Tobacco Selections: Dark Fired Kentucky

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4 жыл бұрын

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!

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@matthewgabbard6415 Ай бұрын

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.

@TCMnewz 4 жыл бұрын

I love these types of videos, and how you give examples of tins! Keep um coming.

@cottoncandysamurai2791 Жыл бұрын

And a new guy to the pipe game. I love these videos. Thanks for taking the time to explain flavor profiles and give recommendations

@dartusi_galgos_italianos 2 ай бұрын

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.

@claytonbigsby423 4 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciate the knowledge..Thank you for passing it on..👍👍

@richardboonie3164 4 жыл бұрын

Great video good explanation of Dark Fired Kentucky thank you.

@mikejessable 4 жыл бұрын

Happy New year Brother. Great video and always looking forward to seeing more. Wishing C&D a great and prosperous 2020.

@jerryspipe 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting video & Educational! Always enjoy you sharing your knowledge! Look forward to more!

@billyarsenault1970 Жыл бұрын

Thx JR. Nice job. I’ll be looking for the rest of your content.

@backwoodscountryboy1600 4 жыл бұрын

Good video I will have to try some of the things you mentioned I enjoy dark fired Kentucky

@murrayeldred3563 10 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT. INFORMATIVE.

@iealuwen 9 ай бұрын

love it, its perfect.

@barbutigol 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeremy, very interesting video. Jack Knife plug is a fantastic after dinner smoke.

@fernandoconsolo8369 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jeremy, I'm your fan here in Brasil!!!!! I like very much your tobaccos!!!

@danhester4408 4 жыл бұрын

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

@10rzedx 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jakesmith3826 4 жыл бұрын

Another plug for Cumberland, that’s one of my favorite blends.

@danhester4408 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@maxmartinelli1975 4 жыл бұрын

I love the DFK in G.L.Pease Cumberland!

@HOLDSWATH 4 жыл бұрын

I love MacBarrens old dark fired! I've not had any c&d with dark fired, I should change that!

@Smartiebob317 10 ай бұрын

Great video Sir. Back in the day I never heard the name burley. It was always just called Kentucky. Thanks for the informative video. 💨💨

@HorizonsleatherBlogspot2012 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@bassofdoomin4441 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@blandingswest6560 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@stevehuskey9037 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@matthewgabbard6415 Ай бұрын

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.

@SergueyGorokhov 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! You said there is Kasturi in Bluegrass, did I get it right?

@shawnlowhorn5009 Жыл бұрын

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

@gailsack2635 11 ай бұрын

Ive got Jack plug knife and dark horse jarred for 7 years now.

@OnBelayClimbOn 4 жыл бұрын

Jonseimg for some now!

@terrybrewster8783 Жыл бұрын

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...

@chriscon8463 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds intriguing. I’ve never had anything stronger than “Elizabethan”, though. Should I be afraid?

@HOLDSWATH 4 жыл бұрын

No, you'll be fine, I would say similar to perique nicotine wise (IMO)

@danhester4408 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@chriscon8463 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, guys! I appreciate the advice.

@aiarch Жыл бұрын

now I know why I cant hate Afternoon delight. (only aromatic I smoke routinely)

@MidwestBriar 4 жыл бұрын

Please bring back SANSEPOLCRO!!!! Also if you could sell it in 8 ounce tins that would be GREAT!!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! and thank you.

@user-wm1xi5ct1q 4 жыл бұрын

👍👏👋

@bassofdoomin4441 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite tobacco ever! Please sell it in bulk!

@BenCase88 3 жыл бұрын

They do sell it bulk because I just got 4 onces.

@sunset3052 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@BenCase88 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@sunset3052 Жыл бұрын

@@BenCase88 This is very helpful, thank you Ben!