Two of a tin? Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky and its "copies"

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...just a (rather long..) review of Orlik's Dark Strong Kentucky, Peter Heinrich's Dark Strong and HU's "Aus dem Krater Nr. 5"...

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@casspipercassidy4297 2 жыл бұрын

the tobacco is so different, from bowl to bowl (because of the cut) that this will make it seem sometimes that there are differences in the three brands! an excellent look at these blends and a brilliant way to answer the question, once and for all! Many thanks to you Mark

@rhkpipesmoker9599 7 жыл бұрын

Mark ---- Absolutly facinating hypothesis and analysis! Well done. No wonder you selected history as a career. Thanks for another great video. Bob

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Bob, my friend! Many thanks for taking the long time! And also for very kind words! Take care...hope, you are well! Mark

@anthonymackintosh4776 6 жыл бұрын

Your just a great guy with great reviews keep them coming.Take care and happy smoking

@twangthang6525 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an education in Dark Strong Kentucky! Your videos are always anticipated and enjoyed!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching and good words! And take care, my friend! Hope, you are well! Mark

@planexshifter 3 жыл бұрын

This guy. He just seems so mellow n chill.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time, my friend! Truly appreciated! Take care and be well! Mark

@oldgoat8861 5 жыл бұрын

I just started watching your videos......I am thoroughly enjoying the education.

@jamesdennis2673 7 жыл бұрын

Great class for us on comparative tobacco. Most instructive. I enjoyed it so much. Thank you Mark. Please favor all of us with continued fine videos. Jim Dennis

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Jim! Many thanks for these kind words!...and for watching this long video! Take care...and be well! Mark

@tastymouse 5 жыл бұрын

Highly informative! Your efforts are appreciated. Over here, in the States, they do the same thing with many products. For example, the same manufacturer will build identical washing machines but put different brand names on them. Often with a large price difference.

@izzycowan8992 7 жыл бұрын

What an amazing informative video . You put so much work and effort in this video , you reminded me of my good old days in college participating in my professors lectures.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

...LOL...hope, you enjoyed your professors lessons! Many thanks for taking the long time...and for most kind words! Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@marconi4500 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video Mark.Just started smoking a tin of Orlik Dark strong Kentucky not available in the UK where I reside. You have answered all my questions about the origins of this delicious blend.

@NomDeTube 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, really great information here, and a lot of work went into it! I enjoyed the whole video :)

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for that! Take care...and be well! Mark

@marcspade_pipes Жыл бұрын

Splendid experiment! I enjoyed it quite a bit.

@user-Pied_Piper 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I finally had enough time to sit down and watch this video straight through without interruption. My admiration for you cannot be any higher after seeing how comprehensive your experiment was. I love how your mind works! Such powers of analysis! I echo what others have already said, this was a pleasure to watch. The length did not matter. The only way the experiment may have been better would have been if you were blindfolded and someone else handed you one or the other of your test pipes. That would truly have been a blind test. I hope we see more tests like this. Be well, Slim

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend! Thanks a lot for all your kind words! Truly so much appreciated! I just tried to reduce "subjectivity" as far as possible... Very glad, you liked it! Thanks again, my friend! Hope, you are well! Take care! Mark

@MWesley111 7 жыл бұрын

Hi there back at yah! I just found your channel, I have enjoyed it immensely, nice reviews and meerschaums also, beautiful city, would love to travel to it, most historical place love it. Thanks for your time and passion.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks to you, my friend...for taking the time and most kind words! So much appreciated! Take care...and be well! Mark

@ianporter1768 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent work Mark...interesting detective work and results!!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for that, my friend! Take care! Mark

@WisconsinSirens 7 жыл бұрын

Great work Mark. That was a very thorough evaluation of the three tobaccos. Honestly, I really enjoy the longer videos. Best regards, Bill

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Bill! Many thanks for that! Really appreciated! Take care! Mark

@hoagycarmichael580 7 жыл бұрын

Great video again Mark, thanks for all the work that went into it, it didn't go un noticed. Take care My Friend.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Hoagy! Many thanks for that, my friend! So much appreciated! Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@greenfairypipe 7 жыл бұрын

Great research on this. It was really enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! Much appreciated! Take care! Mark

@pauliepipes2593 6 жыл бұрын

Hung in there until the end. Nice video and very informative. I love that shack.

