Several snuff descriptions include “Tonquin Essence”. The “Tonquin Bean” and it’s use is mentioned very often here as well as in snuff literature. If you google the two terms, the essence term will consistently refer to Tonquin Musk which will in turn take you to sites suggesting it is an oil derived from glands in a deers butt and a wonderful attractant for trapping. The bean of course talks of the Tonka/Tonquin bean. So of course I have a question. When a snuff description uses the phrasing “Tonquin Essence”, are they referring to the bean or the butt? As many of these descriptions also include the word musk, well, I had to ask.
It’s Tonka Bean. Never heard of the other “essence”. Edit: I think you are supposed to mix Tonquin Musk with Deer urine or other fluids as a bait.
Hmm, looking again and the term essence is from other reviews, not necessarily the manufacturer. Another new snuff user is convinced that if it sez essence it means a musk oil rather then the bean, hence the question. I’d always assumed the bean myself, but now I’m wondering (-;
From Here"Most of the musk of European commerce is obtained from Tibet or from the Chinese province of Szechuen (Tonquin musk); it is conveyed down the Yangtse-Kiang river to Shanghai, whence it is exported. Smaller quantities are obtained from the southern Chinese province of Yunan (Yunan musk), and some finds its way via Nepaul or Assam to Calcutta (Nepaul musk, Assam musk)." So, when “musk” is listed in the description of a snuff, is it as a comparison to the smell of musk or is musk actually used for scent. I find where the Tonka Bean is cited as a substitute for Vanilla.
That is something totally different. Any snuff that has a Tonquin flavor has been flavored with Tonka bean, not the musk sac of some little Deer. It looks like the term Tonquin is used to describe the area in which that musk comes from, as it Yunan, the musk is called “Yunan Musk”. Deer sac no. Tonka bean, yes.
hehe I wanted to think as much cstokes. Reaffirmation goes a long ways! (-;
If there really is a god, please PLEASE PLEASE do not allow Toque Deer Ass Oil Snuff to ever exist. Cheese and Bacon is already impossible to hack. 
@kjoerup LOL!! I literally scared some of the employees that work at my office with laughter after reading your post. I agree “Toque Deer Ass Oil Snuff” would be an abonimation. However, it could be popular with hunters as it would cover the scent of their human breath with deer musk scent which would attract deer. Roderick should poll some hunter-snuffers and find out if there would be demand… lol
Oh hell, I trust “Toque Deer Ass Oil Snuff” won’t give any one ideas… I really did have to ask though…
We learn something new everyday. hahaha
I’m a hunter and a snuffer. I can happily live without a snuff that smells anything like deer. In fact a good powerful snuff to cover up the deer scent would be a good thing sometimes. Now a “autumn woods, after a rain” snuff would be fantastic.
@ Bigmick I’m with you on that one…autumn woods, after a rain, that would make for a lovely snuff indeed!
I think Roderick would have to go with rectangular tins to get that name on! Anybody feeling photoshop-y?
If this doesn’t garner the 2010 North East Exporters Award, nothing will! Vegans, please do not purchase. Animal lovers, economy bags are available. Thank you. 
Now that’s funny
You never know! 
OMG
Roderick, my apologies The initial question was asked in all sincerity, really just looking for information. And then to have the thread turned into such a travesty, a, a… a horror! O-: hehe That photoshop is pretty freaking funny (-;
PMSL this thread has really cheered me up, thanks for a good laugh. Stefan