Today I just received my assortment of NEW flavors from Dholakia. We have tasted the samples here and there in those little tubes, now we have the real thing, so what do you think? So far my head is spinning from tasting only 5 of them! Must be some nicotine in there… Mango Cream-Fruity and easy to take. Maybe a little too sweet, but a nice change. Maybe a pinch here and there snuff when you are in the mood. Blast Champagne Cola-Nice flavor and easy to take. Wish it was a pure cola flavor, but I like this one. Apple Pie-On the overwhelming side. More cinnamon and not really apple flavor. Not for me, maybe a holiday snuff for some. Gin & Tonic-Sweeter and more spicy then Bespoke G&T. I don’t really get the G&T flavor yet. Need to work on this one more. Lime & Lemony-Nice. Reminds me of a soda flavor somewhere maybe Bubble-up or something. Need to work more on this one too.

yeah, need some time to digest all of these (I have a half dozen or so). Shoving something different in my nose every 10 minutes now. Not the best way to appreciate them, but I’m too enthusiastic about all the new stuff I have. Give me time on this one…

I’ve tried a couple of the Blast snuffs,Brandy & Maple and Whiskey & Honey and while they’re good I don’t think I’d order them. Roasted Nut is pretty good,just kind of different. Lime & Lemony has been my favorite so far,enough that I ordered a 25 gr tin. I’ve got a couple more from the Temptation line coming that I haven’t tried yet,Grape Concord and Purple Passion.

I’m wishing I picked Lime & Lemony now, but maybe next time. Not being a fan of Fruit Cake, I didn’t choose that one either. I don’t have what I ordered in front of me, and they haven’t come yet, but I know/think I got Cola Champagne, Coffee Bite, Apple Pie, Orange Chocolate, Gin & Tonic, Rum Special… I think that’s it. These are the new Blast, Wow, and Temptation releases. Tom502

It reminds me of that Willy Wonka candy that is the full course meal all in one. Tom502

“Dholakia may have just invented the first, best hope for increasing worldwide snuff consumption. The breakthrough? Meal-replacement snuffs. Snuff for the 21st Century…Each of the new snuffs is unbelievably true to it’s culinary namesake, while retaining the rich and moist (and strong!) tobacco character of other Dholakia snuffs.” I’ve only sampled the Apple Pie. But I didn’t taste any apple or pie …they should have called it “Clove and Cinnamon.” Not much nicotine either, IMHO.

@ Z_2K: I definitely get the apple and pie sense out of it, though the spices are strong.

One’s gotta love that they never skimp on the flavoring, I’ve noticed since the 5 pack of Jewels from Mr. Snuff. I did mix some Toque Spanish Gem with some Mango Cream, and what I got was more understandably mango - cream. It goes a long way if you’re into that. like potatoes with some stew or rice with something else saucy.

I’m disappointed with the Wine & Cheese. No cheese at all, which is very unlike Dholakia - the flavours are usually spot on. I wonder if I got a mislabelled tin? I have a spare sample of Chocolate Orange if anyone wants to trade. Whisper if you’re interested.

The Port Wine and Cheese sample I tried makes me wonder…no each to their own, I won’t give my opinion on this snuff, people can make their own mind up, but put it this way, I would try before you buy as it must be an either you love it or hate it snuff. The Brandy and Maple was a good one, but again not my kind of thing, a bit too sweet. The Coconut Toffee I didn’t really like, but that’s mainly because I don’t like coconut. So, there you go, I won’t be buying any.

I thought the Port Wine & Cheese was OK. I also don’t detect cheese, and maybe that’s a good thing. But I think I get some wine essence, and that’s not bad. Most of these are “sweet” in their flavor, but I expected it, and I like them.

The wine flavouring was fine - I get that. It was the cheese I was interested in! I really wanted to try a sample of it, but kept getting Coffee, Choc Orange & Whisky & Honey, so I finally capitulated & bought it. I won’t say I’m sorry I did, but if I’d tried a sample I’d have known it wasn’t for me & got a different flavour, e.g I got Lime & Lemony purely as tom502 (I think) said it was his favourite. It wouldn’t have occurred to me to get another citrus snuff, but I’m glad I did as I really like that one.

When I recieved my sample of Port Wine & Cheese, I could detect the cheese. I’m wondering if the samples are a bit different than the finished product.

