Just received Viking Dark and Brown. The Dark really is exceptionally good, and, as Phillips has said, (and given his form, his comments should be considered with some seriousness) it is strong. Lovers of Scotch Black, Kendall Brown and McCombie will love these, and they are perhaps, even a little more flavoursome. Great snuffs, with a funny name. Mmmm yes they are strong!
Agree with all of that Vathek. This stuff is ‘protonated’, whatever that may mean. The Viking Brown is strong two, coarser ground, like a stronger McCombie. But the ‘flour’/grind in the Dark is outstanding.
I have been avoiding trying new snuffs not available in bulk. Now I see there is a bulk option, I have ordered the Viking Dark, which sounds fantastic. The 500g tube it comes in looks quite peculiar.
In his explanation of seed leaf tobacco Juxtaposer speculates that - “… the verbiage Virginia seed leaf instead of Virginia seed tobacco might indicate that no stem parts are used.” This would explain the relative strength of Viking Dark.
Its “unprotonated” which makes the nicotine release faster. It is freeing the base, or “freebasing” Ammonia is naturally occuring in tobacco. Usually an alkaloid is used such as baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) or lime (calcium carbonate).
Ah, so there’s a lot of un-protonated nic available then…
I really want to try the Viking dark. Anyway to get this in the US?
Have to agree with all of the above comments on these snuffs. Have tried the dark and brown, and have just recieved my second tin of dark. A great snuff, and very very strong. Not an all dayer, but great with a strong ale.
Been using the viking dark for a few days now. This really is a lovely, medium grind, medium moisture take on a course ground Samuel Gawith dark snuff. It is probably a bit too strong in nicotine for me. I have given myself nausea and the whirleys with it a couple of times.
Yep lovely snuff but high in nicotine. I took a big pinch in each nostril allong with a double espresso this morning and ended up shaking like the proverbial dog.
I wish I could get my hands on some of this stuff, but unfortunately I live in the U.S. sad day for me I guess.
@ourlastdefeat & @ItsMajick Simon at mysmokingshop is a really nice guy and very helpful. I am sure he will do it for money transfer. Probably even a check. You can email him at information@mysmokingshop.co.uk or call him on +441772726888 Why doesn’t @mr.snuff talk to him and see if they can be a distributor for it.
@theratroom @vathek Thanks for the info guys. I will email and see about getting a shipment.
I will have to wait for some more monies before I place another order as I just placed a large (for me) snuff order but thank you for the info. I will definitely look in to it.
Wow, what a great snuff this Viking Dark is. Solid tobacco taste and really easy to take. Wonderful. In Germany you can order 25 gr. tins at www.snuffstore.de, but unfortunately no bulk there.
Uwe Agreed.
I have all 5 of the flavors, love them all, Even the menthol, which usually clogs my sinuses, but not with the Viking menthol.
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500g tube! HOLY MOLY!
I liked the Viking peach and I have some Viking Dark and Brown on the way. I’ve heard good things about these two and wanted to give them a shot. I’ve also heard the Viking Dark has a bigger nicotine hit which just makes me that much more excited to try it. I loooooooove snuffs with a big nicotine punch!
Mr. Snuff is supposed to be getting bulk. It is on my purchase list.
I bought a 25 gram tin of viking peach, lovely, i usually have two large pinches in each nostril with a mug of coffee before i leave for work on the motorbike at 6 in the morning, the sent seems to last for hours in the fresh air. Im going to have to order the other flavours now.