Good Morning Fellow Snuffers, What’s your favorite American Dry Snuff? Thanks Everyone!

Plain - Three Thistles Strong Sweet - Honey Bee

leman, How’s the strength of Three Thistles Strong compared to Rooster? Haven’t tried it yet…any good?

Does Maccoboy count as dry? Its my favorite American style/brand. For scotches, I’ve tried too few. So far I think Stoker’s, Ralph’s, and either Garrett are good. Navy was a little boring, RailRoad Mills too harsh. Sweets, I’ve tried too many, no real favorites. As long as there is one in my drawer for occasion its fine, I think I have 7or 8 though.

Tin? Do you like Rooster? :-0

I recently aquired some Honest Scotch, and that’s quite good. I don’t know if I have a favorite though. Maybe WE Garrett, but alot I haven’t tried.

Levi (WE?) Garrett now, will for sure change later on.

Navy Plain Standard Superior

Rooster Standard (liking this one more every day) 3 Thistle Strong

Got to go with Square. I like Rooster also, but got to go with Square as I like the BBQ flavoring and Square is the strongest in that department.

Square for me too, with Railroad Mills probably in second place.

@TCM - The strength of the two are about the same, I just like the flavor of TTS a bit better.

Hard to pick just one, as I have several: WE Garret, RailRoad Mills, Square, 3 Thistle, and Honest (not in any order). It seems my preference varies daily, like the weather. I just can’t get along with Rooster at this time. It seems to spicy to me, like it has paprika in it. The ‘flavor’ is just not to my liking. I have some, and have tried it off and on, but right now it’s relegated to the ‘bottom drawer’ …aging, if you will.

Thanks everyone for all the great replies! I’m gonna try some of the brands you guys listed above. …If only there was more time in the day to snuff!!..24 hours just isn’t enough snuff!!..ahhh!!

Scotch: Rooster, then Superior. Sweets: Tops Sweet, De Voe’s Gotta shout out for Maccoboy as well.

Macho boy, that’s me!!!

Macho Macho Man! I wanna be a Macho Man!

@ midnightmosesuk: I know what you mean - they are somewhat samey, but the few I’ve mentioned seem to stand out to me.

I really used to not care for the American Scotches either. They were my 1st snuffs way way back in the day, but I was ignorant of snuffs, snorted them, and only would buy some on a whim, and after a while they ended up in the trash. While they still arn’t my faves, it was more recently after I did some Toque Whisky & Honey, and then some F&T HDT, that I gained a greater appreciation for the American Scotches, also I learned how to properly snuff now. So they do have a place in my snuff rotation, but I currently only have 1 can of WE Garrett, and some Honest, and I think that’s all I need of Scotches at this time.

Yup, tom502, I have a can of Rooster, a can of De Voes and various samples of scotches & sweets that’ll last me for some time to come, I think. Although the Rooster has taken quite a battering recently, so I might reorder some of that at some point in the next couple of months.

@toffeenose: Nicotine Rush now has the big cans of Rooster, 4.65oz!

I inherited a lot of tom502’s scotches and I like them all. Some I even love! Thanks once more tom. I’ve also received scotches from a number of other members. So at present I’m well away in that field. I rotate through SP’s, HDT’s and US scotches daily.

So many snuffs, so little time! I love snuff…can’t get enough snuff!..haven’t found one yet that I didn’t like. If only there were more hours in the day to snuff…I need more snuff!

Mood changes on occasion: Levi Garrett Square Tube Rose Swisher Stawberry Stokers Plain & Sweet.

I’m on the other side of the majority with Red Seal. I suppose it’s a sweet, but if I were to venture, Rooster. Nice pic Tin Can Man. I say, “you’re set!” (for a few months)

Yeah, he must have bought a case of it.

A few years.

I just included a can of Rooster with my Nic-Rush order today. I used W.E. Garrett as a dip a few times growing up in the hinterland of Arkansas, but never snorted it. Just ordered 1 american snuff to give the genre a try, and it sounds like a lot of folks like Rooster.

