I have been using snuff for about seven months now and have had a variety of different types from F&T, WE Garrett, Poschl, WS, J&H, McCrystals and Toque. I have realized of all the snuff’s I have tried so far, Toque is the only one that makes me cough everytime I use it. Doesn’t matter what type of Toque, I still cough. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem? I have tried differnt snuff taking techniques but nothing has worked, so I thought maybe somebody with some snuff wisdom could help a fellow snuff-taker out.
Full inhale into lungs, then sniff. This is the advice I mostly often see people refer to when this issue of coughing or snuff hitting the throat comes up.
I could understand if you coughed with fine snuffs, but Toque? I have no idea.
Toque is pretty fine.
I meant like scotches or toasts.
"Full inhale into lungs, then sniff. This is the advice I mostly often see people refer to when this issue of coughing or snuff hitting the throat comes up. " I have not tried this yet. I will try it and see. I don’t know, something about Toque for me I guess.
Since you said you had tried different techniques to no avail, then maybe you can try: (1) only use Toque snuff when your the inside of your nose is moist (2) mix a few drops of water into the snuff and sniff it after mixing (I won’t add water straight into the tin, but to a small amount that is poured out) I know these methods are not elegant and a bit of a hassle, but they really make any finely grinded snuff more manageable.
You are not alone with finding a snuff that makes you cough, for me it is the WoS blends that do this, and a few Toques. I found taking it off the back of my hand instead of pinching gave me a larger degree of control and less irritation. The usual gentle smell don’t snort applies too may help.
Well I guess I was wrong. I got my order in the other day and I tried Toque berwick Brown. Not only did I not have the same problem, but I also found a great snuff.
I had exactly same problem with many Toque snuffs and only way I got around it was to limit Toque use.
Hi. I have exactly the same problem as I posted yesterday and I got nearly the same advice. I found that advice very helpful, especially to breathe in before sniffing. Although I don´t snuff much more shallow that way, it definitely works - no coughing no more. Good luck.
Well I found a solution that works for me. I followed the advice about breathing in before, but I also do not put the snuff directly to the opening of my nostril. I stop about a couple centimeters below my nostril and sniff. It may look weird but it works.
Hey, great idea!
Use a Bullet… works for me with fine snuffs…
I think a bullet makes fine snuffs more dangerous.
your sniffing too hard, i have a problem with my right nostril, its always blocked and not as clear as my left nostril, what i do with my my Toque snuffs is, i place my snuff into my right nostril with my right thumb and leave it there for about 5 seconds or so and then i snuff normally into my left nostril but very lightly and only after i have already taken a deep breath, then it goes into my nose at a very steady pace that vway, practicing makes perfection. i , myself have some old and dry Toques and by using this technique, they dont hit the back of my throat.
what you want, is your snuff to go only “JUST” into your nose, that way it CANT get to the back of your throat. its amazing how when you sniff, you only have to sniff very slightly.
with Toque, you get “REAL” flavouring, just go nice an steady and you will fully appreciate snuff for what it actually is.
@ Xander : I like living on the edge…
@ Micheltn I am with you on bullets and fine dry snuffs; however, I think I will withhold using a bullet with Dholakia White.