Great Snus Debates - Poll #2 - Ettan Lös VS Pioneer

[jaysalti]

So Ettan was the clear winner of poll #1 with 2/3rd of the vote. Your requests have been heard, and we now move to poll #2: Ettan Lös vs Pioneer Lös

I have no experience with Pioneer and will not be voting, however, i am very interested in the result of this classic battle of old time heavyweight vs relative new-comer.

Some basic info on Ettan via Northerner:

"one of Sweden’s oldest snus brands with a flavor that’s basically been unchanged since 1822 and carries on the flavor tradition with a basic recipe of Tobacco, water and salt. The only addition to the original recipe is a smoky flavor! ... combines the peaty, leathery flavor of the tobacco with the slight smoky flavor to create hints of dark, bitter chocolate in the lip as well as in the nose!"

http://www.northerner.com/se/snus/No...n,%20Los-1995/


For those unfamiliar with Pioneer, a small excerpt from Larry:

"I would define the Pioneer snus/snuff flavor as a straight, if unfamiliar, tobacco-centric profile; slightly vegetative, a little earthy, with a hint of brine, sea salt, and surprisingly, just a touch of caviar which fades in and out the longer you leave the prilla in."

Full article:
http://www.snuscentral.org/latest-sn...e-in-laos.html

So what do you think??

[lxskllr]

Pioneer. The flavor's much more natural than Ettan. After you've had unflavored tobacco, you realize how highly processed Ettan, and the like are. I imagine today's Ettan is as similar to the original as Skoal is. I bet Pioneer is closer to the historical Ettan.

[chadizzy1]

Pioneer.
Hands down. It is truly amazing.
Primal, raw tobacco taste.

For the loose aficionados, and those who have tried it, I'm curious about Prima Fint vs Gotland's Plain Los on another poll

[NewYork]

Have not had Ettan Los, only the portions but MAN it's gonna be hard to beat Pioneer!

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

Dammit! I haven't even tried Pioneer yet! You guays are killing me!

[SnusoMatic]

the first couple cans of pioneer i had were good. after that it got old. i dont think it can come close to ettan.

[GoVegan]

Pioneer is absolutely delicious. This is about as clean and as natural a snus you can get without growing it yourself. I like the fact that the tobacco leaves are pesticide free.

[Snusdog]

First, I voted Pioneer

That said..............I am close to SnusoMatic's take. There is a plumb/raisin thing going one with Pioneer that has kind of mellowed my initial enthusiasm......... Not completely mind you.................but enough to make me consider if it will be a regular or just an occasional in my rotation...............I will say that if GN or Jimmy can get a plain regular strength los out before the end of time...............it will take Pioneer's place in my rotation

[spirit72]

This is another one where I am just going to have to abstain. I have a roll of each on the way. Love em both.

[chadizzy1]

Jimmy can get a plain regular strength los out before the end of time...............

+9000

[c.nash]

Again.. These two snus products are great in their own rights. So I cannot choose.
Pioneer is just a straight tropical tobacco taste, and Ettan is more of a natural snus taste.
Do a poll on something I could really pick a winner on! haha.

[jaysalti]

Again.. These two snus products are great in their own rights. So I cannot choose.
Pioneer is just a straight tropical tobacco taste, and Ettan is more of a natural snus taste.
Do a poll on something I could really pick a winner on! haha.

Extreme vs khaini? Lol

[chadizzy1]

Extreme vs khaini? Lol

Like General vs Granit or something that's objective.
Or which is worse - Level or Chaini?

[GoVegan]

Like General vs Granit or something that's objective.
Or which is worse - Level or Chaini?

Granit is far better than General.

[snusjus]

You should do an overall brand battle, such as General vs. Skruf.