My first snuff order was last December and I’ve been making one every month since. However, there are so many different brands and flavors that I still feel incredibly new to it. The variety is so overwhelming that I’d like to ask you for one type of snuff that you think everybody should try. I’d have to say mine is Arnold Andre Aplenprise.
So many I could name, but if pressed to just one, I’d say McChrystals Original and Genuine.
Virginie
Tube rose
WoS Grand Cairo
Name one? That’s evil Seriously though, snuff is so diverse in terms of grind and flavour, and everyone finds they want something different from a snuff. One per “category” would be fairer. That way if some tries a snuff and wants something drier, moister, coarser, or whatever, it’s easier to navigate to the type of snuff that works for them before exploring all the scents. For example: Toast: F&T High Dry Toast Menthol: Hedges L260 SP: WoS Tom Buck Coarse: Toque Berwick Brown Indian: Anarkali But then there’s also schmaltzers, scotches, South African, fruity, herbal, plain… you’re quite right when you say it can be overwhelming. It took me quite a while to find my way through the basics of the snuff world and identify “types” that worked for me, and more importantly, what to steer clear of to avoid disappointment. Maybe someone should do a flow chart / map
I bought MANY snuffs which were recommended highly on here, only to discover they don’t work for me at all. Based on my own experiences and tastes, I now avoid mentholated snuffs, fine ground snuffs, coffee snuffs (with the exception of a couple of WoS snuffs), artisan snuffs, greased snuffs … and the choices that remain are still overwhelming :))
After reading your comment @50ft_trad , you are definitely right. Wow. I think I may have already thrown away more snuffs than I have kept! lol
Dholakia Swiss Chocolate .The ultimate mixing snuff. It makes every snuff better. Or just use it straight . No calories snack for your nose when you just have to have chocolate. And who don’t like chocolate? Damn Dholakia should pay me a commission . >:)
I second the vote for Dholakia Swiss Chocolate.
However I should nominate something I think a snuff explorer may like. Samuel Gawith Irish D Light is very easy on the nose, of medium-fine ground, and imparts a lightly honey-sweet scent with no burn or backdrip.
This is actually more difficult than I first thought because Im trying to set aside suggesting something just because I personally think it’s awesome. My first thought was a good SP like QES/Tom, then I thought maybe thats because I prefer those. Next would be a sweet scotch because those are a little different experience than other snuffs i think.
ah, I see @snuffsahoy covered the sweet. So I will second the Tube Rose
6 Photo Kailash. Everyone I’ve had try it enjoyed it, including my tobacco-resistant sister.
Another nod for Bernard Virginie. The only possible explanation for this mind-meltingly great snuff to be so discouragingly inexpensive is the cardboard packaging. Do not be fooled; it is sublime.
Toque USA Whiskey & Honey
That was going to be my suggestion too, @SeanOCDPx. If you’ve never tried an Indian snuff this would be a great introduction to a wide range of exotic snuff out of India.
Here is shortlist from me:
SP: Toque Original
Toast: F&T HDT
Mentol/Medicated: JH Wilson Medicated No. 99
Fruit-Mentol: Samuel Gawith Apricot (Poeschl)
Kendal Brown: Samuel Gawith KB Original
Flowers: Toque Rose
Florals: F&T Dr. Robertson Justice
Plain: SG Black Rapee
Jack
One snuff I couldn’t be without I would have to say is NTSU BLACK. that is for sure, love the barnyard armoa!
Abraxas St Casura
Toque Violet. Theres nothing quite like it. I sure don’t use it often, but I think everyone should try it at least once.
I’m going with Old Mills Butternut I think everyone should try it at least once before it’s no more.