Instructional “how to” video from Zero at SnusOn.com forum.
Snus Review: Ettan Original
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 and straightforward, as there are no “hints” of anything other than what it means to be… and that is an enjoyable snus experience.
Snus Review: General Los (and first-time los experience)
I finally tried loose snus. Specifically, I opted go for the General Los. I knew that I liked General, and from everything I read, the los was even better than portions.
I cracked open the tin and took a good look. Loose snus looks like very fine, black potting soil. I mean, it looks just like dirt. On the other hand, it smells so clean, pure and fresh. That, in itself, made my mouth water.
Snus Review: Nick & Johnny’s Strong
When you really… and I mean really… want a smoke… Nick & Johnny’s.
I was actually surprised the other night when I read that GrovSnus Svart (Black) was a “strong” snus and contains the same amount of nicotine. I bought it specifically for that purpose. But after using it, I was convinced that I read it wrong. I didn’t feel near the nicotine satisfaction that I do with Nick & Johnny’s.
Snus Review: General Sterk White Portion
This afternoon I was really Jones-ing for a smoke, but I couldn’t get the nasty, foul smell and taste of the last smoke out of my mind. On the advice of a fellow snus-er at Snuson.com, I cracked open a tin of General Sterk white portion.
As it is a ‘white portion’, the flavor and nicotine hit you a bit slower than the regular portion. But once it does… wow! It tastes just like the General Original, (though not as salt & peppery), and it definitely cured the cigarette craving. I think this will definitely be on my regular order list.
Snus Review: Jakobsson’s Ice Fruit
I packed this along for a 3-hour drive. When I first tried it, the “ice” was a bit overwhelming, but that only lasted about 30 seconds. After that, the flavor was very much like that of Juicy Fruit chewing gum. But, like the chewing gum, it lost its flavor quickly.
During the drive I stopped at Taco Bell for dinner, then popped one of these in afterward. It was perfect. But outside of that, I really don’t care for it much. It’s definitely a ‘dessert’ snus. Given that I like spicey food, I will probably keep some handy, but I don’t think this is an everyday snus
Snus Review: Camel Snus Frost
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. But a $3.50 tin of 25 snus portions lasts me 3-4 days (5-8 portions/day).] What I liked about the Camels is that they taste REALLY good!
I mean… they smell and taste like candy. The first time was a bit harsh, but after that, very smooth. What I didn’t like so much is that they did next to nothing to curb my nicotine craving. In fact, snus-ing a Camel Frost only made me want to smoke a cig. So, I’m keeping the tin I have as a ‘dessert’, but I doubt very much that I will buy another.
Snus Review: Goteborg’s No. 2 White Portion
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 tea. I don’t hate it, but it’s something I will save for when I’m in the mood.
In my opinion:
Flavor: Little Tobacco and more “flowers”
Flavor Strength: Strong
Tobacco Flavor: Little/None
Nicotine: Medium
Goes well with: Nothing. Purely a stand-alone snus.
Snus Review: Offroad Coffee-Vanilla
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 in how it tastes a bit like piss unless you’re drinking it with spicy Mexican food. Offroad Coffee-Vanilla tastes like ass unless you’re having it with morning coffee. It’s another one that I will put on the shelf in the fridge and save for when I’m in the mood.
In my opinion:
Flavor: Moderate tobacco with artificial coffee/vanilla flavor.
Flavor Strength: Strong
Tobacco Flavor: Moderate
Nicotine: Moderate
Goes well with: Coffee or stand-alone. Definitely not good with beer, wine or tea.
The Demise of the Recording Industry
I was watching ‘True Life’ on MTV the other day when something occurred to me. Back in the day, MTV used to play music videos. Today it seems that a relatively small percentage of MTV (and VH1) programming includes music videos. Are music videos dying?
Just then there was a news blurb about the RIAA and how bad internet music sharing was hurting the record industry so bad.
