Curious if there are any (nasal) snuff takers around here. I mostly use Toque and McChrystal's snuff. Lately I'm favoring Whisky & Honey and O&G, but I have about two dozen tins that I sample from on a regular basis.
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Curious if there are any (nasal) snuff takers around here. I mostly use Toque and McChrystal's snuff. Lately I'm favoring Whisky & Honey and O&G, but I have about two dozen tins that I sample from on a regular basis.
Yup, dig it! Not long ago, I rolled in on several brands of English snuff and I really like them but even my internet sources here in the states seem to have gone out of the nasal snuff business. Result, no more Crumbs of Comfort, McChrystal's, etc. But I do still enjoy the locally available American nasal snuff (Conwood Peach, Navy Sweet, etc.). In fact, I just took a large bump of the Peach that really helped clear out some goo from a residual cold. Popping PBR now :beer1:
Samuel Gawith's Original Kendal Brown is my downfall! I buy it in 500gm tubs straight from Sam's via Paul Green of Green's of Leeds/Smoke-King
I just wanted to say, heck yah! I was/am a Marine and
I smoked, dipped/chewed, and in some other countries espescially Germany I've snuffed and until i discovered vaporizing nicotine or e-cigs, I loved it! You get the nic rush of cigs and the energy of Monsters without smell of cigs.
@Galopede:
Are most American snuffs similar to W.E. Garrett? I bought some from a local shop but didn't care for it too much. It was difficult to take and didn't smell very good IMO... any American snuffs that I might like?
Yes, most (dry) snuff distributors that were located in the USA have given up or moved because of PACT. The only one I know that's left is NicotineRush these days.
However, ordering from the UK is not bad at all. Doing business with Toque and McChrystal's directly is nice because they offer free shipping. Toque is really fast about it for me -- an order typically takes 3 days to arrive. For a wider selection and slightly lower prices, there is MrSnuff -- but you have to pay shipping.
I've been meaning to try this for some time, but haven't figured out where to acquire it.
Any shops online you'd recommend? While making recommendations, how about a nice entry level stuff for a noob?
Thanks!
Hi jyyan,
I have to say I've never tried any of the American nasal snuffs so can't help you there. We have such a good selection of British and European snuffs available here in Britain I've never sought the Americans out.
I tried quite a few before settling on Sam Gawith's Kendal Brown as my main vice! It's a coarse, moist snuff, lightly flavoured and a good one for beginners as it's not as sneezy as the drier, finer snuffs.
Snake: I can't help on American sources of snuff. As I said, I get mine from Green's of Leeds, UK, who's web site is now called Smoke-King. I can recommend them though I don't know what they are like for overseas sales. No connection other than a satisfied customer. Paul Green at the shop orders my large tubs direct from Sam Gawith's. They arrive from the factory, not his shop. He also sells an excellent selection of the small packs from his shop.
Gareth
@snake:
The four I mentioned above would probably be your best bet. If you want Toque or McChrystal's only, I'd go with their direct shops. If you want a wide variety, Mr. Snuff is the best I know of. Nicotine Rush sometimes has better deals but has less variety -- they are located in the USA though.
Toque
McChrystal's
Nicotine Rush
Mr. Snuff
For things to start with, you'll probably want to go for the moister, coarser snuffs as they as easier to take. So you might want to avoid High Dry Toasts (HDTs) for now -- but of course you can always go ahead and experiment if you like. If you need more advice I'd check out the snuff house forums. Might be a good idea to check out some snuff reviews too.
Both Toque and McChrystal's offer free shipping. I believe shipping from NicotineRush and MrSnuff is about $8?
Also note that snuff is rather inexpensive, especially compared to other forms of tobacco. You can get a 25g tin for around $5 -- and most users consume only around a gram or so a day.
Good luck with it. I definitely enjoy it -- hope you do too.
@Galopede: Whoops, sorry. I meant that message for 1OldGI. Seems it's too late to edit, though.
@1OldGI: See above!
Well I'm not sure if it's Okay to bring back a 3 year old dead topic, but I figured that I would rather than starting a new one on the same thing...
Hopefully there is some interest after the long hiatus...
Several nasal snuff's that I use are:
German: Ozona Orange, Cherry, Raspberry and Spearmint along with Gawith Apricot...
