Ok I have not a clue as to why, but I wanted to try snuff for the first time. I am not a cig, chewing tobacco user and just occasionally smoke cigars and pipe. I know I know, I have no nicotine addiction and yet I want to try it, must be something wrong with me. I know a few local dealers sell snuff in my area, and I was hoping for a little info as to what to try.
Trying snuff
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Bernard snuff and Sam Gawith flavored snuffs were easiest for me to take.
Why is that? The particular size and moisture level of the grains (or whatever the little tobacco pieces are called)?
Yes, they are more course with a higher moisture content, making them easier to snuff without snuffing it too deeply.
Not much, my local Winn-Dixie has a few cans of sweet scotches (Navy sweet, Railroad Mills sweet) that have probably been there for years, which is annoying as I don't like the sweets, it's basically what never sold and I doubt they will be ordering anymore.
Start off with something flavored or menthol such as a Raspberry or Apricot. Ozona Raspberry is very mild.
Locally you will probably only find American Scotches, which is how I started but is a tough way to start for the beginner.
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Found and tried some dean swift cherry. Interesting, but I doubt the habit will stick.
I take it that aged snuff isn't as desirable as aged pipe tobacco? I recently learned that it's fairly easy to make your own snuff from pipe tobacco, so I wonder why aging pipe tobacco doesn't translate so well to aging snuff (if in fact I'm correct in my assumption).
Well in the case of aged pipe tobacco, it mellows and becomes smoother, for smoking purposes this is good in most cases, as for snuff the fresher the more flavorful it is.
you ever price the stuff at victory cigars ? lol maybe we should split a tin
Yes, snuff if stored in an air tight container can remain usable for many years.
Yes I have, it wasn't bad but I will leave it to the masters, I guess if you had a blend you didn't like smoking you could make snuff out of it.
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Ok, official deduction is this is not for me'
I used to use snuff years ago, and might want to try it again. Found this website: https://mrsnuff.com/store/index.php?osCsid=b69fccb6ae3b4800e6ee485410e99488
That's OK, we won't hate you for it
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