@HerbStahl 7 жыл бұрын

Your videos always have a gem in them that make me laugh for the rest of the day whenever I think about it. The double smoking not just once but 15 times stopped me cold. When you do something you just don't leave room for any counter arguments. In this case, duplication of this experiment to verify your results comes with danger.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

...LOL... Thank you so much for that, my friend! Glad, you enjoyed the experiment! Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@kens7050 5 жыл бұрын

Mark, Excellent review. I'm a huge fan Of Heinrich's Dark Strong Flake. Haven't had the others yet. Nice shack!!!

@ericgeorge76 7 жыл бұрын

Awesomely thourough investigation! Well done!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! Take care...and be well! Mark

@kterrymtraveler3826 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. I am watching all of your videos at the moment, one after the other, some twice or more often. That's because I started pipesmoking just a view weeks ago, but I have to say: They are all some kind of meditative free time Fillers in an outstanding good meant way!!! Keep on, merry Christmas and Greetings from Dresden Marco

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Marco! Thanks for taking the time...and your good words! Hope, you enjoy the hobby ... and may you find some nice tobaccos under the Christmas tree :-) Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@1959johnts 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel thank you

@algonquinbriar5647 7 жыл бұрын

Very interesting experiment. Thank you for sharing and...smoking!!!! All the best my friend.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time...and kind words! Take care, my friend! Hope, you are well! Mark

@peterpiper7094 6 жыл бұрын

Super video good experiment with some fine tobaccos, smoking two pipes at once with a powerful tobacco must have been quite a challenge. Regards Peter

@timroth2910 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting video as always! Also: Nice Opinel in the background;) Blessings Tim

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Tim! Take care! Mark

@fishermanpiper3491 7 жыл бұрын

Just great research Mark. Absolutely glad you enjoy the mix of DSK & SP . Great stuff. That's for the shout out brother. 🔥💨🔥💨 Happy smokes. 👊

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Eric, my good friend! Many thanks for taking the time...and good words! We'll talk soon! Hope, you are well! Mark

@robblanks2141 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, Sherlock Holmes our fellow piper would’ve been proud at how much you use your analytical abilities. You would definitely make a good detective my friend ha ha. I thoroughly enjoyed how deeply you delve into all things tobacco and even pipes. Great entertainment and knowledge

@HallertauRogue 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid and scientific approach. I love the Orlik DSK.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and kind words! Be well! And take care! Mark

@oldtomtomminipiper1286 7 жыл бұрын

G'Tag, Mein Herr, puffed some Avro in a plastic/metal Kong pipe, fine spring & autumn blend, I have a new blend of 1817 a good year in Liverpool to try, I enjoy your fine reflections from your hut. Danke.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, my friend! Hope, you are well! And God bless! Mark

@andrewhaynes2448 7 жыл бұрын

Haha "nothing I wouldn't do for the YTPC!" Talk about commitment mate! Thanks for doing that! Very interesting video!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Andrew! Thanks a lot for that! So much appreciated! ...but it was nothing, compared to be "stuck in the elevator with Phil Rivaras first 9mm"...LOL Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@habanacigarist_8158 6 жыл бұрын

Ok i need to have a closer look at the pipes. Relaxing thank you Sir.