American: W.W. Garrett & Sons Scotch & Sweet along with Dean Swift...
I have started to make my own by grinding & sifting tobacco three times, turning it into fine to a light coarse texture...
Right now I have an aromatic (somewhat sweet), Apricots & Cream, Café Mocha & Blackberry Brandy...
So far each one I have produced seems very good with a nice aroma...
Oh boy, another one of my OCD focuses. I've got a drawer full of nasal snuff and enjoy it immensely. I just took a good portion of Red Bull to each nostril. If you like some menthol, Red Bull certainly delivers. It's pairing nicely with a coffee stout right now.
I'm up for the challenge... I can use a good cleaning out on occasion :)
Another member here is new to nasal snuff so I sent him a few grams of some that I had on hand... So far, W.E. Garrett & Sons is the "mind" blower for me...
I told him to only take a "little" bump to begin with, I explained that it was like sticking a .12ga in your nose and pulling the trigger, at least for me...
I think one of the biggest things is in how hard of a draw a person takes. The goal is not to get the snuff to the sinuses, but up into the nasal cavity. It's more of a moderate whiff, as if smelling a fragrance rather than an all out snort. Just enough to get it to ascend into the nostrils and no farther. You'll still get drainage in the back of the throat, which is why I like to pair it with an ale that can wash it down in a complimentary way.
I have a can of Garrett in the mix. That was the first snuff I tried as a youth and of course at that time, I didn't realize I wasn't going for a full blown inhalation on the draw. What a wake-up that was.
Very happy to see this brought back. I'm new to snuff and I know this will help .
I don't understand snuff really. Can anyone enlighten me ? Just curious ??
By no means am I an expert... Lot's of reading for me...
Steph here is the jest of it; Snuff (tobacco) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Snuff is a smokeless tobacco made from ground or pulverized tobacco leaves.[1] It is insufflated (inhaled) or "snuffed" into the nasal cavity (into each nostril), delivering a swift 'hit' of nicotine and a lasting flavored scent (especially if flavoring has been blended with the tobacco)."
For me it's just one more way to enjoy a different style of tobacco... However, I don't use nasal snuff all the time, maybe a few times a year, or when I get a wild hair...
I don't snuff very often as my overactive sinuses don't seem to like the foreign intrusion, but liked the few I tried. Just took advantage of the Mr Snuff black friday sale to put in a small order with some schmalzler in the mix.
At a young age I tried it and if I remember it burned the heck out of my nose...lol..I've been dipping for 22yrs though ... Maybe I'm ready to try it again !?!?!?!?!?
I LOVE schmalzler. It's probably my favorite, but because of the size of the grind and the potential mess it makes, I save it for home use. I've got some great schmaltzlers on hand…several bags actually. I keep one on the bedside. My favorite by far. In fact, I think I'll go partake now.
So, are there any US internet stored that still sell snuff other than US made snuff?
Title should be: LAtikia Cherry
Well here is a new blend that I processed today... Not sure how much weight but probably less than 1.5 oz. from 4 oz. of tobacco...
The process is time consuming but worthy of the outcome... I have yet to make a bad blend in my opinion... :)
Three New Blends Between Yesterday and Today;
Heavenly Peach, A Small Batch of Raspberries & Cream and Fat Man's Dream (aka: Bakers Delight)
This is the Bakers Delight:
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And to add to the novelty...
Rocky Mountain Elk Horn (Antler) snuff container with miniature carved spoon...
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Snuff of the day today is blackberry brandy . Courtesy of Mr nosewarmer.
So I was surfing the net and came across these pictures of the Samuel Gawith tobacco factory...
I thought they were interesting... These are pictures of the Snuff Mill and other snuff related items.
Hope you enjoy!
Do not much use snuff, snus or chewing tobacco. But occasionally do, usually at work when smoking is impossible.
I've few tins reserved: mostly Red Bull, something from WoS (England) and Aramis from Poland.
All mentholated, all very strong.
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Snuff of the day
I wanted to try some of that, but they were out of stock.
More than making up for it with these two:
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New favorites in my limited experience. The texture is just perfect for me.
Just got them in the mail...
two custom snuff boxes from the UK made from coins... These are made form an Irish Half Penney and Irish Penny...
Snuff of the Day...
Home Ground Latakia Cherry...
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