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Monthly Archives: January 2009

Camel Snus: Frost

January 30, 2009 in Snus Reviews by meta
Yes, I did buy some Camel Snus Frost to try.  The first thing I noticed was the price.  It was the same as a pack of cigarettes (about $4.50) while a tin of Ettan is only $3.50. [A side-note about price:  as a pack-a-day smoker, a $4.50 pack of 20 cigs last me one day.  [...]

General Original Portion

January 29, 2009 in Snus Reviews by meta
General Original Portion:  Being new, though I loved Ettan, I didn’t want to settle with it as my “go to” without trying other non-flavored snus-es.  The General brand is, as I understand, the “Marlboro” of snus in Sweden.  What do I think? 

Goteborg’s Rape No. 2 White Portion

January 28, 2009 in Snus Reviews by meta
A lot of people seem to like Goteborg’s No. 2 White Portion, as their “go to” snus… but I just don’t get it.  I mean, it is good, but to me it tastes/smells a bit too flowery.  It’s like, well, sucking on a flower.  The experience is less like tobacco and more like herbal [...]

Offroad Original Portion

January 28, 2009 in Snus Reviews by meta
Offroad markets themselves in the ‘low price segment’ and many of the reviews I read reflected a level of negativity.  But I actually enjoyed it.  I’m having one (my last one) right now.  The tobacco flavor is a bit stronger than Ettan, and after a bit the hint of citrus kicks in.  The only negative [...]

Ettan Original Portion

January 28, 2009 in Snus Reviews by meta
Ettan’s Original Portion was my first Swedish Snus, and remains my favorite to date.   The flavor is subtle, but definitely pure tobacco.  It most reminds me of the Camel cigarettes I enjoyed so much for the past 15 years.  The flavor isn’t “overwhelming”, but it isn’t “missing” either.  To me, Ettan is very no-nonsense [...]

Offroad Coffee Vanilla

January 16, 2009 in Snus Reviews by meta
I read a lot of negative reviews on this one, but I think I kinda’ like it… under just the right circumstances.  It’s sorta like Corona and how it tastes a bit like piss unless you’re drinking it with spicy Mexican food.  Offroad C/V tastes like ass unless you’re having it with morning coffee.  It’s [...]