@seawavepiper5161 7 жыл бұрын

Mark another interesting and solid video with great information. Please produce videos more often.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

...I'll do my best! Glad, you enjoy! Thanks for watching...and take care, my friend! Mark

@GillesCassidy 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Mark, Very interesting research. Awesome to have pipe smoking, pipe tobacco and "scientific testing" all at once!!I think that people should make more videos of this sort, identifying copies and comparing them. Eric, told me of this recipe a while back. I have a tin of DSK and SD at his place. Looking forward trying the mix! This past week, I tried a very good blend from McClelland, the Yenidje Highlander (from the Grand Oriental series). Great blend. Certainly one of the best I have tried this year (for my taste of course, since it is all subjective). I hope that you still have some nice fall days. It should snow next week here (still far meteo broadcast, so hope the snow do not come so soon!!). Take care my good friend, and Be well! Gilles

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Gilles, my friend! Thanks a lot for that! Yeah...Erics receipe is great! If you got the chance, you should give it a try! I don't know the Yenidje...but it sound pretty interesting...perhaps exactly t´he right thing for the autumn...which is slowly becoming nasty here...LOL Tale care, my friend! Talk soon! Mark

@Mike1614b 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, watching this it's clear we share a fascination with experimentation and detail

@portlandpipesmoker8497 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, ah...here's the video I've been waiting for, and it was no disappointment....though I certainly wasn't meaning to bother you to come up with another video, I was just curious about your comment regarding HU Nr.5 at the end of the French footage video. You did a tremendous amount of work on this and I think figured out the mystery about these blends. I have suspected for many years that this happens with many blends as well, more often than we imagine. Thanks for your time and effort on this one....hope you're well, and that perhaps you're enjoying a pipe with some other tobaccos now.....lol. Take care and be well my friend, Corey

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Corey, my friend! You didn't bother me at all! I always appreciate your very thoughtful and studied approach on those "serious tobacco topics"! You will be laughing...but after making the video, I enjoyed a bowl of Orlik DS...just for me..."private"...without thinking about it...LOL Many thanks for taking the long time...and very kind words...means a lot, coming from you! Take care! And be well! Mark

@novecento9003 7 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many other tobaccos are exactly the same...made by the same company but branded differently... This video made me think over tobaccos and pipe smokers too...on how much we are mesmerized in to buy one brand or another just for the brand and how much we are willing to pay for this markting suggestion...that probably is true regarding pipe's brand themselves... Btw...i really appreciate your channel... Greetings from Italy...

@NicholasCardhu 6 жыл бұрын

Great research! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ChoctawFlute 7 жыл бұрын

Very interesting thanks for sharing this with us!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for taking the time! Take care! Mark

@retrogasm5651 7 жыл бұрын

You forgot the most significant variable, a sandblast will always taste better! Can't get enough of your videos, and it's great to see content in english from such a large section of the pipesmoking market as Germany.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for that, my friend! And...I agree on the sandblast... :-) Take care! Mark

@EthanLeavitt1 7 жыл бұрын

"there's nothing I won't do for the ytpc" hahaha. and we are most grateful for that.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

...LOL.. Thanks a lot for that, my friend! Take care...we gonna talk soon! Mark

@MrSepoy1857 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I enjoy the original - good stuff!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Scott! ...yeah...it really is! Thanks for taking the time! And take care! Mark

@leatherneck_p1510 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark. After we talked about this in Germany I was curious on what your final out come would be. I need to do the blind test like you suggested. I am going to try the Dark Strong/Sunday Picnic combo later today for sure. Talk to you soon, take care and happy CHOOCHIN! Kent

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, my friend! Be well! We'll talk later... Take care! Mark

@DropbearWoodworks 7 жыл бұрын

G'day Mark! I've not had the HU version but I do have Heinrich's Dark Strong as well as the Orlik and I noticed a different aroma between the Heinrichs and the Orlik. They may contain the same tobaccos but there may be subtle differences. Just my opinion. Great video mate. Well done.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching...and interesting comment! And...yeah...as I said...that was my first impression too... Take care! Hope, you are well! And...let's talk soon! Mark

@SmokinBriar 7 жыл бұрын

Well...it's obvious that you didn't do any research at all on these tobaccos LOL!! Thank you Mark for this in depth review on these blends. There was a time when I smoked these tobaccos, but not any longer. There is a member of the YTPC who smokes the Peter Heinrichs dark strong and nothing else. He always has great things to say about the blend. Of course, I always enjoy the videos from "The shack"!! I was looking at all the fine wood you have ready to turn into tampers! I hope things are well for you my friend...and look forward to seeing another video soon!......Mike