I don’t have a “favorite” that I can pinpoint right now, it’s just so much variety it’s hard to say. I did like the Lime&Lemony right off, I liked it more than Toque Grapfreuit, but I think Grapefruit has a certain acidic bitterness as grapefruit itself does. One of my fave new Dholakias is Coffee Bite though. I really was impressed with that one. Oh, I liked the Whisky Honey too. Now these are all still rather new to me, so I haven’t been able to give them each a good trial.

Unfortunately, having bought all the flavors or have samples of each, I have packed them in a plastic bag and they are moving to the back of my snuff rotation. Maybe once in a while…

Just had a snoot of the Rum Special and I’m a bit disappointed again; no raisin (as I was expecting Rum & Raisin as per the samples - which I din’t get to try but heard good things about - it seems very similar to the FUBAR Shot Of Rum to me. Anyone else think so?

Well, none of its my type of thing, flavours for flavours sake, each to their own.

I have the Rum Special too, and I thought it was pleasant flavor. I also have Shot of Rum, but I’d have to taste test them side by side to see. Now from these new Dholakias, some I think do stand out, the Whisky Honey I think is very good, the Fubar R&R is very good, the Lime & Lemony is very good, the Coffee Bite is very good. But I think they may be guilty of overkill with just too much variety. But while some may not stand out, or really live up to their name, I haven’t tried any that makes me go, “ugh, this is terrible”. As they all seem pleasant enough to me, to where I’ll snuff them. But most of them I doubt I’d rebuy, but the ones I mentioned, and a few of their others, Like Fubar Grunt, I think are worthy. But I currently have so many it’ll be a long while before I get to rebuys. The Brandy Maple was decent.

I didn’t count the Fubar, that is very good I think…

Well, I just included that as it’s a Dholakia made. I also have those Q Snuffs on the way, and some actual Dholakia labeled ones coming too. Overall, I really like Dholakia, they may be my fave company, but maybe the vast amount is good for them on a business end, I don’t know, but it seems sometimes they are experimenting too much. I tend to think if I was a snuff company I’d want maybe a great 10 solid snuffs that stand strong on their own, than 50 so so ones, and a the 10 as well, but I don’t know how it works businesswise. I suspect these all get an initial sale, to try out, but the ones that get the rebuys would show which are the most liked.

OK, here is my short “initial review” of the Dholakia “Designer” label snuff: Blast Brandy Maple. 10g can. Upon opening it, the aroma is very present. It’s a sorta sweet smell of what does remind me of brandy, very nice. A definate alcohol drink essence to it. The color is a light, but maybe reddish brown, but a deep full color too, with a few lighter specks. I’d call the grind fine, and semi moist. Pinching a small pinch on the back of the hand, pinches very easy, does leave some aftermath on the fingers. Initital sniffs, it goes in easy, very slight good burn. The nose aroma is like the smell itself. 1st sniff had the essence not lasting long. 2nd sniff about the same. Using small sniffs. Now getting some nose drip. After just a short time, the aroma/flavor in the nose, I just don’t detect. 3rd sniff, after a little nose wipe, initial slight burn, very nice initial flavor as stated before, it sure sticks to the fingers. Quick to make my nose run. Overall, not bad, a 1-5 rating, maybe a 3.5, only because the initial smell and flavor is pleasant, but very short lived. It’s a use-up, but for me, not a re-buy. Not bad at all, though to me, not a stand out either. My nose is running a bit now. I had to blow my nose by the time I finished the review post. Maybe too much snuff, but I did use 3 very small sniffs. Note: My short reviews are based on my own limited snuff experience, and tastes, or lack of, and my initial experience with said snuff. Others will, and probably should have differing views somewhat, and in time, my opinions may change as well.

