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Turbolover · 10-21-2009, 06:25 AM

I placed an order over the weekend but it won't get here til Monday. Skruf Cranberry Portion, Roda Lacket White Portion,Ettan White Portion, Goteborgs No. 2 White Portion and Discreet Mixed Sampler. I've only tried General white portion (I hate it) and Camel SNUS mellow which I really like. 7-11 has the Camel 12 count for $2.70 which isn't bad but I'm excited to finally try some Swedish stuff.

The Wiz · 10-21-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbolover

I placed an order over the weekend but it won't get here til Monday. Skruf Cranberry Portion, Roda Lacket White Portion,Ettan White Portion, Goteborgs No. 2 White Portion and Discreet Mixed Sampler. I've only tried General white portion (I hate it) and Camel SNUS mellow which I really like. 7-11 has the Camel 12 count for $2.70 which isn't bad but I'm excited to finally try some Swedish stuff.

Turbo...I am finding out that the Swedish snus is an aquired taste. If you enjoy the Camel,you may enjoy the Discreet as well....The Swedish stuff has yet to grow on me...Good luck though...hope one or two are winners at least!

The Wiz!

Dredbull · 10-21-2009, 06:39 AM

I can tell you I am seriously excited to try it but not so thrilled it coming ups.
I hope it is packed VERY well and not had the bejesus beaten out of it.

Ups has cost the company I work for a BUTTLOAD of money in destroyed and damaged merchandise.
In the last 3 years where I have been they have cost us near 250 grand in stuff we had to claim and or send back.

Giantfan · 10-21-2009, 08:24 AM

Wow. Have you guys tried los snus before? It's fantastic. Maybe not as an everyday during the day thing to use, but it's great for sitting back and enjoying.

As for tobacco bits in the teeth, just go ahead and rinse your mouth with some water, and you're all right. I have used quite a bit of los snus, and to be honest, it is more gentle on my gums and teeth than the portions.

TropicalBob · 10-21-2009, 02:48 PM

Yep, tried it. Never again.

Glad you get on with it, however. It's much safer than cigarettes, even if it makes a mudmouth.

Wiz is 100% correct IMO about Swedish snus being an acquired taste. On snus forums, lots of Bubba's with hairy shoulders brag about their snus feats, as if Claq Qui tasted like filet mignon. It does not. All of them are salty and bitter -- but you get used to it; indeed, you ignore the taste after awhile.

Americans like sweet and salty, not sour and bitter, as a rule. So that's why the new snus brands are hitting some snusers as "too sweet". Marketers are not aiming them at Bubba's, however. Geeks going off cigarettes are the new market. And they will likely prefer neat and sweet.

isande · 10-21-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TropicalBob

Wiz is 100% correct IMO about Swedish snus being an acquired taste. On snus forums, lots of Bubba's with hairy shoulders brag about their snus feats, as if Claq Qui tasted like filet mignon. It does not. All of them are salty and bitter -- but you get used to it; indeed, you ignore the taste after awhile.

You know, it's interesting.. the only snus I've encountered that struck me as bitter in the slightest were Gotland & Jakobsson's. I do agree that all are at least a little bit salty, though.

Claq Qui was among the first Swedish snus I tried and was an instant favorite. To me, it tastes like figs or perhaps dried apricots. Before that, I had started out with the recommended "noob snus" -- Discreet, Camel, General Mini Mint. All were excessively sweet for my tastes, and the Camel nauseatingly so. It was like having a mouthful of maple syrup.

FWIW, my name is Peggy (not Bubba) and I think my husband would faint if any hair sprouted from my shoulders...

In any case, my advice is to sample a wide variety of snus and let your own tastes be the guide. My recommendations are based on what I like best, while Tropical Bob's are based on what he likes best. Clearly we have very different tastes.

--K

Dredbull · 10-21-2009, 04:09 PM

Not a bubba the hairy shoulders is a guy thing but at least I do not look like a skinned bear.

I am being impatient, in all honesty I just attempted a analog that I could barely get through, let alone enjoy.
If snus assists me gettig through to the next vape so be it.

olderthandirt · 10-21-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dredbull

If you have your shipment notice you will see that it takes a grand road tour of PA.
My order has hit 4 different Pa sort locations.

Dirt I will let you know how I like the Claq, it scares me a bit.

Man I hope it doesn't take a tour of PA. I want that shipment here, now, so I can jump back into this thread with some input.

From what ya'll are relating w/ regards to taste, I'm getting antsy as well. I'm accustomed now, didn't really take long, to the Camel Mellow, but it does remain too sweet for my tastes. So perhaps I'll get some filet mignon in my PA tour package!!