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike, my friend! Always so good, to have you here! Hope, everything is going well for you! Yeah...perhaps, the tamper making hobby could also be something for you...there should be enough quite evenings at your new place...and many fine craftmen with experience in wood working and good ideas around... could be relaxing for you... perhaps, you give it a shot... Many thanks for taking the time, my friend! And...let's talk soon! Mark

@steveluis687 7 жыл бұрын

love your work👍👍👍

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! So much appreciated! Take care! Mark

@bobanddonnareynolds1226 7 жыл бұрын

Being a Dark Strong Kentucky fan I appreciate all the work you put into this study Mark. I hope you didn't have to sacrifice to much tongue bit . Take care .......Bob

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Bob! Many thanks for that!...Don't worry...I normally don't suffer tongue bit..LOL... Take care! And be well! Mark

@shanemacgregor2771 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks and good video.

@paulthescandinavian4992 7 жыл бұрын

Very unique and good review performed with that maginificient German style punctuality which I real appreiciate most of all. Thank You Bremen ,vielen Dank und gestatten mir zu wunsch eine schöne wochenende mit herzlichen Grüssen aus Süddische Finnland-Scandinavia,Ihr Getreur,Paul

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Paul! Many thanks for watching and these most kind words! Truly appreciated! Hope, you have a great weekend too! Take care! And my best wishes to Finnland!...unfortunately my finnish is not a good as your german.. :-) Mark

@paulthescandinavian4992 7 жыл бұрын

Got Grüss,Mark,Gern Geschehen, I shall explore some of your other vido klips later on.Beste Grüsse und noch meine beste grüsse von der Kotka port nach schöner Stad Bremen. Paul

@situation_zero 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Fascinating. Yes there is only one factory that makes the "striped" flake: Orlik (in Asens Denmark). K&K is a distributor in Germany (and also a great blender as well). K&K makes my favorite tobacco: Reiner's Long Golden Flake #71. I hope you review it one day. Cheers.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for wacthing...and good words, my friend! Also for your thoughtful comment...as always so much appreciated! Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@glfjunke258 6 жыл бұрын

You're one funny guy. Thanks,very enjoyable video.🤐😜

@beernurse3439 7 жыл бұрын

Mark thank you very much for the answer...i guess you are right about RDF its hard to satisfy the demand...HH old dark fired is one of my favourites (as its probably a fav of many people out there!)I haven't tried McClellands yet but it will probably be a good one too(they do great tobaccos)!I will continue watching your channel with pleasure.Take care my friend,thanks again!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for that, my friend! Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@alexmil002 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I'd be dead if I smoked all that Kentucky lol. Thanks for the experiment, and the information. I have read that the difference with PH and ODSK is in the topping used. Supposedly the Orlik uses licorice, and Peter Heinrich's uses Molasses. Have you heard the same?

@corysouthworth9543 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. very interesting comparison

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching...and kind words! Take care! Mark

@peter-radiantpipes2800 3 жыл бұрын

Love orlik dark strong. It fits the bill for me on evening walks. Some reason I’ve got into the habit of smoking Kentucky blends walking. Orlik is a nice change of pace from others with the light topping.

