I haven’t tried Elmo’s yet but judging by it’s popularity here I probably will like it. I bought Viking Dark 500g drum without having first tried it, and dont regret it. Mind you, I had had the Viking peach which uses the same base so I knew Id like the Dark. I’ve seen Elmo’s compared to 1792 flake which I know has a good reputation but never tried it, not being a pipe smoker. What other snuffs is Elmo’s similar too? Is buying 500g Elmo’s bulk without having first tried it going to be a bad idea? I know you can’t tell ne, for sure, I’m just looking for a concensus.
I bought a 25g Elmo’s Reserve and expected I would like it based on reviews but it turned out that it wasn’t for me. I’m glad I didn’t buy it in bulk. I’d never buy anything in bulk without trying a bit first.
It’s got a scent all its own. Tonquin flavoring (some compare it to a Vanilla/Chocolate scent) on a dark brown base. I love it, great flavor, good burn, slightly sharp throat drip.
Is it so unique it’s not similar to any other snuffs? I’ve no idea what tonquin smells like.
I’d just buy the 25g first, if you like it, go bulk.
It is similar to smoking SG 1792 Flake
what is the reason for going bulk straight away?
OK thanks. I’ll buy a 25g tin first. It’s just this year pretty much all my snuff money is going on bulk.
Its an ok snuff, not something I’d get in bulk. Clearly it has a strong following that talk it up, but the people that think its middle of the road stay quiet (like me). So lesson to be learned, don’t just buy a snuff in bulk on reputation alone. Try them all once first. They may not be what you love.
Buy it in bulk, go on, you know you want to. You can sell it for half price here if you don’t like it. 
I’ve never tried it, but personally I wouldn’t buy any snuff (or other tobacco for that matter) without trying it first. There’s no guarantee that your tastes will match anyone elses. For example, I understand there are some folks here who don’t like Royal George … wierdos! 