Solani Aged Burley

[sandollars]

When did it change (Solani)?

NM.... I found my answer.

 

[AJL67]

I should point out that the topping on ABF has been changed:

Jim's Revised Solani 633 and ABF Reviews. :: Pipe Tobacco Reviews

Solani 633: The bright Virginias have a fair amount of tart and tangy citrus, bread, sugar, hay and grass, light floralness, and a honey note as a lead component. The earthy, woody perique has a very obvious spiciness along with some figs, plums and raisins as a strong supporting player. The...

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Same goes for Wessex Burley Slices:

Jim's Revised Wessex Burley Slice & Sov. Curly Cut Reviews. :: Pipe Tobacco Reviews

Wessex Burley Slice: There's an extremely light anise additive to accentuate the mild molasses and light cocoa toppings. The burleys offer a fair amount of earth, wood, some nuts, bread, and a small sharp note. No harshness or bite at all, and has a mild nicotine hit. The strength is a step or...

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Well this sucks. Sounds like from the changes they aren’t nearly what i was expecting. Actually sounds like I’d be better off with the Wessex Sovereign Curly Cut (Brigad) and stick with Presbyterian and Red Hunt for my subtle cocoa fix.

 

[Elric]

I should point out that the topping on ABF has been changed:

Jim's Revised Solani 633 and ABF Reviews. :: Pipe Tobacco Reviews

Solani 633: The bright Virginias have a fair amount of tart and tangy citrus, bread, sugar, hay and grass, light floralness, and a honey note as a lead component. The earthy, woody perique has a very obvious spiciness along with some figs, plums and raisins as a strong supporting player. The...

pipesmagazine.com

Same goes for Wessex Burley Slices:

Jim's Revised Wessex Burley Slice & Sov. Curly Cut Reviews. :: Pipe Tobacco Reviews

Wessex Burley Slice: There's an extremely light anise additive to accentuate the mild molasses and light cocoa toppings. The burleys offer a fair amount of earth, wood, some nuts, bread, and a small sharp note. No harshness or bite at all, and has a mild nicotine hit. The strength is a step or...

pipesmagazine.com

Are these now blended by the same house?

 

[JimInks]

When did it change (Solani)?

Possibly this year. The tin description now lists licorice on the label, and no mention of chocolate.

 

[JimInks]

Are these now blended by the same house?

K&K, who have become famous/infamous for changing blends in the past year or two. I posted several revised reviews in the tobacco review section in this forum for those who missed them.

 

[Elric]

K&K, who have become famous/infamous for changing blends in the past year or two. I posted several revised reviews in the tobacco review section in this forum for those who missed them.

Thanks for the info Jim!