Hey guys, New snuffer here and don’t understand the various types all that well. Are these snuffs flavored with Scotch whiskey like English snuffs that say Scotch, or are they from the Scotts people or something else? Thanks, Snuffbox

I don’t detect any “Scotch” in them. I sure like WE Garrett Scotch Snuff, though. One of the best in my opinion, but definitely not for beginners, as it’s very strong, dry, and fine.

‘Scotch’ is just a generic name for a certain kind of snuff, the US ones are generally of the scotch type - fine, dry and penetrating, but not to be confused with snuff that has a whisky flavouring. The name goes a long way back into snuff history, when the scots were famous for taking their dry snuff from ‘snuff mulls’ which are snuff boxes made from the tip of a ram’s horn. There was also Welsh snuff and of course we still have the Irish variety - all of them light and finely milled.

Thanks guys. That’s what I was guessing.

I wonder if the term scotch has something to do with its toasty flavor. I think scotch is aged in charred wood barrels and there is certainly a charcoal element in the American scotch snuffs, which is referred to as “bbq” around here.

I think it means scortched. As in lightly burnt. Might be wrong though.

There is an old explanation given by Levi Garrett that is being lost to history as to where the term “Scotch Snuff” was made. It goes as follows. The Scotch are sometimes referred to as penny pinchers. And of course you can imagine one dressed in plaid as squeezing a coin between his fingers to get the last value from it. This was to explain how this tobacco was to be used, a pinch between fingers. Now Scotch Snuff was made in a certain way. It is made with the darker leaves and stems which are deeper in flavor. They cure this tobacco with fire and is called “dark fire cured”. This gives the tobacco its smokey flavor.

yep, it has absolutely nothing to do with whisky or being scorched. Its a term that goes back to the 1700’s relating to the type of snuff used by people in Scotland - dry and finely milled, like our modern IHT. The term has lingered on ever since.

Its a great snuff & glad it has held on through history.

Yeah, and besides being delicious they really are a good value.

Thanks again, guys!

hydra, I take offense to that!..though I’m guilty of calling snuff’s crap that other guys like…it’s like insulting my baby, man!

I am enjoying Buttercup Scotch these days. And enjoying it a LOT! I’m wondering about the flavouring? It is floral - Buttercup obviously, but much more subtle, than some of the more “chemical” floral snuffs I’ve tried. The smokey tobacco base is clearly detectable through the flavouring. Just wondering how they flavour this so subtly, and yet very sweet?

I was sort of assuming that it was first made in the U.S. by Scottish immigrants, or favoured by.

I like Scotch snuff but it’s a liking that comes with much caution and respect, kinda like Granddad’s old 10-gauge or a pressurized gasoline blowtorch. Old school, nothing like it in the world, but you gotta watch out or it’ll backfire on you.

@ Filek: LOL!

Its true, there are a lot of spooky monsters and prirates out there. I’ve worked with quite a few.

The more I use it, the more I like it. It has to be the best value in the US. Similar to an HDT but with a smokey rather than toasty flavor. Scotches are quickly becoming my all day snuffs.

Does anyone here know which US Scotch has the least amount of “burnt down campfire” thing going on? I kind of find the “BBQ” overpowering.

Navy and Railroad Mills are both kind of mellow. Fred Stoker’s is close to them too. I don’t know which is the least smokey of all though. As a company, US Smokeless’ seem to be the smokiest.

@ Carol, I would also add Starr Scotch to the list of very mellow scotches. It packs a good nic hit, but a few here seem to think it’s too plain. However, I think its delightfully palatable and certainly one I can use all day.

i got used to the smokiness and the BBQ taste. at first it was almost offensive to me it was so strong but with trying different ones I’ve all but forgotten about the BBQ and I have come to crave the smokiness at times. It depends what’s on my mind when I reach for a scotch.

