Catch Pure Mint OUT NOW!

[c.nash]

I just got an email. Buy 10 for 7. :P

[N0mad]

I still have a few rolls of that. I was gonna throw some in a box pass and put some on the exchange.

OK I give up! I'll just buy a couple cans of Pure Mint with my regular order next month.

[Veganpunk]

Curious about this one, but sucks it's another peppermint. General Mint is a fine peppermint snus, we need a really good spearmint snus, a la Triumph Mint.

[lxskllr]

Curious about this one, but sucks it's another peppermint. General Mint is a fine peppermint snus, we need a really good spearmint snus, a la Triumph Mint.

Offroad Frosted's pretty good. I haven't had the portions, but I like the lös. I generally prefer peppermint, but Frosted is a nice change of pace.

[chadizzy1]

Offroad Frosted's pretty good. I haven't had the portions, but I like the lös. I generally prefer peppermint, but Frosted is a nice change of pace.

I like OR Frosted because I don't dig sterks too much.

[c.nash]

Offroad Frosted Los is great i have a couple cans of Thunder Frosted Los but haven't broken them open and Thunder Frosted Long+ is awesome. Not too much nicotine.

[chadizzy1]

I have a few rolls coming. I may put some on the exchange.

Just got my package from BuySnus early this morning. 3 days from Sweden is pretty intense. I am impressed.

This snus is good. Should have a review and pics up later.

[tom502]

Can't wait, I love to read your reviews with pics, though I'm not a mint fan, and won't get this.

[c.nash]

I can't wait for the review. I gotta get some I guess.

[chadizzy1]

Today, I woke up and vowed to catch up on snus reviews. There's a few new arrivals and it is my mission to get caught up. I must admit, the PACT Act madness kinda put a damper on the snus world, but good to see things rolling again. Today's first review is Catch Pure Mint, a new mint snus from Swedish Match. And yes, I know what you're thinking. Does the snus world REALLY needs a new mint snus? Catch Pure Mint is really a unique arrival. From the can, to the taste, to the portion - it is much different from a lot of other mint snuses available today. The first thing to note is of course the new can. It's aluminum like the old PM 1847 cans, and is really classy looking. The catch lid has been moved to the bottom, as well. To me, that's a good thing.


The new can also presents a different technique to open, the twist off. The inside has a little lip that fits inside the lid and won't close without this technique, so "Twist to Open" is a requirement when it comes to popping this can open. When you open the can the aroma is very clearly peppermint. No subtle hints of anything, no after thoughts or lingering aromas - it is what it is. Peppermint. The smell is distinctly Swedish, it isn't sickingly sweet like Camel "SNUS" or Marlboro "snus", you can tell it's a Swedish made product. *If you've been reading my reviews long, you know how much I loved Catch Collection//Fresh (Peppermint) from last year's Catch Collection line from Swedish Match. I find this snus to be pretty close to that, but more on that later.


So now, about the portion. It's in the fashion of the Lab Series, and if you're not familiar with the Lab Series you could compare it to Camel's American product or V2's Thunder Frosted Long+. It's a longer portion. This one is called "White Medium" and has a "Slim Fit" as is noted on the can. It has noticeably less tobacco in it, but not as little as a mini, and not as much as a regular. It's right in the middle - hence the "Medium" portion. The portions are soft and very comfortable in the lip. Of the half can I went through to write this review, I didn't have to actually fluff any of them. Also, the nicotine content is 7mg, which is 1mg less than the traditional 8mg portions. To be honest, it's not even noticeable that it's lower.


How's it taste? It is a distinct peppermint taste in the traditional Swedish Style. If you're new to Swedish Snus - I'll explain. The flavor of Catch Pure Mint is a clear peppermint flavor with a cooling sensation wrapped around it, but also has a very pleasant and mild salt balance in the background. This is what I loved so much about the Catch Peppermint from last year. Whereas General Mint seems to be a bit sweeter and really geared towards an American taste profile, this one seems to be made with more traditional Swedish flair. The tobacco isn't just an afterthought, it's perfectly blended with the peppermint flavor. The top of the can isn't just BS, "...blended to perfection..." actually makes sense. A great release from Swedish Match.

[jamesstew]

Maybe I will try it after all; hated the General mint but if this one is without artificial sweeteners I may give it a go.

[c.nash]

Here goes another order.

God dammit.. lol

[lxskllr]

Thanks for the review Chad. That's got my interest. That's a sharp looking tin. One correction, I'm betting the tin's steel, not aluminum. The old 1847 tins were, and judging by the magnet on the side, I'm guessing this one is too ;^)

[chadizzy1]

Thanks for the review Chad. That's got my interest. That's a sharp looking tin. One correction, I'm betting the tin's steel, not aluminum. The old 1847 tins were, and judging by the magnet on the side, I'm guessing this one is too ;^)

That would make sense. I wasn't sure, it felt kinda light weight.

[jamesstew]

Chad, I believe it is time now. Time for you to spill the beans about the General Long portions. Do it!