My first encounter with WE Garrett, was their sweet and mild. This was when I still had my Ozona training wheels on. I pinched this horrid powder until my next order of Ozona Raspberry arrived, and promptly threw the WE Garrett away. Now that my training wheels are off, and I’ve learned now to sniff properly, I went back and got another can of the Sweet and Mild. This stuff is great!!! It’s a fine, dry, sweet snuff that I now cannot get enough of. Plus it’s got that unique scent that takes me back to a different time and place. (I was single, living in a dump, and partying every night without a care in the world back then. Now I’m married, got a nice house, a good job, and have settled down a bit.) I recommend this and their Scotch, to every snuffer with some experience under their belt. As a bonus for me, every pinch lets me reminisce, even if it’s just for a minute or two. Then I realize how much better life is now, and partying wasn’t everything in life.
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Garret Sweet Scotch was my first ever snuff experience. I actually tried a can several years back thinking it was oral tobacco. It turned into horrid mud in my mouth so I likewise tossed it out. Then someone re-introduced me to it and gave me a can. I actually sniffed a bit and gradually developed a liking for the experience. Tho I have to say, it was a harsh way to begin snuffing, this stuff is hard core and probably not the best for beginners. Its practically the only thing on the shelves here where I live so there’s no shortage of it. Garret’s idea of sweet is not what you might picture, its very subtle and the snuff is very stout and strong with a very fine and dry texture. Its an acquired taste in my opinion but once you get used to it its a unique and unforgettable experience. I no longer take it straight but use it for mixing.
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I don’t like Sweet & Mild as much on its own, but mixed 50/50 with Toque W&H it is quite good.
Funny how many people started on this accidentally stumbling on it one way or another. (im one of them)
Recently I made my own mix with WE Garrett Scotch. I added some cloves, cinnamon, mace, and ginger, then added some blue curacao for moisture. It’s like Bespoke’s Christmas Joy, and the Scotch adds the smell of a fireplace.
So far out of the american snuffs this is my favorite.
I was probably 12 or 13 when I found out W.E. Garrett wasn’t made just for horses. My grandpa always kept a tin in the horse trailer. He would always spit on a twig or something and dip the end into the can. Then he would lure our skittish mare into the trailer by just letting her get a tiny taste at a time. I guess she liked it. I tried some later in high school and a few other times, but only as a dip. Now, I’m into snuff, but have never gone back and tried it nasally. Guess I’ll have to pick some up one of these days.
snuffegnugen, Sounds like your initiation into Garret as a dip is common amongst us Americans. I had the same experience and it took me several years to discover nasal snuff. Welcome to the society of nasal tobacco enthusiasts.
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Delicious snuff indeed, you have some real unique snuff in the States and being ‘brought up’ on English and European snuffs I am really happy to have discovered them.
Haven’t tried the WE Garrett yet, but I will…sounds good.
I really didn’t appreciate the US snuffs till after I had many of the non-US snuffs. I still don’t think they are “as good”, but they hold their place for what they are.
Agreed, they certainly have a rougher edge but very enjoyable as a change.
Hi everyone. I’m new and been lurking, thought I’d get over my shyness and post here. WE Garret is all I can buy locally. It’s pretty intense for a newb like myself, but I’ve recently quit smoking, and I find it’s just the thing when I’m *really* jonesing for a smoke. I’ve been using the Sweet and Mild, I’ve been too chicken to try the other so far.
Welcome to THE forum Carol!! No need to be shy as nobody knows you or can see you!! Where do you live? I buy most of my snuff from online shops. Look at the left of your screen and you will find our favourite suppliers listed there. What they don’t stock is not worth buying, so they will fill all your needs. Regards Pieter
I live in Kansas, USA. Just now I placed an order with Toque. The hardest part was deciding what to get! I shamelessly panhandled Roderick for some samples, when he sent me chocolate I was won over! I made a recent order from MrSnuff, and they were quite nice as well. I never realized that quitting smoking could be so much fun!
Smoking never was any fun to me, only a habit. Snuffing is something totally different and being a member here makes snuffing a real nice hobby. If you read through all the posts you will see how nice everyone is, you will get sound advice and meet people from all over the globe. The fun really starts when you start trading snuff from places and people whom you’ve never heard of. I live in South Africa, near Cape Town and I know no other snuffers around here. So if I do not talk to the members here, I have no one to share with. So what I’m saying is, stick around, I know you will enjoy it. I take it that you are a lady and we have some more female members as well. So you can talk to them, in private if you like, and match up with them!! Just don’t go away!!
Well, I wouldn’t say I’m a lady, but I am female. Around here dipping and chewing is common. Brands like Red Man, Skoal, and Copenhagen. I’ve yet to meet another snuffer.