I have the classic pitcher, this is NOT equal to the quality of the one I purchased in 1989.
The lid is difficult to remove, must be pried out with a tool or just throw the whole thing on the floor a few times til it comes out. is an overall thinner construction, shows many interior scratches from just stirring sugar in liquid that are hard to clean. my OLD one, which,stupidly, I relegated to garden use, still has a much nicer interior even after being used to scoop sand and rocks for gardening, but as it has also been used for harsh chems I cannot bring it back inside for potable use
PLEASE fix the design flaw with the lid, on the new ones!