Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired has quickly become a high-demand classic. An excellent selection of fine Virginias is wed to robust and spicy dark-fired Burleys. The tobaccos are firmly pressed using heat and steam to fully develop the deep rich flavors and to fully marry the leaf. Although the flavor of the dark-fired carries the blend, the sweetness of the Virginias makes this a rich and harmonious experience. Fans of dark-fired Kentucky are going to want to stock up and cellar HH Old Dark Fired.
Please note: The bulk version of HH Old Dark Fired comes in ready-rubbed form. There will be no intact flakes. If you want full flakes, you have to buy the tins or the 16 oz. box.
High quality tobaccos for sure. Smokey rich earthy smell and taste. Will buy again.
5 out of 5
Great value for a great tobacco, try using an herb grinder for easier loading
Sep 13, 2023
Great value. I like to use an herb grinder to make the ready rubbed easier to load. Let it dry for a few minutes and grind it up a few turns will break down some of the longer sticks. I've had both the flake and the ready rubbed of Old Dark Fired and while I do think I can smell and taste a difference, they're both great. One isn't necessarily better than the other. The grinder really made the ready rubbed easier though. I think I find the ready rubbed slightly less intense than the flake, which is what I want sometimes.
5 out of 5
Smells great
Sep 02, 2023
Great Smoke
5 out of 5
Very good
Aug 30, 2023
Probably my current favorite. The flakes are good but the ready rubbed is pretty much the same other than the packing method. Some partial flakes are usually included. Finally bought a pound of the ready rubbed, and I put some away for aging. Great tobacco overall and the ready rubbed is a great option to save money or to try a few ounces. I geta nice BBQ smell from the jar with some lightness from the Virginias.
5 out of 5
Only T'baccy I Need
Aug 16, 2023
If I could only have one tobacco of my own choice ever again forever Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired would be the one. I smoke it every day. It is perfect.
5 out of 5
Very refreshing and stout
Apr 21, 2023
Excellent. This is like the Guiness of pipe tobaccos for me, well but maybe not so creamy. If you pull out a flake of this, it is somewhat moist and thick. IT both feels and smells exactly like a slice of quality beef jerky. I recommend opening the tin and either jarring it or letting it air out for a few minutes and then leaving it for a few days and airing it again. Then before smoking I had much more success and enjoyment when I folded and stuffed it and left it in my pipe until the next day. A much more pleasant and tamed experience with no trouble with tongue bite. The two times I tried to smoke it right out of the tin I got a lot of hot air with it which burned my mouth and throat. I think I might prefer this in read-rubbed form personally. It really does have an absolutely fantastic woodsy taste, slightly floral, and even a bit sweet too. It has a little bit of a jerky flavor that comes through, and is decently smoky. The beef jerky essence comes through ever so slightly when smoking it. Really the flavor lavishes the whole tongue with a wonderful fully natural premium tobacco taste. If you're someone like myself that is aiming to have the full gambit of tobaccos in your rotation from latakia englishes, oriental balkans, aromatics, viirginias, etc then this one should absolutely be part of your pipe life. I will go for the read-rubbed version next time myself, even if it ends up being a bit more subdued I can't imagine the flavor being any different, but this is so good that the idea of just packing a ribbon cut and being on my way with this blend is very attractive to me. Hope this helps someone.
5 out of 5
Smells and tastes like charcoal
Apr 12, 2023
Smells and tastes like charcoal with pork ribs in the smoker. Can't beat that! Heavy flavor and heavy room note but both are awesome!
3 out of 5
Tastes exactly like a non-sweet cigar
Mar 16, 2023
So I was super excited to try this because I loved Cascadia Vertical Limit so freakin much. But it’s much different in flavor. It really does taste like a decent cigar, which I don’t mind at all, but also not entirely what I was expecting. It is much more like a cigar with the appearance of a pipe, so was kind of a let down for me as I was expecting a greater depth of flavor and some maybe light floral or slightly nutty qualities which it didn’t have at all. There is plenty of flavor, but it is mostly one-sides and doesn’t change much through the course of the bowl, but only becomes a little more mellowed as you smoke it, less poignant, and better melded with itself I would say. As far as what you will taste, it’s leathery, woody, and has a bbq aromatic quality. Almost tastes like the smoke from a burning match a little too. It has zero sweetness to it, and has a slight bitterness to it. There is no floral quality to this flavor. I won’t be buying this again because it is too one-sided of a flavor profile for my taste. If you enjoy cigars you will absolutely love this. It is a high quality tobacco in a nice thin flake. Needs about 15/20 minutes drying time for a better light.
5 out of 5
Classic, robust, manly.
Feb 10, 2023
Classic, robust, manly.
5 out of 5
A Great Smoke!
Jan 25, 2023
This is my 3rd favorite tobacco. Number 1 is Samuel Smith's 1792 Flake. 2nd is Bold Kentucky. This is a great smoke. If you like a strong smoke, close to a cigar, this is your tobacco. I buy 2-3 lbs at a time.
5 out of 5
Nice earthy smooth flavor. Reminds
Dec 22, 2022
Nice earthy smooth flavor. Reminds me of something the founding fathers might have smoked.
3 out of 5
The black Cavendish is not
Nov 29, 2022
The black Cavendish is not as apparent as I like when in the mood for this kind of mixture. But it is satisfying and the heat is easy to control, unlike purely aromatic blends.
5 out of 5
Great full bodied tobacco taste.
Oct 28, 2022
Great full bodied tobacco taste. Best after aging, but good as soon as the mailman pulls off.
5 out of 5
All time favorite blend. Very
Oct 25, 2022
All time favorite blend. Very dense meaty woody flavor. The virgins with the Kentucky as just amazing in this blend. I can’t say it enough, this is an all time favorite blend of mine.
Has a very dense beef jerky aroma out of the tin and Carries it through the smoke.
4 out of 5
Worth the Effort
Oct 22, 2022
It took me a while to appreciate this tobacco because the moisture level from the tin is too high. After some experimentation with various pipe sizes, what works for me is to rub out a bowlful and place it on a paper towel under a 100 watt lamp for 5 minutes. it dries out quickly and is easier to light and tastes better. I really like the natural tobacco flavor and would say this is a medium full tobacco, not to be smoked too quickly. Patience is a virtue when enjoying this!
5 out of 5
Great tobacco
Oct 03, 2022
A great Virginia tobacco.
5 out of 5
So smooth to smoke.
Aug 22, 2022
So smooth to smoke.
5 out of 5
Awesome for Mac Baren Mixture lover
Jul 26, 2022
Love this stuff. If you usually smoke with a filter but have a pipe with no room for a filter, using hot pressed tobacco in your filter-less pipe is a good solution. It will be more compressed with less airflow, so will smoke colder and need more relighting. So it's also a good solution if you're always smoking hot and having to rest your pipe. Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend is my primary tobacco, and this is my secondary.
5 out of 5
A classic that smells like a summer BBQ
Jun 24, 2022
This one is great. A strong tasty smoke. The aroma has a rich BBQ or brisket smell. One of the first non-aromatics that I tried based on others' reviews, and I was not disappointed. I have not had the flaked version, but this is more than adequate to appease the rich smoky yearning of my soul.
5 out of 5
My new favorite.
Jun 22, 2022
I love the flavor of this tobacco. This has taken the place of my favorite tobacco.
4 out of 5
Really strong
Jun 17, 2022
Really strong and flavorful. Smells like bbq chicken. More like a cigarette tobacco.
5 out of 5
Great stronger blend, smokey brisket aroma
Jun 01, 2022
This was the first real non-aromatic I tried as a new pipe smoker. It had great reviews online, and I was looking for something stronger and many reviews mentioned a "bbq/brisket" aroma. That's exactly what I smell, and it maintains a rich smokey taste as well. I haven't had the flake, but I enjoyed this enough to not worry about trying the flake for now.
