no longer welcome Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 thx john for sending it my way, we on the west coast, well vendors that is, can't get it. i wanted to try it so bad though bc i live af esk so much and i thought that nak's version would be great. i'm a bit disappointed, maybe bc i wanted it so bad and i assumed it would be great. something is missing, it's smoking just fine, but i just don't like it, it's not bad, but i was expecting great things/ anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I really like it myself...I personally love nakhla two apples as the greatest of all time...I would rate nakhla apple askandarany right up there with all of nakhla's other top flavorsa solid 9/10--great green apple flavor,but its tuff to compare anything apple aginst the greatness of nakhla two applesI have'nt mixed it with many other nakhla flavors yet.But plan to find the perfect mixers soonThe flavors not really complex a strait up sour green apple with light sweetness.I think mixing in a little jasmine might be what it needs....Or something anyway...I kinda compare it to manderin a great flavor, but the lack of complexity leaves me wanting something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) the issue is AF esk apple has a buttload of flavor and its an amazing golden apple/rose combination...Nak's is kinda the same, but cut everything in HALF...smoke, flavor, deliciousness...its good...not great...the only thing is...this flavor got me buzzed...like, a solid buzz....wtf?! Edited October 25, 2009 by Arcane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have to say that nakhla apple askandarany packs the most buzz of any regular nakhla flavors aside from the un-flavored black nakhla's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I wasn't really a fan of it. Like everyone said, smokes fine, just eh.I agree with you John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no longer welcome Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 QUOTE (Arcane @ Oct 24 2009, 11:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>the issue is AF esk apple has a buttload of flavor and its an amazing golden apple/rose combination...Nak's is kinda the same, but cut everything in HALF...smoke, flavor, deliciousness...its good...not great...the only thing is...this flavor got me buzzed...like, a solid buzz....wtf?!i'm glad you did, bc i was wondering why it almost knocked me out. After about 30 minutes it was smoking really nice and thick, prior to smoking I had a bottle of red wine with food, not a big deal for me, actually hardly buzzed, i went out to set up smoke as usual but after 30 minutes I was a tossed salad, seriously, went up to bed and could of swore I was going to puke, didn't, but felt like crap. at this point i don't even remember if i liked the flavor. i'll try it again one day but not soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 QUOTE (HookahJohn @ Oct 25 2009, 06:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Arcane @ Oct 24 2009, 11:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>the issue is AF esk apple has a buttload of flavor and its an amazing golden apple/rose combination...Nak's is kinda the same, but cut everything in HALF...smoke, flavor, deliciousness...its good...not great...the only thing is...this flavor got me buzzed...like, a solid buzz....wtf?!i'm glad you did, bc i was wondering why it almost knocked me out. After about 30 minutes it was smoking really nice and thick, prior to smoking I had a bottle of red wine with food, not a big deal for me, actually hardly buzzed, i went out to set up smoke as usual but after 30 minutes I was a tossed salad, seriously, went up to bed and could of swore I was going to puke, didn't, but felt like crap. at this point i don't even remember if i liked the flavor. i'll try it again one day but not soon.haha....yeah, it has to have a shitload of buzz potential to make me feel something...i was actually surprised, because i wasn't drinking or anything....and when the buzz hit, i didn't realize what it was at first...i was just sitting there, thinking..."i feel kinda woozy...i'm not sleepy...oh shit! i'm buzzing?!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynysterPhoenix Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Wait...how come vendors on the west coast cant get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no longer welcome Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 because we get our nak from the exclusive distributor in LA, they don't carry it. Getting it from out of state would mean that CA tobacco taxes aren't paid and that would be a legal nono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynysterPhoenix Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Ah, alrighty. Makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 QUOTE (HookahJohn @ Oct 26 2009, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Getting it from out of state would mean that CA tobacco taxes aren't paid and that would be a legal nono.there are only two nakhla distributers in usa as listed on the nakhla website, CA and MA.so you're saying that vendors that live out of CA or MA and purchase from these distributers are doing so illegally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 