After beginning with English snuffs and experimenting with American snuffs, I made the plunge to German snuff yesterday. My first schmaltzer was Bernard’s “Brasil Doppelt-Fermentiert”. Let me say, first, that I have long loved Red Man chew. This schmaltzer bears a strong resemblance to Red Man, especially its aftertaste (aftersmell?). A heavy, rich sweetness that seems to come primarily from raisins and dates predominates in my nose, with a hint of chocolate for pure luxury. Reading the snuff reviews for this schmaltzer it seems I’ve started with a favourite of many, and I can understand why. It’s not something I would use all day, but what a treat for the nose! I also received my first tin of F&T Old Paris, which is actually quite similar though with a stronger tobacco smell and without the chocolate notes. I find myself wondering how I did without these wonderful sweet snuffs.

Congratulations. You’ve taken some wonderful snuffs! Old Paris is my favorite from F&T and that Bernard’s is divine.

I’m glad I wasn’t the only person who thought that Schmaltzer smelled like Red Man!

@ Mike B: I’m glad you’re enjoying your first schmaltzer, BDF is a very good one. I’ve never tried Red Man chew, but if it tastes like schmalzer I might just give it a go. Old Paris is also a favourite of mine, but I don’t get any of the sweetness I associate with schmaltzers at all, in fact OP has an earthy, leathery aroma to me.

Somebody grind up and snuff Red Man chew, please! Post your results here for us too. Thank you.

I think that would be rather hard to do, as it has that sweet syrup all over it.

You should chew it first then dry it out and see who you can get to snuff it after you tell them how you made it.

Tell them after they snuff it.

@toffeenose: I find Old Paris quite sweet. It’s made with dates, and dates are powerfully sweet. It’s not sugary like Honey Bee or Carhart’s, but it’s definitely sweet to my nose.