Tobacco Selections: Dark Fired Kentucky
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Dark Fired Kentucky is another varietal of fire-cured tobacco, but unlike Latakia, which is smoked over smoldering softwoods, Kentucky is cured over hardwood fires for 14-16 days. Similar to smoking a brisket, this process imbues the leaf with a deep, woody, mesquite flavor, turning it a rich, dark shade of brown. On this episode of Tobacco Selections, Jeremy takes a closer look at the fire-cured leaf we use, discussing everything from its curing process to its individual tasting notes. Tune in for more information about Dark Fired Kentucky, plus tips on home blending and some recommendations from Jeremy's personal cellar.
What's your favorite Dark Fired blend? Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!
I love that Bluegrass blend, and had no idea Kasturi was in it. Also G.L. Pease Cumberland is very good. The Ky, Va, Perique medley seems to work really well. The big 3 Rattray’s tobaccos use this combination too.
I love these types of videos, and how you give examples of tins! Keep um coming.
And a new guy to the pipe game. I love these videos. Thanks for taking the time to explain flavor profiles and give recommendations
Very educational thanks. I just tried straight Old dark fires Kentucky from Mac Baren vs straight dark fired Kentucky from D&C. Both very interesting, I found more nicotine and spicyness in the D&C, more difficult to smoke straight,
More powerful, and the Mac Baren kind of reminds me
More Latakia. Both are great.
Great video! Can you do one for Katerini? I've been enjoying Oak Alley and Dreams of Kadath and am really curious to learn more about the role that leaf plays
Another plug for Cumberland, that’s one of my favorite blends.
Smoking through my first tin of Cumberland and it's really growing on me. I prefer JackKnife, but Cumberland is a little rustic, a bit sweet and a whole lot of stout. Goid stuff!
EXCELLENT. INFORMATIVE.
love it, its perfect.
Greatly appreciate the knowledge..Thank you for passing it on..👍👍
I love MacBarrens old dark fired! I've not had any c&d with dark fired, I should change that!
Thx JR. Nice job.
I’ll be looking for the rest of your content.
Hi Jeremy, very interesting video. Jack Knife plug is a fantastic after dinner smoke.
Hello Jeremy, I'm your fan here in Brasil!!!!! I like very much your tobaccos!!!
I love the DFK in G.L.Pease Cumberland!
I’ve got several ounces of C&D straight DFK, love it in small doses or mixed with some of my favorites. Cannot beat DFK.
I watched a video from The University of Kentucky yesterday that showed the process. According to that video , most of this Tobacco goes to make moist snuff.
That’s why that stuff has so much nicotine. Way more than regular chewing tobacco, and more than cigarettes too, it just absorbs more slowly into the bloodstream.
As of late smoking pipe has been lacking keeping irish flake in stock have you guys ever thought about a match blend id much rather buy it from you being an American made product using American grown tobacco . Also being from ky and working in tobacco stick cutting/ hanging/striping. Although not dark fired I still take pride in it
Great video Sir. Back in the day I never heard the name burley. It was always just called Kentucky. Thanks for the informative video. 💨💨
I just smoke your Kentucky Fired Cured straight.
It's really the best and basically the only straight US grown Kentucky Fire Cured on the market.
Interesting video & Educational! Always enjoy you sharing your knowledge! Look forward to more!
One of the classic recipes is to mix dark-fired with matured Virginia, and then press and steam and cut into flakes. I assume this is how they made St Bruno for more than a hundred years. Very flavorful, very satisfying with a slow enjoyable burn. Have you experimented with this formula, or are there similar blends in your lineup?
Ive got Jack plug knife and dark horse jarred for 7 years now.
Great video good explanation of Dark Fired Kentucky thank you.
Happy New year Brother. Great video and always looking forward to seeing more. Wishing C&D a great and prosperous 2020.
Good video I will have to try some of the things you mentioned I enjoy dark fired Kentucky
Please bring back SANSEPOLCRO!!!! Also if you could sell it in 8 ounce tins that would be GREAT!!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! and thank you.
Great video and explanation!! I bought a tin of speakeasy a couple months ago and wasn't really hip on it. I smoked 2 bowls yesterday and was amazed at the flavors.. tonight I've had 1 more and am looking forward to the next. I think I found my new favorite blend! Buying more to cellar and hope I make it to 75 when this is suppose to peak...
Sounds intriguing. I’ve never had anything stronger than “Elizabethan”, though. Should I be afraid?
No, you'll be fine, I would say similar to perique nicotine wise (IMO)
Agree with Holdswath. I would recommend JackKnife Plug to get a good feel for the leaf. It's a bit more stout than Elizabethan, so you may want to start with a small bowl. I think you'll be fine with it.
Thanks, guys! I appreciate the advice.
now I know why I cant hate Afternoon delight. (only aromatic I smoke routinely)
Hi! You said there is Kasturi in Bluegrass, did I get it right?
Awesome!
Jonseimg for some now!
This is my favorite tobacco ever! Please sell it in bulk!
They do sell it bulk because I just got 4 onces.
@@BenCase88 How much do you usually blend with others? I'm planning to get 2oz to try first. I'm very new to pipe smoking. Thanks.
@@sunset3052 It has a very strong taste so a little bit goes a long way. I would start with a very small amount mix then try and add a bit more if needed. It will also change and may get a bit stronger as it ages so I'd keep that in mind. Hope this helps.
@@BenCase88 This is very helpful, thank you Ben!
I mix it with an Aromatic to still get the nicotine I want and get a sweet taste and smell.
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Is dark fired Kentucky fermented ?
Nope. Smoked
I got my seeds from my butts in tje garden
If you love Kentucky fire cured, try Avanti Kentucky f.c. cheroots. Outstanding!!!