4 out of 5
HH ODF.
May 22, 2022
This is a good anytime tobacco from first bowl if the day to last bowl of the day. The flake is just a tad bit smoother but this RR Version is great.
4 out of 5
Like the fact that it
Apr 27, 2022
Like the fact that it lasts, burn time is longer than other burleys, and it's got that extra kick
5 out of 5
One of my favorites.
Apr 26, 2022
One of my favorites.
5 out of 5
Yummy!
Mar 24, 2022
Good stuff! Takes away the pain of doing it myself. Nothing lost in the process!
5 out of 5
I find this tobacco to
Mar 16, 2022
I find this tobacco to be full flavored, sufficiently strong, but mellow in taste and consistently quite satisfying.
5 out of 5
A fine tobacco I've been
Mar 10, 2022
A fine tobacco I've been smoking for years. Has flavor I describe as a reminiscent of a fine steak charred on the outside. The only tobacco not a latakia blend that I smoke.
5 out of 5
Ages remarkably well.
Feb 12, 2022
I bought a pound of the Ready Rubbed in March of 2020, liked it so much that I bought a box of the full flakes shortly after to cellar away for a couple of years. It was worth the wait! It smells like BBQ brisket in the raw, reminiscent of the BBQ hut at the State Fair. All bite has been subdued, and the sweetness has been enhanced. The dark fired leaf has married with the Virginia's quite well, and the blend has become even smoother (as if that was even possible). I thoroughly enjoyed this blend two years ago, but it's even better with some age. The jar aroma gets tangy from the fermentation of the Virginia leaf. Like any good quality tobacco with Virginia content, it ages remarkably well. Try some fresh, and stick a quantity in your cellar for a year or more, you will be very pleased with the results!
5 out of 5
Good tobacco fast shipping.
Jan 02, 2022
Good tobacco fast shipping.
5 out of 5
All day smoke
Dec 19, 2021
Great tobacco. Comes wet most of the time, really needs to dry out before smoking. I've bought tins, boxes and bulk. Bulk is the best value, and is pretty consistent order to order. I go through 16 oz per month of this. Not really complex, strong ish, no detectable flavoring agents, so the tobacco tastes like tobacco.
5 out of 5
I love this blend. Deep
Dec 17, 2021
I love this blend. Deep flavorful smoke. Whether I fold and stuff the flakes or rub it out, it always produces a nice consistent smoke. This has become my go to blend.
5 out of 5
A gift from the pipe
Nov 24, 2021
A gift from the pipe Gods.
5 out of 5
A manly smoke
Nov 19, 2021
This is a manly smoke. The flavor has notes of roasted nuts and chocolate & even if your an aromatic smoker this might could be a gateway tobacco away from the perfume-y aromatics. It’s a full flavored tobacco smokers tobacco.
4 out of 5
It's very consistent in taste
Oct 11, 2021
It's very consistent in taste and quality. Can't go wrong with mcbaron.
5 out of 5
Maybe the best dark fired ever
Oct 08, 2021
Wow…. Just wow. I’m about 10 minutes into my first bowl of this stuff, and I’m being reminded why dark fired tobaccos are my absolute favorite. I think I may even prefer this to Bold Kentucky, but not by much, as they are both excellent. I will definitely be ordering more of the ready rubbed bulk, and also some tins to add to my currently modest cellar. This tobacco just screams eloquence, quality, and pure excellence.
5 out of 5
Love it, my everyday smoke
Sep 28, 2021
Love it, my everyday smoke
5 out of 5
I Like It!
Sep 06, 2021
Bought 4oz. of this blend to try and I want to say, I like it! My nose and pallet are not as sensitive as some, but to me the bag note reminded me a bit of St. Bruno. So did the taste. This is a moderately strong blend, burley forward, which I like because I'm a burley guy, and has a wife approved room note. It's a great mixer as well. I've mixed it with a couple of other burleys and have found my all day smoke.
5 out of 5
Love this. Great flavor!
Jul 22, 2021
Love this. Great flavor!
5 out of 5
Great big taste that's pleasantly milder than expected.
Jul 21, 2021
This is my introduction to Dark Fired tobacco, and I'm guessing its a good one. It smells tasty but I worried that it would do some damage to my mouth and tongue. Not so, it's got a great aroma and an excellent smoky, tangy taste. Highly recommended.
4 out of 5
smells delightful
Jul 09, 2021
opened this up and it smelled great, in a way that I couldn't put my finger on. A couple days later, my wife and I went to a local barbeque place. I ordered the smoked brisket, and when the food arrived, I could identify the smell. The bag aroma of this tobacco smells like smoked brisket. The taste is smokey in a non-latakia way, which is good b/c I'm not a fan of latakia. My wife likes the room note too. This tobacco is very good. However, it isn't going to be an all day tobacco. It's nice for a bowl at the end of the day, but I'll stick to something a little less complex for my all day smoking.
5 out of 5
They need to rename this
Jul 04, 2021
They need to rename this tobacco to Vitamin N for Nicotine. It's fantastic. My father says it reminds him of smokey jerky. For me, it's easily one of my top favorites. I love the punch it gives. It arrives extremely moist and can be problematic to light at times. I have taken a liking to taking a few flakes out, breaking them up just a bit and letting them sit out for a half hour or so. I have also added some of it to a Virginia blend and it paired well. I could smoke this blend all day, but I've also smoked Pirate Kake all day too. The flavor is hard to describe, it's tobacco flavor, it's unadulterated strong almost fermented, perhaps pungent but not like Latakia. Delicious!
5 out of 5
Love the smoke flavors in
Jul 02, 2021
Love the smoke flavors in dark fired Kentucky. Still fairly smooth as well. Even better when cellared for a few years!
4 out of 5
Flavor and quality are awesome,
Jul 02, 2021
Flavor and quality are awesome, my wife also liked the room note on this one lol
5 out of 5
Ready Rubbed is really a Broken Flake it's not fully rubbed out and that's GOOD
Jun 24, 2021
Dark and smokey. It's a tasty smoke. I dare not smoke too much due to nic fears, but it's great to have it on hand. I placed my 2oz into a Ball jelly jar. I have been mulling buying more to age, trying to fit it in with all of the other cellar things that I want to order.
4 out of 5
Good flavor and texture
Jun 11, 2021
Good flavor and texture
5 out of 5
Simply a great smoke
Jun 01, 2021
Simply a great smoke
5 out of 5
I liked this blend because
May 29, 2021
I liked this blend because it is an unsweetened or as I say a dry cool smoke. It is very similar to my everyday blend Erinmore. I will be buying this again.
4 out of 5
I like the flavor and
May 23, 2021
I like the flavor and it smokes slow and has a good aroma but it.s a little strong for my taste, Overall a good tobacco.
5 out of 5
Probably my favorite flake of
May 04, 2021
Probably my favorite flake of all time! Wonderfully rich with lots of flavor. Ages extremity well. I highly recommend this amazing flake.
3 out of 5
Different but not my favorite.
Apr 14, 2021
Different but not my favorite.
5 out of 5
Wow! Very nice and relaxing!!
Apr 01, 2021
Just got my first of the Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired and I have to say 'What a great smoke'! I love it. It's very mellow and relaxing smoke. I'm so glad I was able to get the one pound box. I'm going to enjoy this for sometime to come. Thumbs up all the way on this one.
Tom C
4 out of 5
Great smoke, strong and burly,
Mar 31, 2021
Great smoke, strong and burly, long lasting because it's rough cut. I'm a truck driver, so it really works for me.
