And I’m just very curious how it is… so I just orderd some snus: Skruf Stark Montecristo General Ekstra Sterk General Maxi Roda Lacket Claq Qui Grovsnus Portion General Wintergreen I’ll let you know my findings
I think you made a good order. But, I do want to say, since you haven’t had snus before, it does, or often does, take a little time to get used to. At least for me, as an American. When I 1st tried Swedish snus, my immediate reaction was negative. I was not used to oral tobacco at all then, and it actually made me feel a bit ill. I was not using nasal snuff then either. I quit snus, and started using snuff regularly. Well, I do believe that helped me not get ill, the 2nd time I tried snus, when I decided to give it another try. Also, for some, snus at first can seem overly salty. But usually within a week or so of regular use, I’d say 4-6 portions a day, you get used to that, and then don’t even notice the salt, and the distictive flavors of the various brands become apparant. I remember when I first tried snus, apart from feeling ill, they all seemed like little bags of salt, and also made me salivate alot. Well, now, having used snus regularly for almost a year, I have none of that now. So, what I’m saying is, give it time, and don’t just hate it, right at first, even if you think you do, because the experience changes in time. This is just my experience, you may love it right away.
@Micheltin: Wow, you picked some powerhouses for a first order. There are some strong ones in there.
Thanks for the feedback guys! I heard indeed that a lot of people got ill from it, prob because of the high Nicotine… I’m an ex-smoker, so I think I can cope it…
The first time I tried snus I loved it. I’m trying to be an ex smoker also. You didn’t say if you ordered the Skruf Los, the Stark Normal or White portions, or the regular Normal or White Portions. I find the Skruf Stark Los to be incredibly like a good SP snuff. If you’re trying to stay off cigarettes, snus can be invaluable. Since my quitting effort began in November, I’ve come close to feeling uncomfortable far more often from taking snuff than snus, maybe because I’m used to oral tobacco use after years of also using Copenhagen and Skoal. Also, don’t get too addicted to the Claq Qui, since they’re discontinuing it on Feb. 28. I have 10 rolls of it that I don’t want if you find you like it.
" I have 10 rolls of it that I don’t want if you find you like it." o.0 holy moly thats 100 cans!
@ Micheltn: Are these all portions or are any of them loose snus? Loose is a different animal. I agree with Nachman - you’ve got some heavy duty snus in your first order. Personally I like Claq Qui and Montecristo best from your list, Wintergreen is OK but an occasional thing for me. Hope you enjoy snusing - let us know how you get on with them.
That sure is a mother load of nicotine. I’m jealous of the Montecristo a we have problems getting it in the US. I think that you’ll find that the regular snus (8mg) has enough, or just the right amount of nicotine. I use sterks too, but only one or two/day. Claq Qui is not like the standard Roda (Claq is much better IMO), and I think that General Maxi has been discontinued too. As you move forward you’ll probably like Ettan, Knox, and Tre Ankare. Those would compliment your selection nicely but they aren’t extra strong. If you really dig the strong then try some Odens ES or Thunder. To me those hit like a train. One thing that is cool is to take a Claq Qui with a nose full of Old Paris. it’ll make you dizzy. Maybe one of those General Maxi and a couple of good bumps of Grand Cairo would be synergistic…hmmm that gets me thinking…
the montecristo is amazing. Although I like the taste of snus I really (unlike pipes or snuff) consider that less then a secondary importance. I.e. the effect and the feeling are important and the taste is really just extra and not as important. However the montecristo taste amazing and if it was easier to get I’d keep a bunch around for when I want to taste something awesome.
Claq Qui will not be discontinued, only The Northerner won’t stock it any longer. I’ve sent them a mail in this regard and they told me where I can order it in future
Swedish Match said, on snuson, that it is being discontinued. I suspect once all the stock is out. They said it didn’t sell well enough.
Sorry, I meant to say I have 10 CANS, not 10 rolls of Claq Qui. I’m almost certain it’s being discontinued; as tom502 says, the word from Swedish Match on Snuson is that it didn’t sell well in the main target market, which was Norway I think. I always thought it was vastly overrated, maybe because of the “cool” name, which is why I still have 10 cans left. BTW, I just got five cans of the new General Mint White Portions, which are really superb, if there are any snussers here. I liked the Wintergreen, but these blow the Wintergreen away. They’re on sale at Getsnus for $15.00 for 5 tins, with a $2.95 shipping charge. Mine got here in three days.
Thanks for all the feedback guys! All the ones I orderd are portions. I thought would be easier for me to start with, and my wife does not think I completly mental … Can’t wait for it to arrive…3 more days…
Well. tried it… Juck! It’s tastes like crap, and the nicotine is high yes. So it does it’s Job, but man, please give me snuff…pine smell, chocolate tatse hmmm, but Snus … BAH!
Snus is often an aquired taste. I didn’t like it the 1st time. But I tried it again later, and now I use it all the time. For many people, it’s just as odd thing, esp Americans, it seems really salty too. But I found if you persevere, you don’t even notice the salt anymore, and the flavor essences and differences come out. It takes a little while to realize what it is, and like it. Or it was like that for me.
@Micheltn, the snus which you’ve got are all very nice ones. I did not like it myself when I first tried it but now I snus almost every day. Don’t get rid of it to soon. Let it sit in your fridge for a while and try it again later. You might get to like it yet.
Well, its like most addictive substances. Do you remember your first taste of coffee? Or beer for that matter.
@ Nachman & Tom052 & Pieter : You guys are right, you have to get used to it… and yes… I remember my first beer ( and the hour after… ). I found that I actually begin to like it… I kept 2 open, and rest is in my freezer. things I founf that really helped : I hade a sore lip from the first gew times. Now I first put it in my mouth, make it more wet and stick it under my lip with my tongue. MUCH better, don’t feel the it anymore, and actually begining to like it now. The Ekstra Sterks are still getting used too, and also the Maxi’s, but yes… after a few tests they do get better… Thanks guys! I’m npow having the Claq Qui with me at work, the only one which came in Already over date! I tasted still good, but finishing that one first. Thanks! ( Now a quick De molens A/P… )
I still snus everyday, and quite like it, but in my opinion the differences between snus, especially the straight tobacco ones like Grov and Ettan, are much slighter than the differences between snuffs.
Very true! Snus - for me now - are kind of all the same… stronger/less strong taste/nicotine yes, but taste - no. Only the wintergreen differs. But that’s Menthol.