@47 Worth re-posting this on WoS Facebook wall (search for “Wilsons & Co. (Sharrow) Ltd.”, they are quite active there).
Possibly, the scarce amount of this particular snuff is determined technically - (if this is the case) - might be a grind thing, which reflects in the name of the snuff itself. I guess they can’t produce larger amount of the base flour of that mill fraction. This would explain the tiny tin size.
J&H Wilson snuff is made by Imperial Tobacco not WoS. And although I’d love if this snuff came in vac tins I dont think Imperial Tobacco gives two shits about their snuffs so I dont see it happening anytime soon.
Still, whoever is the present owner of the brand, I have a feeling that J&H (as well as Hedges L260 and whole McChrystal’s range) are made somewhere in South Yorkshire.
Now, the following quote isn’t a proof of anything, it just reveals apparently a not so uncommon practice of contracted manufacture: “[…]as we have been producing some of these brands for them for years, this transaction makes a lot of sense for both parties”.
I sent a request to MB, will paste their answer here (if ever get it).
Thanks guys! I’ve considered in the past that the production is so low because that matches demand, but here I believe they would sell more than 2x if they invested. Interesting perspective @volunge that they might already be selling all they can produce.
@ar47, it seems you are right about demand-matching low production. Here’s the reply I just got from MB ISM:
"Hello,
Thank you for your message.
Unfortunately, I have to disappoint you. We don’t have any plans of making the Top Mill as a 20 gr. I have never heard there’s a demand for this before, so it’s not something we have considered."
However, if low production is not a result of some mfg peculiarities, but is demand-determined, then I’m sure that offering Top Mill in small containers only is doing the demand of this snuff one great disservice. A vicious circle.
ive never ordered it because it comes in such a small amount. i snuff enough that 5g just isnt worth ordering especially when you factor in shipping to the USA because mrsnuff increases the shipping rate per item and not just by weight. i was thinking a larger container might generate more interest if there are others here like me
New tactic. Join me if you will. Besides asking for the large tins I am sending weekly “follow up” emails asking for updates and when they’ll be available. Sqeaky wheel gets the grease maybe.
I won’t buy this snuff ever again unless they go to the big tin. It’s great snuff, but I have no problem with any Wilson’s SP or menthol; besides they have more variety than JH does. I guess they don’t care what their customers think.
I guess I’m the oddball here, but I’ve always wished I could get Hedges (from the same company) IN a 5g container. I love it, but the amount I’ve tossed out is obscene. Now the tap hole, on the other hand, is indeed just an abomination