Has anyone ordered Knox portions lately?

[Jason]

And if so, do they taste different to you? I ordered three tins on my last Northerner order; I'm on my third tin now, and so far all three tins have tasted strange. They all have had a kind of nutty taste...much like Ettan. I don't know if it was due to slight spoiling from heat during shipment or if I just got a weird batch. The dates on them are all 18-01-2010, so they are definitely fresh...

Either way, I don't like it at all. :?

[chadizzy1]

i tried them for the first time recently, so i can't compare. but i found that tasted good, from the ones i tried. i'll check the date on the cans when i get home.

[Sacrilicious]

Yes!

Knox was one of the few snus I would buy by the roll - cheap and good. I was bummed when they suspended production, but waited it out and recently bought a roll from buysnus when they had their $5.00 off promo.

First off, it's more expensive now. All prices being equal I would prefer Grov, General or LS as a regular portion - the cheapness of Knox was definitely a consideration in making it one of my go-to snus.

Secondly, yes I think it is different. I'm on my second can of the roll - but I remember Knox being more "juicy" than it is. Seems to me that the portion material is different as well - closer to V2 than what it was.

These are just my observations, take them for what they're worth. But I think that next time I buy a roll of portions it won't be Knox, which is a shame..

edit: Mine are dated 18-11-09 FWIW.

[Roo]

Mine too were dry and wholly unremarkable. Probably the last time I order Knox.

[Snusdog]

I wonder if they had to sub the production out (much like Odens and V2) and thus came the changes you guys are detecting?

[MrSnusNSnuff]

My order of Knox lasted me two portions before the can got the rest of them. They're just gross, it isn't you or the spoilage.

[Jason]

I don't know.....it's strange because I ordered a few tins after they started production again, and I did not notice any difference. These tins are very, very different....I noticed it instantly.

I am hoping that it was just a bad batch; I'll try ordering one more round, possibly from someone else, and see how they taste. If it really is a change at the production level, then I'll have to quit using my (once) favorite snus, because these tins were just beyond disgusting. :evil: