Wilsons lists this as a “Perfumed” snuff on their store page and identifies it as “Scented” on their informational page. Citron Spice per Sheffield exchange, Citrus Spice according to Sharrow online. Ah, citron is considered the “oldest, purest of the Genus Citrus. forerunner or father to lemons oranges…” The peel (pericarp) of the fruit is used as a spice; …" digressing rapidly Moist, darkish brown and what I would consider a medium to fine grind. Not a floral by any means, there is a citrus fruit-like tang on first taking this snuff that evolves very quickly into something, well… spicy! Almost comes across as peppery before becoming more firmly established as a mild cinnamon or clove like essence. The citrus aspect is never entirely lost. While the pinch is fresh in the nose it continues to come back to the front, then give way again to the spice-like nature. The citrus tang is most present at the finish as well. Rather than a perfumed presentation the scent comes across in a muted or mild, more natural fashion. Instead of blasting the users senses, WoS Strasbourg gently fills the nose with a soft lingering fragrance that at once excites and calms.

It seems that the color and moisture of a given snuff will vary from batch to batch perhaps? I should certainly have distinguished the moisture of the tin I received as medium moist perhaps. In no way is this dry, but the moisture content is low enough that it does not, umm, “pack” in the manner of say a Brunswick or Best Dark? Isn’t the subjective nature of sensory perceptions between users delightful!

If you look on the WoS site in FAQ’s it says that colour of snuff can vary from batch to batch depending on the conditions the tobacco was grown in. Stefan

I have had a strange relationship with Strasbourg in that I cannot yet define what it reminds me of, I have read all of the reviews, and I get the Citron, maybe a little cinnamon, but I find this one bewitching in its allure. I sniff it at least once a day, trying to put my finger on what I like about it. And at least one day a week I find it not that special, then Bam, all I want is more. This snuff is very much still a mystery to me, one I still delight in, I find it very close to dry, but easy to take, as all citrus/lemon snuff has to be respected for the potential to really burn if over sniffed. One thing I found is that I have to moderate my sniffing of McCrystal’s Mild Lemon, which I love, because of what I think is an allergy reaction, but the Strasbourg has that citrus tang, but no side effects so far. I highly recommend a small tin for anyone’s collection. I have acquired a half pound for mine. Very beguiling snuff.

Love it , i am waiting for 1/2 drum from Wilsons.

The more I use it the more sure I am that it contains some violet like the Strasbourgs of old. Compare to McChrystal’s Violet and I think you will see what I mean. Citron is very distinctive too, from bergamot or lemon. I love this snuff. I have 2 unopened 25g tins in the cellar and a half drum on the way. Good review, OTD!

I ordered a 25g tin of this on the Wilsons web special should be here next week. I’ve not tried this before now but after reading your review OTD I’m very glad I added this one to the order.

Such an appropriate descriptor Whalen, “beguiling”. The wealth of this forum lies in the observations and experiences of all the members. Comments by other members over the past few months is what prompted me to give this one a try. So in turn, my thanks to all of you for the leads!

@OTD, you and Xander have a gift for reviews, I do not, I have the hardest time putting words to smells, I have tried reviewing snuff, but I suck at it. I believe I am unable to link what I smell with an appropriate descriptor, When I read reviews I go of course! But without other subject reviews I am clueless about describing what I am sensing, I get the smell, I just cannot link it to a object, such as lavender. I have an almost obscene collection of snuffs now, hundreds, and I know what I like, but lack the brain function that links it to an object. Ben that way for a year now. I am able to pick up the subtlest of differences amongst WOS SP’s, and if you where to ask me what snuff had a hint of rose, I could point it out without hesitation, but without hearing the word rose, I could not tell you what the subtle difference was. Weird brain chemistry I guess. Very frustrating for me.

Well thanks to a super fresh tub of WOS Strasbourg fresh from the mill, and about two hours of airing out, I can say for certain that the beguiling scent in the snuff is nutmeg! And just a touch of Rose, but along with the Citron it all gets transformed, just wonderful. I must say that a factory fresh tub is so silky moist and unforgettable in the richness of flavors. Had such a lovely time with this one!!! The fresh snuff is just supercharged in flavor and makes it so easy to pick them out. A real keeper. I was able to microplane a fresh nutmeg to compare.

Ran back the to the tin of Strasbourg… nutmeg eh… could very well be Whalen! After last night and again this morning at play with a variety of dark snuffs, the Strasbourg just now is very refreshing. Nutmeg…!

strasbourg is a bit to strong for me flavo(u)r wise i usually mix it with some tom buck

I always have a pound of this around. I used to always have a pound of Camphor and Mild around, too, until they changed it for the worse. Now, Strasbourg is my favorite snuff.

Why would they change Camphor & Mild? I’ve a half drum on the way. It better be the same as the tin I fell in love with.

The rumor is that it is touched up with menthol now, but it may be that the menthol is more noticeable when fresh and fades with a bit of age.

I have 1/2 lb of it, very fresh and no sign of menthol.

My 1/2 pound should be here in the next couple of days, so I’ll report back.

I echo ermtony, I too have a ½ lb drum definitely no menthol.

Ditto 1/2lb drum here no menthol. Stefan

I’ve been on Strasbourg with a new nose. I think Whalen is correct there is nutmeg & cinnamon it there, and some floral too.

I hope Whalen that you didn’t air that ½lb tub out!

No!!! Horrible thought that, I decant 25 Grams out very fast and then use electrical tape to help reseal the drum. I keep the 25g in a 2oz Smash box from Nicotine rush, These are made by LACONS, and I keep about 12 of them around, they are fantastic, they seem to seal completely, and are quick to open. I fill a 5 gram tin and hoover it up, then back to the smash box for more. Good system. I am beginning to worship fresh snuffs now. BTW, no menthol in my 1/2 drum of Camphor and mild.

I hope Whalen that you didn’t air that ½lb tub out!
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Pleased to hear that…

I can’t describe what is in Strasbourg, but I like it a lot. The only thing is - it makes my nose run more than a lot of other snuffs. Don’t know why. Also, for some reason I really dislike it early in the day (which is also true of the F&T snuffs, the Sun snuffs, etc.). Don’t know why that is either. I didn’t think I would like highly scented snuffs, but I like them more than simple ones right now. Anyway, I regret not buying a bigger tin of Strasbourg - I only have the 10g tin, and should really have added it to my order from Wilson’s during the sale. I really like both the strong scent and the longevity (I can often still smell it 1/2 an hour later).

I hope I didn’t derail this thread by bringing it up, but C&M is not the same snuff I used to get a few years ago. It used to have a strong, unmistakable camphor smell, a resinous, almost a turpenoid scent. Now, it has either a different kind or source of camphor, or an approximation using a combination of other scents. It’s certainly possible that my nose changed, but only for that particular snuff.

Well, I just got a half drum. The ammonia is very, very strong. I don’t get menthol, but I get some nose burn from the ammonia. I closed the drum back up becuase I need to finish my tin first. If there is any difference, I’m attributing it to freshness. Give me a few days to finish the little tin, then I can dig into the bulk and be sure.

As far as derailing, perhaps we should contiune the discussion in a C&M thread, not a Strrasbuorg thread. (Strasbourg is awesome BTW, got a half drum of that too)

Just received this fresh directly from Wilson’s mill 25g tin. Note to self: Order more Strasbourg… I’m with Geraldo on this one “I can’t describe what is in it” but I know I need more of it…

I love this snuff more and more. As soon as my two 25gram tins are depleted I will order a half pound tub.

Just jumped in to say I love this snuff. Just tried it for the first time friday. It’s incredable. It’s like a perfumed s.p. it’s better then it sounds by a lot too. Oddest thing is the way the tobacco smells. It’s like it’s one part of the scent. Less like it’s the main deal but the way some perfumes would use tobacco oil to make the scent a little more masculine and earthy. I hope that makes sense. If you haven’t tried this snuff it’s awesome. I think that the infamous Packards club tried to cop the strasbourg style.

Yeah my fiance LOVES Strasbourg- she has a PC 3T box filled with it! Still fresh! I get a very lovely almost soapy scent from it. Nice.

It’s a great snuff. Somehow it smells very snuffy to me. Like a proto-modern-snuff. I don’t know how to explain it but that’s the best I can at the moment. Just sad I didn’t try this earlier.

I recently got a 1lb drum and all I can say is Wow! Fresh from the mill, it’s even better. A must-have in bulk imo.

4 Star Snuff and a delayed 4th Strasbourg Sneeze!

Any other Citron snuffs out there ? This one seems to be discontinued.