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Word. This has been my current favorite portion for a while now, just about perfect for my all day portion snus
Ahh yes, I did miss you General Long Sterk! Picked up another roll. The scent and the flavor were very welcome after a few months of Ettan. Ettan is great and I'm still loving it; don't get me wrong. It's just lacking that delicious zest that General is renown for.
Bad news, though -- at some point in the past 2 or 3 months, Swedish Match "fixed" the portion count in their Long series -- these cans only contain 21.6 grams of snus, as opposed to the usual 24 grams. Still worth it? Yeh, I think so!
Originally Posted by enojy:
"This was my daily snus between December 2010 and July 2011, when I am just now getting into my last can -- I decided to cut back on the sterks and go for a few rolls of Ettan instead. The shape is great and the snus is excellent, but I found the spicy flavor to be a bit much after 45 minutes or so. It didn't drip, but it sure filled your mouth with it. This is a bold & spicy snus, make no mistake. Of course, I know I'm going to miss it once I run out, especially for that early morning coffee-and-snus deal, and right before bed."
That morning snus has to be a Sterk for me as well and the GLS fits the bill nicely....
This was my daily snus between December 2010 and July 2011, when I am just now getting into my last can -- I decided to cut back on the sterks and go for a few rolls of Ettan instead. The shape is great and the snus is excellent, but I found the spicy flavor to be a bit much after 45 minutes or so. It didn't drip, but it sure filled your mouth with it. This is a bold & spicy snus, make no mistake. Of course, I know I'm going to miss it once I run out, especially for that early morning coffee-and-snus deal, and right before bed.
Got a can today from my trader, popped one in after waking up. I was under the assumption that these would be 11mg nicotine per portion like Onyx or General Sterk White. From what I have read it is a 14mg nicotine per portion. Where Extra Sterks would make me sick feeling this doesn't. Flavor sits back for about 5-10mins for me then its on. Great flavor, light drip and the nicotine hit is beautiful. If you like General Extra Sterk, Sterk White or Onyx this is a great option. I counted the portions and yes I did indeed get 26 versus 24 portions :) Also the long style portion is very very discreet and fits oh-so comfortably under your lip.
This is pretty good snus. I had one this morning on waking, and it certainly set me up for the day.
I'm a fan of long portions, so the size and shape and mouth feel suits me just right. Flavour is good, and lasts a long time. Not too salty, either, which is good. I was expecting a bigger nicotine hit than I got, but it was definitely more than the regular General long and did the job.
Will definitely buy this again, but wouldn't use it all the time because as much as I enjoy the General flavour, I can only handle it in small doses.
I'd give it a 4/5
Originally Posted by Snus:
"This has become my new morning cigarette; I love enjoying one of these, first thing in the morning. Flavour is just right, nicotine is just enough, and it comes on very smooth."
This has become my new morning cigarette; I love enjoying one of these, first thing in the morning. Flavour is just right, nicotine is just enough, and it comes on very smooth.
I've finally determined that of all the [U]Generals[/U] in my stash the
General Original Long Sterk is my favorite.
The nic hit is very adequate at 14mg and seems to last quite a
while, but not as long as the flavor. It's the flavor that keeps me
satisfied enough to keep it lipped as long as possible. (If I feel
the need for more Vitamin N before the loss of flavor I'll just
sniff some snuff; at this time it's Toque Snuff.)
For me, the flavor comes on strong and peppery and lasts a good
while -- 2+ hours before I feel the need for a change. And there's
no drip unless I press down on my upper lip.
It's longness makes it more discreet than the Original and most
other varieties of snus. (For total discreetness, though, you can't
beat the Northerners!)
General Original Long Sterk is definitely in my daily rotation.
Just received my shipment today with my fresh roll of GLS ready to try. Comments as I try it.
Looks good but slightly dry for some reason, and smells nearly exactly like General portion. I pop one in and..
nothing... I taste almost nothing so far its boring. Maybe its the long design making the taste take longer... I will wait it out. Having never used a long portion before I go pose in front of the mirror admiring my new smile without the black square over my left canine. I do like the shape, I cant wait for some Nick and Johnny long! This is taking awhile to have any flavor profile back in a bit.
Ok 15 minutes in I finally get a little taste. Tastes like a mild General Portion, its almost too mild, however I can already feel the nic hit. My staple snus is sterk whites, Nick and Johnny and Onyx so I am used to the nicotine and yet still feeling a buzz. The fact I my favorite snus'es have strong flavor profiles may have something to do with my perceived lack of flavor here.
30 minutes, still no taste! What the hell! Hmm. I find myself sucking the flavor out of it. I am bored I look for my can of N&JW
Ok my assessment of this snus.
Shape: 10 of 10 every snus should have this wonderful shape.
Taste: 5 of 10: While it wasn't bad it wasn't there either. Flavor profile a bit to weak for me. However it does not taste "bad" either. So its a neutral vote here. No powerful taste could be a plus sometimes.
Nic hit: 9 of 10 Absolutely awesome on the nicotine side of things. I use sterks for the most part and I still felt a bit warm from the nic. Very nice!
Package: 10 of 10 Probably the prettiest can on the market today.
Total: 8.5 of 10
Even though it tastes a bit "light" everything else about this snus is awesome. I really hope to see more long portion choices in the future.
EDIT to add: After a half day with this snus I can say it does grow on you some. I have noticed that some portions have been more flavorful than others, and the longer the portion is in the more flavor you seem to get. Seems you need to let this one mellow for about an hour in your mouth to get the full pipcture. Also as a bonus I just counted the portions I have left after using 4 portions I have 28 left! So this particular can came with 32 portions... bank error in your favor collect 4 snus
