5 out of 5 Excellent tobacco. Crumble ,pack the Excellent tobacco. Crumble ,pack the bowl.a nice change from lane tobacco.

5 out of 5 Delicious tasting tobacco This is one of the best tobaccos I have tried yet. This is an aromatic without any topping. The tobacco mixture itself is very sweet tasting and has a nice room note. It burns slightly hot but does not bite. The taste gets sweeter towards the bottom of the bowl. I was not impressed at all at first. It was like an expensive Carter Hall. I left this open in a jar for two weeks to dry. I would check it, mix it up and eventually sealed it back up thinking I had an unimpressive blend. Feeling disappointed, I opened the jar and packed a bowl. My oh my was this ever good. I’ve asked my children and wife for more for Father’s Day. I hope it’s back in stock soon. This is fabulous!

5 out of 5 Dry it out At first I wasnt impressed by this masterpiece of blending until I threw it in the microwave for 15 seconds and then smoked it in a cob and omg sweet tangy brown sugary goodness ordered more to cellar

5 out of 5 Rich and flavorful. I bought two pounds of Anniversary Kake, after trying a small sample. The tobacco came to me very wet, and needed some drying time to make it smokable. The cakes were loosely pressed, and I got a few larger cakes and a lot broken cakes I'm smoking my first bowl in a small churchwarden pipe that I made myself. This pipe is reserved for Virginia and VaPer blends. After it settled in, and got into the zone, it's a very nice smoke. This one will heat up if you're not careful, but smoked slowly it has a rich and sweet flavor. It's definitely different than many other VaPer's, the bag/jar aroma and smoke flavor suggests a mild topping, that is quite pleasant. It is a bit cinnamon'y and peppery, there is obviously a good dose of Perique in it. My two pounds fit into two quart and one pint mason jars. I plan to age the quarts and smoke the pint young. I'm very pleased with this purchase, and I look forward to seeing how it changes with age.

5 out of 5 Awesome stuff would highly recommended Awesome stuff would highly recommended with a dram of whiskey

5 out of 5 Great Kake mix An amazingly smooth and balanced blend! I finished an ounce within 3 days

3 out of 5 WHERE'S THE KAKE? First of all, I have no idea why this is called a "KAKE" style tobacco as the 1OZ sample I received had not 1 pressed chunk, is more of a ribbon cut than anything. Have only smoked a little bit of this blend so take this review for what it's worth. So far on my pipe smoking journey I have tried somewhere around 50 different blends and counting, just to give a little background. The aroma is sweet and would consider this a mild aromatic for sure. The taste is decent and sweet, although this one can bite and is part of the reason for a lower star review. I will continue to experiment with this Anniversary Kake as the flavor is quite good. For the price I would recommend giving it a try and who knows, it just might become one of your favorite blends! Happy piping!

5 out of 5 The best HH Quite possibly the best HH baccy out there.

5 out of 5 A Different Kind of Review After smoking for 40 years, I switched to Vaping seven years ago. Three years ago I began extracting my own tobacco flavors (cold Maceration). Anniversary Kake is one of my Keepers ! The Virginia is not grassy or overly sweet, it just provides a smooth blend of light tobacco flavor. The Perique is blended into the flavor, slightly less than say Louisiana Red. Neither tobacco dominates, but rather they are married together in a mild and smooth tobacco flavor. Because there are no added sugars or flavorings, this extracted tobacco flavor is very clean, which is important to Vaoers - because of their gear. H&H Anniversary Kake is always one of the first selections I look for with each order. I have given the extract to several other Vapers who enjoyed it, and a couple more have asked for it. Even in the Vaping Community, H&H Anniversary Kake is starting to build a reputation as a clean and delightful tobacco flavor !

5 out of 5 Great va-per! Slightly tart smelling in container,this smoke has just enough perique to let you know it's there..slightly peppery and mixed with a deep ripe fruit,prune/raisin essence to me. I really enjoy this one..mild nic hit, but very mellow overall.

4 out of 5 Nice Vaper at a good Nice Vaper at a good price

4 out of 5 GOOD! Smoke this one slow it bites

5 out of 5 Anniversary Kake Excellence I bought this tobacco, and it was suggested to me to let it age for a few years. I stored the Anniversary Kake in Mason jars and dated them. Well, over nine years later (dated 04/06/2010), I decided to open one of the jars and try it. The smoke is unbelievably smoothe, and the taste is excellent and mild! I purchased 2 lbs, so I have vintage, top quality tobac for quite a while.

