So has anyone tried Wilson’s Grande Cairo “Red Rappee” snuff. If so, do you have a description.
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Is this the same as the Tranters one, as Wilsons make theirs? Ive got an old Tranters Cairo which is deep red and powerful?
@snuffster, Well I had since acquired a can since I made the post back in Jan. Comparing the tobacco colors with the other Wilsons, it matches pretty close in color with Tom Buck but the Cairo seems to be just a tiny bit finer than Tom. And an absolute exact color match with Tranters #20 if your familiar with that one. It has a velvety smooth feel, easy to take but if used continuously throughout the day it tended to irritate the back of my nose. The scent reminds me most of Jockey Club with a lot of Bergamot added. Its not an every day snuff for me but one I will pinch from on occasion. Never tried the Tranters Grand Cairo but I would imagine its the same?
Sounds the same, definately a heap of bergamot in there
I’ve put in an order for some of this I’ll write a review when I receive it. Stefan
Any more follow up on this from those who have tried it? Was intrigued by a description I read of it and was thinking about giving it a whirl. It doesn’t seem to be available at very many online stores. Wilsons’ own web site doesn’t even mention it.
Spyro they call it Cairo on the Wilsons site. Brunswick is the black rappee I believe.
Ahh, thanks. Have you tried this one?
I like the Brunswick. Just realised I have yet to add my thoughts on it to my site so I’ll do that this evening. I’ll also add them to Al’s reviews site.
Blah, I still don’t see ‘Cairo’ on the WoS web site. I guess my question would be, which of the four categories does it fall into? Has anyone tried their clay pipes? Are those just for novelty or are they functional tobacco pipes? I use Meerschaum and Briarwood pipes for my occasioanl puff.
Its heavy on the bergamot, so if you like strong bergamot you’ll like this one. Wilsons has a lot of snuffs they don’t list.
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I think they smoke fine. A little hot but not too bad. The thing with clay is it breaks so easily.
I value the briarwood above all others. The Meerschaum will smoke ‘true’, but it also burns hotter and faster so I have to smoke it differently. Still going to try one of these little clay contraptions tho. If nothing else then just for the academic curiosity.
I think once you’ve smoked a Petersen Meerschaum (?) clay pipe, you will change your mind about those pipes. They are expensive but very nice.
I love Petereson pipes. I had a really nice one but the local gestapo (POLICE) took it because they they thought it was used for illegal substances. I only use pipes about once a week but my briarwood churchwarden is my favorite so far.
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Thats kind of what I thought regarding the clay. Just wanted one for collector purposes and was wondering if they were even useable for serious smoking.
OK, broke down and oredered some Cairo. I’ll let you guys know my impressions once it arrives.