General Long Portion

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Reviews for General Long Portion

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Just received a tin of this from Northerner.

Uses the non-drip portion material like 01/02 and Skruf but the classic General taste still shines through. Nice job SM Can't wait to try the stark version in November.

[rkh3]

Portions are too big. Why can't they make more snus in the Thunder Frosted long+ size?

[Curtisp]

portions are too big. Why can't they make more snus in the thunder frosted long+ size?

+1

[snusgetter]

Portions are too big. Why can't they make more snus in the Thunder Frosted long+ size?

Probably because Swedish Match won't give an upstart like V2
(located in Denmark, and producer of variants of Swedish-style
snus) the upper-hand by acknowledging their breakthrough
in snus portioning!?!

Although their General Sterk Long Strong Portion might be their
answer to your question; "0,91g ”Long” pouch -> better fit".

[jamesstew]

Me likes the SM long portions more than the V2 because they feel more like a real pris yet still are unnoticeable.

[jtwh20]

I like them - i usually have my portion placed on the side "ridge" of my gumline - these are perfect for that...

[chadizzy1]

To say this is the most anticipated snus I've ever reviewed is an understatement. It's the first snus I've ever picked up a complete roll of without ever trying. Which is a big commitment. It's kinda like getting engaged to a chick on the first date. But since September of 2009, General White Portion has been my staple snus. I carry around a few cans of a bunch of different types, but 80%-90% of my daily snus usage is General White Portion. It's my desert island snus, so to speak. It's interesting, because prior to then, I didn't touch anything with the word "bergamot" or "citrus" in the description. But tastes change, and mine grew from flavored snus only to the more traditional snus flavors, which led me to trying all of them and eventually settling on General White. I found the General recipe to be the most balanced snus recipe available.


When the Lab Series came onto the scene, I thought it was pretty killer. The portions were really comfortable and borrowed the only thing I thought was a redeeming factor of Camel "SNUS" - the portion size. Not that I'm big on discretion - I could care less who notices a bulge in my lip, but these portions are very discreet and very comfortable. The 0102 series had a unique flavor that wasn't like the traditional snus flavor profile, which led a lot of us in the snus community to begin hitting up Swedish Match asking for a traditional flavor profile in the 0102 series. I think Larry at SnusCENTRAL was the first to ask for it, and then a lot of us begin asking for the same. It began development and testing finally to be released this month in the new General Long Portion. If you check out the pic, you can see the difference. Needless to say, it's longer and thinner than a traditional snus portion.


The reason I do mostly White Portions is because I don't like a lot of "drip" and I don't like my snus "running". White Portions don't do that as quickly, and Long Portions in the "Non Drip" formula don't do it hardly ever. (NOTE: Even though called "Non Drip", I've had a few drip. But nothing major). When it comes to flavor, there's been a lot of discussion of what General it resembles. In my opinion - I think it leans closer to General Original Portion, and it's also close to General White Portion. I don't think it's as strong and zesty flavored as General Sterk is, and I don't think the flavor is as bold or overpowering as General ES. That being said, it's the General Recipe. There's a reason the can says "The Real Experience". General Snus is the real deal when it comes to snus. I find it to have a mild citrus flavor, peppery notes, and a clean salt balance to finish it off. The aroma is very mellow and rich, reminds me a lot of General Original Portion's aroma. Needless to say, this snus is just as wonderful as I was hoping it would be. The comfortable portion with the classic flavor of General.


I wanted to mention - for those who have seen this, it's the section for General Long Portion from the Swedish Match Snus Range Catalog for 2010. I didn't pick up any of the "hay, grass, and stable" listed in the product description. I dunno, maybe I've had so many "traditional flavored" snuses that I'm used to it, or maybe this was in the General Recipe to begin with and is just now being mentioned, but regardless - I didn't notice it. Just the great taste of General.

[Tobakssmak]

Man! I wish my pre-order would get here. I ordered it on the same day it was available to pre-order, I think. This is definitely my most anticipated snus. If it's all I think it will be, it just might be the only portion snus brand I buy from here on out...

[raptor]

i tell ya how to make a long portion. 4 clicks on a 3ml icetool

[c.nash]

I'm going to have to get some of this stuff to try out I guess. :P

[truthwolf1]

Had this in another thread. I fully agree with Chad's review!


Ups guy woke me from my quick nap over lunch so I could flash some identification.

Popped one in for the drive.

Great feel under the lip
Tasted/smelled more like a original then a white
Hardly any drip if any
Nic hit came on slightly faster over a white but close to the same as a original

I like a moist portion over a white but I am not a fan of drip so these are perfect for me.
Overall, very satisfied and would take these over my usual white's.

Good job, SM.

[c.nash]

Had this in another thread. I fully agree with Chad's review!


Ups guy woke me from my quick nap over lunch so I could flash some identification.

Popped one in for the drive.

Great feel under the lip
Tasted/smelled more like a original then a white
Hardly any drip if any
Nic hit came on slightly faster over a white but close to the same as a original

I like a moist portion over a white but I am not a fan of drip so these are perfect for me.
Overall, very satisfied and would take these over my usual white's.

Good job, SM.

You can't line the damn can back up!? ADSAJFHBAJFBAJBFASB! lol

[truthwolf1]

lol, good catch.

That's the best I can do with lightning speed with the company camera!

[PipenSnus]

I didn't pick up any of the "hay, grass, and stable" listed in the product description.

Sounds like there may be a high percentage (or higher than usual) of Virginia tobacco in General Long. It tends to have a sweet hay/grass-like flavor.