4 out of 5
A nice blend with a
Mar 30, 2021
A nice blend with a pleasant room note. My girlfriend said so...lol
4 out of 5
Great Dark Fired version in
Mar 24, 2021
Great Dark Fired version in bulk form! I typically add a pinch or 2 of Gawith& Hoggarth Dark Birdseye to the mix.
5 out of 5
This is my daily go
Mar 22, 2021
This is my daily go to smoke. I love it. Lots of flavor without fake additives. Very satisfying, robust taste.
Not harsh, just strong. I have bought it from P&C several times now and it always arrives shipped promptly.
4 out of 5
Heard so many mixed reviews
Mar 18, 2021
Heard so many mixed reviews about dark fired Kentucky, so I purchase a one oz sample of it, and let me tell you I was not disappointed. Did not burn to hot, no tongue bit, the room note was like a dissent cigar.. will buy again
5 out of 5
Revisiting after ten months
Mar 12, 2021
I bought a pound of the ready rubbed ten months ago. I really liked it, but I got a little bit overwhelmed with it after smoking it in the wrong pipes. I am revisiting it now, and I've discovered that I like it best in a smaller size pipes. The flavor is much more consentrated, but in a good way. I think that it doesn't perform its best in a large pipe. This is a very slow burning tobacco, and a little bit goes a long way. It lasts for over 45 minutes in my NM Huck Finn cob (which is a very small pipe), and well over an hour in my medium size pipes. It can last seemingly forever in a large pipe. I seem to like it best in the same type of pipe you normally use for Virginia and VaPer blends. The flavors I'm getting range from hardwood smokiness, a subtle sweetness, and on the retrohale, an indescribable umami (savory) deliciousness that's very hard to beat! I've been smoking this tobacco daily for the past couple of weeks, and I can definitely see it being a strong part of my tobacco rotation. I'll be keeping a good quantity of this in the cellar, so I will always have some, that's a year or more old on hand.
3 out of 5
Not a Fan
Mar 12, 2021
Not a fan, sorry.
I really like Amphora Kentucky Blend, and to a lesser degree C&D Dark Fired KY. But the HH was just too smokey, and too harsh. It does seem stronger, though, so if you're looking for more of a kick HH might be a good try.
5 out of 5
A wonderfully rich tobacco.
Mar 09, 2021
A wonderfully rich tobacco.
5 out of 5
Taste amaizing.
Mar 08, 2021
Taste amaizing.
5 out of 5
I could tell right away
Feb 25, 2021
I could tell right away with the first bowl this MB blend was heavenly. Just a really nice taste from the DFK and Virginia mixture. Lovely aroma. Lot's of character with this one. Full satiating smoke. Love this stuff!
5 out of 5
Really enjoyed this one.
Feb 25, 2021
Really enjoyed this one.
4 out of 5
Brand name
Feb 19, 2021
Strong smoke great flavor just not for me it has a spiced taste
5 out of 5
Wonderful full flavor tobacco that
Feb 13, 2021
Wonderful full flavor tobacco that is mildly strong and sweet in taste.
5 out of 5
Puzzle wrapped in an enigma
Feb 12, 2021
Very good stuff! First off the tin note is amazing! Like everyone says- smokey BBQ! First bowl was really sweet. Very Virginia forward. Honestly I’m thinking did I make a mistake? Did all the good reviews just sell me a bill of goods?
So I go for bowl no.2. Lighter pack in a smaller pipe. Rewarded with more flavor and some complexity. Was waiting for a N bomb but it never came. Put the second bowl down about 1/2 way through for an hour. Went for smoke break and finished it off. OH MY! Spicy, earthy, woodsy, robust, rich and flavorful! This dude is full of suprizes. Bowl three and four even better. Slow cadence and patience is what’s called for but WORTH it. Buy with confidence. I think I’m going to get the 16 oz flake box next order. This is looking like my new go to
5 out of 5
I pipe full of this
Feb 09, 2021
I pipe full of this is like a big meal. Satisfying. It'll keep your legs under you on the coldest days afield.
4 out of 5
The flavor is very bold,
Feb 06, 2021
The flavor is very bold, a nice sweet note, I would say it is a perfect companion for a campfire and a good story
5 out of 5
Old Dark Fired
Jan 30, 2021
Great tobacco at a good price.
4 out of 5
In the cellar
Jan 27, 2021
In the cellar
5 out of 5
Lovely Flake with a great
Jan 26, 2021
Lovely Flake with a great taste. Very easy on the tongue and a nice nicotine hit too. I'll be ordering more.
5 out of 5
This is one of my
Nov 16, 2020
This is one of my favorites now. Definitely will be buying and stocking more.
5 out of 5
Really good
Nov 15, 2020
Really good
4 out of 5
Great!
Nov 15, 2020
Needs to dry out a bit before use.
5 out of 5
A savory and full bodied
Nov 03, 2020
A savory and full bodied treat.
5 out of 5
I could tell from all
Oct 27, 2020
I could tell from all the reviews I have read that this was going to be a good one. What I like about it so far of course is the cut so that it burns slower. I usually prefer flakes and kakes anyway. This is really a firewood smoke aroma and taste and experience to put it the best way I can describe it. I’m jealous of you guys who are able to sit there and pull out flavors like peach, bread, molasses, leather etc. from just one tobacco! I just can tell if it burns a little, or more, or a lot 🥴. This one can burn you if you smoke too fast which is typical of most right? The retro-Hale is quite soft and pleasant and you really get a non-aromatic near English smoke, which is my final description of this. Will definitely keep buying it. H&H struck again!
5 out of 5
Love Mac Baren
Oct 22, 2020
Love Mac Baren
4 out of 5
Love the smoky Kentucky
Sep 16, 2020
Satisfying.
5 out of 5
Excellent
Sep 15, 2020
One of my favorite tobaccos from only a handful on the list
5 out of 5
Dark Beer and Dark Tobacco
Sep 11, 2020
I tend to favor very dark stout beers. I also do that with my tobacco. Because I am only an occasional beer drinker and pipe smoker now, it doesn’t take much to give me a buzz!
If you like a strong pipe tobacco I would highly recommend it. But if you are just an occasional pipe smoker just try half a bowl first.
4 out of 5
Best burley blend to date.
Sep 02, 2020
Best burley blend to date. The virginia is perfectly married to the burley. Tastes like a sweet burley. Very smooth.
5 out of 5
It’s my go to tobacco,
Aug 17, 2020
It’s my go to tobacco, I buy it by the pound. I like a no nonsense tobacco and has a nice sweetness to it. It gives me what I’m looking for. Again H&H series does it again. My hats off to the blender at McBaren
5 out of 5
Could be my go to
Aug 03, 2020
Could be my go to all day smoke if i didnt smoke it do quick. Better with a few months in a jar over straight out the tin
5 out of 5
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired Flake
Jul 29, 2020
One of Mac Baren's best !
5 out of 5
Nic jones fixer
Jul 26, 2020
This is definitely for more advanced,cadenced smokers..if not carefully smoked will be very overbearing and nic heavy....very heady..I find it really enjoyable,flavorful,a great once a week smoke for me..as I make it my exclusive Sunday morning coffee super relax time smoke. Definitely for lovers of rich dark sweet fired Kentucky with sweet earthy bready Virginias....I have half a pound over 1 year now..just getting better with age.
5 out of 5
Great blend
Jul 14, 2020
Very consistent blend with a nice smokey accent. You always know What you're getting. Definitely in my main rotation.
5 out of 5
Delicious!!!
May 05, 2020
Wonderful, delicious, dark, and smooth in a flake form. The fired flake format is easy to prepare, it loads nicely in the pipe, and smokes nicely and completely. Well worth the time and money to enjoy a bowlful.
5 out of 5
hello !!!
May 05, 2020
I found this to be quite bold in flavor and i truly enjoy that type of smoke. I will be buying more of this
5 out of 5
Excellent flavor, great smoke!
