I like gin. There are as many interpretations of gin as the imagination can provide. I am always fascinated and intrigued by what distillers hang in their kettles in order to surprise and delight their audiences. In many ways good gin reminds me of good snuff, as the base gives it character and the toppings give it style. From the website, “Ding Dong!” is touted as being a combination of geranium, rose, vanilla, menthol and Rustica tobacco. Save for the juniper berries, it sounds like a gin recipe already! Upon unscrewing the tin one is greeting by a fluffy, moist, medium-ground, dark snuff that smells of mint, honey and geranium. At uptake, its cool, moist burn reveals menthol ensconced in blossoms of geranium, rose, Asian pear, Japanese Sakura and Meyer lemon. It is along the same vein as Wilson-of-Sharrow’s “Jockey Club,” except richer, more sophisticated and complex. With eyelid fluttering levels of nicotine, it is prefect for the rebirth of Spring. In order to enjoy “Ding Dong!” to its full extent, one requires time for a good contemplative think accompanied by a cold, unflavoured, clear alcohol, such as Moskovskaya vodka, straight out of the freezer, lovingly served in cut crystal shot glasses.

I’m expecting a tin this in the mail, actually tomorrow! Sounds very interesting though I don’t drink alcohol, so I’ll probably just have a cup of Yerba Mate with it.

So, what do you think of this snuff?