I am trying to compile a list of unscented pure tobacco snuffs. It is a type that I love. I will welcome any addition and correction. I know there are some artisans, Indians and Americans missing. For contributions please suggest snuffs that are now in the market, not discontinued or historical. The list so far:
SG Blue Crest
SG Red Crest
SG Yellow Crest
SG Black Rappee
SG London Brown
SG Scotch Black
SG Kendal Brown (Plain)
SG Silky Dark
SG Irish D Light
Wilsons Irish High Toast 22
Wilsons Natural
Fribourg & Treyer High Dry Toast
Gawith Hoggarth Irish D
Viking Dark
Viking Brown
Viking Thor’s Hammer
Toque Rustica
Toque Natural
Toque Natural Toast
Bernard Alt Offenbacher kostlich
Bernard Feinster Kownoe
Bernard Civette extrafein
Bernard Gekachelter Virginie
DeKralingse Latakia Ao 1860
DeKralingse FCV 250
DeKralingse FCV 400
DeKralingse Hollandse Bolongaro
Sir Walter Scott’s Aged Border Rapee
Sir Walter Scott’s Havana Toast
Old Mill Pure Virginia Toast
DOUBTS
Toque Quit? Never tried but I’ve read it has a citrus note.
Gawith Hoggarth Kendal Brown? Citrus?
Sternecker Straubinger?
I’ve had Bernard Civette Extrafein, and although it’s typically described as being pure tobacco, it comes across very much as a scented snuff. There’s a strong muskiness (like civet oil?) that dominates. Maybe it’s a loophole that by infusing tobacco with a scent, such as by bringing it into contact with cedar, leather, sherry casks or other aromatic sources, but not actually saucing the flour, it can still be considered pure tobacco.
@chalimacos That’s a great list going so far! Naturals are my favorite category, as well. To it I would add: TPS Madras NB Madras MC Madras SWS Thrice Brewed F&T HDT OM Ivory, Tennessee, Olde English Toasts OM Marlin Spike (he mentions dashing it with whisky, but it really just brings out the sharpness of the tobacco. No whisky “flavor” to speak of) I’m sure there’s something I’m forgetting. I’ll come back to this when I think of it…
Blue Crest and Kendall Brown have this wonderful way about them that remind me of some of the pipe tobaccos I like, such as Happy Brown Bogie or Best Brown Flake. Â
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I have a large gasketed tin of SG’s Irish D Original. I don’t know if it’s still made or if it qualifies as a plain toast. It does have some light vanilla and other notes but it may be from the toasting.
Great thread, bookmarked!
@cpmcdill
Maybe it’s a loophole that by infusing tobacco with a scent, such as by bringing it into contact with cedar, leather, sherry casks or other aromatic sources, but not actually saucing the flour, it can still be considered pure tobacco.
Good point! Let’s say for the sake of having a purist and somehow restricted list that casing is allowable but not direct saucing. Of course elements essential to the process such as salt, potash, etc are allowed. @Snuffbox Sadly SG’s Irish D Original is discontinued.
@chalimacos thanks for the info. I guess I’ll enjoy the rest of this tin while it lasts.
Some I think that are missing on the list are:
TAXI - Red
UGWAYI - NTSU
6 Photo - Natural
Dholakia - Black
They all are pure tobacco, even when “pure tobacco” means that they smell like a barnyard :))
About Toque - Quit: there is no citrus note that I can detect, only tobacco (maybe some lingering sweetness, but the type of sweet that you find in virginia tobacco)
@Hitsuzen Many thanks for you suggestions. F&T HDT has been added to the list. I hate to be such a prick, but I need to draw a line to keep the list manageable: Madras snuffs: I understand they are not easy to get. OM Olde English Toast: Tahitian Vanilla Beans OM Ivory Toast: Amish butter OM Marlin Spike: Artisan rye whisky SWS Thrice Brewed. Indian arrack Tennessee: Not on the last menu (october 2015)
@chalimacos All of those are true, but I can tell you from experience that all flavors and treatings only enhance aspects of the tobaccos used, and are not themselves overtly distinguishable. Even Madras is fried in Ghee. Also, off ypur initial list, Red Crest (one of my favorites) is now out of production. I don’t think MS took it off their list yet, but if you try to order it, it won’t be there. In any event, the list you have up is a great one, and I don’t see any of them disappointing you. Definitely include Blue Crest in your next order, if you haven’t already. It’s my all-day. Also, if you are interested in trying Madras, shoit me a PM. I have a cache of NB (also now out of production). Happy hunting!
@Hitsuzen I understand your point. Maybe the solution is to have an addenda to the list with predominantly tobacco snuffs with only a slight touch of a natural agent such as whisky or pods. I love Blue Crest too. The scent reminds me of my childhood when I vacationed at a small village in the Pyrenees. Let’s hope the Red Crest situation is only temporary. It can still be ordered from mysmokingshop.co.uk or snuffstore.de. Thanks for your insights!
@chalimacos No worries, Brother! Yeah, it would be great if Red came back to market. I’ve been nursing my sole tin of it for months!
GH Kendal Brown is plain, though there is a scented version.
This is the first I have heard about Red Crest… I almost feel like I’ve been kicked in the gut
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In the homeground department… If you want  an allstar Virginia pure tobacco snuff, Grind Stokkebye Luxury Twist Flake & Superior Navy Flake together (SNF from New Minster).  What a wonderful pure tobacco Virginia snuff this makes, and very inexpensive. :(|)
The only problem with that is virtually all pipe tobacco is flavored to some extent. Especially here, Luxury Twist Flake is classified as an aromatic, it’s heavily cased. However the Superior Navy Flake by itself might be close and only lose by a technicality. 
Also watch for propylene glycol. Â It prevents/slows the pipe leaf from drying out. Â It plays hell with milling tobacco for snuff. Â YMMV.
Very good point. Is probably not that good for your health either! Wouldn’t that be like snuffing antifreeze?!
@Snuffbox  That would be ethylene glycol, another beast entirely and quite poisonous.
Propylene glycol is in many foods, beverages, cosmetics, tobacco, etc. Â It holds moisture quite well among other positive contributions to science.
Thanks for the clarification @chefdaniel. I know propylene glycol is used in a lot of consumer products. I just thought it wouldn’t be so great in the shnoz.