Anniversary Kake

[woodsroad]

C'mon, can't one of you storm off in a huff?

I've been cellaring the classic Anniversary Kake for a while now, and it does keep getting better. Good all by itself, or as a base for blending. Add some Latakia and you have a whole 'nuther blend. If you like Anniversary Kake, I strongly suggest putting away a pound or more. If you've bought a pound and find it's not to your liking, please PM me for my address.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I, too, am in the "cellaring away pounds" camp. Great stuff. It is amazing how the type of Virginia can change the way perique plays in the mix by some alchemy of the Virginia and by the amount of perique.

I remember first looking through the H&H VaPer selections and telling myself that there must not be much difference between all of the different blends offered, but nay, I quickly learned a few things after trying several of their selections.

Annie Cake is by far the sweetest of these selections, and I would swear that sometimes, I can taste cinnamon rolls baking in this blend.

 

[brass]

The immense number of quality tobaccos presents a dilemma. I read a thread like this and find it hard to resist ordering and trying the blend. I have a couple of dozen open tins, mostly stored in small plastic food bail jars.
I have to wonder if we're not living in the Golden Age of tobaccos. Think I'll start a thread posing that question.
Pax

 

[mcitinner1]

Just looked at P&C, and they show 8oz tins of AK on backorder, which for some reason are cheaper than the bulk. I'd bet that will change soon.

 

[james80]

One of my favourite tobaccos, please make it available for sale in the UK

 

[jkrug]

My TAD order arrived today which includes a tin of Anni Kake. I already have several other blends on the go so I'm gonna wait a little while before cracking this one open...not too long though. ::

 

[spartanfan]

This was one of the first tobaccos that sometimes during the day I would think about the taste and couldn't wait for the evening to sit down and relax and enjoy it.

 

[minfarshaw]

Anni Kake is awesome. I have 4 oz plain and the other 4 oz mixed in with 4 oz of 1 Q. I love it! For the past few weeks, I've been reaching for the 50/50 Anni/1Q mixture a lot. I hope it is not blasphemy but I just love it. A forum member gave me 2 year old Anni Kake a little while back. Super awesome! I still remember how it tasted in my meer. It was heavenly.

 

[mso489]

Suggestion on reviews ... start out with a brief sentence stating whose blend it is and what are the constituent tobaccos. With about two thousand (or more?) blends out there, even those with a good grasp of the market may not recall this particular one. cosmic' finally clarified it, but otherwise anyone not familiar with Anni Kake has to go to the site to get the scoop. Just a suggestion.

 

[krizzose]

I'm working through my first tin, and I'm really enjoying it. It's the rare blend that is very rich, but not overly strong (I'd rate it medium in strength). Also, the perique is fruity not spicy, which I really like next to the very sweet Virginias. Ill definitely be getting some to age. That being said, full marks from me on a fresh tin.

 

[jon11]

Quick question: Are the style of tins the same as the 2 ounce tins by C&d and GLP?

 

[blendtobac]

No. We use the same tins as Sutliff Private Stock.
Russ

 

[lordofthepiperings]

I have a tin arriving with an order on Monday. Can't wait to give Anni Kake a go!

 

[JimInks]

Lordofthepiperings: you are in for a real treat. Of course, I say that as I have several pounds of AK cellared. It never gets boring.

 

[Perique]

Anni Kake. Love it.
Age it... Adore it.