Tobacco bits?

[sasquatch]

I'm new to this site, but I've been a snus user for the past year, and have sampled a great variety of both los and portion snus. (I am a former smoker, and used snus to help quit smoking). I am now loving my snus habit!
While browsing the Northerner's site, I came across "tobacco bits". I've never tried them before. Am I right in assuming they are used just like regular snus?
Has anyone tried tobacco bits? I'm interested in hearing opinions on it. I may throw some into my next order just to try it out.

[Asquar]

I've had the Oliver Twist Originals before. When I was still smoking, and before I ever heard of snus, I would get some once in a while to help get through "smoke free environments."

At the time, I didn't think too much of them. I just saw them as better than nothing, and the nicotine hit seemed weak to me. But now that I snus instead of smoke, they may be worth revisiting. The flavor, as I recall, was pretty good.

Not much of an answer I guess, and I don't know anything at all about the Piccanells. Perhaps someone who's tried both can give us some impressions.

[TropicalBob]

I've used them in the past and will include some in my next order. I preferred the Oliver Twist Senior until it was discontinued (it used to say "For Experienced Users Only" on the tin; very strong in nicotine). Now I like the regular OT. They taste of pure tobacco in the regular flavor -- the flavored varieties almost make me ill. Tobacco bits last a long time. They can even be lightly chewed for a few seconds to release more flavor.

Nice break sometimes from other snus products. I've used both OT and Piccanells. Prefer OT for overall quality but surely wouldn't turn away a tin of Piccanells.

Note that guys like extr99 can put one on each side of the mouth to get that knock-me-down, grow-hair-on-my-shoulders nicotine hit. Or just chew a whole bunch of 'em. But one is fine.

[bondzai]

I have a whole stash of oliver twists. I like the Tropical. Tropical is Anise flavored. The Sunberry is ok. The wintergreen I grew to like. I even like the originals. Haven't tried Royal but would like to try them. You can get Oliver Twists maybe locally if you call around to tobacco shops.

[Xobeloot]

OT's are very common at just about any tobacco shop in the US. I actually get them at the gas station right by my apartment. They have a big display touting them as something to use when you cant have a cigarette.

I tend to keep a pack of original (deep smoked tobacco flavor with a hint of licorice) and a pack of sunberry (same tobacco taste with an unknown fruity taste). I dont use them often, but I do enjoy popping a couple of them now and again. They keep for an eternity with no need for refridgeration.

[The Cook]

I enjoy Oliver Twist regular. It has a full tobacco taste and finishes nicely if you chew the bit and enjoy the juices that are produced. I treat it as a nice alternative to snussing.

[PrisMaster]

I have only tried the Oliver Twist Original, but I really enjoyed them. I actually got my friend hooked on them and he uses them all the time now. I know the Piccanell ones are a little different in size and texture, but not sure what they taste like. I used the Oliver Twist Originals a lot when I run and take showers since its hard to sometimes have a los snus during those activities. Los gets a little too messy sometimes.

Bits are a bit expensive for what you get, but definitely worth it to take a look at them. I probably will not buy them too much because of the price, but I am sure I will get them occasionally. They are very subtle and unnoticeable, but still have a good nic kick too. Hope that helps.

[sagedil]

Count me in as a fan too. I only have used the OT, but really like them as an occasional thing. I always keep one open, and will reach for two occasionally as a treat. Just a real intense flavor, and I like having the different sensation in my mouth occasionally.

But I never knew they were so available over here. Good thing to know if I ever run out of snus again. LOL, that ain't gonna ever happen again, I keep so many damn tins in the freezer now. But still a good thing to know :lol: