what are otterhound and grousemoor scented? the site i use doesnt list anything specific, but their names interest me.
One of the first choices that you should probably make is whether you prefer dry snuff (“Toasts”) or moist snuffs.
I agree, although unlike @howdydave, I prefer dry. But I hardly think of dry snuffs and moist ones as the same class of product, their effect and impact is so different. Apart from the fact that you put both of them up your nose, they are almost a completely differenct animal … er, vegetable.
My recollection of Grousemoor is being mostly or entirely unscented. Otterhound is a highly perfumed one. Also Auld Sannick and Wild Duck are one and the same. Just different names.
Insightful advice and guidance thus far. As a newer snuff user I found so much value in reading the countless threads and watching several dozen reviews on YouTube. I agree with Toque as a brand to try- they have such a variety of scents to select from and their try out tins are a good start- though I would mention that there was for me a noticeable but good difference in a few I tried via small tins/bullets and large (25g) tins and economy bags- all were “fresher” and provided me with a true appreciation of the scent. cut, consistency and overall quality. Having used snuff years ago I was familiar with bergamot and some scotches from years back- when I picked snuff up again I was only able to get Poschls and Gawith at first. Both are fine snuffs but being able to order a much wider range has enhanced my experience and enjoyment. Stick with it and enjoy the wealth of information that is out there.
@SgtJon - do you mean the larger ones were fresher, or the smaller ones?
Update - I’m visiting a tobacconist tomorrow who stocks over 30 snuffs!!! Tee hee, I can’t wait…
Update, just took some Wilson’s of Sharrow Best SP. I really like it. The tobacco smell (like the way a nice fresh cigar smells) really comes across after using the Hedges. It’s a bit finer/drier than the Hedges so I’m being careful to sniff more gently. So far so good!
@SgtJon - do you mean the larger ones were fresher, or the smaller ones?
I’ve never had the pleasure of a Toque economy bag, but the general consensus seems to be that they are fresher than tins.
I would say wilsons f and t Morocco. Mild gentle and easy. But it has the pedigree most snuffs would envy.