I’ve found a number of snuffs that I love for everyday use, and a number I love on a more infrequent basis because they seem too “special” to use everyday (for example, F&T Bordeaux and Old Paris, and Wilson’s Strasbourg). So in an effort to expand my collection of extremely special snuffs, I’m wondering what people would choose if they could have one last pinch before their journey into The Hereafter. If you were on your death bed, and you had time for one last pinch (for each nostril, of course), what would it be?
I would want a big fat line of bloom from ten thousand fine Cuban cigars! By the way, I have snuffed bloom and it’s quite nice. Realistically every snuff could be your last. Schmalzler A will do.
I really don’t have any special snuff. Right now I would say I’d want some Dholakia White, which is my present favorite. Last month I couldn’t get enough of the Poschl Schmalzler’s. There really isn’t a snuff that I don’t like. I enjoy the American Scotch snuffs as well as the sweet snuff. Same goes for the snuff from across the pond. I just really enjoy snuff. It’s all kind of special IMHO. I guess I’m still searching for that special snuff that you speak of. Paul Z
I’d want something bad, like WoS Jasmine, so I’d really be ready to leave.
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A cone shaped joint that is somewhat large and impressively rolled… But, if i only had time for one last pinch…Taxi Red
When I was rushed into hospital for emergency surgery on 30th September last year I grabbed a box of WoS Best SP, one of Dr JR Justice and one of a toast, I forget which to take with me. So I guess it would be either Best SP or JRJ. Luckily for me they didn’t turn out to be death bed snuffs… (Edit) - now I remember - the toast was Whisky & Honey, so perm any one of the three.
Probably tell them to make a runny slurry of Toque Quit administered through a Netipot into all my orifices–kind of a pre-embalming fluid.
I would want to celebrate my life with some Toque Champagne. Everyone in the room with me would have to take a celebatory pinch too! That would be a great way to leave this world!
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I would want a good dark schmalzler that lingers in your nose for 10-15 minutes. Probably Bernard’s Aecht altbayerischer or Pöschl’s perlesreuter walder fresco.
Since I started the thread, I’d like to say that mine would probably be McChrystal’s Mild Lemon. I’d like to have tears in my eyes and an “Oh My God” or at least a “Holy F@#k” on my lips at the moment of shuffling off This Mortal Coil.
Awesome Topic! I just saw a cartoon where a guy was about to be hanged, he was in the noose, and next to him stood a doctor administering the gentleman’s last pinch. If that were me it would be a mixture of #22 and Levi Garrett, with some White for that shit your pants rush.
What was the cartoon? Would be a good one to add to the movies with snuffing scenes thread.
If it’s something special to go out with a bang, I would prefer to go with F&T’s Princes. It’s always been an inside joke among those close to me that I’m ‘The Prince’ (my coworker has adopted the title of ‘stable boy’, which, when we get into our respective moods, makes for some very funny dialogue, hah!) and the snuff is both deliciously scented, easy on the eyes, nice to touch and easy to sniff as well- no sneezing before I die! I would offer my snuff box to everyone in the room, joke that the prince shall impart this royal luxury upon passing, before taking a pinch myself and dying with my nose screaming of geranium. Though I’m loving Bart’s idea, too, ROFL!
Spanish Jewel and I don’t care how long it takes to find some,I’ll wait.
I’d go for Poschl President. Not because its my favorite or what I would consider the best, but rather because it was one of my first snuffs and holds a special sentimental value for me. But then who knows; the last time I came close to dying all I could think of was my kids.
I got this image from the A Pinch of Snuff by Benson Earle Hill (1840). This book is hilarious. The book can be found in the Snuff Literature category here at snuffhouse. I’ve never posted an image here so 'm not sure how to. I used the attachment function, didn’t work. A link to the page didn’t seem to work out either. So, the image is just below page 102 when you open the book in google. Try this.Last Pinch
Bernards Aecht Altbayerischer or Brasil Feinst Schmalzler…so GOOD, like desert to me.
@ wildhorsemane: awesome cartoon!
Anything that will hasten my demise, such as some nice and stale Dholakia Wine & Cheese or something nice and drippy like Poschl Lowenprise or something nice and sickly like Toque Pomegranate or Wilsons Jasmine.
If I was standing on the gallows, and offered a last snuff, I’d ask for a box of Red Bull. I would empty the entire contents into one hand, take a very deep breath and… throw it in the hangman’s eyes and run like a bastard!