Apr 22, 2020
I purchased a pound of the Reddy Rubbed Flake, and it's more like a Broken Flake. My pound consists of strands of the broken flakes, far from being fully rubbed out. It's perfect, in this form, to be stuffed right into the pipe, or as a pre-formed plug (as in the Frank Method). This stuff is a great smoke, it's very long lasting, and packs a full flavor and a fairly high dose of nicotine. It smells like a BBQ in the bag (jar), a truly unique aroma. I look forward to enjoying the full pound, one pipe at a time!
3 out of 5
A bit strong
Apr 04, 2020
Wonderful smoke, but it's a bit strong for me
5 out of 5
ODF
Mar 15, 2020
This is great
5 out of 5
Best smoke
Mar 10, 2020
Best smoke
5 out of 5
Bold, smooth, and smoky
Mar 09, 2020
Great tobacco when you want something a bit stronger and great for mixing for a bolder taste. Always in my cellar
4 out of 5
Barbecue-ish!
Feb 28, 2020
Very interesting. I get a vinegar-ey barbecue like flavor from it.
5 out of 5
Great flake
Feb 28, 2020
Goldilocks of the dark fired kentucky blends, by far the best. It blooms after 2 years but it’s still a great smoke when young from a fresh tin.
5 out of 5
one of my favs
Feb 23, 2020
guess this stie didnt like my 1st review.. it was nothing but good... anyhow, this a a GREAT smoke. def 1 of my favs... flavor in mouth great, smoke smell great.... NO bite. its a bit heavy to start, but after a few bowls, its now a fav
5 out of 5
My go to
Feb 18, 2020
It doesn’t matter what else I try or buy, I always go back to this. Beautifully balanced and pleasing.
5 out of 5
Awesome Tobacco
Feb 17, 2020
HH Old Dark Fired is one of my favorite tobaccos. Very smokey and no tongue bite. It is in my top 3 rotation.
5 out of 5
close to sexual a pipe tobacco can get...
Feb 03, 2020
took me a bit to get the rubbin' and packin' right.. but this is as close to sexual a pipe tobacco can get
5 out of 5
smooth satisying smoke
Jan 23, 2020
smooth satisying smoke
4 out of 5
Smokes great
Jan 01, 2020
I did the dueling tobacco thing this is good very good, but the auralic had a little more desirable taste to me
5 out of 5
This is my favorite!
Dec 20, 2019
This is my favorite!
5 out of 5
THE BEST ROBUST BLEND
Nov 30, 2019
Either you love bold, robust, aged ODF or you don’t. Haven’t found anything yet that compares to its flavour.
5 out of 5
Really good for someone who likes a fuller taste
Nov 24, 2019
Has a really rich taste with a good amount of smoke flavor as well. I’m new to luxury tobaccos and went by the taste profile rating to pick this. I am glad I bought this and will but it again.
5 out of 5
Awesomeness!
Nov 22, 2019
This is my now preferred go to pipe tobacco, it's a very earthy, woodsy sent. It bring up images of sitting around a camp fire in the fall woods after a good dew has fallen. Got a 1lb box, and plan to get more for the shelf!
5 out of 5
Puff the magic Dragon lived by the sea...
Nov 09, 2019
The guy above me talked about choochin too hard on the stuff. Well believe me, once you fold and stuff this bad boi into your favorite pipe you will choo choo your way to heaven all night and day! It is downright godly when you get it going. If you get the box it can be somewhat moist so it may require some drying time. People say campfire, chocolate and figs and they are right. The Vitamin N is only prevalent when you toke more than a slow cadence, which is very easy to do because this stuff is darn delish! You will be singing "Puff the magic dragon" while picturing Ben Stiller through the whole bowl. It has to be good because it is NEVER in stock more than a day!
4 out of 5
An excellent flake...if you pack
Sep 26, 2019
An excellent flake...if you pack a bowl to the top just make sure it's a smaller bowl and your not choochin to hard often or you will get some nicotine....great flake tastes woodsy
5 out of 5
Bold and rich!
Sep 26, 2019
This flake is great. Real earthy bold rich flavor. Stock up!
4 out of 5
Satisfying
Aug 29, 2019
I actually have a bit of trouble loading the roughly cut tobacco, but the result is well worth the trouble. Dark, interesting and varied, without bite or harshness. I enjoy this in my regular rotation.
5 out of 5
hholrdarkfiredready-rubed
Aug 19, 2019
verytasty
5 out of 5
Wow
Aug 17, 2019
First off, I'm a fairly seasoned pipe smoker. I tend to stay towards stright Virginia's and English/balken blends. But I've been wanting to try this and I'm glad that I did. This is my first blend of this type, and my first impression is wow. The tin note has a smokey sweet, bbq sauce, dark fruit and chocolate aroma. The flakes inside the tin are a dark brown and presented with care. I took a single flake to give this a spin, which are a bit smaller than flakes I usually work with, and did a half rub out in which I kept the flake slightly intact and stuffed it into my Ben Wade. Upon first puffs after charing light, I got a mouth full of tang, smokey sweet dark fruit. As the bowl progressed a creamy nuttiness became more prevalent and the dark fruit subsided into a complexly sutbtle smokey chocolate and spice. Even further down the bowl the sweetnees intensified and the spiciness became more than a sutbule backround note, and then things started singing into a rich, bold tobacco assault on the senses, all flavors present merged into a creamy complex flavor unable in which I was unable to distinguish them from one another but in the best way possible.... And this tobacco packs a punch of nic. I'm not a light weight by any means, and often smoke medium to full strength tobaccos, but something about this tobacco hit me hard. I rarely ever have to sit down a bowl, but this stuff had my head swimming at around the half way mark, and I I actually couldn't finish the entire bowl. I would highly recommend this tobacco to anyone, but I would suggest to take it very slow!
5 out of 5
Smooth,cool and full flavor flakes
Jun 29, 2019
I was surprised how cool it smokes right out of tin because it was a bit too wet.
I would describe it a bit stronger N wise but it’s very flavorful and I could see mixing it with some blend with a little bite or to add some N or fullness.
I’ll get some bulk and store some away.
Cured for a while I bet it’s even better.
4 out of 5
Flake
Jun 15, 2019
I mix HH old dark Fired flake with Solani 660 for a fabulous smoke unfortunately Pipes andCigars no longer sells salami Also Big fan of Solani 633 VaPer
5 out of 5
Mac Baren HH Old dark fired
Jun 15, 2019
One of my favourite tobaccos at the moment. Used to like the English blends with latakia, old dark fired gives a different take on smokey and wood notes of tobacco.
My preference is to rub the tobacco out fully. Gives a medium to full satisfying smoke. I also mix it with Peter Stokkebye Bullseye Flake in a 50/50 ratio which adds a bit of Virginia to the mix.
Highly recommended and a good buy in the 16 ounce box.
5 out of 5
Top notch
Jun 02, 2019
This is rich, a bit chocolate-like, and yet not at al harsh or heavy. A really fine tobacco.
5 out of 5
Pure dark-fired Kentucky flavor at its finest
May 28, 2019
Old Dark Fired is one of those smokey Kentucky based blends that really compliment the finer traits of Kentucky tobacco. Kentucky is famous for two types of tobacco. Dark Fired, and Burly. Burly is no longer grown in Kentucky like it once was, sadly. Kentucky grown Burly shames the burly on the market now. Still, you can still taste traditional dark-fired Kentucky leaf, which this blend is comprised from. It's good stuff, and rather rare too. Few farmers still produce this leaf. I'm convinced the best of what they do produce finds its way, in part, to Samuel Gawith.
5 out of 5
My go to smoke, love
May 25, 2019
My go to smoke, love it
5 out of 5
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fire
May 06, 2019
One of the best tobacco’s I have smoked. Rich, smooth and no bite. Mild taste with some nicotine. Smokes consistently through out the bowl.
