I’m new to the snuff. I’ve been a pipe smoker for a long time and have amassed a decent collection. I decided to make some snuff out of some Sam Gawith 1792 flake. I used one flake, let it dry for a bit. I ground it up in a mortar. I would say probably a medium grind. I’m still learning about what constitutes fine, medium, etc. I rehydrate it with some distilled water by placing the snuff in a small mason jar and some water in another. I placed both jars in a plastic container and let it sit a little under 24 hours. I wasn’t paying attention to time. It came out about medium moist. I tried a pinch. It has a nice smell of the 1792 flake and the smell of Tonkin bean is there. The scent lasts a good amount. I may have to make some more experiment with grind and moisture.

I imagine it might be a bit like SG Elmos Reserve.

I haven’t had SG Elmos reserve. I take it that it is like the snuff version of 1792?

Ok, so this 1792 snuff lasts way too long. I was trying to take some other snuff an hour and two hours later but the scent of the new snuff disappeared immediately.

Just buy Elmo’s Reserve all the work is done and won’t stick around that long. You may want to try a straight Virginia mixed with 1792 to thin it out next round. 

I ground up some Skoal Citrus it was nice in the nose but sickening sweet back drip. Experiments are hit or miss. It is a good practice to keep accurate notes on measurement for those successful results.    

I had no idea that St Elmos was like a 1792 snuff. Yeah, I know all about keeping proper records of amounts and that kind of stuff. I was a tobacconist by trade for awhile and made my own blends for the shop I worked at called Ye Olde Pipe and Tobacco in Phoenix. I figured since I have a lot of pipe tobacco I can experiment with those for snuffs. I’ve always liked experimenting and coming up with my own recipes for stuff be it pipe tobacco, home brew stuff, etc.