@Pieter, lime is dangerous, do not use it! @Roderick, how do you account for the high PH level?
Man this is like reading a great suspense novel. Good stuff. The whole community is rooting for you guys.
@Whalen, when I transplant my seedlings, I’m going to put some lime in the soil and hope it will be absorbed by the plants. @bigblue1, once we have figured out how it works, it will be possible to make more of the replicated SJ and from my side I won’t hesitate to share it.
What a battle!! I just can’t get the nicotine hit higher. I have the nice nose burn and the cheese in there now but the head buzz is still absent.
The suspense is killing me! I can’t wait to try some of the Folly!
I might be there!! I’ve got some real Spanish Jewel now and will do the test tomorrow on a fresh nose.
Well before anyone else tries this, i do not recommend the Baking soda (bicarbonate), the addition has sucked out the subtle flavoring I so carefully put in, it did increase the Nicotine hit substantially, The use of higher PH additives does not work, and is dangerous. Now off to try something a lot milder. Thank goodness I only messed up about 25 grams.
I agree. Please share the results. After just a little SJ, I am hooked!
I’ve got the taste and smell now but not the high nicotine hit yet. Honey and spanish brandy is essential. And I cheated to get the “old socks” smell in there but, it’s there! I’ve also added some bicarbonate of soda, it brings out the burn which is so characteristic of the SJ. Except for the nicotine one of my batches is spot on otherwise. I’ve got 2 more batches sitting to mature. The ingredients are a bit different from what I’ve made so far. I’ve still got a bit of pure rustica left, enough to make a final batch. I will order some more leafs in January and by then I will know exactly what to do.
“And I cheated to get the “old socks” smell in there but, it’s there!” Very curious, Pieter…!!
Pieter is aging his SJ in his laundy basket. 
I wonder if fermentation in old socks is a possibility…?
Think cheese…
no BB…toe.
Toque Tubesock
OK. Anyone getting close now? Are you making enough to sell or share?? I really like this stuff. Somebody sell me some? Please?
Im with bigbuyer, I would love to buy 25g, 50g 10g 100g or whatever! Im sure yall are close enough for my taste. Share the wealth Guys! We are a Family here you know. Walen I tasted yours and it was damn close and good, please let me know when you have a little to sell thanks!
I frequent I cycling forum and tell the guys about my riding and read about theirs. Now I’ve been called vain by one of the members who calls in once or twice a year. This made me think that some of our members here might also see me as being vain and if so, I would like to explain that I’m not bragging about making snuff! I cannot and don’t want to compete with people like Roderick and the Master who makes Spanish Jewel or with any other snuff makers. For me, it’s only a game. I tell you about my success but never about my failures which are numerous. I share with other amateur snuff makers here only because of the joy it brings to me. It’s my hobby. As for passing on some of the snuff I’ve made, it’s only to share my joy with you and not to brag. I will never sell any snuff because that will take away the joy and it will become a job. Once I’m sure the replicated SJ will keep it’s smell and taste, I will pass some on to those who want to try it. I’m happy with what I’ve got at the moment but I would like it to mature some more. Many a time my snuff changes after it’s been sitting for a while and I want to make sure that I will send out stuff which can and will be enjoyed. I’ve made a snuff called Maryna and sent some of it to Roderick. He told me it is the weirdest smelling snuff he’s ever tasted! I had a bit left and it’s been sitting here for some time. This morning I took a pinch and it’s totally differnt now, quite nice I can say. I also took a pinch of the pure Roderick Rustica and that has also changed quite a bit to the better. I’m not a snuff maker and never will be. I am someone who likes to share and I pray that I will remain like that. Amen
I enjoy hearing all the stories of experimentation. That’s part of this discussion thread…not bragging, just reporting on results and new observations. Pieter:" I will never sell any snuff because that will take away the joy and it will become a job." I totally agree with that. I’ve seen it firsthand in my life and with others who tried to take a hobby to a higher level. I would say it isn’t impossible to enjoy a hobby AND make money at it- I’m guessing it takes a very focused individual who can realize a profit is a necessity,(if you’re trying to live off it) but finds no particular joy in that aspect of it. Is that even possible? Possibly, lol! I remember a old fellow told me you have to’ work like you don’t need the money’. I’m guessing that’s what he was talking about-for the motion of it, the love of it, the skill. Realizing that some things that are worthy of a man’s labor are not always profitable in the world’s eyes. I wish everyone success in that aspect of their life.
Pieter we all love you here at snuffhouse so rest easy my friend. The comment that was made on this cycling fourm smells of jealousy to me, it is likely this person is simply the opposite of you and is just a bit dull and boring. I pity this poor demented creature whose ignorance is beyond all comprehension.