4 out of 5
Good easy to smoke dark
Apr 21, 2019
Good easy to smoke dark fired
5 out of 5
BBQ
Apr 18, 2019
Smells like a sweet bbq. Is very smooth burns for along time. Does not bite. This is one of my top five tobaccos.
5 out of 5
the best
Apr 15, 2019
just fantastic! no difference between the tin or the ready rubbed. get ya some of the best dfk blend!
5 out of 5
Smoky bbq sauce
Mar 29, 2019
Very smooth slightly sweet. Great all around balanced blend.
5 out of 5
Fantastic
Mar 13, 2019
Great smoke. On the strong side.
5 out of 5
Among the best I’ve tried
Mar 10, 2019
I’m new to pipes. I’ve only tried 11-12 blends, but I can say none are better than ODF. It smokes cool and mellow—no harshness to it. The aroma is pleasant and never overpowering.
5 out of 5
Great
Mar 04, 2019
Great stuff
5 out of 5
Excellent Blend
Feb 14, 2019
Very smooth burns well enjoy every bowl no bite so this by far one of my favorites it has a nice taste great smoke I like it very much shouldn’t be without excellent blend
5 out of 5
Coffee
Feb 04, 2019
Old dark fired is a great tobacco that goes wonderfully with a cup of coffee.
5 out of 5
Earthy, Leathery, Nutty, Potent
Jan 27, 2019
I wanted a straight up Burly when I ordered this. Nothing but earthy tobacco. This met the bill. It needed a bit of dry time, but then smoked well to the bottom. I got the leathery almost chewable burley smoke up front , and then the nutty earthiness on the retro hale. This is winner by my book.
I would caution unexperienced to smoke this one with food in the belly and a drink to accompany. The first time I did not and the nicotine hit made me dizzy and a bit nauseous.
5 out of 5
Huge Thumbs Up!!
Jan 26, 2019
I really, REALLY, like this blend. It is a smooth smoke that tastes great! I highly recommend that you try this blend.
5 out of 5
Old dark fired
Jan 23, 2019
Very nice smoke I will be purchasing more soon
4 out of 5
high quality flake
Jan 08, 2019
I'm relatively new to pipe smoking and I gotta say this tobacco is pretty solid. a little weak on flavour (for a newbie) but for someone with a mature palette, this probably hits the spot. with flavours of barbecue and deep dried dark fruit such as blackberries and others I cannot put my finger on this tobacco satisfies. will definitely buy it again. only reason I give it four out of five is due to the weakness of the flavour on the smoke, though retrohaling does work wonders for this.
5 out of 5
Old Dark Fired
Dec 31, 2018
I am a fan of English Blends and wasn’t sure if I would like this blend being primarily a Burly Blend but Old Dark Fired is now in my top 5. I can’t wait to get my hands on some more. Enjoy.
5 out of 5
ODFRR
Dec 31, 2018
I love this tobacco. Hence the 5 Stars. p@c are i think the best. However they sent me the tined flake version. Im lazy. I would rather recieve the ready rubbed. But its all good! I might call my order in next time.
5 out of 5
One of my absolute favorites!
Dec 24, 2018
Slow burning. No biting. Complex blend of flavors. Lots of flavor. Nutty, smoky burley. Grassy virginia. Occasionally something like a cigar note. The room note is definitely tolerable, if not pleasant.
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Dec 24, 2018
Great tobacco blend, sweet and bold
5 out of 5
HH ODF READY rubbed
Dec 23, 2018
A great rich tobacco that is like smoking a seared fillet mignon with truffles. Maybe a touch of old leather saddle for seasoning. It's the only non-latakia blend I smoke, but it has the depth and richness to keep me content. A couple other blenders have dark fired Kentucky blends, but none have the smooth richness of this one.
5 out of 5
A+
Dec 13, 2018
Best tobacco I've had to date. If you're on the fence about it do yourself a favor and pick some up you will not regret it!!!
4 out of 5
Deep and Dark
Dec 02, 2018
Some of the best tobacco I've smoked. So rich and full of deep flavor. Deffinately a pleasure to have in my rotation. I always rub mine out and give it an even light. Don't forget pipe cleaners if your smoking this stuff. Goes great with a dark roast coffee in the mornings. Maybe a nice stout for the evenings.
5 out of 5
The maduro cigar of pipes
Nov 03, 2018
If you are a cigar smoker crossing over to the pipe world like me, this is the blend that comes closest to a full flavor, full strength maduro cigar. It’s an intense flavor with a solid nic hit so be careful not to retrohale too much. Highly recommend you try it!
5 out of 5
Wonderful, flavorful stuff!
Nov 01, 2018
Wonderful, flavorful stuff!
5 out of 5
One tin is not enough!
Oct 31, 2018
Very beautiful blend.
5 out of 5
Good stuff
Oct 13, 2018
Love the taste of this tobacco, Smokey goodness. Definitely not for everyone but well worth a try.
4 out of 5
Memories
Oct 11, 2018
Mac Barens Old Dark Fired takes me back to the time when I smoked good cigarettes ( not the massed produced crap). When I was serving in the military overseas they had handrolling tobaccos called Zware shag which was absolutely delicious. I fell in love with it and for the first time truly enjoyed smoking. Of course good cigarette tobacco is harder to find than a leprechaun in the U.S.A. ODF is very reminiscent of those great handrolling blends and my new all day smoke. It is the first truly satisfying tobacco blend that I have found since living in Europe.
Disclaimer to the wonderful FDA: I am not advocating rolling ODF into a cigarette so please do not put this tobacco on the endangered species list.
5 out of 5
Kentucky flake
Oct 09, 2018
Is a medium to strond tobacco with incredible smokey notes. For those that love strong tobacco, this one is a perfect one.
4 out of 5
Very good blend
Oct 05, 2018
A great tobacco that I personally could enjoy anytime of the day. I am a big English blend fan. Old Dark Fired is a great smoke for me when rotating my selection.
5 out of 5
No after bite
Oct 01, 2018
Deep woodsy flavor and aroma. Has the taste of fine smoked venison which lingers on the pallet. Shared some with friends and they are getting some also.
4 out of 5
Eightrack
Sep 21, 2018
Yeah you gotta rub it out but it’s really good once it’s rubbed out good .
5 out of 5
This is my go too
Sep 13, 2018
This is my go too when I want to enjoy life in general.
5 out of 5
Rich tasting
Sep 10, 2018
Very similar to HH Kentucky Dark Fired
5 out of 5
My favorite smoke
Sep 07, 2018
Or at least in my top 3
3 out of 5
Strange Brew
Sep 06, 2018
Others have remarked on a campfire aroma, but I could detect nothing, no room note at all. Surprising for such fierce looking weed. Not much flavor, either, just a hot taste in the mouth. Strange brew, indeed.
5 out of 5
Underrated Champ
Aug 30, 2018
I think Old Dark Fired is an underrated tobacco. Not that it doesn't rate well, but that not enough people give it a try. It smells amazing, rubs out very easily (and I don't usually like flakes because they don't rub out fine enough to pack the pipe well), and tastes, smokes, and hits (nicotine) like a champ. As for the je ne se quoi that every tobacco has, this one just makes me feel rich and refined - and indulgent, in a really gentlemanly way. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed! (Been piping for 3 months)
5 out of 5
This is definitely a good
Aug 12, 2018
This is definitely a good smoke if you like a dark, full bodied tobacco. I will definitely be purchasing more.
5 out of 5
FANTASTIC TOBACCO!!!