Gotta go shave my shoulders now, later...

EDIT: Oh yeah, the reason I'm getting antsy has to do with the nic satisfaction I seem to be getting. Normal week day I go through 2 to 2.5 ml a juice, weekends I'll hit close to 4ml a day easy. Since Sunday, it appears that my juice usage has almost dropped in half. I certainly haven't been chain vaping like I normally do!

Giantfan · 10-21-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TropicalBob

Yep, tried it. Never again.

Glad you get on with it, however. It's much safer than cigarettes, even if it makes a mudmouth.

How much did you try? Did you ever dip American oral tobacco?

I suppose maybe I loved it because I came from dipping American stuff like Copenhagen and some Skoal.

raven9mm · 10-22-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TropicalBob

Yep, tried it. Never again.

Glad you get on with it, however. It's much safer than cigarettes, even if it makes a mudmouth.

Wiz is 100% correct IMO about Swedish snus being an acquired taste. On snus forums, lots of Bubba's with hairy shoulders brag about their snus feats, as if Claq Qui tasted like filet mignon. It does not. All of them are salty and bitter -- but you get used to it; indeed, you ignore the taste after awhile.

Americans like sweet and salty, not sour and bitter, as a rule. So that's why the new snus brands are hitting some snusers as "too sweet". Marketers are not aiming them at Bubba's, however. Geeks going off cigarettes are the new market. And they will likely prefer neat and sweet.

Hey Bob! Congrats on your 5000th post!

Sorry for the the hijack, we now return you to your regularly scheduled program...

10-21-2009, 06:25 AM	#21
Turbolover Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco in the Sunny Inner Sunset, when it's not foggy and cold Posts: 44	I placed an order over the weekend but it won't get here til Monday. Skruf Cranberry Portion, Roda Lacket White Portion,Ettan White Portion, Goteborgs No. 2 White Portion and Discreet Mixed Sampler. I've only tried General white portion (I hate it) and Camel SNUS mellow which I really like. 7-11 has the Camel 12 count for $2.70 which isn't bad but I'm excited to finally try some Swedish stuff. __________________ Painless smoke abstention can be realized within a certain period of time, after carrying out the smoke abstention scheme recommended by Electronic Cigarette

10-21-2009, 06:39 AM	#23
Dredbull Super Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On a mountain, looking over the valley of happy! Posts: 750 Tweet this post!	I can tell you I am seriously excited to try it but not so thrilled it coming ups. I hope it is packed VERY well and not had the bejesus beaten out of it. Ups has cost the company I work for a BUTTLOAD of money in destroyed and damaged merchandise. In the last 3 years where I have been they have cost us near 250 grand in stuff we had to claim and or send back. __________________ Vapegasims! When the vape is soo good your mouth and brain cannot connect!

10-21-2009, 02:48 PM	#25
TropicalBob ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,076	Yep, tried it. Never again. Glad you get on with it, however. It's much safer than cigarettes, even if it makes a mudmouth. Wiz is 100% correct IMO about Swedish snus being an acquired taste. On snus forums, lots of Bubba's with hairy shoulders brag about their snus feats, as if Claq Qui tasted like filet mignon. It does not. All of them are salty and bitter -- but you get used to it; indeed, you ignore the taste after awhile. Americans like sweet and salty, not sour and bitter, as a rule. So that's why the new snus brands are hitting some snusers as "too sweet". Marketers are not aiming them at Bubba's, however. Geeks going off cigarettes are the new market. And they will likely prefer neat and sweet. Last edited by TropicalBob; 10-21-2009 at 02:51 PM.

10-21-2009, 04:09 PM	#27
Dredbull Super Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On a mountain, looking over the valley of happy! Posts: 750 Tweet this post!	Not a bubba the hairy shoulders is a guy thing but at least I do not look like a skinned bear. I am being impatient, in all honesty I just attempted a analog that I could barely get through, let alone enjoy. If snus assists me gettig through to the next vape so be it. __________________ Vapegasims! When the vape is soo good your mouth and brain cannot connect!

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10-21-2009, 08:24 AM	#24
Giantfan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 152	Wow. Have you guys tried los snus before? It's fantastic. Maybe not as an everyday during the day thing to use, but it's great for sitting back and enjoying. As for tobacco bits in the teeth, just go ahead and rinse your mouth with some water, and you're all right. I have used quite a bit of los snus, and to be honest, it is more gentle on my gums and teeth than the portions.