I’ve only had the WE Garrett’s Sweet and Mild. That and the other WE Garrett’s is all that is available locally. When I get more experienced, I may just have to try the Rooster. It sounds like some palm-sweating, heart-pounding snuff!

I have not yet had the pleasure of Rooster. I think from what I’ve read, however, WE Garrett Scotch is comparable in the blast off department. You may want to practice with that one if you can get it locally. I keep holding off ordering Rooster hoping it will turn up in one of the stores around here. Most of the US brands I treat this way, its like a little game I play with myself. I made an exception for Checkerberry and Maccoboy since they are unique. I might have to do the same with Rooster.

American dry snuffs have a hearty, pure tobacco flavor with a good nicotine content. Each one is unique in it’s own way, hard to describe each one individually. For some reason, I keep gravitating back to Rooster. Just placed an order with nicotinerush for some Standard and Three Thistle Strong to try. …It’s all good!

To me, the Scotches don’t have a “natural tobacco” taste, not like Toque Natural, or QWS Smoker’s Blend. If they did, I’d be a big fan. To me, they most closely seem like the Toast style of Europe. Which isn’t bad, personally, but I’m not a big fan of.

Tom, try Navy Plain. It’s very low on the smoke and very easy to take.

I thought Navy Plain was kind of boring. Have you had Ralph’s? For ones that are not really flavored, I like that one.

Of the non-sweets, I have had WE Garrett, Bruton, and Honest. I think that’s all.

okey dokey…another bumpity bump! i went a lil bit US snuff crazy today, and felt the need to bore you all with the details. My purchases were Bruton and Checkerberry earlier today. I just came back from my new favorite store Bi-Lo, a chain grocer that actually has a nice selection of snuffs with a tube of Square. This one here is runnin’ neck n neck with Bruton as my new favorite American snuff. Really nice BBQ/Smokey aroma. After tonight I’ll either have narrowed down my favorite of the 2, or forgotten i bought due to the brewski consumption. Either way, it has been a banner day for the Fisch pond!!

I mostly use American scotches as blending ingredients, to bump up the nicotine level of more fragrant snuffs. However, once in a while I’ll take a little pinch of Honey Bee as is.

@PipenSnusnSnuffndo u just eyeball or have exact measurements?

Mostly I just eyeball. If I hit upon a really good mix, I’ll write the proportions down, but it’s rarely anything more than “3 parts Snuff X to 1 part Snuff Y”, or something along those lines.

thank ya sir…bless

I’d have to say after a bit more experience 1. Square 2. Bruton 3. Superior

Have you tried Three Thistle Strong?

I reaaly need to try TTS…but it was out of stock when i placed my order with Mr. Snuff

1. Three Thistle Strong 2. Square 3. Levi Garrett 4. Stoker’s Plain 5. Rooster 6. Starr 7. Tops Mild or Dental Mild 8. Superior Tried them all now. All the rest I can live without.

WE Garrett

bi-lo still exsists?

yep…here in sc atleast. nicest grocery store we got…besides super wally world! sad huh?!

We still have Bi-Lo in MO too

1. Rooster 2. Square 3. The Garretts 4. Honest 5. Three Thistle Strong

Rooster or Three Thistles Strong. Never got to adventerous, because everything else I tried wouldn’t give me that Rooster buzz. If I want a different taste I mix in some espresso or a sweet. The spicy leather taste may take some getting used to, but I love it.

Three Thistle Strong and Square are tied for first place IMO, with Rooster coming in a close second.

We have Weis, Giant, and the vastly over-rated Wegmens (wigmens).

I’ve tried every scotch currently on the market (never was able to get Stoker’s). To be honest, I can’t really tell the difference between any of them. Maybe I could if I tried two back to back and really thought about the subtle differences. Certainly Starr is different because it doesn’t have a smoky scent or the cocoa scent of RR Mills Plain and Navy Plain. Of the non-Starr, non-plain ones I therefore prefer Bruton as it is the strongest in terms of nicotine (and I don’t find it any more difficult to handle than Rooster, Square, TTS, W.E.G. et al). Might as well get the most bang for my buck.

