I've searched and found a few mentions of Triumph original and mint flavors. One of my 9 restaurants in close to the Georgia border so I figured I would sashay (it's the south, either that or mosey, but that didn't sound right) right across the border and pick me up some snus.
The first place I stopped I got some damn social commentary from the cashier about oral tobacco being gross and such. I almost told him "If I wanted to hear a jackass talk I woulda went to the state fair" but I just smiled and left.
On to the snus....
Love the price! I am an in for a dime, in for a dollar kind of guy so I bought 4 cans, 2 of each. I didn't notice the price and it was only $7.00 for all 4! I said hell, throw in 4 more and I almost bought the poor lady out. A very redneck looking guy behind me asked me if I liked that stuff and I figured this would be the perfect time to try out my snus-evangelism so I told him it was great! No spitting, great flavor and it lasts forever. He looked at least somewhat interested but since my purchase was done I split. Not sure if he bought some but who knows!
The original...
The smell is quite a bit more harsh than the taste. It almost smelled chemically to me. Based on my reading here though I was going to give it a shot if it smelled like a elephants left nut after a 100 yard dash. Over all it is sweet, but not too sweet like the camel versions. I like the tobacco flavor and it is a touch salty. The flavor did not fill my mouth all the time like camel does and in the end I liked it quite a bit. I really like the fruit hints as the portion drips after a while. I am on my second portion right now and I am about 45 minutes into it and it is very enjoyable.
The mint...
It has almost exactly the same mint flavor from the camel frost but with an actual tobacco flavor with it. I found that it was not nearly as over powering as the camel frost which I thought was only good after a minimum of a half an hour so some of the flavor could fade. I really like the mix of the minty-ness and the subtle creaminess which was balanced well by the hints of tobacco. I still think that this particular flavor style would be a treat type of snus though.
On both I felt the nic hit and they were both very satisfying from an ex smokers point of view. I have not smoked in 6 days and so far today was the easiest. I have read that these are more american flavor focused and I can't wait for my sample pack to arrive from northerner but the Wise citrus / menthol just wasn't cutting it flavor (or lack of) wise. The nic hit is fine but if I am going to have something in my mouth I want to enjoy the taste of it!
One trick I found that was interesting, take the pouch and move it under your tongue. About 25-30 seconds after I did that I got a snap nic rush that was pretty cool!
Hope I am not annoying anyone with my commentary on flavors as I get them!
-Ainkor
The first place I stopped I got some damn social commentary from the cashier about oral tobacco being gross and such. I almost told him "If I wanted to hear a jackass talk I woulda went to the state fair" but I just smiled and left.
On to the snus....
Love the price! I am an in for a dime, in for a dollar kind of guy so I bought 4 cans, 2 of each. I didn't notice the price and it was only $7.00 for all 4! I said hell, throw in 4 more and I almost bought the poor lady out. A very redneck looking guy behind me asked me if I liked that stuff and I figured this would be the perfect time to try out my snus-evangelism so I told him it was great! No spitting, great flavor and it lasts forever. He looked at least somewhat interested but since my purchase was done I split. Not sure if he bought some but who knows!
The original...
The smell is quite a bit more harsh than the taste. It almost smelled chemically to me. Based on my reading here though I was going to give it a shot if it smelled like a elephants left nut after a 100 yard dash. Over all it is sweet, but not too sweet like the camel versions. I like the tobacco flavor and it is a touch salty. The flavor did not fill my mouth all the time like camel does and in the end I liked it quite a bit. I really like the fruit hints as the portion drips after a while. I am on my second portion right now and I am about 45 minutes into it and it is very enjoyable.
The mint...
It has almost exactly the same mint flavor from the camel frost but with an actual tobacco flavor with it. I found that it was not nearly as over powering as the camel frost which I thought was only good after a minimum of a half an hour so some of the flavor could fade. I really like the mix of the minty-ness and the subtle creaminess which was balanced well by the hints of tobacco. I still think that this particular flavor style would be a treat type of snus though.
On both I felt the nic hit and they were both very satisfying from an ex smokers point of view. I have not smoked in 6 days and so far today was the easiest. I have read that these are more american flavor focused and I can't wait for my sample pack to arrive from northerner but the Wise citrus / menthol just wasn't cutting it flavor (or lack of) wise. The nic hit is fine but if I am going to have something in my mouth I want to enjoy the taste of it!
One trick I found that was interesting, take the pouch and move it under your tongue. About 25-30 seconds after I did that I got a snap nic rush that was pretty cool!
Hope I am not annoying anyone with my commentary on flavors as I get them!
-Ainkor
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