Toque - Berwick Brown

Well,I don’t consider myself an expert and sometimes I really doubt if I’ve said anything of any value in my reviews, but it’s fun doing them. If you actually would like to publsih a review and are not doing so just because you don’t think you have a good nose, I would still say do one. Apart from the fact that your capacity to detect different flavours increases with time, a short review with what you honestly feel is still worth reading in my book. Give it a go, you might surprise yourself and don’t worry if other members seem to be ‘experts’ its just about having fun!

Ah bloody hell, NO Berwick Brown for me yet, why must I wait so long?! Received my snus order but I have enough snus, I want my BB

Thanks for the encouragement Snuffster, I have read reviews from day one of my snuffing, and over time I get a feel for which posters nose is closer to my own. Of course my first snuff was Navy Scotch, and after a huge snort, I thought all you guys were demented! And although I was probably right, I have persevered. You have a good point, I do know what I like, and in the case of Berwick Brown, love. It just how to convey that to others, it takes time. I am somewhat like bigmick, once I hear germanium, I go of course, before then I just get muddled. Takes time, I have about 80 snuffs now, and three favorites, all I know is that many new favorites exist in that box, and time will tell. This is a great hobby though. It is some what of a shame that my most intriguing questions about snuff, are considered guarded secrets of the masters. Sorting, cleaning, essential oils, PH, stability, oh the questions I would like to ask!

No problem, just pick a favourite and write from the heart (or nose) and let’s see the results. Nice point about the guarded secrets. I never shy away from asking what I want as I am just a consumer who spends some of his hard earned money on their products, in my view I can ask what I like - getting an answer is another matter! To be fair the manufacturers are not about to start giving away the secrets of their livelyhood to competitors, but you do glean the odd bit of information from time to time. My advice is ask away!

@ Kevin: I’ve been snuffing now for more than 2 years and I have over 200 different snuffs. But I still can’t tell what’s in a snuff. What I can tell is when I like it. I’m not worried about what’s in it, as long as I like it I’ll stick it up my nose (even if it’s cow dung). I trust the manufacturers won’t put something in there that will kill me. If they do, they will lose a very loyal customer.

Be strong Pieter!

Pieter, you are an interesting one, I have been shoving NTSU up my nose wondering if you are secretly just sitting there laughing your arse off at the very thought! I am still wondering about the cow dung reference, but I am one to talk, you would not believe what we tend to drink out of glass canning jars here in the Appalachian wilderness, I cannot begin to tell you exactly what I am tasting, but I know what I like!!! Enjoy!

Good one this. The grind is a bit inconsistent (there are some very chunky bits in my tin), but the flavour falls between the F&T’s KB and the Kendal KB examples. Violet, geranium and citrus and easy on the nose. Very good and I think I prefer Berwick Brown to any Kendal Browns available.

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How does it compare to Gawith Hoggarth Kendal Brown. Is it a more natural tobacco taste or more on the perfume side like say F&T’s KB?

It’s probably “on par” with GH’s Kendal Brown in terms of how much perfume there is. It’s nothing like the, frankly quite offensive, F&T version.

Thanks Spam. Thats good to hear. F&T is quite over the top

It is not like the Gawith Hoggarth KB in my opinion (not as leathery and hardcore!). From what my nose tells me, Berwick Brown is flavoured with violet, geranium and citrus, like the F&T version, but less pungent. It is very good, but it isn’t the same as Samuel Gawith Original KB or the GH version. I would say it is somewhere in between the F&T/ Wilsons floral affair and the Kendal versions. I do recommend it.

Going out on a limb here, I think its less like any of the KBs in flavor and maybe more like F&T Princes Special or perhaps a Wilsons moist variety. Can’t quite put my finger on it. It is like the tradtional KBs in grind/moisture though. Comparisons notwithstanding, its a top notch, first class snuff. Hats (and toques) off to Roderick, I think this really is his masterpiece.

along Xander’s lines of thinking - I thought it had a scent pretty similar (but not identical) to WoS Brunswick - but not as moist, and with the different tobacco base. I wonder if we’ll see a natural version of this tobacco at some point too. I still love this stuff - trying to pace myself through my little tin.

I wasn’t trying to say the scent was the same as any of the Kendal varieties, just that the ‘amount’ of flavour was similar. If you see what I mean? I’m glad someone has mentioned that it smells of violet, I got a scent reminiscent of Parma Violets when I pinched it earlier and thought I was going a bit mental - it was such a blast from the past, aha. As soon as this 10g tin nears it’s end I’m going to order 100 or 200g’s and a PC box for it. I can’t see myself ever going off it. Are the boxes on StuffStore.co.uk PC’s?

I think Xander has something there - there is something very Princes about the flavour, not as heavily floral, a bit more citrus perhaps, but reminiscent. I think I actually prefer it. @ Spam: Yes, the inlaid ‘slider’ boxes are PCs. You should check out Nicotine Rush for the unbelievably cool double compartment boxes as well.

Ah, my order came in already! Oh yes, this is some good snuff. I agree it is similar to princes, but I like it better. I love the texture, the color, the flavor. It is easy on the nose, and gives a creeper lift, lasts a while too. Another gold star for Roderick!

OK I gonna go out on a limb here. This snuff reminds me of Bespoke’s Gin & Tonic, only not quite as citrusey. It is a very good snuff indeed, and as I do like Bespoke’s G&T very much, obviously this is going to be a favorite of mine as well.

Something about this snuff just rocks my world, and im not sure if its in a good way - although its definitly not a bad way… Its hard to explain! When I take it I get a really weird rush that almost reminds me of my oxycontin days. It’s really hard to explain it, its like the hairs stand up on the back of my neck and then instant calmness. The snuff is a weird grind, almost like a fine grind and a coarse grind mixed together. You would think that adds up to a med grind, but it’s not really that either! The smell is really crisp and fresh. Flowery and definite citrus burn. I wouldn’t reccomend it ATM, but I think this will be one that I set and forget only to love in the near future!