Buttercup Today It will be something else tomorrow it changes daily but I have some of one of them everyday. I like that there is so much variety but most will mix and enhance everything else I snuff.

I have to update my favorite! Dental Dry Scotch is a really nice mellow American offering…good stuff!

@FischTix: I agree. Dental is great.

TOPS Sweet & Red Seal

Railroad Mills Plain is my favorite scotch to put in the nose, mild and satisfiying all day long. Bruton is my favorite scotch for the lip. Checkerberry is another favorite dip, can’t stand it in the nose though.

gents/ladies … another thread from the dead … but a common one(favorite scotch, top ten american snuffs, etc.), so thought i would post on this one with my question … in my cart at mrsnuff i have the following: Navy Plain 3 Thistle Strong Square Plain Garrett Scotch along with some 6Photo(my foray into Indian snuffs) I am waiting on Dave to get Rooster restocked … i like the review that notes a vinegar smell to the Rooster, not to mention the nic-kick everyone claims for Rooster and/or Brutons … should i wait for the rooster? or do i have similar enough scotches? i’m thinking the rooster is needed. do the ones in my cart differ enough to merit ordering? did i miss any that folks think are “essential” … i chose these based on the reviews read. as a point of reference, i love the vinegar smell in GH’s Irish D, which really has me curious about the Rooster. Thoughts?

Rooster is a very unique scotch. I would email Dave to see when they are expecting more rooster because I would definitely wait a week or two for it. Of those you listed, I’ve only tried Garrett Scotch which is a fantastic snuff. Also, enjoy the 6 Photo! I have only been introduced to their snuffs very recently and I’m blown away by all of them.

@pike mopers … thanks … i am looking forward to the Cheetah … i did email Dave … he says they should be back up soon. Just waiting to pass through customs. Funny … he gets it shipped from USA, waits for customs, then it reverses process to get back to us … crazy!

If you ordered Three Thistles Strong and Square then you got the cream of the crop, with those two you may find yourself forgetting about Rooster altogether

I agree with n9inchnails. However, if you can’t wait for Rooster, try Standard. Its quite similar, but perhaps a hair milder.

@Xander … Dave is still in the process of restocking Standard as well, in fact, the only one he hasn’t run out of is Bruton … but based on what I have read on snuffhouse and the reviews, doesn’t sound like my cup o’ tea … I can wait … might as well get the Rooster!!

@n9inchnails … i think the thing i want re:Rooster, while looking forward to Three Thistles Strong and the Square … is that vinegar scent … i love it in GH Irish D and haven’t come across it in anything else yet.

@snuffbrant Ok then, yeah Bruton is like Rooster but without any of the nice bits. Have you searched locally for scotches? I would think your area should have at least some. I’ve found plenty, but never in upper or middle income areas, so use that as your clue.

@Xander … i have inquired at local tobacco shops … as I am in Cincinnati, cross the river from Kentucky, I would think I could find the US Scotches in some mom and pop shop … i continue to look, hopefully i will come across some soon. I hear you about the demographics … will keep that in mind. May also inquire with US Smokeless to see if there are local shops carrying. EDIT: Xander, your comment on demographics paid off … called the local cut rate tobacco and they have Red Seal, Bruton and WE Garrett! How bout that! Now i can try them … i am pretty friggin’ excited … same feeling when I discovered I could grab General Snus locally! Whoop!

Also, have you talked to Bart? He’s local to you, might have some tips.

will PM him … thanks!

so just got back from picking up Bruton, Red Seal and WE Garrett Scotch … haven’t yet tried WE Garrett … but the Bruton is great - flavor, smokey, and strong! I am quite pleased. Can’t wait to try Rooster! Also, maybe some of you feel this way … but Red Seal was definitely quite Honey Bee-like. Very very sweet … love it as well … but considering blending with my Honey Bee.

