New General?

[Speedoape]

Anyone ..Chad? Have info on how the new General is selling in the test markets? Just curious.

[c.nash]

I've been wondering the same.

I haven't even tried it yet. :/

[Dirty Hippy]

I found this on SnusCentral. General Classic Blend Portion Snus

General Classic Blend Portion Snus will appear around September 2011 in the US metro areas of Dallas, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

Classic Blend and it's companion, General Nordic Mint were designed specifically for the American convenience store market; competing toe to toe with Reynold's Camel SNUS and Altria's Marlboro and Skoal snuses. You will not find these products in US tobacco stores currently selling the General round can snus offerings.

I have a can of this on the way, hopefully it lives it up to the General name!

[truthwolf1]

I think if I saw this next to the general white or regular I would still take the white or regular over the new improved "classic".

[Dirty Hippy]

I totally agree with you, but being able to drive to my local gas station and picking up real snus would be badass!

[GoVegan]

I hope this stuff takes off but 15 portions per tin is pathetic.

[truthwolf1]

hippy, I hear you but I think it is going to be awhile before I try this one. General is fricken great!! I have always been happy that SM has taken the lead to get real snus to the USA but still like to b#tch about their marketing and new product lines..

[bover907]

I hope this stuff takes off but 15 portions per tin is pathetic.

I don't think it's pathetic if it ends up being $1.99 like the marlboro and skoal 15 pouch cans. (at least in PA, that's what they cost in the gas station).

[snusjus]

I totally agree with you, but being able to drive to my local gas station and picking up real snus would be badass!

I do, and it's not as great as it sounds. All of the General varieties in my area are expired and more expensive than ordering online.

[lxskllr]

I don't think it's pathetic if it ends up being $1.99 like the marlboro and skoal 15 pouch cans. (at least in PA, that's what they cost in the gas station).

It'll be priced higher than Camel. That's part of the marketing strategy, and I agree with it. They want to imply that General is better, and are doing it through higher price.

[Fightin Phils]

I almost wet my pants last night when I walked into a Turkey Hill in my neighborhood and saw a General sign next to the register. They're only carrying the new flavors, but just the thought of being able to walk a few blocks from my house and buy real snus is great! They're selling the trial packs with 10 portions for $1.89 and each can has a $1.00 off coupon inside the catcher lid. I bought a can of Nordic Mint, and its not bad, its pretty much General Mint with a new name. They did say I was the first person who bought any, though.

[BadAxe]

My local tobacco shop now has a little fridge with the Gen Nordic Mint, and the other one (The non mint). I picked up a can of the Nordic mint, and with the first one I realized something. Seems General has decided that the US buyers want stuff that tastes like the Camel and Marlboro CRAP that has been in the tobaccy shops. Cause all the Nordic Mint tastes like is diet artificial sweetner. What an awful horrible aftertaste this stuff has. Why do they think Americans want sweet? Yea, I will stick to my Thunder long+. BIG FAIL for General.

[snusjus]

My local tobacco shop now has a little fridge with the Gen Nordic Mint, and the other one (The non mint). I picked up a can of the Nordic mint, and with the first one I realized something. Seems General has decided that the US buyers want stuff that tastes like the Camel and Marlboro CRAP that has been in the tobaccy shops. Cause all the Nordic Mint tastes like is diet artificial sweetner. What an awful horrible aftertaste this stuff has. Why do they think Americans want sweet? Yea, I will stick to my Thunder long+. BIG FAIL for General.

Classic Blend does not contain any sweeteners, so it's a great product. It tastes similar to General White and has stronger notes of citrus. I never picked up Nordic Mint because I don't like mint snus and despise artificial sweeteners.

[Fightin Phils]

Anybody know if General plans to offer more than just the new flavors in the convenience stores? Would like to be able to get wintergreen there too.