Aug 08, 2018
I have been smoking a god 20 years now, and this has become one of my favorites!. I guess I love Dark Fired Kentucky, and I really think the Mac Barens is the best. GL Pease Jacknife, Orlik strong Dark and Peter Heinrichs are all really god and sort of similar in taste and strength , but for me, this one really stands out a bit. It has a little sweetness in the beginning and about half way through, could either be the Virginia or a casing, I really can't tell. And the rest is nice and mellow to the bottom of the bowl. All around, it's just a really satisfying GREAT TOBACCO TASTE. If you love Burleys and the Dark fired type, you have to try this.
5 out of 5
I am so happy with
Aug 01, 2018
I am so happy with it.
5 out of 5
HH OLD DARK FIRED FLAKE
Jul 21, 2018
I SMOKED ST. BRUNO FOR 36 YEARS, UNTIL 9:11 SEEMS TO HAVE HAD SOME EFFECT ON SUPPLY. THE TASTE PROFILE IS DIFFERENT FROM
ST. BRUNO. THE NEW ST. BRUNO IS NOT TO MY LIKING. H.H. IS A GREAT
REPLACEMENT, THE PRICE IS AGREEABLE. THANK YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. LET ME KNOW IF A SPECIAL PRICING IS GOING TO BE MADE
AVAILIABLE.
5 out of 5
Honest and comfortable
Jun 13, 2018
What can I say that has not been said prior? I find this tobacco to be of the highest quality in addition to giving the feeling that it is just honest and comfortable. Honest in the way that in my mind when I imagine what tobacco should taste like when smoking a pipe this is ti. Comfortable in the way a old sweat shirt is just right on a brisk autumn day. What a simple pleasure to enjoy.
5 out of 5
Mac Baren's HH Old Dark Fired
Jun 06, 2018
This is a good one, one I highly recommend. It's a top five for me.
5 out of 5
Honest and Comfortable
May 22, 2018
This is a tobacco that one can smoke sit back and enjoy and it is one that you can enjoy while working on other things. It is honest and comfortable like an old sweatshirt on a brisk day. In my mind when I think what pipe tobacco should taste like this is it. Try it and see if you agree.
5 out of 5
Great VA/Bur
Apr 27, 2018
Sweet, smoky goodness without tongue bite. Strong but not over powering. Get it while you can.
4 out of 5
great smkoe
Apr 15, 2018
HH old dark fired is a great smoke great vabur
5 out of 5
Woah!
Apr 08, 2018
It’s a sweet molasses bomb in ya mouth! Boom!
5 out of 5
Amazing
Mar 27, 2018
Worcestershire. BBQ. Earthy. Spice. Sweet. This is a favorite of mine. Whether you rub it out or stuff it you’ll be working to get it evenly lit, but it’s worth it. A true masterpiece. In a sea of english, balkans, vapers this blend stands unique. A must try for any fan of of those aforementioned blends.
5 out of 5
Love this smoke
Feb 23, 2018
This awesome tobacco will be part of my smoking rotation. It satisfies my craving for a pure tobacco flavor. Awesome product
4 out of 5
Lots of flavor and well-behaved
Dec 18, 2017
Seems to morph between a sweet and sour flavor and a dark slightly smokey burley taste throughout the bowl and depending on how exactly you pack it. Smokes well rubbed out, a little temperamental in whole flakes, medium-strong flavors and probably a moderate nic hit at best to me.
5 out of 5
Delicious
Dec 13, 2017
The hearty flavor improves with age. This tin was two years old! The flavor reminds me of Earth or leather. Two years of aging adds a note of complex, lightly bright flavors that wakes up this blend. Get some to save for a while!
5 out of 5
Tobacco review
Dec 06, 2017
Very good tobacco
5 out of 5
Campfire aroma, in a good way
Nov 11, 2017
Smokes very well after a small amount of drying, excellent campfire flavor and aroma. Highly Recommended!
5 out of 5
Excellent
Nov 06, 2017
Full, bold flavor without being too harsh. It has a hint of that familiar Mac Baren tin note but is not that noticeable during the smoke. With just a touch of sweetness, this is probably my favorite VaBur. And as always great service from P&C.
5 out of 5
excellent
Aug 24, 2017
My husband loves it so much that he has replaced his tobacco of 40 yrs with this
3 out of 5
Rich Pleasant Smoke
Jun 18, 2017
Maybe it was just the tin I got but it only had 9 flakes in it. Definitely not a full 1.75oz. That aside it has a full rich flavor, a bit more than I usually smoke but a very rich pleasant smoke. Just smoke it slow, or it will give you a bit of a bite. Hopefully the next, larger tin will have a full measure.
5 out of 5
Probably my favorite pipe tobacco
Jun 14, 2017
I am not as articulate as some of the reviewers. I am a fan of most Mac Barren brands and this is my first time with ODF. The tobacco smokes cool and unlike some other Mac Barren brands, there is no tongue bite. Some say this provides a "nic hit" but I have not noticed any after two bowls. The tin has a nice aroma with an earthy tone. The smoke tastes and smells wonderful, though I cannot put my finger on exactly what it emulates, maybe a spicy, nutty aroma would be the closest I could describe. In addition, about mid way through the bowl, I could detect what seemed to be a cigar taste which is nice. Overall this is by far the best tobacco I have ever smoked and would recommend it to anyone.
5 out of 5
HHODFRR is Tops!
May 03, 2017
This review is for the ready-rubbed blend. HHODFRR is an outstanding tobacco blend. Because the ready-rubbed tobacco is in a shag form, it is easy to pack your bowl too tightly. Gravity fill to the top of the bowl, press lightly, fill up the rest and you should be good to go. It lights very easy and stays lit throughout the smoke. It has a very lovely scent right out of the bag. The immediate flavors I pick up are earthy and nutty. Traces of cocoa greet you through-out the smoke. The nic hit can be rather high for some. Take your time and sip it. Chuggin' it will get you a date with miss-nic in no time. This one has stayed in my top rotation spot for many months now. Oh, and it also ages really well. Buy enough to cellar and to smoke right then and there. If you love dark-fired Kentucky, this is the blend for you.
5 out of 5
Keep this in my rotation!
Apr 05, 2017
Tangy and smokey, a must have in my rotation.
5 out of 5
My #1.
Mar 06, 2017
Love the deep, rich taste and aroma no bite, just flavour.
5 out of 5
HH Old Dark Fired
Feb 11, 2017
This is one of my staples. Buy it by the tin and bulk. MacBaron’s and their HH line in particular are high quality and among my favorites. ODF is rich and aged and the flavors are well melded together from being pressed into a flake.
2 out of 5
Not my cup of tea
Feb 09, 2017
I'm a fan of aromatic blends and within that baccy realm there is an unlimited arena of flavor pleasure. This is a non-aro but one without latakia or perique, which is why I tried it. It is, as some have described, like a camp fire. I don't mind sitting around one smelling it now and then as the breeze moves it around, but that is aroma. I don't care to taste a camp fire or a burning piece of wood in my mouth. I find the aftertaste of a smoldering wood fire to be very unpleasant. I've had this about a year and a half and have kept it because I realize the palette adjusts and changes. In this case, it confirms yet again that I am not among those who prefer dark fired baccy. I'll try another flake in about a year or so...
5 out of 5
Simple Full Flavored
Feb 06, 2017
No complexity here, straight up rich, creamy and a tad sweet. My first flake, and very happy it was! I will be buying more in bulk, and putting this into my regular rotation. Would also serve as a great base for blending etc. Imo, you can't go wrong here...
5 out of 5
Love it!
Feb 05, 2017
Can't put it down. Will definitely be buying more!
5 out of 5
Get back JoJo !
Feb 04, 2017
earthy, woodsy, yummy. buy some.
5 out of 5
This is a full flavored
Jan 25, 2017
This is a full flavored tobacco that is a staple in my regular rotation. Nutty, earthy, spicy, good tobacco flavor with a slightly sweet topping which balances out this tobacco nicely. 5 stars, I highly recommend!
