I am new to snus, nearing close to a month of consistent usage, therefore i dont think I have a favorite, but the first 2 weeks ive tried about 20 different varietys (went a little crazy on my ordering). of which 14 or so are in the freezer either to never be used again cause i know i will never like, or potentially given another shot on a future date. I also invested in 3 cans of los and a icetool (dont like it, like moving the tobacco around) I am not very big on flavors, nor do i ever seeing my self needing more than 8-9mg of nic per portion
Heres my top 5 in no particular order yet.. still trying to find my favorite every day snus, dont know if i ever will, for now i will rotate this variety throughout the day:
1. General OP
2. Ettan OP
3. Jakobssons OP
4. Skruf OP
5. Roda Lackett (White)
6. Grov OP (really want to like this, not sure if i do yet, but will keep trying. for now i will keep trying
Not really a review I would call this more an experience, just jotting down my thoughts as a 1st time snus user. Here are my impressions of the 1st 5 ones I have tried:
Smelling snus for the 1st time wasnt how I expected.
They all smelt unpleasant to me, some smelt more like
their flavours other more like nicotine, even as a smoker I do not like the smell of nicotine.
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I have decided to start with skruf xtra stark white
portions. I find the smell like herb/mint with a little
nicotine, the flavour is Rose Oil.
trying Snus for the 1st time it felt a lot more
intrusive than I thought I also find the shape of the
portion is not ideal as it is overlapping my teeth.
The Skruf flavour I would describe as mild, at the
start I could not taste anything then there was a
slight burn, 5 mins in I can taste the rose oil more.
Almost 20 minutes in and my nicotine levels feel a bit
higher than at the beginning, this xtra stark stuff
isnt as strong as I thought it would be, apparently its
only going to last for the next 20 minutes so I am
disapointed with strength.
Flavour wise it is very acceptable to me, I would
describe it as mild and salty with a bit of a mint/herb
taste, it tastes similar to how it smells.
Almost 25mins in and levels are still rising.
The salt is really starting to become noticeable on my
lips, I think this has too much salt, I am also
starting to notice drip 30mins in, the rose oil flavour
is still very mild.
35mins in and I finally do not feel like a cigarette!
But its also when the portion started dripping.
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Odens Extrea Stark LOS
I handbaked a small portion originally intended for a
non smoking friend to try. I decided to try it myself.
I am pleased with how comfortable it sits in my mouth
although it left a sticky residue on my fingers.
Putting it in at 1st I cant taste anything and I like
that.
I dont know if it was just my mood or whatever but it
felt like it had a better buzz than Skruf xtra stark
white portion.
I only tasted it once I spat it out 30 mins later and
it had a very neutral salty tobacco flavour. I really
cant fault it.
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Odens Extreme Original
It has a very strong spicy smell which makes it hard to
imagine it is unflavoured or wont have any taste for
me.
I handbaked a large amount, more than what seemed like
was in the white portions. I have high expectations in
terms of buzz here.
There is a bit of burning and nicotine levels are
definetly rising faster than previously because it is a
lot more spread out on my gums.
I still cant taste anything
I had to take it out after 20mins because it was
becoming too strong.
It tasted very spicy.
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Odens Extreme wintergreen
I have never tasted anything wintergreen before, this
is up until now the most unpleasant smelling snus.
5mins in and I can not taste anything!!
10mins in I can sense the creamyness of the flavour,
there is still burning also, I find it good.
I recomend this flavour. It is extremely subtle, not
minty at all, just a creamy sensation, I dont know what
food or drink it will go with however, perhaps dessert
and icecream.
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Odens extreme cola
I could smell this before it was even opened.
It is a cheap cola smell, like a no name brand cola
product rather than a coke or pepsie cola.
There was a lot of drip with this, I am sorely
disapointed the cola flavour is bad and I love
cola.
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Taboca
Smells better than skruf, unfortunetly I did not like
the bitter drip, I found out this is due to the citrus.
If you like bitter tastes this is worth a try.
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Captain Yankee
This stuff smells awesome, the smell is sweet with the
aroma of fruits like a mix of banana, berries and
watermelon, reminds me of candy or bubblegum.
however the real flavour is cherry, wintergreen and cinnamon.
The sweet taste in my mouth is a good change from the
usual saltyness although sweetness is not something I
could stand all day.
This snus has a very strong flavour.
I feel like Offroad is completely overlooked as a snus, V2 (in my opinion) make some amazing loose snus, and do do more then just Thunder... Give them a try if you haven't boys!!
1. Roda Lacket portion and los
2. Göteborgs Prima Fint los
3/4. Tie: Grov + Ettan in any format
5. All the General White Portion variants
Honorable mention: Skruf Tranbar - a new find, normally don't like flavors but I really like this
Special mention: Offroad Lakrits White Portion - I really love the liquorice and this is, at the moment, the best lakrits snus I've found. Taste is perfect, but I find the snus too salty and portions are a bit too empty. I'm still looking for the perfect lakrits snus
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