Shout-Out to isande, T Bob and...

[olderthandirt]

stubby and kitabz and who ever else I've spaced.

I was initially shocked at the salt and nic hit when I got my first Swedish snus. As so many of you assured me would happen, the salt taste has already gone to the background. Not a distraction at all.

I believe it was the Wiz and T Bob that held that the snus is an acquired taste. For some perhaps but happily not the case for me. Now that the palate has accepted the salt, I'm thoroughly enjoying the flavor!!!

For now, the 8mg portions are doing me well in appeasing the nicotine needs. I'll give the Sterk and Ekstra Sterk another shot soon no doubt, but in the meantime, having another means to take care of the nicotine that is enjoyable and does not involve smoke is priceless!

The initial suggestions and support from everyone is truly appreciated folks.

But now... so many new flavors to try... which one next....

[deeanne59]

I was the same way, olderthandirt....didn't take me long at all to get past the salt! I am enjoying an Oden Kanel ES right now, and love the taste. I just recently ordered more snus, and can't wait to explore the possibilities.

[olderthandirt]

Afternoon deeanne, hows Tennessee today?

It just keeps getting better, Nerved up and tried the General Sterk earlier and no problems with it. Back to the Ekstra Sterk that flattened me the 1st time out. Just fine...

[Dredbull]

WOOHOO glad you are enjoying it Dirt.

Im kinda scared to receive mine since its been kicking back in hermiston the last 24 hours.

Maybe it will pick up some vx nerve agent goodness or they shipped it there due to how toxic its going to be.

[usamare]

I've got an 1847 in right now. It starts off as a salt w/touch of pepper taste, and then comes in heavy with sort of a lemon peel bitterness. It stands up to drinks better than most of the other ones I've tried.

Has anyone tried the new '01' yet? I'm about halfway through a can and I just don't know. The taste is very smooth and earthy, I can't seem to identify it, but the 'no-drip' angle just doesn't satisfy that well. I think the smooth taste would be perfection if there were more of it.

One thing's certain, it's a real PITA trying to figure out which one to start buying by the roll. I've got high hopes for the Skruf original, so far I've only tried one portion, but it had a note of pepper in there that made me take notice. I'll grab another one shortly and see if I can glean more flavor insights from it:-)

[Stubby]

Take your sweet time getting into rolls. I've been snusing nearly 6 months and just ventured into rolls this week (Ettan white and Grovsnus white). Your taste will very likely change in the next few months as you get a taste for snus.

Just try a lot of different stuff at first, one can at a time. If you find something you like get 2 or 3 cans next order. After that you can start thinking about rolls. Getting those rolls is kind of a trip though. Take one out for immediate use and the rest go in the freezer. I'm good for a while.

I have an order with northern with a few cans of the 01 on the way. I have hopes for it as I like the milder flavors.

[olderthandirt]

Originally Posted by Stubby

Take your sweet time getting into rolls. I've been snusing nearly 6 months and just ventured into rolls this week (Ettan white and Grovsnus white). Your taste will very likely change in the next few months as you get a taste for snus.

Just try a lot of different stuff at first, one can at a time. If you find something you like get 2 or 3 cans next order. After that you can start thinking about rolls. Getting those rolls is kind of a trip though. Take one out for immediate use and the rest go in the freezer. I'm good for a while.

I have an order with northern with a few cans of the 01 on the way. I have hopes for it as I like the milder flavors.

Hey stubby
I'll certainly be following the advice to try several brands/flavors before I do rolls. The 2 brands you mention, the Ettan and Grovsnus whites. How do their flavors compare to General? What I get from General seems to be mainly heavy pepper followed with the bergamot.

[TropicalBob]

The Ettan and Grovsnus are pure tobacco flavors. Ettan is near the top of my preferred list. But there are so many brands ... I've never ordered a roll, but order perhaps 10 mixed cans at a time. Right now, I've got a Claq Qui in as I type. I finished off a packet of Discreet earlier. I like to mix it up, go with what seems right at the moment.

By acquired taste .. I acquired it about the second day.

First reacton was "yuck." It went back in the refrigerator. Next day? Not bad. Following day? I'm a regular.

[Stubby]

Just goes to show how it's different strokes for different folks. I like my routines so I'm down to about 4 regular snuses and a few others for variety.

I'm certainly still trying other stuff, but I'm contented with what I have.

[olderthandirt]

Originally Posted by TropicalBob

The Ettan and Grovsnus are pure tobacco flavors. Ettan is near the top of my preferred list. But there are so many brands ...

By acquired taste .. I acquired it about the second day.

First reacton was "yuck." It went back in the refrigerator. Next day? Not bad. Following day? I'm a regular.

Second or third for day me as well T Bob. As for there being so many brands to try... ain't it grand?!