4 out of 5 a good smoke I really enjoyed this tobacco...great flavor will be smoking it again

3 out of 5 A little rich.. The topping is sweet and it's a decent smoke when it dries. Really does bring to mind a yellow birthday cake and smells a bit like baked goods as well. A little frilly and flowery, which can be nice, but not something I'd smoke all day. Probably wouldn't buy it again.

5 out of 5 so cool so cool

5 out of 5 anniversary kake My husband loved it!

5 out of 5 I love this stuff! This tobacco came to me a bit wet. I let it sit out before smoking and it hits the spot after a meal. It is a strong tobacco but not too strong. I don't get tongue bite with this one. It is smokey and spicy without being overpowering. I will definitely order more.

4 out of 5 once you get the hang once you get the hang of packing it is a good long lasting smooth smoke..stays lit well

3 out of 5 It's pretty good So this came very very wet. Tried smoking right away and it was just too moist wouldnt stay lit etc. Dried some out over night which obviously fixed that problem. Once died out burns great out is a decent smoke but not quite as flavorful as i had hoped. I never get excited about smoking it but work it in to the rotation because it's not bad and i want to use it up.

5 out of 5 First ever non aromatic This is the first non aromatic i have ever smoked. And i dont think i will be going back to aromatics anytime soon. This tobacco is sweet with a little bit of spice. Really tastey and i see why people seem to like this one. Shipping was quick and painless as always with pipes and cigars.

4 out of 5 Great ! Anniversary Kake is a great VA blend.

4 out of 5 Virginia excellence This is an unusually interesting venture for those who like VA tobacco, with layered flavors. Definitely on the naturally sweet side.

4 out of 5 Smooth Easy to pack. Very mellow and pleasant aroma

3 out of 5 A bit too moist for my taste. Great flavor, maybe a bit much. Accumulated much water in pipe regrettably.

5 out of 5 I wish I had started with this in my pipe! Wow, is all I can say on this. The tin note had hints of chocolate, cinnamon, maybe little bit of fudge brownie would be better discription. I have never had this or any kake type tobaccos. I got 3oz just to start of bulk which the moisture was good. It required minimum drying time and soaked cool. The taste was not brownie, but cinnamon, maybe nutmeg on the retro hale, simisweet. I finshed only half the bowl and the second Haden the next day. It was still good, a little bit of a bite at first relight, but then got good again. I have read somewhere the this was the base for Russ' Fire Strorm, which I can see. I think I prefer this of FS.....strong close second.... I will be buys a few lbs of it when I get the chance...

5 out of 5 Good at purchase, great after 8 months and wonderful at 7 years. I bought / Cellared several pounds 11/2011 and i can say as of 9/5/2018 its a WONDERFUL smoke. I've smoked on 2 of the mason jars through the years off and on and it hasn't changed much after the 8th month or so Cellared. The one thing it did was blend in well and become a wonderful smoke. I suggest still taking it nice and slow otherwise it can and will bite you but i'm going to have to order more because i'm down to 3 of the large mouth big jars of it.

4 out of 5 Nice This is a great blend that's like nothing else

4 out of 5 Smooth and sweet If you like your va/per tobacco moreally sweet then spicy this is it. Not as sweet as marlin flake but close, similar to McClelland's 2015

5 out of 5 Just Fantastic I tried 2 oz of this on a whim as I am searching for new standbys to replace my beloved McClelland's blends. Sorry I only ordered 2 oz. As soon as it's back in stock I'll be ordering at least a pound!

4 out of 5 Anniversary Kake I ordered 34 oz and this shipped in two bags of 16 oz and one bag of 2 oz. I am working my way through the 2 oz small bag. The Kake is very moist and so must be broken up and should be aired a bit or one will have difficulty keeping it lit. It is a good, tasty tobacco like all blends that Mr. O. invented. I prefer Anniversary Flake, but the Kake is a good tobacco.

5 out of 5 Anni kake Lovely stuff

5 out of 5 Fantastic blend. This is a great blend that I'd recommend to be in everyone's rotation. Next time it's in stock I can see at least and 8oz order happening.

5 out of 5 The Best VaPer Anywhere My all time favorite tobacco. Some call this too sweet, but I think it's just right. The perfect amount of perique, as well. The tin note is amazing, and I could smoke this all day, every day. It will bite if you smoke it too hard. Anniversary Kake is the VaPer by which I judge all others.

