I know there’s probably 50 similar threads, but I thought I’d bring up SPs. I’ll avoid going into what an SP is, because I’ve read old posts on that, and suspect that that part of history just didn’t make it through time. My first SP was SP Extra, and I hated it - probably because I set my brain on fire with it. But, I’ve come to like SPs ok, but it’s not something I would expect someone to like if they were trying snuff for the first time.
I know there are some folks here on Snuffhouse that are SP fans, and I’m interested to hear thoughts on SPs from those that favor them. Did you like them right away, or did they grow on you? Do you like them because the scent isn’t overly powerful, and they’re good for an all day snuff? By all means, feel free to share what you think defines an SP.
I love SPs. My first snuff was Toque SP Extra and I had the exact opposite reaction (even though I blew my brains out with it regularly). For some reason the heavy citrus just agrees with me. I do wish the scents lasted longer however. Still being new to snuff I am on the prowl for easy to take SP’s with the heavy citrus scent. Up until this point though, those two criteria seem to be mutually exclusive.
Abraxas St Casura is awesome is it a true Sp? it also claims to be toasted has citrus and rose I certainly love it. Another favorite of mine is Samuel Gawith Sp High Mill No.1 everything is just balanced right. My first was Wilson of Sharrow Queens extra strong only because Tom Buck was sold out [very popular] . I found it strange at first. But it grew on me and I bought more Sp types. I am a snuff fanatic not just a fan of Sp.
I am an SP fiend. Definitely my ‘desert island’ variety. Hard to pick favorites, but here are the cream of the crop, IMHO:
-McCrystal’s S’Nuff (Scent is pronounced, and long-lasting. My tin was packed a week before it hit my doorstep. Amazingly fresh, so that might have something to do with it.)
-Toque Berwick Brown (Some may disagree this is an SP, but that’s not why we’re here right? Leathery, citrusy, lightly floral, very easy to take. An absolute home run.)
Often SPs can have a “thick” aroma (Tom Buck, SP Extra, etc), but I tend to like the crisper, brighter ones. I have always loved Earl Grey and bergamot in general, so it makes sense for me to appreciate it in snuff too. I even went out with a lady whose natural ‘cassolette’ smelled of bergamot… I didn’t stand a chance.
Wilsons Best SP is my current fav of this genre. It’s a little than others not super easy to take but great stuff.
In ascending order of exoticness; Strasbourg, Gold Label, Grand Cairo, these are exceptional SP snuffs from WIlsons.
What I love about SP is the punch of the citrus note, its light but penetrating, and goes so well with tobacco flavor.
Big fan of SPs here. I like pretty much everything I’ve tried in a category. My favorites are the very fine dry ones with a distinct bergamot (or other citrus) top note.
Also a big fan of SP’s. Wilsons Best SP, Gold Label, Grand Cairo, Tom Buck,… All nicely presenting a different side of the “SP”. If Toque St. Clements is considered SP, I put it on the list too. I really like it.
My first English type snuff was SP and it did the introduction particularly well
I’m inclined to include McChrystal’s Mild Lemon and Old Mill Lambic in the SP category. Though they don’t contain bergamot, the character of the experience is similar to an SP.
