I got some GN lössnus in the mail today, and I'll review them all in this post. The first I tried is coffee. This has a nice flavor. The coffee is subtle, and not overdone. It has a medium grind, and medium saltiness, and is on the dry side. IMO, this is how coffee snus should be done. The tobacco flavor really comes through, and the coffee enhances it, rather than being the main attraction. The back flavor is an Ettan-like butteriness, but not as pronounced as Ettan. Very nice, and a real winner. I'd love to see this released as a retail product.
Thanks again GN, and more to come later as I get to them...
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Bowmore
The physical characteristics are the same as the coffee. The salt seems to be reduced in this. The very first thought I had when putting it in was 'Copenhagen snuff'. That left quickly, and the scotch started to reveal itself. An Islay was a good choice for this. I'm not sure a regular highland would have been distinct enough to hold up the snus; not without using some kind of extract anyway. This is a very mellow snus, with a flavor that's a bit stronger than Kardus. The scotch compliments the tobacco very well, and the flavor lasts longer than I would have expected. This is a perfect late night snus that would go well with a good English snuff, perhaps F&T Old Paris. Well done GN and company :^)
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L N5
I'm assuming this is lime, and the number is a batch code. I say assuming because it doesn't taste like the lime I'm used to from America. It has lime characteristics, but it reminds me more of pine, or spruce needles. It tastes the way Bernard Fichtennadel smells. This is actually a pleasant surprise. Slightly tart, and a bitter peel flavor. IAs is typical for all the GN snus I've had, the flavoring was added with a light hand. I especially like that it favors the bitter side, rather than being sweet. Very well done. Hitting 3:3 so far, but we still have the melons coming up. I'm not a big fan of fruit outside of citrus. I /like/ them, but they typically aren't something I want with tobacco, and wouldn't normally buy them myself. The three I've had so far I would absolutely put my money down for, especially the Bowmore.
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Watermelon
First taste is Jolly Rancher watermelon sans sweetness. It doesn't have a bit of sweetness, and the salt is noticeable which gives it a unique character for those familiar with the candy. It's quite tart, but mellows nicely after 15 minutes or so. This is a good snus fr those that like watermelon flavor. It's different, and the lack of sweetness is a great change. Personally, I'm not a fan of watermelon. This is a snus I'd buy the occasional tin of, and not by the roll. I could see me using a tin or two of this through the warm weather months. I'd highly recommend this for people that like flavored snus. It's great that it doesn't have sweetener. For those that like more traditional fare, I'd proceed with caution. Everyone should have a tin, but I wouldn't recommend a roll buy off the start.
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Sweet Melon
I was expecting something with artificial sweetener, but was pleasantly surprised. What it tastes like to me is a toned down watermelon(Jolly Rancher), with a subtle back taste of cantaloupe. The tartness is toned down in this, and it doesn't taste quite as salty. The differences between the two aren't very great, but I think I prefer this one. It's just a bit mellower, and the flavor is a bit more complex. Again, this isn't something I look for in a snus flavor, but those that like melon should really dig this.
Four great snuses from a great snus maker. There's something here for everyone, but even the "strange" flavors don't depart drastically from the traditional Swedish formula. Very well done all around, and I especially appreciate the light touch with flavoring, though the melons were a bit stronger than the others. The Bowmore, coffee, and lime would be roll purchases for me, while the melons I would pick up a tin or two; most likely the sweet melon as opposed to the watermelon.
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to try these GN. I REALLY hope the Bowmore, coffee, and lime make it to full time production, and can be had in the USA. They're world class snuses that deserve a wide audience :^)
Edit5:
The melons seem to hit me harder than the other snuses. I've had to spit both out sooner than the other snuses, and the nicotine seems to linger. I don't know if it's a flavor thing, or the snus is stronger, but I really feel it.
Thanks again GN, and more to come later as I get to them...
Edit:
Bowmore
The physical characteristics are the same as the coffee. The salt seems to be reduced in this. The very first thought I had when putting it in was 'Copenhagen snuff'. That left quickly, and the scotch started to reveal itself. An Islay was a good choice for this. I'm not sure a regular highland would have been distinct enough to hold up the snus; not without using some kind of extract anyway. This is a very mellow snus, with a flavor that's a bit stronger than Kardus. The scotch compliments the tobacco very well, and the flavor lasts longer than I would have expected. This is a perfect late night snus that would go well with a good English snuff, perhaps F&T Old Paris. Well done GN and company :^)
Edit2:
L N5
I'm assuming this is lime, and the number is a batch code. I say assuming because it doesn't taste like the lime I'm used to from America. It has lime characteristics, but it reminds me more of pine, or spruce needles. It tastes the way Bernard Fichtennadel smells. This is actually a pleasant surprise. Slightly tart, and a bitter peel flavor. IAs is typical for all the GN snus I've had, the flavoring was added with a light hand. I especially like that it favors the bitter side, rather than being sweet. Very well done. Hitting 3:3 so far, but we still have the melons coming up. I'm not a big fan of fruit outside of citrus. I /like/ them, but they typically aren't something I want with tobacco, and wouldn't normally buy them myself. The three I've had so far I would absolutely put my money down for, especially the Bowmore.
Edit3:
Watermelon
First taste is Jolly Rancher watermelon sans sweetness. It doesn't have a bit of sweetness, and the salt is noticeable which gives it a unique character for those familiar with the candy. It's quite tart, but mellows nicely after 15 minutes or so. This is a good snus fr those that like watermelon flavor. It's different, and the lack of sweetness is a great change. Personally, I'm not a fan of watermelon. This is a snus I'd buy the occasional tin of, and not by the roll. I could see me using a tin or two of this through the warm weather months. I'd highly recommend this for people that like flavored snus. It's great that it doesn't have sweetener. For those that like more traditional fare, I'd proceed with caution. Everyone should have a tin, but I wouldn't recommend a roll buy off the start.
Edit4:
Last one
Sweet Melon
I was expecting something with artificial sweetener, but was pleasantly surprised. What it tastes like to me is a toned down watermelon(Jolly Rancher), with a subtle back taste of cantaloupe. The tartness is toned down in this, and it doesn't taste quite as salty. The differences between the two aren't very great, but I think I prefer this one. It's just a bit mellower, and the flavor is a bit more complex. Again, this isn't something I look for in a snus flavor, but those that like melon should really dig this.
Four great snuses from a great snus maker. There's something here for everyone, but even the "strange" flavors don't depart drastically from the traditional Swedish formula. Very well done all around, and I especially appreciate the light touch with flavoring, though the melons were a bit stronger than the others. The Bowmore, coffee, and lime would be roll purchases for me, while the melons I would pick up a tin or two; most likely the sweet melon as opposed to the watermelon.
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to try these GN. I REALLY hope the Bowmore, coffee, and lime make it to full time production, and can be had in the USA. They're world class snuses that deserve a wide audience :^)
Edit5:
The melons seem to hit me harder than the other snuses. I've had to spit both out sooner than the other snuses, and the nicotine seems to linger. I don't know if it's a flavor thing, or the snus is stronger, but I really feel it.
Ixskllr, the Coffee lös sounds really good! Can't wait to hear the rest of your reviews guys!!! Good on you GN!!
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