to HH Old Dark Fired. Read Less
Almost Perfection in a Flake
August 04, 2013
By:
Benjamin S.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
uld not survive this flake if cut any larger. Smoking delivers a very pleasant and complex multi dimensional experience with none of the flavors or room noted dominating the mix. Slight sweetness, hickory and earth. Due be warned that this is a very POTENT flake. I have to really pace myself with this one and I am a regular pipe smoker(1-2 bowls per day). Read Less
Good
August 02, 2013
By:
Timothy S.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
hen smoked (Heartburn, go figure). This is a nice full body smoke, without the heartburn.
A nice change of pace, and for those that want something stronger or fuller, but do not care for latakia, this is worth a try. Read Less
Steak in a Pipe
July 08, 2013
By:
Tarak_83
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
arker" Virginia and a heavy English blend. I ordered a pound after I worked through half the first tin.
A flake dried for about 30 minutes, rubbed out, loaded up.....viola.
If you just aren't a latakia fan, but don't want to sacrifice a full, flavorful smoke, get ye some of this. Read Less
Wonderful Lil Flake
June 06, 2013
By:
Big 1
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
r 30 minutes before loading my pipe.
After loading this slightly rubbed and aired-out flake in my briar poker, I began the char light, and after two char lights its going fine. It has a dark nutty flavor like that of a roasted brazil nut with just a slight sweet Virginia taste and aroma sneaking in the back door, the retro hale brings a spicy fermented pepper note to the party, what a treat!
As I work my way down the bowl, this tobacco gets better and better leaving me wanting more. To me the burley takes the lead here and never completely wavers to the Virginia, however the Virginia stays in tack with just the right amount of sweetness. It burns cool. No wet mess at the end in my pipe. I have many Mac Baren blends in my cellar, this blend to me, ranks right up there with HH Matured Virginia and HH Vintage Syrian. Read Less
Wow
March 03, 2013
By:
Duane
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
My favorite Mac blend, and quite possibly my favorite tobacco!
Alternative View
January 03, 2013
By:
Ronald M.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
dar, making it worth buying.
Ron M. Read Less
good stuff
January 01, 2013
By:
Stormy
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
This is a great blend!
Superb stuff
November 04, 2012
By:
Khaldoun h.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
ke, fantastic!,Also, while this blend is very comparable to Irish Flake and Dark Fake, it is without a doubt superior in every way. Finally, just one piece of advice: Do Not try to inhale the smoke, there is enough nicotine to kill a horse! Read Less
Out of the park!
September 10, 2012
By:
Larry R.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
y time I smoke this I am really pleased with the efforts of Mac Baren to produce such a wonderful tobacco. It seems very clean in burning and taste. I notice very little added flovoring with a good strong flavor and no goo or heavy topping taste usually associated with EU tobaccos. I vary my smoking technique and notice it is very good when sipped. Read Less
Nicely blanded....
September 02, 2012
By:
cowboy
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
gh sweetness to keep that 'earthy' burley taste from becoming a more 'dirt' flavored experience further down the bowl. Read Less
Very Different For A MacBaren
May 31, 2012
By:
Rudolph A.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
Should be 5 stars!! Didn't know you could click on half a star - very clever Smoking Pipes - I like that flexibility!
Very Different For A MacBaren
May 31, 2012
By:
Rudolph A.
Product: Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 3.5oz
ark and tightly pressed as with IrF and HS (tightly pressed flakes is new for a Mac Baren flake) and similar in size to Ir F. They are stacked into three neat rows. They are cut a tad thinned than IrF which makes for easier packing.
The flakes were at a good moisture consistency for packing and lighting. In a blind smoke, I would never ever guess this was from Mac Baren. This is one fine smoke. IrF and HS are two of my favorite tobaccos ever and now I have a third in the same genre. HH ODF has a very rich, natural flavor profile with solid, pure tobacco taste. It exhibits a nice spiciness while smoking. Unlike the spiciness of Perique, there is no pepper notes at all, which is a good thing for me as I don't care for Perique. I don't think there is any casing, and if there is, I can not detect it. It has a healthy dose of nicotine that takes an immediate front row seat. By the way, this offering is a smoother smoke as it doesn't seem to have the harshness I sometimes experience with a bowl of IrF.
I have quite a bit of IrF and HS but I can see myself reaching for this new offering from Mac Baren when I want a rich, pure tobacco smoke. It is simply fantastic in my book. If you like IrF and/or HS, you will not be disappointed at all. I enjoy other Mac Baren tobaccos, but this one is way ahead of the pack and is a major player in the pantheon of fine smoking tobaccos. My hat goes off to the blenders at Mac Barens for introducing such a winner. 10 stars across the board!! Read Less