my short “initial review” of the Dholakia “Designer” label snuff: Temptation Lime & Lemony 10g can. Upon opening it, the aroma is only slightly present. Taken up to the nose, it’s a sorta lemon/lime faint, not sweet. Not strong at all, and smellwise, not much to it. The color is a light, but maybe reddish brown, but a deep full color too, with a few lighter specks. I’d call the grind fine, and semi moist. Pinching a small pinch on the back of the hand, pinches very easy, does leave some aftermath on the fingers. Initital sniffs, it goes in easy, very slight good burn. The nose aroma is not bad at all. 1st sniff has a decent linger, and a definate “lemon” essence. 2nd sniff about the same, decent lasting flavor, kinda reminds me of a dish soap, but not in a bad way. Using small sniffs. Slight nose moisture occuring. Waiting a bit for the 3rd sniff, after a little nose wipe, 2 small sniffs probably enough. Did a 3rd small sniff. Seems to have a good “hit”, but not being a nic freak, I’m not really sure. Not overly nose moisture inducing, still have the pleasant flavor as stated before. Sticks to the fingers. Overall, not bad at all, I would say good, a 1-5 rating, maybe a 4.25. I call this a very possible re-buy. Not bad at all, and a unique stand out. Still don’t feel the need to blow. But I think I will and do another sniff. Yeah, this one is good, maybe a little Palmolivey, but has a nice fresh lemon/lime linger, and not much nose irritation. Note: My short reviews are based on my own limited snuff experience, and tastes, or lack of, and my initial experience with said snuff. Others will, and probably should have differing views somewhat, and in time, my opinions may change as well.

My short “initial review” of the Dholakia “Designer” label snuff: Wow! Coffee Bite 10g can. Upon opening it, the aroma is present but not overbearing. Taken up to the nose, it’s a very nice aroma of fresh ground coffee beans. Very fresh and pleasant smelling. The color is a darker, but with reddish hue, a deep full color, with a few lighter specks. I’d call the grind medium-fine, and medium moist. Pinching a small pinch on the back of the hand, it pinches very easy, and leaves some on the fingers. Initital sniffs, it goes in easy, very slight good burn. The nose aroma is great, like inhaling a fresh ground, or even non ground bag of coffee beans. 1st sniff has a very good full flavored linger, and a definate coffee essence. Lasts quite a while. Taking my time to take a 2nd sniff, as it remains very satisfying with just one. No nose moisture and still that nice aroma. Well, now taking a 2nd small sniff, and putting the lid back on, as a 3rd is not needed at all, as this is just excellent. Still no nose moisture occuring. No need to nose wipe, 2 small sniffs was fully enough, 1 was actually, and fully satisfying. Seems to have a good “hit”, but not being a nic freak, I’m not really sure. Still has the pleasant flavor as stated before continuing to linger nicely. Overall, an excellent snuff, and only now getting some slight nose moisture, and doing a small wipe. From a 1-5 rating, I give it a 5. A definiate re-buy, even having rated 2 others just before this. Very much a unique stand out. Note: My short reviews are based on my own limited snuff experience, and tastes, or lack of, and my initial experience with said snuff. Others will, and probably should have differing views somewhat, and in time, my opinions may change as well.

Nice reviews tom, I found them very helpful.

BigSnoot- thanks, I just felt like trying to make a “proper” review of some, didn’t want to push it more than 3 as I did them in a row. Full of mispells I am sure too. But after the 1st sniff one can usually have a reaction of, “eh, it’s OK”, “not bad”, “now this is very good”, or the rare, “wow, this is awesome”. Maybe my next “reviews” will just be, “No”, “Maybe”, and “Yes”.

tom, you may want to also post your reviews at snuffreviews.com. I don’t know if they are having a drawing currently but occasionally a shop will award prizes to reviewers.

@Xander. I’m trying to get Al to get another going.

I was sniffing some Blast Whisky Honey, and noticed on the can, it does say, “Dholakia Tobacco” on it, next to the “Made in India”. I wonder if someone noticed how some were not to happy of the various label names, and the lack of the Dholakia name on the cans, as the Fubars and Rockits don’t mention it, but the new ones do? I am glad they did, even though I could tell right off.

I think anyone can buy put whatever name they want on a dholakia product if they buy a large enough quanity. You can make your own blend and call it whatever you want, dholakia will produce it for you and you can sell it however you want. I think that’s the case with fubar and rockit. I think the new dholakia flavors are just a new line of dholakia, nothing more.

There is also a new law in place that makes food companies declare the country of origin, maybe they lumped Tobacco in with it.

Cstokes, I don’t think tobacco has country of origin requirements, at least not for everything. I wrote to Santa Fe Tobacco Co to ask why they have sell an all US grown blend as seperate from their others. I use their organic blend which they informed me was from several US sources but also Brazil. It doesn’t mention country of origin on the package, but they were very helpful and informative when I inquired. tom502: FUBAR, Rockit and QWS are all contract brands. Made and packaged by Dholakia, but not sold by Dholakia. Mr. Snuff owns these (I think) for the US market. He explained the relationship on some past threads.