New Anni Kake= Not As Good As Before?

[pipinho]

Im hearing noise online that the new Anni Kake from C.I is somehow different than the pre sale Anni Kake. Has anyone else heard this? If so, since Russ is still in charge, would this be a tempory problem?

 

[nsfisher]

I tried it and didn`t like it, but opinions vary mate

 

[pipinho]

was i the post sale to C.I version?

 

[wnghanglow]

Russ is a great guy e mail or call up and ask him. If you find anything out post it here so we all can know, I was thinking of ordering another pound of the stuff next month.

 

[blendtobac]

The move in ownership has had absolutely no effect on Anniversary Kake. In fact, it has been made in the same location for the last two and a half years off site, so the move to our new location couldn't have had any impact. Could there be some change from batch to batch or year to year? Of course. Tobacco is like any other vegetation, so there will be changes from one growing season to the next.

Frankly, I think that observations of this sort are influenced by perception. Often, when folks hear that there's something different(ownership, location, etc.), they become more analytical and sense variations that may not exist. If you or anyone else has a problem with Anni Kake or any of the H&H tobaccos, please email me at russo@pipesandcigars.com or call me at 610-297-9051 x254. I try to check each shipment, but with over 50 blends and multiple shipments, I'd fry my tongue if I smoked everything, every time, so issues may slip past me. When we have had any difficulties, we've had great cooperation from our partners to make things right. Our customers are my best resource to track down problems if they exist. Thanks for bringing this to light.
Russ

 

[crpntr1]

In the last couple weeks I've had a few bowls each of some fresh and 1yr old...I was doing this to satisfy a personal question of how it ages...but I can answer you that in the case of the batch I recieved anout 3 weeks ago it hasnt changed enough to notice, if any. There were obviously differences because of the aging but no drastic change in my opinion

 

[taerin]

A highly recommended smoke to anyone, this is my only VaPer where you can really tell it's a VaPer, everything else is very straight VA (not that I am complaining). I use this smoke for celebrations, it seems very festive. Thanks for the quick update Russ.

 

[rickpal14]

The move in ownership has had absolutely no effect on Anniversary Kake. In fact, it has been made in the same location for the last two and a half years off site, so the move to our new location couldn't have had any impact. Could there be some change from batch to batch or year to year? Of course. Tobacco is like any other vegetation, so there will be changes from one growing season to the next.

Frankly, I think that observations of this sort are influenced by perception. Often, when folks hear that there's something different(ownership, location, etc.), they become more analytical and sense variations that may not exist. If you or anyone else has a problem with Anni Kake or any of the H&H tobaccos, please email me at russo@pipesandcigars.com or call me at 610-297-9051 x254. I try to check each shipment, but with over 50 blends and multiple shipments, I'd fry my tongue if I smoked everything, every time, so issues may slip past me. When we have had any difficulties, we've had great cooperation from our partners to make things right. Our customers are my best resource to track down problems if they exist. Thanks for bringing this to light.
Russ

This is why Russ is da man and pipesandcigars.com is my goto online site!!!! Glad to hear that it's move wrinkles are now ironed out!!!!

 

[neverknowsbest]

I've had both recent and older vintages of Anniversary Kake and I haven't noticed any significant changes. I like the blend a lot, but I think Russ's best Virginia blend is still Virginia Spice. 8)

 

[05venturer]

This is why Russ is da man and pipesandcigars.com is my goto online site!!!! Glad to hear that it's move wrinkles are now ironed out!!!!

+1 on Russ

On a good note I just received my replacement tin of Anniversary Kake today that was sent to me free of charge after getting a tin that was not "up to par" about a month ago.
On a bad note I finally gave up waiting on my tubs of PA as they are still on backorder since May and emailed them for a refund which I got an email today that they will be refunding my account for the monies that were charged to my account for the PA they did not have to ship with my order.

 

[dragonslayer]

Heart drop post! I scream AK from the mountain and good to see that Russ (and Greg) just don't sit behind their companies but get out in social media not only for commercial reasons, but to stay in touch with thier people
If anything Russ has jumped to the front line as far as C.I.-(P&C) goes. Not just blending but taking a major role in the entire operation. Great job Russ, and keep that AK rolling true! I've got boxes of jars sealed up and a few more ready to go. Russ if you ever find yourself too busy to test a batch of AK, feel free to send a few bowls, I'll give it a go.
Greg! "Navigator artwork for 8oz. went out... sometime after the Chicago show" umm have jars waiting on that too
Craig