5 out of 5 Better than sex. Just kidding, it isn't but that isn't fair, because not much is. What I will say is that is is a sweet, mellow, and extremely pleasurable smoke. Get it while you can.

5 out of 5 American Kake Bulk Orders on a whim based on the positive reviews. Great smoke, burns even throughout. Complimented by the wife in the room note. Will definitely buy again.

5 out of 5 #1 on my hit parade If you haven't tried it I recommend that you do. The only problem is that it sells out as soon as it is back in stock. A great mellow enjoyable smoke.

5 out of 5 Very Tasty If you like Virginias, this is a dream. There is a reason this flies off the "shelf". Russ Oulette is a legend!

5 out of 5 Unique... A very unique VaPer. Pleasant sweetness to it that I've not experienced in any other VaPer. The Perique definitely exhibits its ability to complement a sweeter Virginia. In the raw, you'd think it was an aromatic. But, upon first light, you realize that you've found one of the most interesting non-aromatic blends ever created.

5 out of 5 I Love It My all time favorite tobacco. I’ve searched for something similar, but nothing else has the perfect sweetness and wonderful taste of this blend.

5 out of 5 Ani Kake A sublime blend with excellent balance. The strenght is just right, the perique is applied with a light hand, which is just right (IMHO). This is a good cellar builder for all the right reasons and it is DENSE. If you buy any kind of weight of this, you will wind up with some serious bricks. Toss them in a jar and smoke the loose. BOOM.

3 out of 5 Not bad, but maybe I'm not the best reviewer. First, I should explain my rating system. *****= all time favorite, ****= I've bought many times, ***= is a good tobacco I enjoyed but may or may not buy again, **= not necessarily bad, but not my thing (others may love it!), and *= a bad tobacco by any standards. That said, Anniversary Kake is a solid three stars. I'm not a huge fan of VaPer blends, so I may not be the best reviewer if you are a fan, but I am familiar with the flavors and delights of them. I liked it. It's obviously a good blend by my limited field of comparison. The Perique is not too figgy nor too spicy, and well balanced with the Virginias which are the true star here, IMO. It's a rather mellow smoke and quite relaxing. It is after all Hearth & Home, so you know it's quality. I'd have to say this is on the mild side of VaPers I've tried with only the slightest of headiness. This could be a good entry point for those looking to try a VaPer blend for the first time. Hope this helps.

5 out of 5 My favorite so far Deliciously smooth, full, flavorful like creaminess. No bite!

5 out of 5 Very Smooth I came to know from one of mine friend that you must try this tobacco and I am thankful to him. This is very smooth blend and if you smoke slow with slow deep puff...it will give you the best smoke.....

5 out of 5 A classic This has to be one of the few at the top of my all-time list. Rich but caressing, lovely texture--if you can ever call tobacco smoke creamy, this is it. Like a good wine, it covers the whole palate, meaning that it has a melange of flavors, a touch of tree fruit, different wood fragrances, and a bit of spice-box. Bravo, Russ!

4 out of 5 Happy Anniversary H&H ,got me a slice of Kake . I got a hold of a couple ounces of this from a fellow member at Fair Trade Tobacco Forums. He gave up pipes in favor of cigars, win for me,right? I have acquired my dads vintage pipe collection and so I brought out the old Harriels Meerschaum lined full bent to try this Anniversary Kake. What a pleasant smoke. Mellow and lightly sweet cold aroma . Took a few lights to get it going but once it caught (I'm smoking it as I type) its great. It reminds me of stuff my grandfather used to smoke. Not a heavy room note but definitely has the figgy aroma of the St James Perique in the blend. I can see why this is one of their best selling blends.

3 out of 5 Sweet Cocoa This Va/Per is nice once it marries. The sharpness of the Perique mellows to a sweetness and ties with the Virginias to create a sweet cocoa-like flavor. It's not bad at all, but it's not a favorite for me because I don't care much for a sweet smoke.

5 out of 5 Yum! This was a surprisingly great smoke! Great flavor!

5 out of 5 Gets better with age! I purchased this tobacco in 2014 and cellared it. After almost 3 years it has gotten much tastier. I initially bought a bunch because it looked delicious and was at deep discount. It tasted ok. Very bready. But now with some age it sure burns nice and taste has vastly improved imho. Glad I have over a dozen jars.