Ok, I’m brand new to this game and have noticed at an online retailer, snuffs broken down according to country of origin…American, Belgian, British, Dutch, South African and etc. I’m wondering what traits are typically evident geographically speaking…what would one expect from an Indian snuff, as compared to an American, British, or any other for that matter? Can one surmise the origin of a snuff from the flavor, or are they basically the same, just produced in different areas?
Indian snuffs usually have strong scents, florals and spices. Their menthols are more subdued than British menthols. American snuffs are for the most part very dry and finely ground. many of them have a smokey flavour. They tend to burn in the nose. German snuffs are usually made with a oily base so are usually easy on the nose, but nicotine levels tend to be low. Often they are made with fermented Brasilian tobacco and the schmalzlers usually have a sweetish maple or fruit flavour. British snuffs are water based as opposed to the German oil base. The variety of British snuff flavours is staggering. South African snuffs tend to be strong and rough on the nose. Dutch snuffs are Molens snuffs. Many are made from old recipes that our friend Jaap Bes has resurected.
Thanks Nachman! That’s just exactly the sort of answer I was looking for!
Damn Nachman…that was neat, tidy, and covered it all!! Nice one!
and the Belgian is actually African.
Sadly underrepresented are two other great snuff making countries: Poland and Brazil.
I disagree with the South African snuffs being rough in the nose. I have always found that tobacco to be very soft and fluffy.
Yes, South Africans are easy to use, the nicotine stings in nose. Pretty cool answer from Nachman. You should write articles to Wikipedia.