I’m curious about some of the lesser mentioned scotch snuffs. I’ve tried Rooster, Railroad Mills, and WE Garrett, and I like them all. I’m wondering if there is something out there that’s kind of in between them… Railroad is a tad too sweet for me sometimes, and I have a little of that problem with Garrett. I snuff Rooster more often than anything else, but some times I get a little tired of the straight, uncomplex BBQ taste it has. I’ve been thinking of trying out Ralph’s or Swisher Three Thistle or maybe Honest Scotch… Any suggestions? Or could any of you describe what some of these other scotches are like?
Did you see snuffreviews.com?
No, I hadn’t, but now I’ll check it out. Thanks.
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I like 3 thistles and square about as much as I like rooster. To me square is “smokier” which is apealing to me. Three thistles is very strong which I also like. I’ve been trying some blending to change the flavor of my scotches a little. Most flavors are overpowered by a scotch in my opinion, but i do like mixing checkerberry and Toque abstinthe (with a scotch) for a little variety. To me they seem to have a strong enough flavor to make a difference. I like both flavors on their own, but I have a hard time fitting them into my bullet rotation, so this solution works great for me.
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@miamimark: I was reading the reviews on snuffreviews, and it sounded like 3 thistles and square were what I was looking for. Your comments confirm this. I think I might try blending Rooster and Garrett now. Don’t know why I never thought of that. @NickKick: I was thinking of doing the sampler pack thing. I did it with the half sweet half scotch sampler they have, which is how I got turned on to Rooster and Railroad Mills (and how I learned that I don’t like sweet snuff). The only thing is, I wish the amounts with the sampler packs were about twice as much. I’d pay twice as much if that were the case. Hell, I guess i could just order two sampler packs. I think I might just do that.
LOL! The sample packs are just to give you a taste. They save you time and money as you can easily pick which snuffs you like without spending a bundle buying full size tins. The sample packs have changed recently to accommodate almost all of the American snuffs.
I wish someone… (hint, hint) would do the new dholakia flavors in a sample pack.
Yeah, I know it’s SUPPOSED to be for that, but the thing is that when I end up liking a snuff a lot I end up going through the two grams in about an hour. 
I get snuff separation anxiety very easily.
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Any of you guys ever ‘roasted‘ any of the American Scotch Snuffs???!
I find it hard to get into one scotch, so I have a Wilsons cherry box that I put a bit of all the plains and sweets in. I don’t have any proportions so each time I open the box it is deferent. I think the wood adds a bit to the mix. Give that a try so maybe you can scratch that scotch itch with deferent all the time.
@NickKick: Sounds like what I might be looking for. I do believe I shall add that to my order. I’ll let you know what I think. @SnuffyPM: Roasting? Like, putting it in the oven for a bit? No, I haven’t, but it sounds like an interesting idea. Any suggestion as to how long, what temperature, etc? @jarhog: I just mixed Rooster and Wilsons inside an old Wilsons SP can I had, and I’m pretty pleased with the results. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions.
I notice alot of people use the W.E. Garrett Scotch with favorable comments. I use it and like it too, but I never hear, or read, any mention of Bruton Scotch. Any Bruton fans here? I have a can I haven’t opened yet. Tom
To me, Brutons is very similar to rooster, I don’t think I could tell the diference in a blind test. My nose isn’t very sophisticated though…
Gilgawulf: @SnuffyPM: Roasting? Like, putting it in the oven for a bit? No, I haven’t, but it sounds like an interesting idea. Any suggestion as to how long, what temperature, etc?Yes, but not the ‘oven’, but rather the microwave - nuked snuff - ;^)
Anyway, I usually use American Scotches for my ‘mixing snuffes‘ - I wanted to add some flavour to them and thought about ‘cooking’ them a bit - my Wife didn‘t want me using her stove oven (can‘t blame her - snuff gets pretty ripe when you roast it) - so off to the microwave we go.
You should never ‘roast‘ your snuff over 80 seconds - because snuff WILL burn!!! I should know - ROFL!!! At a bit over a minute and a half, the snuff goes to sputtering and smoking, once removed from the microwave the whole batch will simmer till it is nothing left but ash!!!
Anyway, I‘ve ‘roasted‘ Rooster and Dental Mild so far - the Rooster‘s taste changed the most drastically - and that for the better!!! After two turns in the microwave at 80 seconds each, the Rooster took on a great smoked, roasted, nutty sorta taste/flavour!!!
You can use a lesser amount of snuff, but I use an entire 1.15 oz tin when I roast snuff.
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Dump the snuff into a microwavable safe mixing cup.
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Nuke for 80 seconds.
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Remove and stir until cool (be careful, the snuff and container will be hot)
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Repeat up to three times, until snuff takes on the desired ‘taste/flavour’.
If some of you guys try this, let me know what you think - it worked for me - I’m sure you will be pleased with the results also!!!
@ SnuffyPM - I plan on giving nuked snuff a try today. It sounds like a wonderful idea. @tom502 - Bruton’s is OK, but nothing that stands out about it. I agree that it is about the same as Rooster, but those two aren’t my favorite scotch’s. They’re still good, but not my fav.
COOL, let me know how it worked for you, Leman!!!
I just did a few pinches of Bruton, and it’s initial feeling is kinda like when one pops one of those sushi rolls with a plop of wasabi on it. Really hits hard at first, then dissapates. Even got a little tear eye. Tom