@officer44 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time! Take care! Mark

@eanornyarna2358 4 жыл бұрын

Und ich dachte mir noch im Vorschaubild: "Das schaut aus wie der Daniel (Kirchturm) von Nördlingen. Ist er tatsächlich. Der "Krater" ist das Nördlicher Ries, aus dem ich ursprünglich komme. - Übrigens meiner Meinung nach das Auenland Deutschlands - Ich bin in zwei Wochen wieder dort. Falls ich etwas besorgen soll, einfach melden ;) Liebe Grüße aus Oberbayern, Annika

@tomascunha9532 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your wisdom, sir. Love your videos. This brings another question to mind. Is there any other copies of unavailable tobacco um germany? I am european and I get most of my tobacco from germany, so it would be very valuable for me to know this. Thank you very much!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time...and good comment! Yeah...there are plenty of copies out there...I should talk about that one day...and actually ...was already planing on a video about Larssens 32, which has many copies...and now, Kohlhase is coming up with copies of all Dunhills...gonna do a video about that...hopefully soon... Take care! Hope, you're well! Mark

@jlastre 3 жыл бұрын

I know it’s late but thought I might comment. It might be the case, informally or formally, that Orlik doesn’t want to undercut a distributor, even if it’s sold under a different branding. So that’s why they don’t sell that one in Germany.

@Cheeseybacun 7 жыл бұрын

Really interesting experiment! I was actually planning to do something very similar with Escudo and Dunhill Deluxe Navy Rolls.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! And...yeah...that's a great idea! Looking forward to that, my friend! Take care! Mark

@TheDgrinch69 7 жыл бұрын

Very Scientific Mark! HA HA!! You have some good points here...something to think about. Thanks for the great video as usual! SAL.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching and good words! Take care! And be well! Mark

@blacklodgeinitiative 7 жыл бұрын

great video once again

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! Take care! Mark

@monopod1 3 жыл бұрын

This is sheer dedication, and a great way to justify smoking twice as much baccy./ Where can I get it in the UK ?? I smoked it once and was hooked.

@oguzuyar1201 7 жыл бұрын

a lot of high nicotine for us?you are knight of pipe smokers my friend.this is a criminological great video mark.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Oguz, my friend! Thank you so much for watching...and most kind words! Hope, you are well! Let's talk soon! Mark

@Orbsaladin 3 жыл бұрын

That part @14:30 when you're talking about the nic hit from smoking two pipes at the same time had me laughing my friend. I've been there!

@rong4727 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid Mark nothing wrong with the length of video when it's entertaining.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Glad, you enjoyed! Many thanks for good words! Take care! Mark

@mrclockman1950 6 жыл бұрын

great show. do you know a good pipe repair shop in the USA maybe in NYC area to fix my meerschaum the stem is tightened off center, and the bite area has a chip out . Thanks

@bremenpipesmoker6571 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Well...no...unfortunately, I don't know much about stem makers and repair shops in the US...sorry.. Take care! Be well! Mark

@Dfire79 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video, can you do a video on the different types of wood that are used for pipes? Thanks for the videos and the information have a good day

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Nick! Many thanks for watching...and good words! Yeah...let's see...perhaps, that could be another topic one day...thanks for the suggestion! Take care! Mark

@dougowen9756 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark: Still catching up on your older videos. Love that pipe, what kind is it?

@bremenpipesmoker6571 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Doug! That's a Holmer Knudson...met him at Dan Tobacco in Lauenburg (northern Germany), where he has his pipe shop....still planing on an interview with him... Take care! Mark

@peterfriedenspfeife9230 7 жыл бұрын

Good evening and my compliments for this profound research! What a great idea for an experiment. May I ask how long it took you to smoke those 15 "double" pipes (30 pipes!) for your test? And do you still enjoy Dark Strong Kentucky (or copies) after all? Have a nice evening, Peter

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Peter! Many thanks for taking the time! Well...over a period of several weeks, I smoked these two pipes every two or three days in the evening for about two hours... And...its kind of strange...after the video, I smoked another bowl of Orlik DS...and just enjoyed it...in "privat"...without thinking about it...LOL Take care! Be well! Mark

@Dustwheel 7 жыл бұрын

Brother you're the best. Love to have a pipe with you when I watch your videos! Thanks again!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike! Thank you so much for that! Let me know, if you ever get the chance, to come near to Bremen...we gonna share some good bowls then! Take care, my friend! Hope, you are well! Mark

@Dustwheel 7 жыл бұрын

That would be great. Thx Mark!