I have several HUGE TUBES of Bruton. They make it locally here in Nashville. Also Red Seal. I’d mix RS with Honey Bee- add more of a nic hit. I tell you what though… I enjoy toasts over scotches ANY TIME, ANY WHERE! SO much better IMHO. This is why I hate being in America. I have all the scotches I could ever want, but I have to order the plain snuffs that I actually like. You Europeans are lucky. And to think all you guys like our scotches… They’re alright, but the Toasts have more character IMHO. As for scotches- I could trade any one of them for F&T HDT all day. You can have 'em! lol

@snuffbrant don’t even bother inquiring with US smokeless… they’re no help at all and couldn’t tell me who carries their snuff. I also found GENERAL SNUS locally!

thanks for the tip, transistor. Toasts are number 1 for me as well … but Scotches may well be number 2 … with SP bringing up the three spot. One thing I can say … after taking quite a bit of Bruton yesterday … suddenly F&T HDT and all other Toasts become much smoother and easier to take. All types have their merits, I think … and fill the general need for “snuff for the moment” or cravings …

from a UK perspective scotches make a great variation from the mainstream UK types. We have nothing like Rooster, - vinegar is there but also, once you’re used to it, a bit of sweetness. And the delivery service of nic is swift. You folks like to KNOW that you’ve had a sniff. This stuff is brilliant after scmaltzlers and heavy styles. It doesn’t shoot through and I get the full flavour. Gets the nose working really well. Toasts are brilliant but they don’t cut it like Rooster.

I don’t mind scotches, but you try one you’ve tried them all. They all taste the same and are similar in nic strength. I must have about 10 scotches and I can’t tell the difference between any of them. I’m amazed at all the Americans on here who can tell the difference, to my nose there is absolutely none. Stefan

That’s why I’ve held off buying more of them. I feel the same way approximately about schmaltzlers. I know they are different, and I like them, but I don’t see a lot of point in having all the different brands. I’d take Sternecker Echt and Rooster as good representatives of the style. Having said that I’m still waiting to try the Bernard Double…

@petersuki, I’d recommend the Bernards Klostermischung or Brasil Feinst, and if you’ve not yet had it, Pöschl’s Banana Bomb. Those one’s stand out to me. Also, it seems I’m the odd one out, but my favourite scotch is Ralph’s.

I’ve tried the Feinst, but not the Cloister or Banana. They sound very atypical in any case. there’s always something more to try.

I like honest scotch snuff. And that’s about it for my American snuff. Garret is alright sometimes haha

I completely agree. Once you have a Huge tube of Bruton or Rooster and Honeybee, you have just about all of the scotches. I just like toasts more, because they seem to be “softer” and I get just as much nic out of those as I do scotches. I just enjoy the toasts’ “nutty and almost buttery” scent they have. I mean- Toque W&H is just brilliant…

The other day I bought a fresh can of Garrett at a local shop and saw Honest on the shelf for the first time. Have to say, it was pretty nice, not so heavy on the smoke. Mixed a tiny amount with some WoS Whiskey and the smoke wasn’t even noticeable. The cat even likes this one too.

You guys are all taking rubbish. I have about 6 scotches I can’t live without for their uniqueness and none of them are the sweet ones. I’ll bet dollars to doughnuts I can identify them all blindfolded too. All it takes is a bit of getting familiar with them, and they have their own personalities.

@Xander I think that’s wishful thinking mate, there is no difference. Ah well we all have different noses, but I’m amazed you can differenciate between them. Stefan

there is certainly a difference to this nose between bruton’s and Garrett’s Scotch … much prefer Bruton … Garrett’s has a bit of a gun metal smell.

Try Navy Plain, then try Square and tell me if you can’t tell the difference. They are as different as F&T High Dry Toast and Toque Whiskey and Honey.