5 out of 5
Rugged But Refines
Jan 22, 2017
Sweet Virginias are present in just the right proportion to ensure the fire cured tobacco doesn't become overwhelming. However, the fire cured leaf leads the show with hickory, earth, and a bit of spice.
5 out of 5
5 Stars
Jan 16, 2017
Fast shipping and great service
5 out of 5
HH Old Dark Fired
Jan 11, 2017
Good--rich & strong flavored.
5 out of 5
Like The Tin Says, Satisfying
Nov 24, 2016
To start off Thanksgiving, I enjoyed a bowl of MacBaren HH Old Dark Fired Flake looking down from on top of my hill at the creek below. On a cool, damp morning, this flake is very satisfying...almost warms you up while enjoying with a mug of tea. From the tin, the flakes have a wonderful meaty/smoky/raisin note that follows through to the smoke itself along with the nuttiness that is characteristic of burley. To me, these flavors are most pronounced and best appreciated when retrohaled. I cubed the flakes so they would pack neatly into one of my favorite cobs which resulted in a slow, even burn that produced an almost perfect white ash. Rich, bold and flavorful, this is the perfect smoke if where you live is heading into the colder months of the year.
5 out of 5
Very rich and very mellow.
Nov 22, 2016
Has a very rich smell in the bag. Room note is very pleasant. Very rich and mellow tobacco taste. Mild and mellow smoke with little to no tongue bite. Best smoked in a billiard or stack style to develop character when slow puffing. I will absolutely buy this tobacco again. This time in the 16 oz. box.
4 out of 5
If you chew copenhagen this is for you!
Oct 09, 2016
Powerfull smoke. Tasting notes of scotch snuff, copenhagen snuff. Salty, savory, smokey. Wish the flake rubbed better. But avvery good tobacco.
5 out of 5
a favorite
Oct 04, 2016
I enjoy this tobacco so much i have a pipe (Dublin) dedicated to it. For Me- a satisfying nicotine level with fullness of body that never bites or becomes kverwhelming.
5 out of 5
Great smoke.
Sep 22, 2016
sweet smokey goodness...I am a long time cigar smoker and recently started smoking a pipe. This has been my fav so far. The natural sweetness of the tobacco is a pleasure. Go easy on it, it's strong but worth it.
5 out of 5
birthday gift
Sep 06, 2016
Bought as a birthday gift for my son. He loves it
3 out of 5
It's OK
Sep 03, 2016
I wasn't overly impressed with this tobacco. I bought an ounce of the ready-rubbed version and my first impression was that it was a bit dry. Not too dry but more than I am used to. I also had to rub it out a bit more. That's my personal taste not the fault of the tobacco. Had a pleasant earthy note in the baggie. Upon the first light I was surprise at the mild taste. As a matter of fact it was mild all the way through. Also, there was no tongue bite. According to the wife the room note was border line. It burned well and made plenty of smoke and in spite of being a bit dry it didn't burn fast. Although it was mild I did like the taste. Nothing but natural tobacco. During the last half of the bowl the nicotine kicked in. Nothing debilitating but a definite nicobuzz. Smoked dry down to the bottom of the bowl. A pleasant smoke. I won't make a habit of this tobacco but I'll occasionally try it again.
5 out of 5
ODF
Sep 03, 2016
First time buying the bulk. A very finely rubbed tobacco. Easy to burn,light,and enjoy. Will definitely buy again. I've always enjoyed the Mac Baren line up of tobacco.
5 out of 5
Good stuff
Aug 24, 2016
This makes my 6th pound. I like it.
5 out of 5
The real deal
Aug 19, 2016
If you're looking for a really satisfying smoke look no further than HH Old Dark Fired. Strong deep long lasting. You know you're smoking the real deal with this one. Absolutely intoxicating.
1 out of 5
Yuck
Aug 11, 2016
Nothing but cigarette tobacco
5 out of 5
Fantastic robust smoke
Jun 16, 2016
For the flake lover who wants a bolder and richer smoke, this is the one for you. Wonderful burn and no bite with a rich and bold taste that reminded me at times of dark chocolate and coffee.
4 out of 5
Straight tobacco No aromatic BS
Jun 06, 2016
I smoked Partagas Black Label cigars for years. They are very full bodied cigars. When I tried a pipe, every tobacco I found it seemed was mild and had some flavor or fruity scent added to it. The Old Dark Fired flake isn't as strong as I would have liked, but it works for me. I also like how easy it is to fold up a flake and start smoking. Doesn't take a lot of tamping and messing around like loose tobacco does. Give me a corn cob and a flake and I am happy.
3 out of 5
Nice - Hearty
May 11, 2016
Old Dark Fired is a nice hearty but not as strong as some others but then it's from MacBaren. they're not known to produce really strong tobaccos but this is about their strongerst? Anyway it packs easily for me and burns almost fast in my opinion. but being's its a slightly heavy cut/weel broken flake ,well I tend to pack it loosely for some reason. tastes like the flake and smoky and not appealing to females in the way that latakia isn't I'm giving it three stars just because it's medium /strong and really? nothing to write home about, at least I wouldn't' see the cause. Certainly worth a try for a couple ounces though
5 out of 5
Excellent.
Apr 22, 2016
Very good.
3 out of 5
Head Spinner
Apr 17, 2016
Good tobacco, but far too strong for me. It had my head spinning. Great nutty taste but the strength knocked down the rating for me. I can't see putting this in my regular rotation.
5 out of 5
Old Dark Fired is an Excellent Blend
Apr 06, 2016
Great smoke... fairly strong tobacco with good flavor. The contents of the bag were dry and ready to stoke. Not the least bit harsh or bitey. I also liked the HH Bold Kentucky. This 1 oz. bag was purchased for a trial run and I liked it well enough to purchase the tin version next time. This could be an all-day smoke for me and will become a regular in my rotation.
5 out of 5
Surprised!
Mar 25, 2016
When I Ordered ODF I just ordered a 1oz just to try it out as I have had a few burley blends that are good smokes but didn't have any wow factor like a good Virginia/perique or English blend. I will say now that I wished I ordered more of ODF, it's taste is very good. Dark and Woodsy also very smooth. I will be ordering more, give it a try it's very good stuff.
5 out of 5
Great Blend
Mar 20, 2016
Love Mac Barens Golden Extra and was advised by Georg Jensen to give this a try and glad I did. I'm a fan of burleys and this one hits the spot both in flavor,burn,and aroma. Very smooth and did not detect the N that everyone seemed to note. Thanks Georg for the recommendation
5 out of 5
Great Blend HH Old Dark
Mar 16, 2016
Have always enjoyed Mac Barens Golden Extra. Was advised by Mr Jensen of Mac Barens to give HH Old Dark Fired a try. Glad I did. Very rich tasting. Tried the fold and stuff method, but too moist to burn well. Dried a couple of flakes and rubbed them. Smoked fantastic . If you like burleys,then your going to really enjoy this blend. Thanks Georg.
4 out of 5
Flavorful natural tobaco smoke!
Mar 11, 2016
The cut is a bit rough but this is a great natural tobacco for pipe smoking.
I bought it to blend a bit of bourbon into and discovered I liked the way it
tastes all buy its self.
4 out of 5
Flavorful balance of earthiness and sweetness
Mar 08, 2016
Earthy, nutty, with some raison and date fruit notes. Smoke is creamy and full-flavored. All in all, an enjoyable experience. However, if you are sensitive to nicotine, you might want to limit yourself to half a bowl because this one can go to your head if you're not careful. Absolutely worth a try!
