NimbleCow Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Here are the facts:Production date:June '07 (Expiration June '09)Smell:Intense, sharp burning vinegar with a licorice undertoneSmoke:Classic AF cloudsFlavor:Intense vinegar flavor with a licorice undertoneAnyone else tried this or have thoughts? My only guess is that maybe they were trying to mimic a very bitter, sour, salty (vinegary?) black licorice. Or that it was a funky batch or something happened as it neared expiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hojo Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 My 50g sample of AF Melon smelled and tasted JUST like vinegar, so it may just be a funk batch that happens from time to time. I don't know about licorice, but knowing that there are other AF Vinegars out there may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsboy Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 tried it and hated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santino Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Could be an off batch. I believe Al Fakher uses vinegar to wash their tobacco, that could have something to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalsmoker Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 My 50g pack of Al Fakher Licorice tasted great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coplinb Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Ive gotten a few 50gr boxes of it and have always thought it tasted a little off. I dont think Ill be getting that flavor again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammoura1 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I bought a 250g box a couple of months ago. Didn't smell at all like licorice, more like maple syrup. And the smell will stick on your fingers for some time. ekh, never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NimbleCow Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Likely I'll try another 50g box that I know is fresh and report back at some point. Shame b/c I love anisey flavors and was really excited about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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