I received an order through the mail yesterday, and I’m blown away that it took me so long to get to these snuffs. I got London Brown, Black Rappee and Kendal Brown snuffs from Sam Gawith. They’re all fantastic–dark, rich and earthy snuffs with the scent of Latakia tobacco in them (some more than others). The Kendal Brown is a masterpiece, though they’re all excellent. My only complaint is that the tins come only half-full–why use such a large tin if you’re not going to fill it? On the other hand, I don’t spill as much when the tin isn’t so full so even that has its advantages.
I thought the same thing then loved not spilling snuff. So it’s a trade off.
If you like latakia snuff, Molens Latakia AO 1860 is the standard IMHO.
@Zanaspus, that’s the ONLY latakia snuff I know of. It is the BEST latakia snuff, for sure.
I don’t know if I’d like a LOT of latakia. I love the Kendal Brown from Sam Gawith–it has a nice hint of Latakia together with a citrus scent. Very addictive.
Got some AO 1860 just waitin for me to hit that checkout button…I can’t wait…apparently the esteemed Mr. Jaap produces some of the very finest snuffs!
Latakia Ao 1860 does not, I believe, actually contain Latakia. It is a simulation. A very good pure Latakia snuff was Cyprus by Wilsons of Sharrow. It was introduced quite recently by Mark Chaytor as one of the Celebratory Snuffs (Queen’s Silver Jubilee), but vanished from the list in the 1980s. Perhaps, with a little agitation, it could be brought back in time for the wedding of Babykins and Big Willie on April 29th. Unless I’m mistaken there is not a single Latakia snuff left on the international market.
This is what Snuffmiller says about Latakia Ao 1860 http://snuffhouse.org/discussion/comment/17169/#Comment\_17169
London Brown does indeed have a slightly sweet and smoky flavour. It is very similar to real Morlaix, which is no longer available. The name refers to the city where sugar was first painted with molasses (London) and the resulting colour. Snuff has been manufactured under that name (but not continuously) since Regency days. I find it has a quintessentially gallic flavour, and invokes happy memories of days in Provence with plenty of sunshine, strong cigars and strong red wine.
Thanks for the info Phillip…this way i won’t be spreading misinformation…plus it came straight from the horse’s mouth, so it’s reliable information. Thank you again!
Regardless of the mix, Molens/Dutch Windmill AO 1860 is A+++
So I’ve heard, Apparently Jaap Bas really knows what he’s doing! Like you said regardles of the mix, I’m still excited to get my AO 1860!!
BF…er…FTix… AO is very rich…not an all day snuff AP is much more user friendly…but still rich and not all day I’d start with Prins Regent Macuba Mettaijer AP Bon Bon in that order Also, I’d consider changing my avatar…you know…every so often…don’t want it to go stale…I mean it’s been…what…2 hours nutin bu luv bro out
Or if you have already ordered I’d get exactly what you chose in the order you chose it and leave the damn avitar the way it is cause it’s all good and besides you just cain’t go wrong with Molens
Hahah…Chuck! I also have AP and Prins Regent, and Bon Bon on my order …as for the avatar…this is the final draft… i promise…or do i?! Gotta keep ya on your toes bud! Wouldn’t want ya to get bored…bein from the Palmetto State n all… We both know how boring it is round here!! I’m really enjoying this five or six enters per line thing… But I wouldn’t wanna steal your trademark! Keep your nose full and them gums a flappin…much love from the Fish Pond!!! 
A friend mailed me a small ziplock of the 1860 and I love it… The smell lasts a long long time. It’ll definetely be on my next order
I must be cursed with some sort of strange allergy. As much as I like both AO 1860 and A/P, they clog my nose worse than a German turbomenthol.
Eric, don’t get me wrong I love AO…a lot…however it is not as versatile as other Molens offerings. To me it is very much like Latikia in pipe tobacco…a condiment snuff (vs an all day one) But oh what a good condiment it is
If the other Molens are better consider me a fan. I’ll probably order a tin of each… The tap boxes turn me off though.
PhillipS is right, For a real Latakia snuff you can grind up some pipe tobacco. You will be surprised. Black Rapee comes close as does the 1860. A Latakia only snuff will not have much nicotine so a mixture would be better.