Snus Review: Offroad American Wintergreen

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  • spirit72
    Member
    • Apr 2008
    • 1013

    #1

    Snus Review: Offroad American Wintergreen

    Brand: Offroad American Wintergreen

    Variety: Lös

    Manufacturer: V2

    Date On Can: None

    Cans Used: 1



    Comments: This was sort of a 'second chance' kind of thing. I'd been really put off by Offroad portions as a young snuser, but had heard much better things about Offroad lös. I'd tried nearly all of the 'premium' brands at this point, and was a little bored.

    The snus itself is VERY finely ground. It's pretty moist--seemed about the consitency of mud--but without excess moisture after packing it into the Prismaster. I'm not a hand-baker, but it seems that this would lend itself to hand-baking pretty well, and stayed together nicely under the lip, although it seemed a bit rough on the gums over the course of the can.

    The flavor was decent--your typical Wintergreen taste--although I find increasingly that I'm not a big fan of mint flavored tobacco. There was quite a bit of 'burn' initially. I'm not sure if that had more to do with the wintergreen flavor or a larger amount of baking soda.

    Unfortunately, the flavor wore out rather quickly, and there was not much of a tobacco taste underneath. It also seemed a bit weak in the nicotine department---but then again, I've been doing a lot of stark portions lately. I averaged about 45 minutes a prilla with this, before I was ready for something else.

    I approached Offroad again with some apprehension, but this was a fairly pleasant surprise. This particular flavor is perhaps not one that I'd revisit, but I am definitely open now to trying the other Offroad brands

    The Verdict: A bit of vindication for V2. 4 out of 10.
  • Raddleman

    #2
    I'm one of those strange people that actually likes Offroad Wintergreen in portions, I use it all day. Now it's a good thing for me that you have reviewed the los, as I have been dabbling with the idea of buying a can of ORWG los, so thanks .

    The initial 'burning' you describe is, I believe, caused by Methyl Salicylate, the main flavouring in Wintergreen. I love the stuff!

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