I must be a pansy…I LOVE the american sweets. Espically Buttercup and Honey Bee. Although Rooster, a scotch, has its place in my rotation. Yes you do get used to the bbq in a short time.

I Really Like Honey Bee, but I have to admit, I would of never tried it, if Tom would not have gave me it as my free snuff, from my last order with him. Thanks Tom!

@parrots, I hope liking the sweet scotches doesn’t make you a pansy. If so I should start wearing a dress. While I have since grown to love all the scotches, it was the sweets that got me interested. I’ve since branched out though and now I have all the US snuffs Nicotine Rush offers except for the two Dental scotches from Conwood.

No we aren’t pansys. Pansys don’t consume American snuffs. American snuffs are pretty much hard core. I ordered the sampler pack from nicotine rush last year and that was my first experiance with them. I rushed to open my package, pulled out the honey bee, opened the smashbox and learned quickly that there is a certain way to open them. I got some snuff on that thin outter lip so I figured that I would sniff it off that rim so it wouldn’t go to waste. Old stupid me actually got my nostrils OVER the edge and into the smashbox and I took a huge hit from the pile in the box. My head exploded but it tasted great. I was high the rest of the day and was still buzzin till I went to bed that evening. I laffed at myself all day for my stupid mistake…and still do. It turned out to be a good mistake tho. The sweets are my favorites. Glad I didn’t do that with the Rooster. lol

@PremiumParrots lol im not laughing at you, im laughing with you Funny story…lol

I’ve only had Bruton and Rooster, and I love my Rooster quite a bit. @Parrots: I was showing my (drunk) friend some Dholakia Swiss Chocolate, and when I offered a pinch to him, he took the container and in a drunken stupor placed his nose into the snuff and took a great big snort. The aftermath was quite humorous. I told him he could keep the tin after that, btw.

I was at coffee last night and my friend was asking what tins I had brought along (he’s intrigued by snuff but not interested in trying it), and he pointed to my black smashbox and asked what that one was. I handed it to him as one might hand over a loaded handgun: “THIS is the ROOSTER.” He took a whiff, coughed, and handed it to his wife, who was a bit buzzed. “I can’t smell anything,” she said, then put her nose juuuuust above the snuff and took a sharp sniff. Ka-POW! My first accidental snuffing victim. She managed to laugh with us too, after she got control of her sneezing fit…

Carol, The smoke flavor used to bother me, I like it better now, but still can’t take it all day. I find Standard to be the least smokey so far. Cheers

I love Levi Garrett and Dental Mild. And all the others as well!!

I think I prefer these in the mouth.

(talk about setting yourself up for ‘out of context quote’! @ Tom502

It won’t be the first time.

Agreed Bart… Tom that just way to funny not to make the top 10 “out of context quotes”

Tc- I find it easy and has a good taste. I haven’t done it in a while, and was never a dipper, but I liked this more than the standard popular dips. It takes a little getting used to, as it’s a dry powder, but one you dump a bit in the lid, and dump that in your lip, it smooths out well, spit as needed. My understanding is it was 1st a nasal, coming from Europe, but somewhere down the line, was used orally. In the old US Smokeless book, which is linked here in the articles section, it talks about Bruton snuff, and how it was found to be better in the mouth, and led to the development of Copenhagen snuff.

I don’t mind it every once in a while for a change. I dip Copenhagen and Stokers quite a bit. The only things I say are lacking is the burn that I like and many of the dry snuffs don’t have much to offer as far as flavor. I also find myself giving it a push with my tongue from time to time, like I do with my dip or chew. You ever stick your tongue in a sandbox? Very similar…

I agree, the US Snuffs used as dip are pretty bland. I also didn’t get much nicotine satisfaction from them.

thats because you didn’t mix them with baking soda

That is one beast I have not tired to tame. I believe that it was MrMaroon that educated me on that one!

Glad to be of service! Here are videos on my collection of scotches! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-7smwv85I8&feature=channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG49BctCQgw&feature=channel