@glfjunke258 6 жыл бұрын

No Orlik Dark Strong in Germany,but you have Solani Aged Burley 656, which I can't find anywhere in the U.S. Wonder why🤔

@merlinpiper7731 5 жыл бұрын

yes you can at tobacco pipes .com.

@enriquerm4034 7 жыл бұрын

Impressive work Sir. I'm sure it's the same with Escudo and Dunhill DLNR.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching! So much appreciated! Well...this question could be the the topic of another video.. :-) Take care! Mark

@vicdiciccio6637 7 жыл бұрын

Mark, I really enjoyed this video. Do you have several similar questions you are working on? The idea of your double blind test was good. Thanks for smoking so much to do the research for us! I was a bit surprised you didn't use a pair of matching meerschaums.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Vic! Thanks you so much for watching and good words! Yeah...there are several candidates for being "copies" or "twins"...let's see... And...well...there is a simple reason...these Knudsons were brand new, without any ghost and during the test period, I didn't smoke any other tobacco in them...my Meerschaums are all on "every day duty"...LOL Take care! And be well! Mark

@vicdiciccio6637 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, Do you think meerschaums "ghost" a little bit? I've got three meerschaums I bought new, the rest are estates. One is a Peterson Sherlock Holmes squire (bent bulldog), which I've only used for English blends, mostly Nightcap. I think it smells like English, even after cleaning. The other two I have not yet smoked, a Sherlock Holmes Original, and a Baki bent ball. I can't decide which to dedicate to virginia. I'm in an English phase right now. I'm wondering, do you dedicate your meerschaums? And, if so, would you argue that a pipe used for vapers might affect the taste of pure virginias? You've got me thinking I should have a pipe just for Kentucky!! LOL I love planning and debating these decisions. Best, Vic

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Vic! ...well...one of the best characteristics of the Meerschaum is, that it has (nearly) no affinity, to ghosts - especially compared to Briars. Perhaps, if you just smoke heavy Latakias for a long period in one pipe, you might have a ghost for some bowls...it should leave then... If you just can't get rid of it...you can use the old "salt-alcohol method"... Fill the bowl with normal salt from the kitchen...then you insert 3 drops (not more) of pure alcohol, let it rest over night....the ghost should be "banned" then... But as I said...best thing is, that you don't have to worry about the ghosts...I smoke all my tobaccos in the moment, I'm craving for them in the pipe, I want to smoke right in that moment... But anyway... a special pipe just for Kentucky is always a good idea! LOL Take care! Be well! Mark

@jeffsmith50001 3 жыл бұрын

This in depth test would be really interesting with Condor. UK tobacco against Condor from Spain say. I think they are not the same. If so,why. And how. Cheers Mark.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, my friend! And... yep... good idea indeed! Take care and be well! Mark

@srichman 6 жыл бұрын

Mark, what is the channel that you mention, Gold Penner? I can't find it.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah...the name is "Goldpanner72"...here is a link: kzfaq.info/love/BrAUmoZ_0Jzs8sPknfCq7w Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@srichman 6 жыл бұрын

Bremen Pipe Smoker When I click on the link, it says channel does not exist.

@Paulus_Von_Schneider 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your efforts on this Mark. You have gone beyond the call of duty on this one. Did you suffer any tongue bite? I hope not. Best wishes, as ever, Paul

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Paul! Many thanks for that! And for asking....but I normally don't get any tongue bite... :-) Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@beernurse3439 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark!Great channel great stuff!I really like Hu tobaccos you have some great pipe smoking tradition in Germany and great blenders!Very good and informative video/very glad you do your vids in English so that we all can enjoy-Thanks man!I would like to ask you,if you know or have any idea about another tobacco that i really like but its really very hard to get now,that the law changed in the UK and you cannot buy online if you don't live there....germains Rich Dark Flake...does it have a clone(maybe in Hu tobaccos?)in Europe?I know its similar to Stonehaven-esoterica in the US ,but still we Europeans can't get that either...so...are you familiar with anything else that resembles Rich Dark Flake in Europe?Thank you very much!Keep up!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching...and for very kind words! Well...I guess, it will be hard, to find a copy of the Germains...thats because, this company is so small, that they hardly can satisfy the demand for their own products... At least, I don't know a copy of the RDF... unfortunately! It's not the same or even "similar"...but perhaps, you give the Mac Baren HH old dark fired or the Mc Clelland 2035 dark navy flake a shot? Perhaps at least the same alley... Take care! Hope, you find something good, to chooche on... Be well! Mark