I notice a lot of difference in the American Scotches. I enjoy the ones I have, just not all the time. For me they are at their best while drinking strong, dark coffee or when you need to mainline some nicotine really fast. But I also live in The Lone Snuff State of Texas. Walk into any store and ask for a tin of O&G and watch the face the clerk makes. Just make sure to keep your hands in plain sight.

I definitely notice the difference in scotches. They all have similar qualities, yes, but the subtleties are what’s important. I also must second Spyro with the black coffee comment.

@xander Yeah okay- maybe to YOU! But you have to take into account that you’re the ONLY person on here that can pick apart even the most complicated snuff ingredients! You could tell almost exactly what’s in what. You have a GREAT nose. I notice subtle differences in the scotches, but not much. I’m not saying there’s NO difference. However if you try say ROOSTER and you like it, you can pretty much bet you’ll enjoy quite a few other scotches, because they’re all VERY SIMILAR.

I’m getting the impression that the USA makes no nasal snuff that is not scotch. Is that correct? I’ll bet you’ve got a few producers over there who do a different style. And what about Mexican snuff? You can’t tell me nobody in Mexico makes snuff?

@vathek … i think “scotch” is a derivation of “scorched” … akin to “toasted” … that is what i have been able to track down with the all-knowing google

@petersuki: there are a couple of non-scotch US snuffs - Railroad Mills Maccoboy and Swisher Checkerberry are moist, medium grind snuffs with distinctive flavours. OK, I’m not actually sure what Maccoboy actually reminds me of, but I think it is supposed to be rose scented. Checkerberry is very similar to Germolene/wintergreen. Both are good though, you should try them.

maccoboy sounds fine. Wintergreen is not my scene.

I’ve never heard of Mexican snuff nor known any Mexican Nationals personally who have used it. If there are Mexican snuffs I’d love to try them. I know S. America has some snuff makers. Maybe the American Indian’s will put out a line, that’d be neat.

There must be some old rarities in those there United States and environs. Plenty of market for fine new American snuffs too I should think…

I love Dental. It’s got just enough scent to make it a scotch, but still has the most tobacco flavor out of the scotches I’ve tried.

I would guess what little snuff use there is in Mexico is probably oral, for the most part. I’ve heard that’s the case in some other Central American countries. In South America, OTOH, there are major cities that take great pride in their European roots, and that’s where I suspect much of the nasal snuff use takes place. But then, there are also native tribes that have been using homemade nasal snuff for centuries.

Here are some Brazilian snuffs. Never tried any tho. http://www.snuffstore.de/onlineshop/index.php/cat/c194\\_Brasilianische-Tabake.html/XTCsid/ebc3d4d31a803469bc3af58423784c3a

I’m pretty sure I don’t do anything different when taking a scotch that I don’t do with a toast, white, or any other fine grind. Bullets helped when I first started out, and pinching seems to work well and might be worth trying if you aren’t a pincher. However, I’m a lazy person so I usually shovel my snuffs straight from the tin with my trusty pocket knife blade. What I sometimes do (this works on the back of the hand too) is breath a slow foggy breath or two over the dose, like trying to fog a mirror. You may need to cup your hand over the dose and make a little humidor chamber. The idea being to dampen and heat the snuff enough to cut down on some of the loose flying powder. It might enhance the flavor too but that’s just my guess. Pinching has all of these advantages too including dose control but not everyone can pinch all of the time and some just don’t like it. I did have some success with what I call ‘Poking’. Thats where you put a little pile on the tip of your finger and stick up the nostril a bit before insufflating. These days I just take larger doses and they rarely backfire, those little bitty sprinkled size doses are what makes me sneeze.

I love the Scotches, all of them, but Bruton is my favorite followed closely by Rooster. I have nearly 1kg of each on their way to me. Should have them next week.

As if you need more @OscarWabbit lived through the Rapture. He’s looking toward the future now…

I think I’ve tamed the Rooster. Surprisingly mellow and tasty - definitely a top 5 snuff. I use a pinch rather than the hand for this one. One kilo of this would last me approximately three thousand five hundred and fifty seven years.

