Nick & Johnny Green Spyke (Xtra Strong Cactus)

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  • Tristik
    Member
    • Jan 2009
    • 654

    Nick & Johnny Green Spyke (Xtra Strong Cactus)

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    New flavor from N&J. About 3/4 of the way through the can of this stuff.

    First off, the can is interesting. It's very streamlined. When I first grabbed the can out of my box, I almost thought I messed up and bought some mini's. But, alas! They weren't. The catch lid is actually a lot roomier than most cans I can think of as well. Normally I can fit about 4 used portions in a lid. This thing could easily fit 6 or 7.

    Portion wise, they're standard, premium snus brand pouches. No worry of breaking seams. Tobacco is moist, but not dripping. Maybe a bit more moist than is typical, but it could just be a really fresh batch.

    Flavor wise, this stuff is actually a citrus blend. It almost smells, and tastes, a bit like green apple to me. I've never eaten a cactus (wtf?), so I can't really comment on that, but there is something almost....floral, or maybe earthy, to it. Somewhat makes me think of green plants, but it's a compliment to the citrus flavor. It is a bit sweeter than I expected from N&J, somewhat like their Crushed Ice flavor. That 'sweet without tasting sugary' thing. Kinda like Thunder Frosted in that way.

    All in all, I think it's a pretty good flavor. I don't often pay premium prices, but if I find rolls of this on sale, or as my '6th roll' on buysnus, I'd totally buy a roll of it. Might even throw in a can or two on orders from time to time just for something different that I know is good.
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  • Roo
    Member
    • Jun 2008
    • 3446

    #2
    Stuff tastes like shit! To me anyway. Way too sweet, and tastes like some nasty candy flavored novelty soda. I like pure tobacco taste so I don't know what I was thinking. Thankfully only got one can and I will struggle to finish it.

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    • GN Tobacco Sweden AB
      Member
      • Mar 2011
      • 7035

      #3
      Originally posted by Roo
      Stuff tastes like shit! To me anyway. Way too sweet, and tastes like some nasty candy flavored novelty soda. I like pure tobacco taste so I don't know what I was thinking. Thankfully only got one can and I will struggle to finish it.
      Good luck with that

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      • gax1985
        Member
        • Feb 2011
        • 124

        #4
        I had eaten cactus before , I found it to be close in terms of flavour ! I liked it !

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        • squeezyjohn
          Member
          • Jan 2008
          • 2497

          #5
          Fookin' ridiculous new flavour introduced and the classic nice old one gone ... come on Swedish Match! Either bin the whole line-up or start making the delicious original portions and lös again.

          Don't just use it as a silly playground for short-lived cartoon flavours. You've got Catch for that.
          Squeezyjohn

          Sometimes wrong and sometimes right .... but ALWAYS certain!!!

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          • Roo
            Member
            • Jun 2008
            • 3446

            #6
            I must have been drunk when I ordered this garbage. That's exactly where this can is headed.

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            • Skell18
              Member
              • May 2012
              • 7067

              #7
              Originally posted by squeezyjohn
              Fookin' ridiculous new flavour introduced and the classic nice old one gone ... come on Swedish Match! Either bin the whole line-up or start making the delicious original portions and lös again.

              Don't just use it as a silly playground for short-lived cartoon flavours. You've got Catch for that.
              Makes you wonder which market they are targeting with this one.

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              • mh1972
                Member
                • May 2013
                • 29

                #8
                I like it at first but them it becomes too overpowering for me, have to take it out early.

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                • lxskllr
                  Member
                  • Sep 2007
                  • 13435

                  #9
                  Cactus isn't unprecedented. Metropol had one, but it was a bit before my time. Seems like there was another one too, but I can't think of what it would have been.

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                  • GoVegan
                    Member
                    • Oct 2009
                    • 5603

                    #10
                    Yet another sweetly sick snus.

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                    • jagmanss
                      Member
                      • Jul 2010
                      • 12213

                      #11
                      Originally posted by GoVegan
                      Yet another sweetly sick snus.
                      Thank God GN doesn't make shit like this....

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                      • lxskllr
                        Member
                        • Sep 2007
                        • 13435

                        #12
                        Originally posted by jagmanss
                        Thank God GN doesn't make shit like this....
                        I've been very impressed with GN's flavored snus. The only ones I've had I haven't been thrilled with are the melons, and they still got points for not being sweet. If they were sold locally, I'd pick up a tin for summer use.

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                        • dman21
                          Member
                          • Jul 2012
                          • 1141

                          #13
                          I watched cnashx's review on YouTube not too long ago, and this seems to my liking. He reported it as tasting like a apple flavor Jolly Rancher, which I always loved.

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                          • Bigblue1
                            Banned Users
                            • Dec 2008
                            • 3923

                            #14
                            Originally posted by dman21
                            I watched cnashx's review on YouTube not too long ago, and this seems to my liking. He reported it as tasting like a apple flavor Jolly Rancher, which I always loved.
                            You actually watch let alone put credence in Cnash's reviews? Whatever get's you thru the night man.......

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                            • Skell18
                              Member
                              • May 2012
                              • 7067

                              #15
                              Originally posted by dman21
                              I watched cnashx's review on YouTube not too long ago, and this seems to my liking. He reported it as tasting like a apple flavor Jolly Rancher, which I always loved.
                              Its close to jaks flader, nothing like a jolly rancher apple (thanks to a friend for sending me some to try). Heders was spot on.

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