First (Swedish) Snus Try, Initial Impressions

[WerkIt]

Ooh thanks, I'm going to try this tomorrow with LD Black (also licorice).

LD Black is said by many on the Snuson forums to be the BEST of all possible licorice snus, even though it is a 'discount' brand. I would use it except that for the most part, I stick with minis, at least until I have learned to WERK loose.

Also, I'm going to be the sole defender of Swedish Camel (white) 'cos I like it.

You don't have to defend it. It's all taste and preference. Hell, you might hate the licorice snus with coffee. If you do, that's ok too.

 

[Carti3r]

My order showed up, popped in a Eucalyptus because I was intrigued. About 10 minutes into it, decent buzz and nice mild flavor.

Think I'll break into the licorice next since I have had the mint and know what to expect.

 

[UkUsa]

Some morning, try popping the Iicorice. After about 5-10 minutes, once the salt has dissolved and your mouth and throat are enveloped with the licorice and tobacco flavor, proceed to drink some coffee. You WON'T be disappointed, I assure you.

Just got my 2nd order from getsnus. I ordered the 5 can mini sampler deal. Going to try the licorice tomorrow with my morning coffee. Will report back tomorrow .

 

[Kitabz]

Hell, you might hate the licorice snus with coffee. If you do, that's ok too.

I tried it today and it was pretty nice, thanks for the tip.
LD black is an excellent licorice flavour (of the semi-savory European type, not the USA Twizzler type).

You don't have to defend it [Swedish Camel]. It's all taste and preference.

Yeah, I know but it would be a shame for someone to dismiss it out of hand, besides it's worth getting just for the can - one of the best!

With snus it's so difficult to tell if you'll like it or not - even ones that are supposedly similar can taste very different to some people.

On the bright side, out of about 20 different kinds that I've tried I only dislike two, maybe three and at a few dollars a can, it's not big deal anyway. Into the freezer those ones go. As was the case with analogs, in the case of an emergency, forget the taste/brand - anything is better than nothing so they'll all get used up eventually I suppose.

 

[TropicalBob]

And we've likely all tried a snus that we thought awful, only to put it away and return to it in a week or two. Hmmm. It wasn't so bad. Keep using it. Hmmm. Pretty good, in fact. I initially did not like General Wintergreen. Spit it out within five minutes. A week later, I loved the stuff.

I keep forgetting to mention one of my favorites -- Ettan. Pure tobacco. No crap flavors added. Made since 1822. 1822!!!! Talk about a history ...

Another good one: Grov.

And Lucky Strike is in each of my orders.

 

[Frankie]

Exactly. When I tried Odens Kanel loose, I actually thought it went bad. Some time later I loved the stuff.

 

[sheilalynn]

And we've likely all tried a snus that we thought awful, only to put it away and return to it in a week or two. Hmmm. It wasn't so bad. Keep using it. Hmmm. Pretty good, in fact. I initially did not like General Wintergreen. Spit it out within five minutes. A week later, I loved the stuff.

I keep forgetting to mention one of my favorites -- Ettan. Pure tobacco. No crap flavors added. Made since 1822. 1822!!!! Talk about a history ...

Another good one: Grov.

And Lucky Strike is in each of my orders.

I still haven't dared put another portion of Goat Rape in my mouth yet And funny you mention the Ettan, I was thinking of adding some of that to my next order since it has very high ratings from customers at both getsnus and northerner.

 

[UkUsa]

And we've likely all tried a snus that we thought awful, only to put it away and return to it in a week or two. Hmmm. It wasn't so bad. Keep using it. Hmmm. Pretty good, in fact. I initially did not like General Wintergreen. Spit it out within five minutes. A week later, I loved the stuff.

I got a can of General wintergreen (free sample) after reading everyones reviews. Wasn't too impressed with the first try. Had a couple of pouches today and it is growing on me.
I've found this to be the case for almost all the snus i've tried so far. With the exception of Offroad Coffee, that stuff still tastes like burnt damp leaves.

I keep forgetting to mention one of my favorites -- Ettan. Pure tobacco. No crap flavors added. Made since 1822. 1822!!!! Talk about a history

I got a can of the Ettans Classic portion as my "mystery can" with my latest Getsnus order. Looking forward to trying that one out but going to save it till i can relax and enjoy it.

 

[WerkIt]

I tried it today and it was pretty nice, thanks for the tip.
LD black is an excellent licorice flavour (of the semi-savory European type, not the USA Twizzler type).

I was just discussing how this type of product would never have been introduced in the US, since everything is loaded down with sugar in this country. I think part of what makes the Swedish licorice snu so delightful, is the fact there are no sugar or artificial sweeteners, to mask the flavor of the licorice.

Yeah, I know but it would be a shame for someone to dismiss it out of hand, besides it's worth getting just for the can - one of the best!

I should have mentioned I am already heavily biased against Camel snus, and also somewhat biased against regular portions in general. Any who read my opinions on Camel snus should consider that.

On the bright side, out of about 20 different kinds that I've tried I only dislike two, maybe three

I haven't run into any that I didn't like as of yet, but again, there are certain brands I have avoided due to reviews on the Snuson forums, as I mentioned earlier.

Oh wait, I am not sure whether I like Thunder ES or not. I am sensitive to higher nic levels, so never would have ordered Thunder ES. It was included as a free can on my last order. I almost saw GOD it was so strong. It's FAR too strong for me and I can't think of a reason to use it again. I can't really comment on the flavor, because I was too busy dealing with the extreme effects of it, to pay much attention to the flavor.

 

[WerkIt]

I still haven't dared put another portion of Goat Rape in my mouth yet

You know, I absolutely LOVE goat rape, but I always was a fan of gin martinis years ago when I drank. The juniper flavor in gin and goat rape seems to have no middle ground with people. They either love it or hate it.

