General Maxi

[chadizzy1]

Reviews of General Maxi.

[chadizzy1]

Written: 25 September 09.

When I started trying out different General Products, this was the one I was looking forward to most. Maybe it was that "coolness" factor of a snus of this size. General Maxi is big in all aspects. Portion size, nicotine, flavor, it doesn't disappoint in any area. This was a hard one to review, because the flavor was so surprisingly complex, that I had to take alot of time, try alot of portions, and go through a can before I could even detect what the most pronounced flavors were, what the hints were, and just what it was that made this snus so good.

The portions are original portions, are are 1.7 grams each. (remember, most regular portions are about 1 gram each). The nic content weighs in at 14mg per portion. Note, General Ekstra Sterk is 15mg per portion, so this portion is LIKE a sterk, in the sheer fact that the extra 0.7 grams make a difference. The can has a unique burgundy stripe pattern across it, and in front behind the General logo is a big X, as a representation of the maXi portion. Upong opening the can, the smell that hits is predominantly pepper, the citrus is only in the background along with a little aroma of pepper coming through. One thing I liked about General Maxi (and I tested 2 cans), each portion was full and packed. No fluffing required. Just take out of the can and into the mouth. Each portion is big, and felt like having a nice pris of los in my lip. I could feel a definite change in the amount my lip sticks out. It was a considerable different from the regular sized portions I'm used to.

A good phrase for General Maxi could be "Big on size, Big on flavor." Because in both aspects, it does not disappoint. The flavor of General Maxi comes through in a major way. A very pronounced tobacco flavor is one of the main components of General Maxi. I picked up hints of Lemon and Bergamot, I separated the two because they both came through in a very unique way. These flavors blended with a very mild balance of pepper and salt, but with a subtle sweet taste coming through and mixing it up with the citrus notes. This snus has a very strong flavor, but it was also very complex. After having it in for a few hours, the tastes continued to mix, blending together into a sweet overtone that gently enhanced the tobacco in the most unique way. Big on flavor. That being said, General Maxi was not what I expected. I thought it was just "GRRR BIG PORTION" that would be lacking in the flavor department. But that was not the case. General Maxi is a large portion, big nic hit, and a strong flavor. I'm glad it was one of the last ones I tried, right before General Onyx, because if this would have been the first, I would have been caught a bit offguard. But if you're looking for something with a big, strong tobacco flavor, a mellow balance of salt and pepper, hints of lemon and bergamot, and a slightly sweet flavor mixing it all up, this is the ticket. I ordered a few more cans mid-way through testing these because I knew it was going to be something I would enjoy.

[Owens187]

Like having a literal "Maxi" pad in your lip. SW has now killed this one also. R.I.P....

[G_Jones]

I love it and enjoy it much more than General Sterk. Loads of flavor. Wish some other flavors came as maxis. I will miss it.

[daruckis]

this was good, and is no longer being produced because people are idiots.

[AtreyuKun]

this was good, and is no longer being produced because people are idiots.

Quoted for truth. The portions weren't that huge, and I really enjoyed it more than the sterks. I have maybe 3 or 4 portions left. I'm afraid to kill them.

[texasmade]

getsnus still has these up on their site..i liked these

[f. bandersnatch]

I have a few cans of this stuff left. I plan on using them slowly. It's not much more than what it sounds like, just a 1.7 gram general op. The thing is that the general op is good. Like good enough for me to want double of it in my face.

The size of the portion aint really an issue for me either. I roll them longways and stick them back on the top jaw (above the canine). I can snus them in public without people noticing, same as a bigger pinch of loose.

It really punches you in the face with flavor, but it doesn't then proceed to rip that face off with nicotine, like a sterk or ES portion. It's a great morning snus.

If you haven't had the chance to try it, and you are a fan of the general op, I would grab some of those remaining webshop cans before they go poof.

[bakerbarber]

General Maxi laggs ner fran februari och ger istallet plats for andra nyheter inom generalfamiljen sa hall utkik.

I found that under the catch lid. Translated below. What are we looking out for?

Maxi-General will be closed down in February and instead gives room for other news in General family so look out.

[Tobakssmak]

[SIZE="4"]What are we looking out for?

The new snus in a long, 01/02, size pouch. That's what I'm waiting (impatiently) for. Last I saw, it's coming out in the fall. At least that will give me some time to use up some of the stockpile.