I never had Rooster or Garrett. With that said, I also never had Bruton (not that I want to). My absolute favorite now is Superior. I’ve emptied 5 tins in the month of May alone, so it must be good

I like rooster and rail road mills macooby (sp)

Must agree with bipolarbeardo here, Superior truly is a great snuff!

Yeah they come to snuff the rooster… yeah! (In the words of Alice in Chains)

I’ll agree with Xander… I think that each of the scotches I’ve tried have their own personality. I smell cinnamon and cocoa in Navy Plain, even more than smoke. My favorite is Superior. Just a hint smokey, but with a really rich tobacco behind it. WE garrrett is smokier, but the tobacco scent is less nice than superior, IMHO. For me, the harshest I’ve tried is Railroad Mills. I’m always surprised when people recommend it as a starter scotch.

WE Garrett is decent, and I use it often since it is one of the very few snuffs that is available at tobacco stores in my area. However, I think that Three Thistles Strong is my favorite American scotch. I haven’t had any in probably two years, sadly, but often find myself thinking that a pinch or two would hit the spot.

well since the only one I have is Levi Garrett & Sons Scotch and rappee snuff I quess that’s my favorite.lol edm

@rcarrol3 … i have a tin of TTS that I will not get through … PM me with your addy, it’s yours.

The generosity of snuffhouse members has always amazed me! Thanks, snuffbrant!

@Spyro from the 3 types still listed i have Rapé Moeda Cristal which is a snuff i cant recommend enought. It is spicy, fresh and has full body of flavour. I have 2 other types: Rape Imbruana (from some other company) and Rape Mentholado (from same company as Cristal). all 3 are very interesting and worth a try.

Yeah I prefer F&T HDT over any scotch, any day of the week. If I had to choose one, probably Honey Bee

For that perfect Toast/Scotch blend … love GH Irish D … most definitely my favorite snuff along with Toque’s Whisky & Honey. In my Scotch adventures … Bruton or Navy Square satisfy … TTS, took one pinch and found it to be sweet, like Red Seal crossed with Bruton … so now, hopefully, it is working its way to rcarrol3 as we speak … but USPS seems to have other plans for it currently. *ugh* Have ample Honey Bee, but that is a “once in a while” sweetness I crave … definitely too sweet for constant use. Dave/MrSnuff looks to be selling Rooster in 12 packs or large tubs … so that is the one I really want to try but to date cannot get. If anyone stateside knows of a shop near them that has some Rooster, I have some 6Photo I would be willing to part with, unopened. Or Red Seal, for that matter. PM me.

I haven’t come across any Rooster locally but if I do I’ll send you a PM. I have no idea how the American scotches are regionally marketed in the states but it seems to be chaotic in distribution. I think the problem might be on the retail level. The B&M shops just can’t float inventory on such a slow selling item. And most retailers around here have never even heard of nasal snuff. Even tho I live in the US its still more efficient for me to buy American brands with my overseas orders since I’m bundling up to beat shipping anyway. I enjoy inspecting the local shops and sometimes find a different brand to sample but for the most part; if they carry any dry snuff its usually one or two of the usual suspects. At least that’s how it is in my area. Others may have access to more local variety but the forum posts paint a bleak picture. So it is that Americans are buying American snuff from Europe and Europeans are having to buy European snus from America. Silly primates.

I live 2 miles away from U.S. Smokeless. They make Bruton, Red Seal, and a few others there. I know I can find medium and large tubes of Bruton. Anyone overseas want some let me know in a PM and I can pick some up for you and send it. Or we could do a trade. Lemme know.

Yeah, Spyro … the usual suspects for me round here are Bruton, Garrett, Red Seal … of the three Bruton is all I care for. I think the Tobacco companies could thrive if they could think about marketing snus and snuff (and do them each the correct way, English for snuff and Swedish for snus) … but their market is dip, chew and smokes.