QUOTE (HookahJohn @ Oct 26 2009, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>because we get our nak from the exclusive distributor in LA, they don't carry it. Getting it from out of state would mean that CA tobacco taxes aren't paid and that would be a legal nono.btw, john, the 250g nakla eskandarani apple i got says "dist by karabetian imp, inc." on the box so i dunno why you are unable to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo_Master Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 yeah their apple is weak as shit. At least it doesn't taste like a mouthfull of grandma like AF Esk. does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no longer welcome Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 QUOTE (chinamon @ Oct 27 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (HookahJohn @ Oct 26 2009, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>because we get our nak from the exclusive distributor in LA, they don't carry it. Getting it from out of state would mean that CA tobacco taxes aren't paid and that would be a legal nono.btw, john, the 250g nakla eskandarani apple i got says "dist by karabetian imp, inc." on the box so i dunno why you are unable to get it.it's a bit drawn out, the CA distributor can sell to anyone in the country, but all of their sales in CA need to calculate CA tobacco tax, collect them and pay them, monthly. I,a s a retailer must buy tobacco only if the receipt reads "all CA tobacco tax paid". The distributors MA location doesn't have a license for CA so I can only get them from CA. As for the other states, some distributors have multiple licenses but it's up to the retailer to buy tobacco in accordance with their states laws and the responsibility falls on the retailer in his state. Desi Murli is a product I want to carry but they don't pay CA tobacco taxes and can't get me a receipt like that, hope this makes sense. Also, every state has different tobacco tax laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 QUOTE (HookahJohn @ Oct 27 2009, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (chinamon @ Oct 27 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (HookahJohn @ Oct 26 2009, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>because we get our nak from the exclusive distributor in LA, they don't carry it. Getting it from out of state would mean that CA tobacco taxes aren't paid and that would be a legal nono.btw, john, the 250g nakla eskandarani apple i got says "dist by karabetian imp, inc." on the box so i dunno why you are unable to get it.it's a bit drawn out, the CA distributor can sell to anyone in the country, but all of their sales in CA need to calculate CA tobacco tax, collect them and pay them, monthly. I,a s a retailer must buy tobacco only if the receipt reads "all CA tobacco tax paid". The distributors MA location doesn't have a license for CA so I can only get them from CA. As for the other states, some distributors have multiple licenses but it's up to the retailer to buy tobacco in accordance with their states laws and the responsibility falls on the retailer in his state. Desi Murli is a product I want to carry but they don't pay CA tobacco taxes and can't get me a receipt like that, hope this makes sense. Also, every state has different tobacco tax laws.ohhhhcuz the entire thing says this"Dist By Karabetian imp, inc.Los Angeles, Ca. (MA)Tax Class L"im guessing the "(MA)" part is what you mean by the tax is for MA and not CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 QUOTE (HookahJohn @ Oct 27 2009, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (chinamon @ Oct 27 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (HookahJohn @ Oct 26 2009, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>because we get our nak from the exclusive distributor in LA, they don't carry it. Getting it from out of state would mean that CA tobacco taxes aren't paid and that would be a legal nono.btw, john, the 250g nakla eskandarani apple i got says "dist by karabetian imp, inc." on the box so i dunno why you are unable to get it.it's a bit drawn out, the CA distributor can sell to anyone in the country, but all of their sales in CA need to calculate CA tobacco tax, collect them and pay them, monthly. I,a s a retailer must buy tobacco only if the receipt reads "all CA tobacco tax paid". The distributors MA location doesn't have a license for CA so I can only get them from CA. As for the other states, some distributors have multiple licenses but it's up to the retailer to buy tobacco in accordance with their states laws and the responsibility falls on the retailer in his state. Desi Murli is a product I want to carry but they don't pay CA tobacco taxes and can't get me a receipt like that, hope this makes sense. Also, every state has different tobacco tax laws.i went to Phoenicia (a local import grocery that carries hookah stuff) to try the el hannawy peach. i realized as i was being rung up that in fact the box that was scanned was apricot. if the prices were what they used to be (avg $9/250g) i would have gone with it. put now because of the insane tax the avg for things like nakhla and AF are $19.50/250) fuck that noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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