@glfjunke258 5 жыл бұрын

For me it seems that the PH is ODS,except the PH flakes didn’t make the cut due to be a bit dryer and not aesthetically as pure as the ODS flakes which are flawless.👍

@bremenpipesmoker6571 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time...and interesting comment! Much appreciated! Take care! Hope, you're well! Mark

@oldprentonian7767 7 жыл бұрын

Dear Sir, I'm a new sub to your channel, I found this most informative. Thank you. I'm in the UK, our smoking laws are 'interesting' to say the least. But having said that, I enjoy pipe smoking. If I may, could I ask for your expertise. Personally, I like aromatic, but robust tobacco. But I find this nearly impossible to buy here. I'm a scientist by training, but bow to your experience. I would welcome your advice on how to blend proprietary tobaccos to achieve my desired smoke. Any advice is much obliged. Kind Regards, Alan.

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Alan! Many thanks for the sub...and most kind words! Yeah...thanks for the hint on that topic...perhaps, I gonna a video about that one day...already planing on a video about mixing your own cigar leaf blend... But...as a first suggestion...have you tried, to mix a hint of extremely overdosed aromatic (let's say 1-5 percent) with some strong matured virginia or perhaps even Kentucky? For e.g. 2g of Bentley's Vanilla with 50g of Peterson's Irish flake...? Could be a start... Take care! And be well! Mark

@pnwesty7174 7 жыл бұрын

My guess was that Orlik produces it all, and sells it to HU or PH (or Kohlhase) under contract for the German market. Under that agreement, Orlik cannot sell DSK in Germany, and PH and HU will buy it from Orlik (or their contracted distributor) only. On packing - HU/PH packs at their factories after bulk shipments, and Orlik can pack at the point of production - ensuring tidy packing. Good sleuthing! P.S. Turns out you said similar at the end. :-)

@pnwesty7174 7 жыл бұрын

Has a thought - can you figure out what PH's Curly Block is? :-)

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for taking the long time and very thoughtful comment! Yeah...we agree on that! Well...already thought about that question...but that's really "tricky"...LOL... Give me some time... :-) Take care! And be well! Mark

@glfjunke258 5 жыл бұрын

200 gm tin 🇺🇸 is $23, which is less than the equivalent of the ODS.

@ericdingler672 6 жыл бұрын

I bet, since the other companies have "broken" tobacco, that's probably There seconds they sell to companies at a discounted price. I do know that Lanes sells to shops and they rename it.

@pipeheadOR 7 жыл бұрын

Took me three days but I finished the video. Very good presentation and analysis. Very unique look having the dark and light tobaccos pressed together. So it is worth buying? It is interesting to see the different ratings on tobaccoreview.com eventho its the same tobacco. Great to see you as always Mark. Take care and stay warm my Bremen pipesmoker!

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, my friend! ...LOL...my apology! Even more thanks for watching! And...yeah...if you don't know it, you should give it a shot! Well...the ratings...yeah, you know, after watching so many of these reviews, you really often don't know anymore, what to think about a certain tobacco... Take care! Hope, you are well! Mark

@Pipesandstooges 7 жыл бұрын

Mark how are you doing my friend.. You really did your homework on this one and I'm glad because I have been wondering if I should try this one.. Think I'm going to order it... Going to send you an email tomorrow morning my friend great to see you brother take care 👍👍🚬☺

@bremenpipesmoker6571 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for taking the time, brother! Always good, to have you here! We'll talk soon! Take care! Mark