 

[WerkIt]

I got a can of General wintergreen (free sample) after reading everyones reviews. Wasn't too impressed with the first try. Had a couple of pouches today and it is growing on me.

I got the free samples as well. I loved it from the first hit, even if it is a regular sized portion.

With the exception of Offroad Coffee, that stuff still tastes like burnt damp leaves.

I have intentionally avoided Offroad, Phantom and Grand Prix and most likely always will.

 

[WerkIt]

I keep forgetting to mention one of my favorites -- Ettan. Pure tobacco. No crap flavors added.

HA! What is the deal with the Swedes and the flavorings? I would have expected pure tobacco flavor, without any additional flavorings would have been the norm for snus. It appears the opposite is true. Ettan and Tre Ankare (aka Three Anchors) are the only two I am aware of that are tobacco flavor only, at least as far as the snus I have so far sampled (almost all of which were mini-portions, admittedly.) Don't get me wrong, I loved the flavored snus, obviously. However, there is a certain zen like quality to the plain, unflavored, tobacco only snus and honestly, as a Tre Ankare mini is busy draining down the back of my throat, that is the closest I have felt to a cigarette 'throat hit,' although in many ways it is FAR superior, in my opinion. Having seen some folks that tried Tre Ankare and said it was 'too bland,' it makes me wonder if they have gotten so used to flavorings, that the pleasure of tobacco only taste is lost on them.

I did try the regular white portion of Ettan, and found that one to be VERY good as well. It's on the 'pure tobacco' list along with Tre Ankare

 

[UkUsa]

I got the free samples as well. I loved it from the first hit, even if it is a regular sized portion.

Only problem i've had, and read about elswhere is the pouches splitting open. Had 2 out of 4 do that.

I have intentionally avoided Offroad, Phantom and Grand Prix and most likely always will.

I probably should of but that stuff was in my first order. Figured i'd go cheap just in case i didn't take well to it. I also got the apple which is usable but tastes nothing like apple.
In my snubie confusion i also ordered a can of the Rothbrix Classic. Again one i can use every once in a while so it won't go to waste. Just not an all day snus.
My saving grace was the cans of Skruf cranberry and Catch Eucalyptus, plus a mystery can of General Mini mint. Gotta love the mystery can

 

[sheilalynn]

My saving grace was the cans of Skruf cranberry and Catch Eucalyptus, plus a mystery can of General Mini mint. Gotta love the mystery can

My mystery can today was General Wintergreen, mmmmmm. The last time it was Gotlandssnus Yellow Los (also mmmmm), and before that was Goat Rape portions, which I tried again today and actually kinda liked it this time! At least they do seem to pick out something you'd enjoy as that mystery can, which is kinda cool.

 

[sheilalynn]

I got the free samples as well. I loved it from the first hit, even if it is a regular sized portion.



I have intentionally avoided Offroad, Phantom and Grand Prix and most likely always will.

I'm still trying to figure out why some say Offroad is so terrible. I first tried a couple of their cans of los (wintergreen and icemint) and liked both of them. Then today I tried an Offroad apple portion and liked it, along with their coffee/vanilla. Those are the only ones of theirs that I've tried so far though.

As far as Grand Prix goes...I'll agree with you on that one. I just thought it was pretty flavorless so it sits in the freezer awaiting a "desperate day" ;-)

 

[UkUsa]

I keep forgetting to mention one of my favorites -- Ettan. Pure tobacco. No crap flavors added. Made since 1822. 1822!!!! Talk about a history ...

Couldn't hold out anymore and had to try the Ettan Original. TB is right on this one. A no nonsense, good nic hit, good tobacco flavor. May have to order some more of this one.

 

[iggyLover]

Ok, so I haven't been using much los lately. (General Wintergreen has become "my brand/flavor") So today I decided I'd try out some of my los I hadn't yet tried. First pick was Ettan. I made about a regular portions worth with my icetool. I start to feel a nic buzz, wow, haven't felt that in awhile. I forgot just how much stronger los can be. Anyway, on comes some flavor,
I didn't like it AT ALL. That is the first can that went straight away into the trash. Ettan is the first can I have ever thrown away without wanting to return, EVER!
Now, of course, this is only my opinion and my taste buds are certainly less than reliable even after 100+ days of not smoking.
Maybe, I'm finding things that my "real" taste buds like without smoking??

Next up, OffRoad Wintergreen los (will not try OW portions). Now this is a flavor I can deal with and I'm certainly buzzing like a bee. It's no General Wintergreen that's for sure. But it's doable.

 

[Zaxx]

General question:

I ordered from Swedish Snus/Northerner, and it shipped on the 4th. What is the usual shipping time from Sweden?

 

[iggyLover]

General question:

I ordered from Swedish Snus/Northerner, and it shipped on the 4th. What is the usual shipping time from Sweden?

Usually 6 days, seems to always arrive on a Saturday from Sweden.

 

[beranzo]

Just got my sample of the General White Portion from getsnus.com about 2 hours ago. I immediately tore it open and popped it in. I was only planning on keeping it in about half an hour, but lost track of time...kept it in for an hour. Oh, well. No harm done. Now, an hour later, I am still feeling nice.

The last few days I have been using the Camel SNUS - only because I just discovered snus, and ordered the swedish ones the same day - but wanted some practice..hahah.

Love the lack of sugary sweetness of the swedish snus. Though I think the occasional mellow or frost american SNUS might be nice from time to time, I definitely think I'll be sticking to the swedish stuff. Just gotta find out all about other varieties now!

And unlike the american SNUS - no nicups, no sick feeling if it's in too long...and though they helped me drop my analog usage CONSIDERABLY - it seems based on this one pouch of general white, that the swedes are gonna win overall.