HH Rustica

[Chasing Embers]

Pers responded back to me on FB. Basically he said this is the release now and down the road it will probably be regular production.

So....clear as mud. I cant imagine this not being regular production if it isn't already.

Hopefully it will be available by the pound.

 

[hiplainsdrifter]

Looks like there's gonna be a lot of HH Rustica on the swap page in a few years. ?. I don't think I would buy one tin before sampling, let alone ten.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Looks like there's gonna be a lot of HH Rustica on the swap page in a few years. ?. I don't think I would buy one tin before sampling, let alone ten.

Won't be mine. I've yet to smoke a Mac Baren that I didn't like. This one being a VaBur will be no exception.

 

[BarrelProof]

I bought 10 and then realized they were 3.5oz tins so I should be covered for...ever?

 

[3rdguy]

I found the exact quote from Per Georg Jensen:

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gkKU3o2OJM9AXkqLg1hTg
1 day ago
“Right now it is a limited edition as we are moving into unknow territory. In time I am sure we will make it again. ?”

 

[logs]

Looks like there's gonna be a lot of HH Rustica on the swap page in a few years. ?. I don't think I would buy one tin before sampling, let alone ten.

Indeed. This blend sounds like the tobacco equivalent of Dave's Insanity Sauce. Basically a parlor trick, something you try once on a dare just so you can post about it online.

Thanks Mac Baren but I'll pass.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I found the exact quote from Per Georg Jensen:

Highlighted reply
Per Georg Jensen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gkKU3o2OJM9AXkqLg1hTg
1 day ago
“Right now it is a limited edition as we are moving into unknow territory. In time I am sure we will make it again. ?”

I would have bought two one pound boxes if they had been initially offered as they were with the release of HH Burley Flake.

 

[twoonefive]

Indeed. This blend sounds like the tobacco equivalent of Dave's Insanity Sauce. Basically a parlor trick, something you try once on a dare just so you can post about it online.

I would be shocked if Mac Baren used their HH line for a marketing gimmick. They have no reason to since everything HH is highly rated. Lots of speculation while we all wait for our tins to show up in the US, but those who have had it in the EU are posting favorable reviews. Since I am a big fan of VaBur I am hopeful this will make my normal rotation. Its interesting to see how this release has spurred conspiracy theories on various forums. Guess we will all know for sure soon!

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Hopefully it'll be released in the UK, if not I'll have to add a tin to my next German order.

 

[logs]

I would be shocked if Mac Baren used their HH line for a marketing gimmick.

To be clear: any limited edition that comes in a numbered tin is part of a marketing gimmick designed to tweak people's desire to hoard. Add to that, warnings about needing to eat a meal before smoking and use a small pipe (or suffer the consequences) and here we are... a big circus discussing high nicotine kick tobacco. Sure, it's well made and well presented because that's what Mac Baren does--but still, a novelty.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

The rustica snuff I’ve had wasn’t pleasant. On one hand it’s nice they are exploring something that has fallen out of fashion or whatever but on the other, I don’t think most people who are into the varying nuances of blends are interested in getting obliterated on nicotine.

They are trying to meet a very clear demand. If you watch, you'll see that the stronger blends are always sold out.. It's amazing to me that more tobacco companies haven't addressed this.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Down the road If I want real strong blends, I will probably stick with G&H Dark Fired offerings,

 

[lightmybriar]

My tin arrived today. The tin note is quite similar to Gawith Black rope. Looking forward to trying it out!

 

[3rdguy]

Not a fan of SP using Sure Post...looks like Wednesday now...

 

[mrenglish]

Since this is already available in Germany then I think it will become a regular release. When you look at Acadian Perique and ODF (among others), they were released with limited edition tins that were signed by Per at the Chicago show. Then a few months later they followed up with regular production.

I ordered six tins. One to try now and the rest to let sit for a couple years.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Not a fan of SP using Sure Post...looks like Wednesday now...

Mine is delayed as well.

 

[mrenglish]

My order was shipped USPS. I followed the tracking stops and its been USPS all the way. I wonder why the difference?

 

[Chasing Embers]

My order was shipped USPS. I followed the tracking stops and its been USPS all the way. I wonder why the difference?

Not sure. I selected USPS, but it was sent through UPS.

 

[lightmybriar]

First bowl going.

Surprisingly Burley-forward taste! I am pretty sensitive to nicotine, so I was worried, but so far, it is perfectly palatable and tame. The flavor is like a very refined Black Rope so far. It is very full tasting, but not in an offensive way. There is a verrrry faint natural cherry taste way in the background? This is is an interesting tobacco, and I’m glad I got some!

 

[Chasing Embers]

First bowl going.

Surprisingly Burley-forward taste! I am pretty sensitive to nicotine, so I was worried, but so far, it is perfectly palatable and tame. The flavor is like a very refined Black Rope so far. It is very full tasting, but not in an offensive way. There is a verrrry faint natural cherry taste way in the background? This is is an interesting tobacco, and I’m glad I got some!

Mine is now showing arrival tomorrow afternoon. The XL Dunhill will get it's first smoke with it.