REVIEW: What's next?

So, with the announcement that no Kardus will appear this year... well it kinda leaves me at a loss for upcoming products to review.  There have been plenty of new flavors floating around, but none that strike my fancy... so it will likely mean a lull in reviews (pending the announcement of a predominately tobacco flavored tobacco).  That said, I did promise a "los-off" (of RL, GB Prima Fint, and Ettan), and I have ordered accordingly, and will be cutting as soon as they land.  If a surprise flavor lands in my order, I'll review it too (even if it's the mint/koolaid stuff).  I'll also work towards a few more "TASTE" pairings in the near future.

NEWS: Kardus Follow Up

*sigh* So, it's confirmed from an irrefutable source....  Direct from Swedish Match:

"Hi.
Thank you for contacting us.
Swedish Match will not bear any Kardus this year.
Sincerely
Consumer Contact / Sara"

BAD NEWS: Kardus Superior Blend 2013

Well guys, I have it from a very reliable source that Swedish Match will not be producing a Kardus Superior Blend for 2013.  That's right... no Kardus this year (hence the sad cat). It's honestly not that surprising as expensive as it's become--over $7/g gram BEFORE shipping cost... sadly much of that cost is in packaging (another reason I think it fails to take off)--note my comments on cost being the reason for this year's lack of yumminess is just speculation, but I'm willing to bet it's pretty accurate.

Anyway, if you've been following my blog, you know I'm a hopeless fanboy of the old Kardus Premium Blend (may it rest in peace)...  and always look forward to the annual release of the Superior blend...  if for no other reason than to have something that vaguely resembles my first snus-love... and for that, I'm willing to pay virtually any price (and pay through the teeth for a silly box) in order to treat myself once a year.  That said, I really wish Swedish Match would revisit the Kardus Premium Blend (an everyday top shelf snus in reasonable packaging)... which I think would do well at as much as 2x the cost of other "premium" brands like General, Skruf etc. But keep reading, as it doesn't sound like that's going to happen anytime soon...

My source did add a bit of sweet to offset this bitter news... and that's to expect something special/exciting from Swedish Match early 2014.  No idea what it will be, aside from knowing it won't be part of the Kardus lineup.

I feel a little special (and not the typical short-bus special), because to my knowledge, I'm the first to report any info on the topic.  Does this mean Snustastings is now a legitimate Snus News resource?  Um... I wouldn't count on it folks *grins*  EDIT, scratch that... I hear Chad over at Snubie beat me to this with a video last night (I missed it).  I'm more than happy to leave the "firsts" to the professionals *grins* Now I can just go back to being my usual short-bus special!

'Til next time...  Happy Snusing!!!