5 out of 5
HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed Mac Baren
Feb 22, 2016
This arrived extremely dry and smoked fast and hot. Finally I rehydrated some of it. In fact I am smoking now by chance as I write this. It still burns quickly but cleanly. I am enjoying this very much as a change from my normal heavy Latakias. I highly recommend this tobacco.
4 out of 5
Has this changed?
Feb 12, 2016
I reviewed this before as a five star... but at least in my last shipment it has changed. What once was ready-rubbed is now ready-pulverized! Lots of unusable dust in the bottom of the bag and all the pieces are much smaller. The only reason I still give it four stars... it still tastes sooo good. But i am still disappointed, probably will change to the flake in the future.
5 out of 5
Old dark fired
Feb 03, 2016
If you're looking for something with a lot of flavor, but you don't want a flavored tobacco this stuff is great. It has a very bold almost savory flavor.
The only thing I would say is you might want to rub some flakes out 30 minutes to an hour before smoking. The flake is a very moist tobacco.
5 out of 5
Great way to start the day!
Jan 29, 2016
I recently ordered a couple of ounces of HH when it was on sale and I've been really enjoying it. I like starting out with a bowl of it in the morning with my coffee since it's pretty strong on the nic. Definitely will be keeping this one in my rotation.
3 out of 5
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired HH Old Dark Fired Ready-Rubbed
Jan 24, 2016
Closer to what I’ve been looking for (kind of strong, not too sweet, not overbearing).
Strength and nic are are just about right for me.
Seems to lack a little something in flavor and price seems a little high.
Still might purchase again.
5 out of 5
Smoke It !
Jan 19, 2016
It's a pretty mellow smoke and burns all the way to the bottom
5 out of 5
Good Value
Jan 18, 2016
Did not know about the ready rubbed But turns out to be very good.Great service Thank you
3 out of 5
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fire Cured
Jan 18, 2016
Just didn't do it go me. Prefer more of Virginia Perique
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Jan 12, 2016
Great smoke
5 out of 5
Old dark fired
Dec 01, 2015
Best baccy ever smoked yet take ing it nice and easy with this reminds me of an old St Bruno years ago very fresh upon arrival as with all P&C products,and service, excellent will buy again.
5 out of 5
HH Old Dark Fired
Nov 08, 2015
I was never a big fan of burley, but the dark fired burley in this blend has changed my mind. It has a great room note & the flavor is quite good. I really like the Virginias combined with the burley.
5 out of 5
Dark fired is in my top 5 list!
Oct 10, 2015
Yum. What a great smoke! Only one piece of advice: let it sit out for thirty minutes or so. This is the best dark fired I have yet to taste!
4 out of 5
Puurrty darn good
Oct 09, 2015
I liked this tobacco. It has some sweet flavor, to me and not that much bite. I didn't let it dry out too much, so it kept going out, but this will be a go to for me. Have to get more to keep it tinned for many months.
5 out of 5
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired
Sep 11, 2015
Great morning, first pipe. High on the N scale but smooth with no bite. I have smoked Mac Baren tobaccos since 1966 and find all of their products excellent. In the 60's, I could buy the tins at the local drugstore. Now, Pipes and Cigars has all my Mac Baren favorites, at very reasonable prices. Thanks, P and C!
5 out of 5
Great Tobacco! Very earthy non-aromatic.
Sep 05, 2015
I enjoyed this tobacco very much. I usually smoke aromatics but every now and then reach for a non-aromatic blend. This is definitely one of my top choices and I look forward to trying some more blends by Mac Baren.
5 out of 5
Very tasty
Aug 25, 2015
Tin or bulk one of my favorites and I like vitamin N tasty tobacco
5 out of 5
Instant love for MacBaren Old Dark Fired
Aug 08, 2015
I purchased MacBaren Old Dark Fired about a month ago, and loved it instantly. A full bodied and very flavorful blend. It reminds me of a lighter version of Latakia. I have a low tolerance for nicotine, and this blend is at the upper level of my tolerance. Rubbing it out, and letting it air dry for half an hour lets me smoke at a casual pace, and keep the effects of nicotine at bay. This is a very special blend has earned a permanent place in my rotation.
Customer Testimonials
Reviewer DD nailed it, nutty & plum, i can't add much to it. Filled my cob with the strips broken into shards and a layer rubbed out on top (forms nice coal bed). Smoked slow with light tamping yeilded a consistent flavor from char to finish. I open a new tin, then close it & let sit for a week or two and moisture is perfect.
Purchased 10 tins back in 2012 for aging. Tried it when order was first received, enjoyed it, but felt the VA needed a little aging. Age well it did! inded.
JT of daisytown, PA
ODF is one that I ALWAYS have on hand. I love it! The burly is nutty and plum, with just a little sweetness from the VA. Just the right amount of tin moisture. Not harsh, and I don't get much of a nic hit from it. This is my "any time of day" smoke that I look forward to!
Side note: I was riding in the work van with my co-worker the other day. We both had our pipes. He lit up first and I had to ask him what he was smoking, b/c the "room" note was amazing! He said "some of the (Old) Dark Fired you gave me." :) That was the first time I'd smelled it not from my pipe.
DD of Oklahoma city, OK
I'm on my 5th pound of this great flake.
BL of Dayton, OH
This seemed a little harsh at first but quickly improved as I worked my way through the first bowl. Very tasty and pleasant. I am still a novice with flakes, which is why I likely had to relight a few times. All in all - a very enjoyable smoke.
DF of Galveston, TX
Hands down, one of my favorite pipe tobaccos. Very full and rich, deep tobacco taste, but not overwhelming in the nicotine department. If you like Peterson's Irish Flake, but are not in the mood to get punched in the face by nicotine, this tobacco is for you. Excellent quality leaf is used, which is immediately apparent upon lighting this tobacco. Highly recommended!!!
JH of Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This is absolutely a beautiful blend of dark fired burleys and slightly sweet virginias. I love burley and this is going to be a go to for me along with Solani Aged Burley Flake for a long, long time. It is certainly strong and full bodied but I love deep, earthy slightly sweet and smooth taste of dark fired burleys and virginias. Recommend for those who love old fashioned blends.
JA of Slocomb, AL
Bought a tin of this from my local cigar shop brought it home only to find the seal broken....smoked it anyways and boy is it GOOD! I like Petersons Irish flake so if you like Irish flake you should DEFINATELY try this while supplies last.
NL of NEW BRIGHTON, PA
Wow. This is the first flake tobacco I have tried (and a first burley blend), so I don't know if I can compare it to other flake cut tobaccos. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed it! A pleasantly cool smoke that smokes better and better as you get down the bowl. It's got a full, smooth taste, along with deep, billowing smoke. I found it to give me quite an extra nicotine rush that I don't get from other full-bodied blends. I would highly recommend any pipe smoker to get their hands on this great baccy.
LS of Wichita, KS
Nothing new to say here except that this blend has got me all "fired" up about heavily cured Virginias. I bought the 1 lb. box which should age nicely. I'm inspired to try McC's line of matured Virginia.
BC of Venice, CA
New to pipe smoking. Have become familiar with the various types of tobacco and their flavors. I think I have found my favorite style, dark fired burley with virginias. Great full tobacco taste and it seems to burn very slow extending your smoking pleasure.
SH of Centennial, CO
Love this blend. One of my staples. The only problem I have with it is that it disappears too quickly.
NP of Marshfield, MA
Vitamin N and burley give a very nice lift anytime of the day.
DP of san antonio, TX
I didn't find this one to be overwhelming at all, strong and full flavor without the gut punch of some of the other strong tobaccos.
It has a sweet tangy taste that becomes stronger as the bowl progresses, without overloading my taste buds, but I do recommend a glass of water to sip on while enjoying this smoke as it is very dry.
It is a flake, but I've found that I enjoy it best fully rubbed out in a medium bowl.
It is definitely a quality tobacco.
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