Röslein Inspired by a description of the ingredients used to make the favourite snuff of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of George III. Queen Charlotte was an inveterate snuff taker and historical records tell us that her favourite was flavoured with Bitter Almonds, Attar Ghul - the Persian for attar of roses - and that ambergris was added to enhance the flavours. Röslein is a moist, demi gros snuff made from Sumatra leaf, flavoured with pure attar of roses from Isparta in Turkey, ameretto di saronno lazzaroni from Italy and ambergris from the Chatham Isles. Ambergris is very strange stuff. Mine resembled a light grey pebble and once ground in a pestle and mortar, the dust had to be suspended in alchohol for four months before it became absorbed and could be added to the snuff flour. Röslein should be on the MrSnuff site next week. Johnny
Roslein is a superb snuff and I expect it will greatly enjoyed by SWS fans; complex but light and refreshing with a long lasting nose and delicious base tobacco. Johnny has done a first-rate job - blending of the highest order.
Waiting. This sounds absolutely wonderful, I hope Johnny made enough.
Its not on the website yet, but I am awaiting its release eagerly. Its time for another order! Ambergris should make it a very interesting snuff indeed!
Having resisted the urge to try the Abraxas limited edition with ambergris, I’ve decided to splash out on this one. Normally my inclinations are to think “how much? That’s two tins worth of Samual Gawith, that is!” , but this time I decided, yeah - let’s go for it.
It is now live and available for sale: HERE
looking forward to this one
Just ordered some. I am STOKED to try it! I hope it gets here soon.
And the order is in…
50 grams on the way!
So tins of the new Sir Walter Scott Röslein lovingly delivered by the postie on behalf of our chums @MrSnuff this morning. I have to admit that although I’m a huge fan of @Johnny ‘s blends (which to my mind have all been excellent). I did wonder if @abraxas might have pipped SWS to the ‘snuff of the year’ award with the limited edition Prince Regent VSOS; I think that @Johnny has aced it here though ^:)^ The tin note as usual with SWS is heavenly; the attar of roses is probably the most prominent note in there seconded by the almond liquor undertone. The grind is very pleasant too, middle I guess with some finer grains in the mix. Extremely moist, I reckon a spoon would probably be the thing here, but nicely pinchable with a little care. In the nose it’s very silky (as @lunecat and @Abraxas comment) and the delectable tin note aromas are nicely arbitrated by the mysterious fragrance and qualities of the ambergris, the top-note bouquet is complex but not overpowering - just right for frequent use. Once it’s been in the nose a while the base flour of the blend becomes more conspicuous; the rich, full and satisfying tobacco goodness that is well known to fans of @Johnny ‘s blends. Overall very luxurious and regal, I think that Queen Charlotte would have approved! Another excellent and unique offering from the house of Scott – Highly recommended!
Is it possible for me to get withdrawal symptoms from a snuff I’ve yet to try? Well, I think I am. Reading these reviews is making me drool, figuratively, as I wait for my 50gr from Mr. Snuff.
please please please please please please please please POST REVIEWS. please. It only takes one bad one to give newbies completely the wrong impression.
It’s ordered plus a few more treats.cant wait for this one.
please please please please please please please please POST REVIEWS. please. It only takes one bad one to give newbies completely the wrong impression.
If this is a limited edition, which I would imagine it is, and one bad review stops other people buying it so I can’t get any more then I’m off to post a bad review straight away! The only thing that’s affecting my enjoyment of it is that it’s going down in the tin far too fast considering the price I paid…
Another great snuff from sws.If you missed abraxas prince regent then get this.Its the closest you will get to it.but this has a bit more to it.can snuff get better than this?!
This is a wonderful snuff that everyone should try while quantities are available. Yes, the attar of roses is the primary scent but it is not overpowering. It has some staying power for sure, the scent seems to last longer than other snuffs and is very enjoyable. Di Saronno lingers in the background but perks up at times. It is a medium grind, moist, has a satisfying nicotine hit, and is indeed silky and velvety. It is relatively sneeze-free, which is interesting given the medium nicotine smack. Highly recommended, get some.
Ok had to order some given the good comments and in case there does be a rush on and it all disappears. Be interested to see how it has “a bit more to it” than the Abraxas Prince Regent, which I find hard to imagine being possible, but bring it on. This silkiness and velvetiness seem enticing also.
Just received Röslein today. Got to me here in Colorado in 8 days from Mr. Snuff. To me, it is a beautiful, deep, complex, harmonious, and fully satisfying snuff with a nice nic hit. Röslein is treasure in a tin. Congratulations, @Johnny! Another triumph to add to your long list. And, maybe it’s just me, but I find it to be somewhat reminiscent of Prince Regent, in its own way. I am so happy that I own some of this.
I’m finding myself a bit snuff jaded at the moment, not really keen to try much new, just bring on the HDT and the Dholakia White. But this is shaking me out of my lethargy. Time to place an order.